Cognex
CGNX · NASDAQ · Technology
$58.19
$3.57 (-6.13%) today
Market Cap
$9.79B
24h Volume
$105.8M
P/E Ratio
56.0
52w High
$72.32
52w Low
$34.65
Est. AI Revenue
30%
7-Day Sparkline (Static)
Company facts
Performance
About Cognex
Cognex makes machine vision systems: cameras, sensors, and software that let factory equipment see. Manufacturers and logistics operators buy its products to inspect goods for defects, guide robots, and read codes as products move down the line.
Deep learning is now core to the product line: VisionPro Deep Learning handles inspection tasks too subtle for classical rules, In-Sight AI vision systems bring that capability to the edge, DataMan AI barcode readers decode damaged codes, and Edge Intelligence AI monitors device fleets.
Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, Cognex trades on the NASDAQ, is led by CEO Matthew Moschner, and employs roughly 2,700 people.
Cognex in the AI buildout
Cognex sits in the Robotics & Automation layer, and it is one of the cleaner cases of AI being the product itself: its systems apply deep learning vision to guide robots and inspect goods in factories and logistics hubs. Demand follows factory automation cycles in electronics, autos, and e-commerce rather than data center spending, which separates it from the infrastructure trade. Supercycle scores its exposure as solidly meaningful, driven by AI vision adoption on the factory floor.
CGNX is tracked in Robotics & Automation, rated Strategic on the AI Exposure leaderboard.
By the numbers
52-week range
CGNX trades at $58.19, 62% of the way up its 52-week range of $34.65 to $72.32.
Market cap
Market capitalization is $9.79B, with an AI Exposure Score of 55 out of 100.
Valuation vs peers
Its P/E ratio of 56.0 is above the Robotics & Automation category median of 36.6.
Next earnings
Cognex is next expected to report earnings on October 28, 2026.
Market data as of the close on . Prices are end of day, not live.
Frequently asked questions
What does Cognex do?
Cognex sells machine vision systems, cameras, sensors, and deep learning software, that manufacturers and logistics operators use to inspect products, guide robots, and read codes.
How is Cognex exposed to AI?
Directly through its products. Deep learning vision is what it sells, with demand tied to factory automation cycles in electronics, autos, and e-commerce. Supercycle gives it an AI Exposure Score of 55 out of 100.
What are Cognex's main products?
VisionPro Deep Learning software, In-Sight AI vision systems, DataMan AI barcode readers, and Edge Intelligence AI for monitoring deployed devices.
Is CGNX a pure play AI stock?
Not quite. AI vision is the product, but demand follows industrial automation spending rather than the AI infrastructure buildout. Its score of 55 out of 100 reflects that industrial linkage.
Who leads Cognex and where is it based?
CEO Matthew Moschner leads Cognex from Natick, Massachusetts. The company was founded in 1981, trades on the NASDAQ, and employs roughly 2,700 people.
Profile written 2026-08, updated as the business changes. Editorial content, not investment advice.