Cognex Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1981

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Public

  • Employees
  • 2,745

Employees

  • Stock Symbol
  • CGNX

Stock Symbol

  • Investments
  • 19

  • Share Price
  • $50.01
  • (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 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. Geographically, it operates in United states, Europe, Greater China and others. Cognex generates the maximum proportion of its sales in the United States and Europe.

Contact Information

Website
www.cognex.com
Ownership Status
Publicly Held
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 1 Vision Drive
  • Natick, MA 01760-2059
  • United States
+1 (508)
Primary Industry
Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Other Industries
Business/Productivity Software
Stock Exchange
NAS
Corporate Office
  • 1 Vision Drive
  • Natick, MA 01760-2059
  • United States
+1 (508)

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Cognex Stock Performance

As of 13-Nov-2026, Cognex’s stock price is $50.01. Its current market cap is $8.42B with 168M shares.

(As of Friday Closing)

Stock Price Previous Close 52 wk Range Market Cap Shares Average Volume EPS
$50.01 $50.77 $34.60 - $72.88 $8.42B 168M 1.87M $1.45

Cognex Financials Summary

As of 30-Sep-2026, Cognex has a trailing 12-month revenue of $1.13B.

In Thousands,
USD
TTM 30-Sep-2026 FY 2025 31-Dec-2025 FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 FY 2023 31-Dec-2023
EV 9,870,883 5,808,837 5,939,841 6,740,995
Revenue 1,125,425 994,359 914,515 837,547
EBITDA 326,688 213,595 164,178 157,228
Net Income 241,944 114,442 106,171 113,234
Total Assets 2,276,467 2,016,555 1,992,850 2,017,812
Total Debt 70,362 76,586 70,217 78,601
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Cognex Valuation & Funding

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Cognex Comparisons

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Cognex Corp provides machine vision products that help automate manufacturing processes. The firm's products include vis
Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Natick, MA
2,745 As of 2025

Lincolnshire, IL
 

Tokyo, Japan
 
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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
Zebra Technologies Corporation Lincolnshire, IL
Yokogawa Electric Corporation Tokyo, Japan
Vion Technology Venture Capital-Backed Beijing, China
PNI Sensor Corporation Windsor, CA
Ifm Electronic Private Equity-Backed Essen, Germany
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Cognex Patents

Cognex Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20260352936-A1 Light-sheet generator and generation method Pending 05-May-2025
WO-2026236270-A1 Light-sheet generator and generation method Pending 05-May-2025
WO-2026213039-A1 Deep learning module and method for high-speed, high-accuracy processing of symbols Pending 31-Mar-2025
US-20260289938-A1 System and method for automated symbol reader installation and tuning Pending 21-Mar-2025
WO-2026198143-A1 System and method for automated symbol reader installation and tuning Pending 21-Mar-2025 G06V20/20
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Cognex Investments & Acquisitions (19)

Cognex’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with RealSense for . The deal was made on 22-Sep-2026.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
RealSense 22-Sep-2026 Merger/Acquisition Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Moritex 18-Oct-2023 Merger/Acquisition Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Sualab 16-Oct-2019 Merger/Acquisition Business/Productivity Software
GVi Ventures 12-Apr-2017 Merger/Acquisition Automotive
ViDi Systems 04-Apr-2017 Merger/Acquisition Business/Productivity Software
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Cognex ESG

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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
AssistWare Technology 22-May-2006 Completed
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Cognex Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Moritex Yokohama City, Japan 1973

Cognex FAQs

  • When was Cognex founded?

    Cognex was founded in 1981.

  • Where is Cognex headquartered?

    Cognex is headquartered in Natick, MA.

  • What is the size of Cognex?

    Cognex has 2,745 total employees.

  • What industry is Cognex in?

    Cognex’s primary industry is Electronic Equipment and Instruments.

  • Is Cognex a private or public company?

    Cognex is a Public company.

  • What is Cognex’s stock symbol?

    The ticker symbol for Cognex is CGNX.

  • What is the current stock price of Cognex?

    As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of Cognex is $50.01.

  • What is the current market cap of Cognex?

    The current market capitalization of Cognex is $8.42B.

  • What is Cognex’s current revenue?

    The trailing twelve month revenue for Cognex is $1.13B.

  • Who are Cognex’s competitors?

    Zebra Technologies, Yokogawa Electric, Vion Technology, PNI Sensor, and Ifm Electronic are some of the 35 competitors of Cognex.

  • What is Cognex’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?

    Cognex’s EPS for 12 months was $1.45.

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