CGNX today
$50.16-$0.61 (-1.19%)close Nov 13, 2026Trend
DailyDowntrend (confirmed)
4 hourStrong Bearish
1 hourExpanding
15 minExpanding
5 minStrong Bearish
Daily trend turns up above $60.09
Key levels
Resistance$60.09
Resistance$53.85
Support$46.59
Support$42.08
Latest news & SEC filings
AnalystJefferies starts Cognex coverage with Buy rating and $64 price target
AnalystJefferies starts Cognex coverage with Buy rating and $64 target
AnalystDA Davidson keeps Neutral rating on Cognex, cuts price target to $55
All CGNX news →About Cognex
Cognex supplies industrial machine vision systems that merge cameras and software to automate factory and warehouse operations. Its offerings include vision sensors, vision software, and image-based barcode readers for tasks such as part location, identification, inspection, and measurement. Customers span sectors like shipping and fulfillment, packaged goods, electronics manufacturing, vehicle production, and chipmaking, with operations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 12, 2026.
Nasdaq · Technology
COGNEX CORP (CGNX)
What Is the Price Target for CGNX?
SEPT Low Target
$55.00
SEPT Mid Target
$70.00
SEPT High Target
$85.00
Analyst Consensus
$70.00
Is CGNX a Buy or Sell Right Now?
Thesis
- •Revenue growing 8.7% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.
- •SEC filings signal active product innovation — 1 new product/expansion keywords detected in 10-K. R&D investment stable.
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Valuation Verdict
OVERVALUED
Methods Used
P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus
Fair Value
$59.36
68
Moat Score
NARROW
7/9
Piotroski Score
11.1
Altman Z-Score
What Is Smart Money Doing with CGNX?
Insider Signal
SELLING
0 buys / 9 sells (90d)
Congress Signal
NEUTRAL
0 buys / 0 sells (90d)
Institutional
N/A
Short Squeeze Risk
MEDIUM
Signal: NEUTRAL
Recent Insider Activity
| Name | Title | Type | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Darren Marc | officer | Buy | 4,500 | $254K | May 27, 2026 |
| Long Darren Marc | officer | Sale | 4,500 | $298K | May 27, 2026 |
| Long Darren Marc | officer | Buy | 8,675 | $447K | May 27, 2026 |
| Long Darren Marc | officer | Sale | 8,675 | $575K | May 27, 2026 |
| Long Darren Marc | officer | Buy | 5,498 | $270K | May 27, 2026 |
| Long Darren Marc | officer | Sale | 5,498 | $365K | May 27, 2026 |
| Long Darren Marc | officer | Sale | 1,579 | $105K | May 27, 2026 |
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Revenue YoY
8.7%
3yr Revenue CAGR
-0.4%
EPS Growth YoY
9.68%
FCF Growth YoY
76.6%
Revenue Trend
ACCELERATING
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| Time | Price | Size | Value | Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:59:07 | $50.33 | 1,000 | $$50K | MIDPOINT |
| 16:58:24 | $50.35 | 1,000 | $$50K | SELL |
| 16:58:08 | $50.44 | 1,000 | $$50K | BUY |
| 16:57:53 | $50.34 | 1,000 | $$50K | MIDPOINT |
| 16:56:21 | $50.32 | 1,000 | $$50K | BUY |
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What is CGNX stock price today?
COGNEX CORP (CGNX) is at $50.16, down 1.19% (-$0.61) at the Nov 13, 2026 close.
Why is CGNX stock moving today?
Latest CGNX news — Nov 11, 2026: Jefferies starts Cognex coverage with Buy rating and $64 price target · Nov 11, 2026: Jefferies starts Cognex coverage with Buy rating and $64 target
What is the CGNX price target?
The average analyst price target for CGNX is $70.00, ranging from $55 to $85, based on 13 analysts. Latest: Jefferies initiates on Nov 11, 2026.
What do analysts rate CGNX?
Analyst ratings for CGNX: 1 Buy, 25 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.
Did CGNX beat earnings?
CGNX last reported on Nov 4, 2026: EPS $0.53 vs $0.52 expected — a beat of 2.3%.
What is CGNX's P/E ratio?
CGNX trades at a P/E of 35.3 vs a Technology average of 27.9.
Does CGNX pay a dividend?
Yes. CGNX's dividend yield is 0.90%.
What are CGNX support and resistance levels?
Support: $46.59, $42.08, $38.88. Resistance: $53.85, $60.09, $63.35.
What are insiders doing with CGNX?
Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 9 sells in the last 90 days.
What is the latest news on CGNX?
Nov 11, 2026: Jefferies starts Cognex coverage with Buy rating and $64 price target · Nov 11, 2026: Jefferies starts Cognex coverage with Buy rating and $64 target · Nov 9, 2026: DA Davidson keeps Neutral rating on Cognex, cuts price target to $55