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Cognex (CGNX)


Market Price (3/13/2026): $49.34 | Market Cap: $8.3 Bil
Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Electronic Equipment & Instruments

Cognex (CGNX)


Market Price (3/13/2026): $49.34
Market Cap: $8.3 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Electronic Equipment & Instruments

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 25%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -10%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -67%
Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.4%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Autonomous Technologies, Automation & Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence. Themes include Machine Vision, Show more.
  Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.1%
2   Key risks
CGNX key risks include [1] a strong dependence on volatile capital spending from customers in cyclical industries such as consumer electronics, Show more.
0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 25%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Autonomous Technologies, Automation & Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence. Themes include Machine Vision, Show more.
2 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -10%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -67%
3 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.4%
4 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.1%
5 Key risks
CGNX key risks include [1] a strong dependence on volatile capital spending from customers in cyclical industries such as consumer electronics, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Cognex (CGNX) stock has gained about 30% since 11/30/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Cognex exceeded Q4 2025 earnings expectations with strong financial results. The company reported non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.27, a 35% increase year-over-year, significantly beating analysts' estimates of $0.20 per share. Additionally, revenue reached $252 million, marking a 10% year-over-year increase and surpassing Wall Street's estimates by 7.17%. This robust performance signaled a successful return to profitable growth.

2. The company provided an optimistic outlook for Q1 2026 and set ambitious long-term financial targets. For the first quarter of 2026, Cognex projected revenue between $235 million and $255 million, representing approximately 13% year-over-year growth at the midpoint, which exceeded analyst expectations. Furthermore, Cognex outlined a clear path to achieving a 25% adjusted EBITDA margin by the end of 2026, raising its through-cycle adjusted EBITDA margin range to 25%-31% from the prior 20%-30%.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 28.2% change in CGNX stock from 11/30/2025 to 3/12/2026 was primarily driven by a 22.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)113020253122026Change
Stock Price ($)38.0448.7728.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)9729942.3%
Net Income Margin (%)11.3%11.5%1.6%
P/E Multiple58.071.322.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1681670.4%
Cumulative Contribution28.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 3/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CGNX28.2% 
Market (SPY)-2.5%4.1%
Sector (XLK)-3.7%6.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 11.4% change in CGNX stock from 8/31/2025 to 3/12/2026 was primarily driven by a 18.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120253122026Change
Stock Price ($)43.7848.7711.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)9309947.0%
Net Income Margin (%)13.1%11.5%-12.3%
P/E Multiple60.271.318.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1681670.4%
Cumulative Contribution11.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 3/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CGNX11.4% 
Market (SPY)3.5%26.8%
Sector (XLK)5.2%23.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 49.9% change in CGNX stock from 2/28/2025 to 3/12/2026 was primarily driven by a 36.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820253122026Change
Stock Price ($)32.5448.7749.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)9159948.7%
Net Income Margin (%)11.6%11.5%-0.9%
P/E Multiple52.471.336.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1711672.3%
Cumulative Contribution49.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2025 to 3/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CGNX49.9% 
Market (SPY)13.1%43.1%
Sector (XLK)22.8%40.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 5.4% change in CGNX stock from 2/28/2023 to 3/12/2026 was primarily driven by a 92.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820233122026Change
Stock Price ($)46.2948.775.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,006994-1.2%
Net Income Margin (%)21.4%11.5%-46.3%
P/E Multiple37.171.392.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1731673.3%
Cumulative Contribution5.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2023 to 3/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CGNX5.4% 
Market (SPY)74.3%44.9%
Sector (XLK)106.0%41.7%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
CGNX Return-3%-39%-11%-13%1%42%-34%
Peers Return20%-19%23%12%-4%3%32%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%-1%80%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
CGNX Win Rate67%42%50%50%50%67% 
Peers Win Rate63%35%57%55%50%47% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%33% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
CGNX Max Drawdown-9%-47%-26%-15%-35%0% 
Peers Max Drawdown-7%-35%-11%-14%-23%-7% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-2% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: ROCK, TDY, ZBRA, AME, EMR. See CGNX Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 3/12/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventCGNXS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-63.1%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven171.3%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-34.8%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven53.4%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven56 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-51.8%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven107.3%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven681 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-65.9%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven193.2%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven603 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Cognex's stock fell -63.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/12/2021. A -63.1% loss requires a 171.3% gain to breakeven.

