Cognex Corporation (CGNX)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Cognex Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Cognex Corporation (CGNX) has returned 36.36% so far this year and 65.55% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CGNX has returned 10.47% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 9, 1989, CGNX's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.20%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.7 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Dec 1995 with a return of +128.8%, while the worst month was Nov 1995 at -50.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, CGNX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 18, 1995 with a return of +90.6%, while the worst single day was Nov 13, 1995 at -48.1%.

Cognex Corporation has an annualized alpha of 16.90%, beta of 1.27, and R² of 0.18 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 10, 1989.

• This stock captured 187.77% of S&P 500 Index gains and 143.28% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.18 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

CGNX ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cognex Corporation (CGNX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Cognex Corporation provided a 0.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.33 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Cognex Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Cognex Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Cognex Corporation was 83.71%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1108 trading sessions.

The current Cognex Corporation drawdown is 46.17%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Cognex Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Cognex Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.