CGNX
Cognex Corporation
NASDAQ: CGNX · TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS
$67.26
-5.95% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$10.59B
P/E ratio
74.84
P/S ratio
10.11x
EPS (TTM)
$0.85
Dividend yield
0.53%
52W range
$29 – $72
Volume
2.2M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
58
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
6.7
Growth
B9.0
Quality
A+6.5
Profitability
B4.7
Valuation
C5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
3.1
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$76.25
+13.37%
12-Month target
$20.44
-69.61%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$83.47
Margin of safety
+48.45%
5 Strong Buy11 Buy5 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Altman Z 3.05 — safe zone
+ Free cash flow $42.34M — positive
+ Revenue growth 24.30% QoQ
+ 48.45% below intrinsic value
+ Debt/equity 0.05x — low leverage
Risks
- P/E 74.84x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.01B | $837.55M | $914.51M | $994.36M | $1.05B |
| Net income | $215.53M | $113.23M | $106.17M | $114.44M | $51.70M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $0.85 |
| Free cash flow | $223.74M | $89.84M | $134.04M | $236.77M | $42.34M |
| Profit margin | 21.42% | 13.52% | 11.61% | 11.51% | 13.60% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | LONG, DARREN MARC | Sale | 8,675 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | LONG, DARREN MARC | Sale | 5,498 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | LONG, DARREN MARC | Sale | 4,500 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Cognex Corporation trades at $67.26. representing a P/E of 74.84x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 58/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 3.05, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $1.05B. with profit margins at 13.60%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $83.47.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cognex Corporation's stock price?
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) trades at $67.26, on a P/E of 74.8x and a P/S of 10.1x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Cognex Corporation overvalued?
Cognex Corporation carries a Smart Value Score of 58/100 (Grade C+), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $83.47 versus the $67.26 price, a 48.5% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Cognex Corporation (CGNX)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $76.25, about 13.4% above the current $67.26. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Cognex Corporation (CGNX)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $83.47, a +48.5% margin of safety versus today's $67.26. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Cognex Corporation's revenue?
Cognex Corporation's trailing twelve-month revenue is $1.05B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Cognex Corporation's Altman Z-Score is 3.05, which places it in the safe zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorTECHNOLOGY
IndustrySCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio10.11x
ROE9.64%
Beta1.51
50D MA$59.34
200D MA$47.63
Shares out0.17B
Float0.16B
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Avg volume2.2M
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