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About Cognex (CGNX)

Cognex Corporation provides machine vision products that capture and analyze visual information in order to automate manufacturing and distribution tasks worldwide. Its machine vision products are used to automate the manufacturing and tracking of discrete items, including mobile phones, aspirin bottles, and automobile tires by locating, identifying, inspecting, and measuring them during the manufacturing or distribution process. The company offers VisionPro software, a suite of patented vision tools for advanced programming; QuickBuild that allows customers to build vision applications with a graphical, flowchart-based programming interface; and Cognex deep learning vision software. It also provides a range of inspection tasks, including part location, identification, measurement, assembly verification, and robotic guidance; vision sensors for vision applications, such as checking the presence and size of parts; and the In-Sight product line of vision systems and sensors. In addition, the company offers DataMan, an image-based barcode readers and barcode verifiers. It sells its products to consumer electronics, automotive, consumer products, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices industries, as well as through a network of distributors and integrators. Cognex Corporation was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Cognex (CGNX):

  • Intel for industrial automation's eyes and brains.
  • The computer vision arm of Google or Amazon, but for factories.

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  • Industrial Vision Systems: Integrated hardware and software solutions that perform complex inspection, guidance, and identification tasks in automated manufacturing environments.
  • Vision Sensors: Compact, easy-to-use devices designed for simple presence/absence detection, part location, and basic inspection applications.
  • Barcode Readers (ID Products): Specialized cameras and software that decode 1D and 2D barcodes for tracking, tracing, and quality control of products.
  • Vision Software: Powerful software platforms and toolkits used to develop, configure, and deploy custom machine vision applications across various industries.
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Cognex (CGNX) primarily sells its machine vision systems, barcode readers, and vision sensors to other companies (B2B) rather than directly to individuals. These products are integral to automation, quality control, and guidance in various manufacturing and logistics processes.

While Cognex's SEC filings indicate that a significant portion of its consolidated revenue (approximately 12% in 2023) comes from one large, unnamed customer in the consumer electronics industry, the company generally serves a broad range of customers across several key industries. Due to competitive reasons, Cognex does not publicly disclose the names of its specific customers. Therefore, individual customer company names with symbols cannot be provided.

Based on their official filings, Cognex's major customers operate within the following industries:

  • Consumer Electronics: Manufacturers of devices such as mobile phones, laptops, and other electronic gadgets, where precision inspection and quality control are critical for components and final assembly.
  • Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Manufacturing: Companies involved in the production of EV batteries, utilizing Cognex's vision systems for assembly, inspection, and tracking processes.
  • Logistics: Businesses in warehousing, fulfillment, and package delivery that use vision technology for tasks such as barcode reading, sorting, and automation of material handling.
  • Automotive: Car manufacturers and their suppliers who employ machine vision for various stages of vehicle assembly, component inspection, and quality assurance.
  • Medical Devices: Companies producing medical equipment and instruments, where accuracy, traceability, and compliance with strict quality standards are paramount.

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Matt Moschner, President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Moschner oversees global engineering, products, sales, and operations. He joined Cognex in 2017 and has held leadership roles across product and engineering teams, contributing to the growth of the company's barcode reading portfolio and leading strategic technology and product innovation. He also managed the integration of Moritex, the largest acquisition in Cognex's history. Prior to Cognex, Mr. Moschner worked in the industrial technology practice of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and in various business functions for Boeing's commercial airplane group.

Dennis Fehr, Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Fehr oversees finance and IT, and is also responsible for corporate strategy and mergers & acquisitions. He was appointed CFO as part of a leadership reshuffle where all new roles were filled from within the company.

Carl Gerst, Executive Vice President, Global Sales & Products

Mr. Gerst is responsible for global sales, product strategy, and top-line growth, overseeing global engineering and product development, product management, and product marketing for Cognex's Vision and ID products. Since joining Cognex in 1999, he has been instrumental in managing and scaling the development, innovation, and performance of the company's products, including embedded vision systems, high-performance barcode readers, and 3D dimensioning systems. Before Cognex, Mr. Gerst held roles in engineering, sales, and product marketing at Hand Held Products.

Sheila DiPalma, Executive Vice President, Employee Services and Chief Culture Officer

Ms. DiPalma is responsible for talent recruitment, compensation, benefits, payroll, and employee development, as well as overseeing programs to enhance Cognex's corporate culture. She joined Cognex in 1992 as a Senior Reporting Accountant and served over 20 years in various roles in the Finance Department, including six years as Cognex Treasurer, before moving to Corporate Employee Services in 2016.

