Cognex Corporation (CGNX) fair value analysis
Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19
CGNX price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
UndervaluedCGNX is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $53.99
- Sector
- Technology
- 12-month range
- $34.80–$72.42
- Market cap
- $9.08B
- From 52-week high
- -25.4%
- Shares outstanding
- 168M
- Rank in Technology by discount to fair value
- #31 of 181
Last price is our stored weekly price from 2026-10-16, older than the 2026-10-19 run that built this page; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Cognex Corporation is a technology company that designs and manufactures machine vision systems and software used for automated inspection, identification, and guidance in manufacturing and logistics applications. The company serves customers globally across various industries including automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage.
CGNX currently ranks #31 of 181 Technology stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Undervalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $9.08B
- P/E (trailing)
- 39x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $1.09B
- Net margin
- 16.1%
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.39
- Gross margin
- 70.6%
- Debt / equity
- 0.04
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 15.9%
- Shares outstanding
- 168M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- A
- Margin trend
- Expanding
- 52-week position
- The upper-middle quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 35 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $61.17
- 200-day average
- $56.96
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price between the averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $0.34 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 0.63%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 4
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-08-20
- Last payment date
- 2026-09-03
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-11-04 (post-market)
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 8 beat, 0 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+7.1%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+36.0%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+22.7%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+13.8%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+4.2%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+23.1%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+25.0%)
2024-09 ▲ beat (+5.3%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 14 buy · 6 hold · 0 sell (20 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $79.4
- Target vs last price
- +47.1%
What our data shows for CGNX
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for CGNX, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $34.80–$72.42.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 35.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for CGNX
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent CGNX news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for CGNX is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Jumping On The Robotics Train: Initiating Buy On Cognex (NASDAQ:CGNX) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-12)
TickrTrends take: Cognex operates in the Technology sector where Cognex is currently assessed as undervalued according to TickrTrends analysis, suggesting the market may not be fully pricing in the company's exposure to the growing robotics industry. A valuation-focused reader should monitor whether Cognex's revenue growth and profit margins expand as robotics adoption accelerates, which would either validate or challenge the current undervaluation assessment. The gap between the undervalued rating and positive momentum in the robotics sector provides a framework for tracking whether fundamental improvements justify any future price appreciation. - Here's Why Cognex Corporation (CGNX) is a Strong Momentum Stock (zacks.com, 2026-10-07)
TickrTrends take: Cognex Corporation trades in the Technology sector where valuation multiples can vary significantly based on growth expectations and market sentiment. The momentum characterization in the headline contrasts with TickrTrends' current Undervalued assessment, suggesting the stock may be gaining price momentum while still trading below levels justified by its fundamentals. Investors focused on valuation should monitor whether this momentum persists and whether it narrows the gap between current price and intrinsic value. - Cognex: Wait For A Better Time To Buy (NASDAQ:CGNX) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-03)
TickrTrends take: Cognex operates in the Technology sector and is currently assessed as undervalued by TickrTrends metrics. An analyst recommendation to wait for a better entry point suggests the stock may face near-term headwinds despite its undervalued status, indicating that valuation alone may not capture all relevant timing considerations. Investors focused on valuation should monitor whether the suggested pullback materializes and what specific catalysts or metrics might signal an improved opportunity to initiate or add positions.
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — CGNX moved from an uptrend to a mixed trend state in its 50/200-day analysis this week, indicating a shift in its momentum pattern. The stock's sector discount rank improved from #65 to #47, suggesting it has become relatively more attractively valued compared to other technology companies. Despite the mixed trend state, TickrTrends' current valuation verdict remains undervalued.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — CGNX has moved higher in the Technology sector's discount rankings this week, improving from position 75 to position 67 among peers ranked by valuation discount. The company maintains an Undervalued assessment according to TickrTrends' derived indicators. This upward shift in relative valuation positioning reflects increased competitiveness of CGNX's price relative to other Technology sector stocks.
- 2026-10-05 — CGNX's technical positioning improved this week as the 50/200-day trend state transitioned from mixed to uptrend, suggesting strengthening momentum in the near term. The stock's sector discount rank declined from #59 to #75, indicating it has moved lower in the ranking of most-discounted Technology sector stocks relative to their valuations. With a current valuation verdict of undervalued, the combination of improving technical trend and declining discount rank represents a shift in the stock's relative attractiveness within its sector.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is CGNX stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), CGNX is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is CGNX's TickrTrends verdict?
CGNX's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does CGNX compare to other Technology stocks?
CGNX ranks #31 of 181 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is CGNX overbought or oversold?
CGNX's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does CGNX pay a dividend?
Yes. CGNX paid $0.34 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 0.63% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 4 consecutive years. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-08-20.
When does CGNX report earnings next?
CGNX's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-11-04 (post-market), per the published earnings calendar.
Does CGNX usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters CGNX beat the consensus estimate 8 times and missed 0 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about CGNX?
Of 20 analysts covering CGNX, 14 rate it a buy, 6 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $79.4 (+47.1% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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