Cognex Corporation (CGNX)
Company Info
US1924221039
192422103
Jul 20, 1989
Highlights
$4.62B
$0.62
44.03
1.85
$919.75M
$628.18M
$164.44M
$22.67 - $52.80
$38.35
4.30%
1.97
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Performance
Performance Chart
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.
Returns By Period
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) returned -17.76% year-to-date (YTD) and -35.98% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, CGNX returned 3.17% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.43%.
CGNX
-17.76%
26.43%
-31.36%
-35.98%
-11.64%
3.17%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.70%
13.67%
-5.18%
9.18%
14.14%
10.43%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of CGNX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11.27% | -17.60% | -9.05% | -8.48% | 7.77% | -17.76% | |||||||
| 2024 | -13.42% | 9.37% | 7.53% | -2.07% | 9.76% | 2.72% | 6.12% | -18.46% | 0.30% | -0.67% | -0.43% | -10.30% | -13.45% |
| 2023 | 16.20% | -13.37% | 4.64% | -3.75% | 15.40% | 1.93% | -2.50% | -13.68% | -9.86% | -15.20% | 4.96% | 10.72% | -10.84% |
| 2022 | -14.53% | 1.66% | 14.30% | -12.34% | -28.31% | -12.19% | 19.90% | -17.29% | -1.57% | 11.53% | 7.83% | -5.36% | -39.11% |
| 2021 | 2.30% | 0.63% | 0.48% | 3.77% | -7.74% | 5.87% | 7.57% | -1.91% | -9.48% | 9.19% | -11.73% | 0.66% | -2.85% |
| 2020 | -9.05% | -12.51% | -5.21% | 30.84% | 2.82% | 5.25% | 11.97% | 3.55% | -5.91% | 1.23% | 14.12% | 9.72% | 47.69% |
| 2019 | 17.66% | 17.47% | -4.76% | -0.85% | -19.40% | 18.18% | -8.27% | 2.55% | 8.98% | 4.80% | -2.44% | 11.68% | 45.54% |
| 2018 | 1.98% | -13.88% | -3.12% | -11.04% | -1.08% | -2.41% | 18.31% | 2.02% | 3.75% | -23.25% | 2.88% | -12.15% | -36.53% |
| 2017 | 6.19% | 13.69% | 9.40% | 1.66% | 7.33% | -7.22% | 11.97% | 14.73% | 1.20% | 11.67% | 12.60% | -11.73% | 92.91% |
| 2016 | -4.50% | 14.76% | 5.43% | -8.78% | 21.22% | 0.24% | 4.80% | 10.33% | 6.23% | -2.38% | 15.86% | 6.55% | 89.58% |
| 2015 | -11.08% | 21.61% | 10.96% | -9.48% | 12.43% | -4.56% | -5.88% | -21.45% | -3.15% | 9.40% | -1.33% | -8.80% | -17.85% |
| 2014 | 3.33% | -4.54% | -10.09% | 1.68% | 4.56% | 6.67% | 6.72% | 2.44% | -4.07% | -1.76% | 2.91% | 1.52% | 8.25% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of CGNX is 17, meaning it’s performing worse than 83% of other stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cognex Corporation (CGNX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Cognex Corporation provided a 1.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.31 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.29 | $0.27 | $0.25 | $2.23 | $0.21 | $0.19 | $0.17 | $0.15 | $0.11 |
Dividend yield | 1.05% | 0.85% | 0.68% | 0.56% | 0.32% | 2.77% | 0.37% | 0.48% | 0.27% | 0.46% | 0.62% |
Monthly Dividends
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.31 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.29 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.27 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.25 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $2.00 | $2.23 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.21 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.19 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.17 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.15 |
| 2015 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.11 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Cognex Corporation has a dividend yield of 1.05%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
Cognex Corporation has a payout ratio of 34.44%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Cognex Corporation strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
Worst Drawdowns
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 67.93%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -83.71% | Apr 10, 2000 | 2240 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1108 | Aug 1, 2013 | 3348 |
| -74.63% | Feb 16, 2021 | 1042 | Apr 8, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -73.7% | Sep 3, 1997 | 278 | Oct 8, 1998 | 310 | Dec 31, 1999 | 588 |
| -68.58% | Oct 22, 1991 | 216 | Aug 27, 1992 | 250 | Aug 24, 1993 | 466 |
| -65.47% | Jan 2, 1996 | 143 | Jul 24, 1996 | 247 | Jul 16, 1997 | 390 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Cognex Corporation volatility is 16.43%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
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.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Cognex Corporation, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 20.4% positive surprise.
Valuation
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.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CGNX, comparing it with other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. Currently, CGNX has a P/E ratio of 44.0. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for CGNX compared to other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. CGNX currently has a PEG ratio of 1.9. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CGNX relative to other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. Currently, CGNX has a P/S ratio of 5.2. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CGNX in comparison with other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. Currently, CGNX has a P/B value of 3.3. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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