What is CGNX's market cap?

$9.78B, based on the Nov 3 close of $58.11.

What is CGNX's P/E ratio?

55.9× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $174.79M.

Does Cognex pay a dividend?

Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.085 per share (ex-date Aug 20), an annualised yield of 0.59%.

How much of CGNX is sold short?

6.6M shares, 4.1% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.

What sector is CGNX in?

Technology, in the Industrial Instruments industry.

NASDAQ · CGNXTechnologyIndustrial Instruments

Cognex Corp (CGNX)

$58.11+3.01%

Close Nov 3, 2026 · split-adjusted

Nov 3, 2026$58.11▲ 39.35% in range

Nov 3, 2025Low $34.80 · High $72.42Nov 3, 2026

What changed · written from our data

As of Nov 3, 2026

Cognex closed at $58.11 on Nov 3, up 3.01%, 19.8% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 2.4M shares was 1.36× its 20-day average (above normal).

Split-adjusted performance: -9.7% over one month, -1.2% over six months, +40.4% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jul 5, 2026, revenue was $291.26M, up 16.9% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 25.0%.

Short interest was 6.6M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, down 9.2% from the prior report (4.1% of float, 3.1 days to cover).

Market cap$9.78B168.2M shares

Revenue · quarter$291.3M+16.9% YoY

Diluted EPS$0.43+79.2% YoY

P/E · TTM55.9×P/S 9.0×

Net margin25.0%Gross 70.6%

Dividend yield0.59%$0.085 last paid

52-week range34.80 – 72.42−19.8% from high

Volume2.4M1.36× 20-day avg

Volatility · 60d48.0%Annualised

Short % of float4.1%3.1 days to cover

Net cash$404.4MCash $404.4M

Next earnings—Not scheduled

Split-adjusted performance

1W −0.2%1M −9.7%3M −17.8%6M −1.2%YTD +61.5%1Y +40.4%3Y +67.8%5Y −33.1%

Earnings reactions

History →

No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Industrial Instruments

Percentile among 15 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum43

Revenue growth62

Net margin93

Value (low P/E)13

Size57

Industry medians: 6-month return +6.0%, revenue growth +11.7%, net margin 11.4%, P/E 36.2×.

Short interest

Details →

Shares short6.6M−9.2% vs prior

Days to cover3.1Settled Oct 15

% of float4.1%

Short vol. 10d44.7%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Industrial Instruments

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CGNXCognex	$58.11	+3.01%	−1.2%	+16.9%	25.0%	55.9	$9.78B
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ROPRoper Technologies	$473.58	−1.24%	+32.8%	+8.5%	55.4%	18.7	$46.84B	Compare
KEYSKeysight Technologies	$305.11	+2.06%	−14.3%	+36.5%	21.5%	41.2	$51.94B	Compare
AMEAmetek	$248.58	+2.76%	+6.0%	+15.0%	19.9%	36.2	$56.99B	Compare
MLABMesa Laboratories	$125.48	+2.88%	+20.8%	+1.0%	4.7%	146.3	$702.2M	Compare

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Cognex Gears Up to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?Zacks Investment Research · 2d agoNeutral Here's Why Cognex Corporation (CGNX) is a Strong Momentum StockZacks Investment Research · Oct 7, 2026▲ Positive Is Cognex (CGNX) Outperforming Other Computer and Technology Stocks This Year?Zacks Investment Research · Oct 6, 2026▲ Positive Can Cognex (CGNX) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?Zacks Investment Research · Aug 27, 2026▲ Positive Aeva Technologies vs. Cognex: Which Computer Vision Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?The Motley Fool · Jun 10, 2026▲ Positive

Quick answers

What does Cognex do?: Cognex Corp provides machine vision products that help automate manufacturing processes. The firm's products include vision software, vision systems, vision sensors, and ID products.
What is CGNX's market cap?: $9.78B, based on the Nov 3 close of $58.11.
What is CGNX's P/E ratio?: 55.9× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $174.79M.
Does Cognex pay a dividend?: Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.085 per share (ex-date Aug 20), an annualised yield of 0.59%.
How much of CGNX is sold short?: 6.6M shares, 4.1% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is CGNX in?: Technology, in the Industrial Instruments industry.

About Cognex

Cognex Corp provides machine vision products that help automate manufacturing processes. The firm's products include vision software, vision systems, vision sensors, and ID products. Vision software combines vision tools with a customer's cameras and peripheral equipment and can help with several vision tasks, including part location, identification, measurement, and robotic guidance. Vision systems combine a camera, processor, and vision software into a single package. Vision sensors deliver simple, low-cost solutions for common vision applications, such as checking the size of parts. Geographically, it operates in United states, Europe, Greater China and others. Cognex generates the maximum proportion of its sales in the United States and Europe.

HQ: Natick, MA2,745 employeesListed Jul 20, 1989cognex.com

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