Cognex Overview
- Year Founded
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1981

- Status
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Public
- Employees
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2,992

- Stock Symbol
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CGNX

- Investments
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18
- Share Price
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$38.21
- (As of Friday Closing)
Cognex General Information
Description
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 own 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. ID products read codes that have been applied to items during the manufacturing process. Cognex generates the maximum proportion of its sales in the United States and Europe.
Contact Information
Website
www.cognex.comCorporate Office
- One Vision Drive
- Natick, MA 01760-2059
- United States
Corporate Office
- One Vision Drive
- Natick, MA 01760-2059
- United States
Cognex Stock Performance
As of 07-Feb-2025, Cognex’s stock price is $38.21. Its current market cap is $6.55B with 172M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
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$38.21 | $38.66 | $34.98 - $53.13 | $6.55B | 172M | 1.07M | $0.52 |
Cognex Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2024, Cognex has a trailing 12-month revenue of $882M.
In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 | FY 2021 31-Dec-2021 |
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EV | 6,730,892 | 6,740,995 | 7,705,678 | 13,382,109 |
Revenue | 881,501 | 837,547 | 1,006,090 | 1,037,098 |
EBITDA | 141,768 | 157,228 | 270,316 | 339,183 |
Net Income | 89,054 | 113,234 | 215,525 | 279,881 |
Total Assets | 2,063,247 | 2,017,812 | 1,958,140 | 2,003,662 |
Total Debt | 77,181 | 78,601 | 39,752 | 25,581 |
Cognex Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Cognex Comparisons
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Cognex Competitors (35)
One of Cognex’s 35 competitors is Zebra Technologies, a Corporation company based in Lincolnshire, IL.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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Zebra Technologies | Corporation | Lincolnshire, IL | ||||
Ifm Electronic | Accelerator/Incubator Backed | Essen, Germany | ||||
Yokogawa Electric | Corporation | Tokyo, Japan | ||||
Wenglor Sensoric | Corporation | Tettnang, Germany | ||||
PNI Sensor | Corporation | Santa Rosa, CA |
Cognex Patents
Cognex Recent Patent Activity
Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
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US-20250027884-A1 | Systems and methods for translational triggering for image-based inspection of objects | Pending | 23-Jul-2023 | ||
US-20240404091-A1 | System and method for estimating box shape representation of a generally cuboidal object | Pending | 02-Jun-2023 | ||
US-D1060478-S1 | Illumination assembly for an imaging system | Active | 26-May-2023 | ||
US-20240370962-A1 | Method and system for one-dimensional signal extraction for various computer processors | Pending | 05-May-2023 | ||
US-20240302718-A1 | Illumination assembly for a machine vision system | Pending | 09-Mar-2023 | G03B15/05 |
Cognex Signals
Cognex Investments & Acquisitions (18)
Cognex’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Moritex for . The deal was made on 18-Oct-2023.
Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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Moritex | 18-Oct-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Electrical Equipment | ||
Sualab | 16-Oct-2019 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software | ||
GVi Ventures | 12-Apr-2017 | Merger/Acquisition | Automotive | ||
ViDi Systems | 04-Apr-2017 | Merger/Acquisition | Educational Software | ||
Webscan | 09-Dec-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Commercial Products |
Cognex ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated June, 29, 2024
9.94 | Negl Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
Negl
0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
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Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
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Cognex Exits (1)
Cognex’s most recent exit was on 22-May-2006 from AssistWare Technology. The exit was categorized as .
Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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AssistWare Technology | 22-May-2006 | Completed |
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Affiliates
Subsidiaries (3)
Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
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SAC Sirius Advanced Cybernetics | Karlsruhe, Germany | 1996 | |
Webscan | Natick, MA | 1995 | |
Moritex | Yokohama, Japan | 1973 |
Cognex FAQs
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When was Cognex founded?
Cognex was founded in 1981.
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Where is Cognex headquartered?
Cognex is headquartered in Natick, MA.
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What is the size of Cognex?
Cognex has 2,992 total employees.
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What industry is Cognex in?
Cognex’s primary industry is Electronic Equipment and Instruments.
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Is Cognex a private or public company?
Cognex is a Public company.
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What is Cognex’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Cognex is CGNX.
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What is the current stock price of Cognex?
As of 07-Feb-2025 the stock price of Cognex is $38.21.
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What is the current market cap of Cognex?
The current market capitalization of Cognex is $6.55B.
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What is Cognex’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Cognex is $882M.
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Who are Cognex’s competitors?
Zebra Technologies, Ifm Electronic, Yokogawa Electric, Wenglor Sensoric, and PNI Sensor are some of the 35 competitors of Cognex.
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What is Cognex’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Cognex’s EPS for 12 months was $0.52.
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