Darren Long, Vice President, Customer Success

Mr. Long leads Cognex's global support and service organizations, overseeing the entire customer journey across all products and regions. Since joining Cognex in December 2014, he has been key in developing and scaling high-performing technical teams. He brings over two decades of experience in customer-facing, complex, and global project environments.

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The key risks to Cognex (CGNX) business are:

  1. Market Conditions and Dependence on Cyclical Industries: Cognex's financial performance is strongly linked to global economic conditions, capital expenditure by its customers, and the health of cyclical industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, and semiconductors. Economic downturns, uncertainties, and trade tensions can lead to reduced investment in automation and machine vision systems, directly impacting demand, sales, and profitability for Cognex. Recent reports indicate revenue declines in several key end markets, including consumer electronics, logistics, and semiconductors, with automotive also experiencing declines.

  2. Intense Competition and Technological Obsolescence: The machine vision industry is characterized by rapid technological advancements and a highly competitive landscape with numerous players, from large corporations to specialized startups. Cognex's sustained success relies on its ability to continuously innovate and adapt to emerging technologies. Failure to anticipate or keep pace with technological advancements could lead to its products becoming obsolete, negatively affecting its competitive position and financial performance.

  3. Supply Chain Disruptions: Cognex faces risks related to disruptions in its supply chain. Events such as natural disasters, geopolitical events, or other factors can impede its ability to procure components, meet customer demand, and potentially increase production costs. Although supply chain constraints have recently eased, leading to favorable impacts on gross margin, the underlying risk of such disruptions remains.

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The increasing commoditization and accessibility of advanced AI and deep learning algorithms for machine vision tasks pose an emerging threat to Cognex. While Cognex integrates these technologies into its own offerings, the growing availability of powerful open-source deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and the proliferation of specialized software-centric AI vision companies could enable manufacturers to achieve sophisticated vision capabilities using lower-cost, generic camera hardware combined with flexible, platform-agnostic AI software. This could reduce the reliance on Cognex's integrated proprietary hardware and software solutions, leading to potential market share erosion and pricing pressure in industrial automation.

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Cognex (symbol: CGNX) operates in the machine vision and industrial barcode reader markets. The addressable markets for their main products and services are as follows:

  • Machine Vision Market: The global machine vision market size was valued at USD 11.61 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 22.56 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.80% during the forecast period. Another estimate puts the global market size at USD 20.37 billion in 2024, expected to reach USD 41.74 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 13.0% from 2025 to 2030.
  • Deep Learning in Machine Vision Market: The global deep learning in machine vision market was valued at USD 5.13 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 13.18 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 12.50% from 2025 to 2032. Another report indicates the global market size for deep learning in machine vision was USD 0.67 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 34.43 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 54.4%.
  • Industrial Barcode Reader/Scanners Market: The global industrial barcode reader market size was approximately USD 3.04 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 7.92 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8.31% during 2025 to 2033. Another source states the global industrial barcode scanners market is projected to grow from USD 4.0 billion in 2025 to USD 9.0 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 8.3%. The global barcode scanner market size overall reached USD 7.4 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 13.0 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.13% during 2025-2033.

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Here are the expected drivers of future revenue growth for Cognex (CGNX) over the next 2-3 years:
  1. Growth in Logistics Market with AI-enabled Products

    Cognex anticipates continued strong revenue growth from the logistics market, a sector that has demonstrated consistent double-digit year-over-year expansion. This growth is significantly bolstered by the launch and further rollout of its Solutions Experience (SLX) product portfolio, which brings advanced AI-enabled vision applications to the fast-growing logistics sector. These new products are designed to solve novel applications, extending Cognex's reach beyond traditional barcode reading into higher-value vision applications and accelerating automation adoption.

  2. Expansion into Underpenetrated Verticals, particularly Packaging

    The company is strategically focused on acquiring new customers in underpenetrated verticals, with a particular emphasis on the packaging market. Packaging is identified as a large, less cyclical market offering significant incremental opportunities. Cognex is making progress with new products and expanding its sales coverage in this area, utilizing easy-to-use, AI-enabled products to drive further market penetration and revenue.

  3. Advancement of AI Technology Leadership and New Platforms

    A core strategic objective for Cognex is to be the leading provider of AI technology for industrial machine vision. The company's new "OneVision AI platform" is considered a "game-changing" development, expected to drive market share gains and recurring revenue growth by reducing the friction of AI adoption and expanding its use cases. This platform, along with other new AI vision tools, is central to Cognex's innovation strategy and is anticipated to contribute to growth, particularly in 2026.

