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Cognex (CGNX): analyst forecast and price target

$53.99 −3.02% close 16.10.26 · market cap $10.6B · Technology · Hardware, Equipment & Parts
Price targets and ratings of

Analyst consensus

Moderate Buy

9 Buy5 Hold0 Sell

Ratings of 14 analysts in the last 3 months

12-month forecast

$78.07+44.6% upside

Based on 14 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $78.07, the highest $91.00, the lowest $65.00. The average is +44.6% from the last price of $53.99.

$40.00$60.00$80.00Jan 26AprJulOctJan 27AprJulOctHigh$91.00Average$78.07Low$65.00
Highest target $91.00 Average target $78.07 Lowest target $65.00
AnalystFirmPrice target RatingUpsideAction Date Move vs SPY
Andrew Kaplowitz★★★★★★★★★★#53 · hits 70% · avg +25.8% Citi $74.00 Hold +37.1% Reiterated 12.10.26on TipRanks 07:40 −1.7%next day −2.9%
Guy Hardwick★★★★★★★★★★#1303 · hits 69% · avg +16.3% Barclays $80.00 → $85.00+6.2% Buy +57.4% Assigned 12.10.26on TipRanks 05:07 −1.7%next day −2.9%
Guy Hardwick★★★★★★★★★★#1303 · hits 69% · avg +16.3% Barclays $80.00 Buy +48.2% Reiterated 08.10.26on TipRanks 05:25 −0.1%next day +2.7% · 5 days −8.3%
Jamie Cook★★★★★★★★★★#159 · hits 68% · avg +18.2% Truist Financial $78.00 → $74.00−5.1% Hold +37.1% Reiterated 05.10.26on TipRanks 08:31 −1.6%next day +2.5% · 5 days −4.4%
Amit Mehrotra★★★★★★★★★★#1422 · hits 56% · avg +8.0% UBS $80.00 Buy +48.2% Reiterated 28.09.26on TipRanks 09:55 +0.9%next day +1.8% · 5 days +8.4%
Quinn Fredrickson★★★★★★★★★★#4996 · hits 58% · avg +7.5% Robert W. Baird $78.00 → $70.00−10.3% Hold +29.7% Reiterated 23.09.26on TipRanks 07:25 −0.6%next day −0.8% · 5 days +4.9%
Tomohiko Sano★★★★★★★★★★#9517 · hits 48% · avg −0.6% J.P. Morgan $75.00 Buy +38.9% Assigned 23.09.26on TipRanks 07:10 −0.6%next day −0.8% · 5 days +4.9%
Jay Huang★★★★★★★★★★#836 · hits 68% · avg +28.0% Bernstein $75.00 → $85.00+13.3% Buy +57.4% Reiterated 23.09.26on TipRanks 06:15 −0.6%next day −0.8% · 5 days +4.9%
Matt Summerville★★★★★★★★★★#669 · hits 55% · avg +14.0% D.A. Davidson $65.00 Hold +20.4% Reiterated 22.09.26on TipRanks 13:45 −4.9%next day −0.6% · 5 days +2.4%
Robert Jamieson★★★★★★★★★★#1995 · hits 82% · avg +25.9% Vertical Research $80.00 Buy +48.2% Reiterated 22.09.26on TipRanks 13:05 −4.9%next day −0.6% · 5 days +2.4%
Helen Fang★★★★★★★★★★#4974 · hits 50% · avg +6.9% HSBC $65.00 Hold +20.4% Downgrade 10.08.26on TipRanks 06:50 −3.8%next day −1.9% · 5 days +3.5%
Guy Hardwick★★★★★★★★★★#1303 · hits 69% · avg +16.3% Barclays $75.00 → $80.00+6.7% Buy +48.2% Reiterated 10.08.26on TipRanks 03:55 −3.8%next day −1.9% · 5 days +3.5%
Piyush Avasthy★★★★★★★★★★#3729 · hits 100% · avg +27.9% Citi $72.00 → $74.00+2.8% Hold +37.1% Reiterated 07.08.26on TipRanks 07:00 −1.3%next day −3.8% · 5 days −2.3%
Kenneth Newman★★★★★★★★★★#548 · hits 75% · avg +18.9% KeyBanc $80.00 Buy +48.2% Reiterated 07.08.26on TipRanks 06:25 −1.3%next day −3.8% · 5 days −2.3%
Joseph C Giordano★★★★★★★★★★#458 · hits 66% · avg +13.6% TD Cowen $85.00 Buy +57.4% Assigned 07.08.26on TipRanks 04:00 −1.3%next day −3.8% · 5 days −2.3%
Joe Ritchie★★★★★★★★★★#570 · hits 63% · avg +14.3% Goldman Sachs $80.00 → $91.00+13.7% Buy +68.5% Assigned 07.08.26on TipRanks Aug 6 11:11 −4.6%next day −1.3% · 5 days −9.8%
Troy Jensen★★★★★★★★★★#1320 · hits 51% · avg +9.4% Cantor Fitzgerald $76.00 → $84.00+10.5% Buy +55.6% Reiterated 06.08.26on TipRanks Aug 7 08:55 −4.6%next day −1.3% · 5 days −9.8%
Tommy Moll★★★★★★★★★★#2131 · hits 62% · avg +9.0% Stephens $75.00 Buy +38.9% Reiterated 07.05.26on TipRanks 06:55 +6.2%next day −1.2% · 5 days −2.0%

