Cognex Corporation

Cognex Corporation

Provides machine vision products that capture and analyze visual information in order to automate tasks

Stock Performance Snapshot

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Analyst Rating

Analysts recommend buying Cognex's stock since they expect its price to rise in the future.

Above Average

Financial Health

Cognex Corporation shows strong profitability and cash flow, with substantial revenue generation capabilities.

Below Average

Dividend

Cognex Corporation's dividend yield of 0.78% is below average, making it less attractive for dividend-seeking investors. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $3.20 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

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Why Youโ€™ll Want to Watch This Stock

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Automation demand trend

Increasing automation in factories and warehouses could support longโ€‘term demand for vision systems, though adoption timing and scale can vary.

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Logistics & manufacturing

Cognexโ€™s systems are used across sectors from automotive to eโ€‘commerce fulfilment, providing diversified end markets but exposure to industrial cycles.

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Cyclical performance risk

Sales link closely to capital spending, so results can swing with economic cycles; consider this variability when assessing suitability.

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