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Cognex Corporation (CGNX)
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Cognex Corporation revenue & earnings — last 10 fiscal years
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $529.51M | $766.08M | $806.34M | $725.63M | $811.02M | $1.04B | $1.01B | $837.55M | $914.51M | $994.36M |
| Gross profit | $398.44M | $578.79M | $600.29M | $535.87M | $604.60M | $759.83M | $721.90M | $601.24M | $625.79M | $665.39M |
| Net income | $143.69M | $176.71M | $219.27M | $203.87M | $176.19M | $279.88M | $215.53M | $113.23M | $106.17M | $114.44M |
| Net margin | 27.1% | 23.1% | 27.2% | 28.1% | 21.7% | 27.0% | 21.4% | 13.5% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
Source: Cognex Corporation SEC filings (10-K). 18 years of history available in the interactive view.
What growth is priced into CGNX stock?
At today's market cap of $9.78B, Cognex Corporation is priced for free-cash-flow growth of about 17.6% per year for 10 years (assuming a 10% discount rate and 2.5% terminal growth, base FCF $236.77M from the FY ending 2025-12-31). For comparison, free cash flow actually grew 0.7%/yr over the last five fiscal years and revenue 4.2%/yr, computed from its SEC filings. This is a reverse DCF — a translation of the price into a growth assumption you can judge, not a fair value and not advice. Change the assumptions yourself in the interactive view →
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About Cognex Corporation
Cognex Corporation provides machine vision products that capture and analyze visual information to automate manufacturing and distribution tasks in the United States, Europe, Greater China, and internationally. Its machine vision products are used to automate the manufacture and distribution of discrete items, such as mobile phones, automotive components, and e-commerce packages, by locating, identifying, inspecting, and measuring them. The company offers VisionPro software, a suite of patented vision tools for traditional rule-based tools and deep learning-enabled tools for advanced programming; vision systems that combine smart cameras and software to perform a wide range of tasks, including part location, identification, measurement, assembly verification, and robotic guidance; OneVision, a cloud-based platform designed to transform how manufacturers build, train, and scale AI-powered vision applications; In-Sight product line of vision systems and sensors; QuickBuild, which allows customers to build vision applications with a graphical and flowchart-based programming interface; DataMan, an image-based barcode reader for fixed-mount and handheld models, as well as barcode verifiers; and vision accessories, such as industrial cameras, lenses, lighting, vision controllers, frame grabbers, and I/O cards. It sells its products to the automotive, logistics, packaging, consumer electronics, medical-related, semiconductor, and consumer products industries. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts.
Cognex Corporation — frequently asked questions
What is Cognex Corporation's revenue?
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) reported revenue of $994.36M for fiscal year 2025, up 8.7% from the prior year, according to its SEC filings.
Is Cognex Corporation profitable?
Yes. CGNX earned net income of $114.44M in fiscal 2025, a net margin of 11.5%.
What is CGNX's P/E ratio?
Cognex Corporation trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of about 69.2 based on the latest data in our nightly-refreshed cache.
How fast is Cognex Corporation growing?
CGNX's revenue grew at roughly 4.2% per year over the last five fiscal years (compound annual growth rate), computed from SEC-filed statements.
How much debt does Cognex Corporation have?
As of fiscal year 2025, CGNX carried roughly $0 in total debt (short- plus long-term borrowings), per its filed balance sheet.
What is Cognex Corporation's gross margin?
CGNX's gross margin was 66.9% in fiscal 2025 — gross profit of $665.39M on revenue of $994.36M.
What is Cognex Corporation's market cap?
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) has a market capitalization of about $9.78B, based on the latest data in our nightly-refreshed cache.
When does Cognex Corporation's fiscal year end?
CGNX's fiscal year ends in December. Its most recent annual filing covers the fiscal year ending 2025-12-31.
What growth is priced into CGNX stock?
At today's market cap of $9.78B, Cognex Corporation is priced for free-cash-flow growth of about 17.6% per year for 10 years (assuming a 10% discount rate and 2.5% terminal growth, base FCF $236.77M from the FY ending 2025-12-31). For comparison, free cash flow actually grew 0.7%/yr over the last five fiscal years and revenue 4.2%/yr, computed from its SEC filings.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are computed from Cognex Corporation's official SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q), covering 18 years of history, refreshed nightly. stockportfolio.pro does not provide investment advice.