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CGNX·Cognex Corporation

$58.54
-2.00 (-3.30%)
Overnight$58.54+0.00 (+0.00%)
High
$61.56
Open
$59.69
Market Cap
10.31B
52W High
$72.88
Low
$58.22
P. Close
$58.54
P/E
59.01
52W Low
$34.60
Fwd P/E
29.91
DailyIQ Est.
-
Inst. Ownership
0.2%
Short Interest
5.17%
Technical Score (1D)
36
SELL
News Sentiment
-
NO DATA
Cognex’s latest earnings report shows the company beat expectations on Q2 2026 revenue and earnings, a result that immediately lifts the narrative around its automation and AI product lines. The management team also released fresh revenue guidance for the third quarter and the full year, projecting a higher top‑line trajectory that signals continued demand for its vision‑based inspection systems. Because the guidance is upward‑revised, investors now anticipate a stronger cash flow profile over the next few months, which could support further dividend payouts or share buybacks. The confirmation of a quarterly dividend adds a tangible return component, making the stock more attractive to income‑focused traders. Together, the earnings beat and the optimistic outlook suggest that Cognex’s core automation business is gaining traction, potentially driving higher valuation multiples in the near term. Traders should monitor the company’s Q3 earnings release for any adjustments to the guidance, as a downgrade could quickly erode the current upside. Additionally, watch for any commentary on supply‑chain constraints or new product launches that could underpin the guidance. Finally, keep an eye on broader automation sector sentiment, as shifts in manufacturing demand or AI regulatory developments could amplify or dampen Cognex’s momentum.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.26$0.33$0.40$0.48$0.55Q3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$0.52 - -
Q3'25$0.29$0.33+13.5%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$271M$283M$295M$308M$320MQ3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$314M - -
Q3'25 - $277M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

CGNX Stock Snapshot

CGNX is currently trading at $58.54, giving Cognex Corporation a market cap of 10.31B and a P/E ratio of 59.0. Today's range spans $58.22–$61.56, with shares opening at $59.69 and moving up $0.00 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 36/100 (HOLD).

Over the past year CGNX has traded between $34.60 and $72.88 - the current price is +69.2% off the 52-week low and -19.7% from the high.

Sector rotation context matters for CGNX's HOLD phase (36/100, HOLD): in the broader market, large-cap names (10.31B market cap) with neutral technicals and neutral sentiment (-/100) are often in a staging area ahead of a rotation trade. The current P/E ratio stands at 59.0. Price: $58.54 (in the middle of its 52-week range in $34.60–$72.88). When sector flows resume, names that consolidated cleanly rather than correcting sharply tend to lead the next leg - and CGNX's current setup fits that pattern.

In neutral phases, large-cap the broader market names like CGNX are often where sector rotation debates play out quietly, at 10.31B in capitalization, the stock receives incremental allocation from funds reducing mega-cap exposure without the volatility of a small-cap entry. The 36/100 (HOLD) and neutral sentiment (-/100) at $58.54 (in the middle of its 52-week range) describe a stock that is being considered rather than avoided.

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