Every rating the collector has kept for the last 12 months, including the earlier ones of the same analyst. Latest of each analyst

Best analysts covering Cognex

TipRanks picks them by their record on this stock; the figures under the name are their record across all their ratings.

Most accurate

3 months Guy Hardwick★★★★★★★★★★Barclays · #1303
Hits 69%65 of 94 Average return +16.3%
1 year Guy Hardwick★★★★★★★★★★Barclays · #1303
Hits 69%65 of 94 Average return +16.3%
2 years Jay Huang★★★★★★★★★★Bernstein · #836
Hits 68%48 of 71 Average return +28.0%

Most profitable

3 months Guy Hardwick★★★★★★★★★★Barclays · #1303
Hits 69%65 of 94 Average return +16.3%
1 year Joseph C Giordano★★★★★★★★★★TD Cowen · #458
Hits 66%248 of 375 Average return +13.6%
2 years Joseph C Giordano★★★★★★★★★★TD Cowen · #458
Hits 66%248 of 375 Average return +13.6%

How the average price target moved

The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 05.10.26: target $77.71 at a price of $64.97 (+19.6%); now: $78.07 at $53.99 (+44.6%).

$60.00$70.00$80.00Sep 15Oct 1Oct 15Top analysts$80.27Average target$78.07Price$53.99

PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target

Recommendation trend

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Strong BuyBuyHoldSell

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Buy131212101515
Hold1078101312
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Earnings and sales forecast

Next report: 04.11.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)

Earnings per share

Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $0.52 (from $0.50 to $0.53). Last quarter: $0.45.

Sales

Next quarter’s sales estimate — $314M (from $308M to $321M). Last quarter: $291M.

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About Cognex
  • CEO: Matthew Moschner
  • Employees: 2,745
  • One Vision Drive, Natick, MA, 01760-2059, US
  • www.cognex.com

Cognex Corporation specializes in machine vision technology, offering solutions that interpret and process visual data to streamline and automate production and logistics operations globally. Their advanced vision systems enable the automated manufacturing and tracking of individual components or finished goods, such as mobile devices, pharmaceutical containers, and automotive parts. This is achieved by precisely locating, recognizing, examining, and gauging items throughout their journey from production to delivery. The company provides a comprehensive software portfolio, including VisionPro, a collection of patented tools for sophisticated development; QuickBuild, an intuitive platform enabling users to create vision applications via a graphical, flowchart interface; and its specialized deep learning vision software. Beyond software, their offerings encompass robust vision sensors for tasks like ensuring component presence and accurate sizing, alongside the versatile In-Sight series of integrated vision systems and sensors. These tools support a variety of critical inspection functions, such as pinpointing part locations, confirming identities, precise dimensioning, validating assembly, and guiding robotics. Another key product is DataMan, their line of image-based barcode readers and verification systems. Cognex serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive manufacturing, general consumer goods, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, and medical device production. Their products are distributed directly and through a global network of partners and system integrators. Established in 1981, Cognex Corporation maintains its headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts.

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