  4. Strength in Broader Factory Automation, including Consumer Electronics and Semiconductor

    Cognex expects revenue growth from broader factory automation, notably in consumer electronics and packaging. While consumer electronics can be seasonal, the company has observed momentum and broad-based strength in this segment. Looking further ahead, the semiconductor market is also expected to benefit from the AI-driven investment cycle, positioning Cognex well for future growth due to its established relationships with leading semiconductor equipment manufacturers.

  5. Salesforce Transformation and Customer Acquisition

    A multi-year investment in its "Emerging Customer initiative" and an ongoing salesforce transformation are key drivers aimed at expanding Cognex's customer base. The company's ambition to double its customer base over the next five years is supported by enhanced sales coverage, improved productivity from new CRM tools, and updated processes. This initiative is designed to unlock smaller customer segments and drive new customer acquisition.

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Share Repurchases

  • Cognex completed a $200 million stock repurchase program authorized in March 2020.
  • The company subsequently authorized a new $500 million stock buyback program in March 2022, which was completed by September 28, 2025, with total repurchases of $360.44 million under that program.
  • Significant share repurchase amounts include $51 million in 2020, approximately $161.61 million in 2021, $204 million in 2022, $80 million in 2023, $67.1 million in 2024, and $24 million in the third quarter of 2025.

Share Issuance

  • Cognex generated $126 million from the exercise of stock options in 2020.
  • In 2021, the company recorded $63 million in net proceeds from the exercise of stock options.

Outbound Investments

  • In the fourth quarter of 2023, Cognex made a strategic outbound investment with the acquisition of Moritex, involving a cash outlay of $257 million.

Capital Expenditures

  • Cognex's capital expenditures were $13 million in 2020, $15 million in 2021, $20 million in 2022, $23 million in 2023, and $15 million in 2024.
  • For the quarter ending June 30, 2025, capital expenditures were $2.2 million.

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Financials

CGNXROCKTDYZBRAAMEEMRMedian
NameCognex Gibralta.Teledyne.Zebra Te.AMETEK Emerson . 
Mkt Price48.7742.34646.57204.05215.57132.18168.12
Mkt Cap8.21.330.310.249.574.320.2
Rev LTM9941,4276,1155,3967,40118,1865,756
Op Inc LTM1631451,1508001,9103,613975
FCF LTM2371061,0748311,6722,575952
FCF 3Y Avg1541719685651,6572,032766
CFO LTM2461511,1919171,8023,0201,054
CFO 3Y Avg1691961,0736421,7892,449858

Growth & Margins

CGNXROCKTDYZBRAAMEEMRMedian
NameCognex Gibralta.Teledyne.Zebra Te.AMETEK Emerson . 
Rev Chg LTM8.7%21.8%7.9%8.3%6.6%3.6%8.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg0.4%1.5%3.9%-1.2%6.4%9.1%2.7%
Rev Chg Q9.9%12.2%7.3%10.6%13.4%4.1%10.2%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.3%2.4%1.8%2.7%3.3%0.9%2.4%
Op Mgn LTM16.3%10.2%18.8%14.8%25.8%19.9%17.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg14.5%11.1%18.5%14.3%25.8%18.0%16.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.1%-0.5%0.3%-0.5%-0.3%0.3%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM24.7%10.6%19.5%17.0%24.3%16.6%18.2%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg18.2%14.9%18.4%12.4%25.7%13.9%16.5%
FCF/Rev LTM23.8%7.4%17.6%15.4%22.6%14.2%16.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg16.4%13.0%16.6%10.9%23.8%11.5%14.7%

Valuation

CGNXROCKTDYZBRAAMEEMRMedian
NameCognex Gibralta.Teledyne.Zebra Te.AMETEK Emerson . 
Mkt Cap8.21.330.310.249.574.320.2
P/S8.20.94.91.96.74.14.5
P/EBIT50.28.726.215.326.321.423.8
P/E71.3298.533.824.433.432.133.6
P/CFO33.28.325.411.227.524.625.0
Total Yield2.1%0.3%3.0%4.1%3.6%3.5%3.2%
Dividend Yield0.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.6%0.4%0.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg2.5%8.7%4.3%3.7%3.9%2.8%3.8%
D/E0.00.00.10.30.00.20.1
Net D/E-0.0-0.00.10.30.00.20.1

