Cognex Corporation

As of June 30, 2026, Cognex Corporation carries a market capitalization of 181.39B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 175.59B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Cognex Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 4, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Cognex Corporation has 168.22M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Cognex Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 59.05. The price-to-sales ratio is 9.48, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 6.37.

As of June 30, 2026, Cognex Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 37.58 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 9.23 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 42.15 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Cognex Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 37.46, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 175.59B versus a market cap of 181.39B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Cognex Corporation maintains a current ratio of 3.93, meaning it holds 3.9x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cognex Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 11.15, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 9.78 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 8.36, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 10.62, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 6.83M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 2,787.25, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 2.36 indicates how many times Cognex Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cognex Corporation recorded 1.45B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 32.25, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 4.51B, leaving 3.05B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 19, 2026, Cognex Corporation's stock has gained approximately 23.94% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 975.67, while the 200-day moving average is 1,138.96.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cognex Corporation generated 19.03B in revenue and converted that into 3.05B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 18.05. EBITDA reached 4.67B, while operating income came in at 4.17B.

As of June 30, 2026, Cognex Corporation holds 7.06B in cash and equivalents against 1.27B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -5.29B. Total book value stands at 28.47B, with working capital of 11.07B providing operational flexibility.

Cognex Corporation produced 4.83B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -145.66M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 4.69B - equivalent to 28.03 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cognex Corporation posted a gross margin of 68.87, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 21.90 and net profit margin of 16.05 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cognex Corporation paid dividends of 5.86 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 32.10 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 2.57, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 0.74, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Cognex Corporation shareholders.

Cognex Corporation's most recent stock split took place on December 4, 2017 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, Cognex Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 13.19, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.