CGNX
Cognex Corporation
NASDAQ: CGNX · TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS
$55.51
+3.72% today
Updated 2026-04-30
Market cap
$8.94B
P/E ratio
78.71
P/S ratio
8.99x
EPS (TTM)
$0.68
Dividend yield
0.60%
52W range
$27 – $60
Volume
1.9M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
45
out of 100
Grade: C
Sell
Investment rating
5.3
Growth
C+9.0
Quality
A+5.5
Profitability
C+4.7
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
$65.50
+18.00%
12-Month target
$20.44
-63.18%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$83.89
Margin of safety
+48.71%
4 Strong Buy11 Buy6 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Altman Z 3.05 — safe zone
+ Free cash flow $72.31M — positive
+ 48.71% below intrinsic value
+ Debt/equity 0.05x — low leverage
Risks
- P/E 78.71x — 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 | $994.36M |
| Net income | $215.53M | $113.23M | $106.17M | $114.44M | $32.66M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $0.68 |
| Free cash flow | $223.74M | $89.84M | $134.04M | $236.77M | $72.31M |
| Profit margin | 21.42% | 13.52% | 11.61% | 11.51% | 11.50% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-15 | MACDONALD, LAURA ANN | Sale | 368 | — |
| 2026-03-15 | MACDONALD, LAURA ANN | Buy | 368 | — |
| 2026-03-15 | MACDONALD, LAURA ANN | Sale | 109 | $47.98 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Cognex Corporation trades at $55.51. representing a P/E of 78.71x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 45/100 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 $994.36M. with profit margins at 11.50%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $83.89.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cognex Corporation's stock price?
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) trades at $55.51.
Is Cognex Corporation overvalued?
Smart Value Score 45/100 (Grade C, Sell). DCF value $83.89.
What is the price target of Cognex Corporation (CGNX)?
The analyst target price is $65.50, representing +18.0% upside from the current price of $55.51.
What is the intrinsic value of Cognex Corporation (CGNX)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $83.89, a +48.7% margin of safety versus $55.51.
What is Cognex Corporation's revenue?
TTM revenue is $994.36M.
Piotroski F-Score?
5/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
3.05 — safe zone.
Company info
SectorTECHNOLOGY
IndustrySCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio8.99x
ROE7.61%
Beta1.47
50D MA$52.57
200D MA$43.90
Shares out0.17B
Float0.16B
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Avg volume1.9M
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