Returns

CGNXROCKTDYZBRAAMEEMRMedian
NameCognex Gibralta.Teledyne.Zebra Te.AMETEK Emerson . 
1M Rtn12.1%-22.5%-2.0%-20.5%-7.5%-18.3%-12.9%
3M Rtn32.4%-18.5%23.6%-25.4%5.8%-4.9%0.4%
6M Rtn8.9%-32.3%14.2%-35.4%12.6%-3.1%2.9%
12M Rtn58.5%-33.9%33.2%-26.9%22.5%21.2%21.9%
3Y Rtn5.5%-10.6%58.7%-28.4%62.1%70.9%32.1%
1M Excs Rtn14.5%-20.1%0.4%-18.1%-5.1%-15.9%-10.5%
3M Excs Rtn28.7%-12.0%27.0%-22.1%10.9%-0.9%5.0%
6M Excs Rtn6.5%-34.0%14.9%-37.1%11.7%-4.0%1.2%
12M Excs Rtn31.2%-57.3%10.8%-48.8%-0.3%-0.2%-0.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-67.1%-88.4%-19.3%-102.4%-13.0%-6.9%-43.2%

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Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$48.77 
Market Cap ($ Bil)8.2 
First Trading Date10/09/1989 
Distance from 52W High-16.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$45.51$40.47
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA7.2%20.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility83.4%60.1%
Downside Capture2.18118.59
Upside Capture184.88143.66
Correlation (SPY)1.6%42.9%
CGNX Betas & Captures as of 2/28/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-2.49-0.57-0.251.401.321.31
Up Beta4.194.153.812.701.241.15
Down Beta-14.71-5.18-3.761.131.601.38
Up Capture196%247%172%165%182%218%
Bmk +ve Days9203170142431
Stock +ve Days10222859125372
Down Capture-353%-149%-78%109%105%109%
Bmk -ve Days12213054109320
Stock -ve Days11193264125379

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CGNX
CGNX53.1%60.1%0.91-
Sector ETF (XLK)33.1%26.8%1.0440.3%
Equity (SPY)21.0%18.9%0.8743.2%
Gold (GLD)74.9%26.2%2.12-6.9%
Commodities (DBC)19.3%17.2%0.895.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.7%16.3%0.1631.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-16.1%44.2%-0.2724.9%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CGNX
CGNX-8.5%42.9%-0.08-
Sector ETF (XLK)17.3%24.7%0.6352.0%
Equity (SPY)13.2%17.0%0.6153.6%
Gold (GLD)24.2%17.3%1.145.2%
Commodities (DBC)10.9%19.0%0.4611.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%18.8%0.1741.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)7.3%56.8%0.3523.3%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CGNX
CGNX10.3%41.8%0.37-
Sector ETF (XLK)22.0%24.2%0.8358.1%
Equity (SPY)14.7%17.9%0.7059.1%
Gold (GLD)14.6%15.6%0.772.0%
Commodities (DBC)8.8%17.6%0.4117.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.5%20.7%0.2342.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)66.7%66.8%1.0614.2%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date2272026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity5.1 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 21520262.5%
Average Daily Volume2.5 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.1 days
Basic Shares Quantity167.2 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.1%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
2/11/202636.3%30.2% 
10/29/2025-12.9%-14.6%-19.8%
7/30/202520.8%21.1%30.7%
4/30/20251.9%4.1%10.1%
2/12/2025-13.6%-14.9%-19.5%
10/30/2024-0.6%5.3%-1.0%
7/31/2024-21.2%-24.7%-19.2%
5/2/20245.9%13.1%11.4%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131311
# Negative111112
Median Positive6.5%8.2%14.5%
Median Negative-10.9%-12.0%-12.9%
Max Positive36.3%30.2%30.7%
Max Negative-21.2%-24.7%-20.8%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
12/31/202502/12/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202402/13/202510-K
09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
06/30/202408/01/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/15/202410-K
09/30/202310/31/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/04/202310-Q
12/31/202202/16/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
06/30/202208/02/202210-Q
03/31/202205/05/202210-Q

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Willett, Robert DirectSell1022202549.516,704  Form
2Dipalma, Sheila MarieEVP, Employee ServicesDirectSell908202545.002,00290,090386,190Form
3Dipalma, Sheila MarieEVP, Employee ServicesDirectSell908202545.032,00090,060296,387Form
4MacDonald, Laura AnnVP and PAODirectSell908202545.002,666119,970206,685Form
5Kuechen, JoergChief Technology OfficerDirectSell312202532.977,991  Form