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Cognex Corporation(CGNX) Stock Analysis | Technology
Market Performance
Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.Analyst Target
Analyst consensus price target: $80.05.What is 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.
CGNX · Verdict
Moderate reward · elevated risk
CGNX stands out on balance sheet and cash flow, but watch the volatility signal.
Based on 88% data coverage
CGNX · Verdict
What’s working & what to watch
Strengths 3
- Balance sheet100/100
Current ratio 3.80
- Cash flow85/100
24% free-cash-flow margin
- Profitability73/100
12% net margin · 11% ROE
Watchouts 3
- Volatility20/100
Weak vs peers
- Valuation30/100
P/E 33.9× · PEG 2.71
- Growth38/100
Rev -0.4% CAGR · earnings -19.0%
Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.
What is 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 is listed on the NASDAQ in USA, operating in the Technology sector, with a market capitalisation of 10.18B, and a P/E ratio of 58.2x.
Financial Highlights
Investment Breakdown
Analysis
Reward: Moderate (47)The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with profitability and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.
For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
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| Shares sold | Shares bought | |
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| 0-3months | 0 | 0 |
| 3-6months | 0 | 0 |
| 6-9months | 3196,083 shares $11.4M | 0 |
| 9-12months | 310,706 shares $512k | 0 |