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Cognex Corp provides machine vision products that help automate manufacturing processes. The firm's products include vision software, vision systems, vision sensors, and ID products. Vision software combines vision tools with a customer's own cameras and peripheral equipment and can help with several vision tasks, including part location, identification, measurement, and robotic guidance. Vision systems combine a camera, processor, and vision software into a single package. Vision sensors deliver simple, low-cost solutions for common vision applications, such as checking the size of parts. ID products read codes that have been applied to items during the manufacturing process. Cognex generates the maximum proportion of its sales in the United States and Europe.

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Truist Securities analyst Jamie Cook maintains Cognex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGNX#NASDAQ">CGNX</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $42 to $43.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Cognex, Raises Price Target to $43

Citigroup analyst Piyush Avasthy maintains Cognex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGNX#NASDAQ">CGNX</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $44 to $42.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Cognex, Lowers Price Target to $42

Throughout the last three months, 5 analysts have evaluated Cognex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGNX#NASDAQ">CGNX</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Cognex and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $47.2, accompanied by a high estimate of $55.00 and a low estimate of $42.00. This current average represents a 2.68% decrease from the previous average price target of $48.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735851621_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
A clear picture of Cognex's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Tommy Moll</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
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<td>Troy Jensen</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Jamie Cook</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
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<td>Jamie Cook</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>James Ricchiuti</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Cognex. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Cognex compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Cognex's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Cognex's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Get to Know Cognex Better</h2>
Cognex Corp provides machine vision products that help automate manufacturing processes. The firm's products include vision software, vision systems, vision sensors, and ID products. Vision software combines vision tools with a customer's own cameras and peripheral equipment and can help with several vision tasks, including part location, identification, measurement, and robotic guidance. Vision systems combine a camera, processor, and vision software into a single package. Vision sensors deliver simple, low-cost solutions for common vision applications, such as checking the size of parts. ID products read codes that have been applied to items during the manufacturing process. Cognex generates the maximum proportion of its sales in the United States and Europe.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Cognex's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Cognex displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 19.01%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Cognex's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 12.61%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Cognex's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.93% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Cognex's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.46% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Cognex's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.05.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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5 Analysts Assess Cognex: What You Need To Know

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Tommy Moll reiterates Cognex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGNX#NASDAQ">CGNX</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $55 price target.

Reiteration

Stephens & Co. Reiterates Overweight on Cognex, Maintains $55 Price Target

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Troy Jensen initiates coverage on Cognex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGNX#NASDAQ">CGNX</a>) with a Overweight rating and announces Price Target of $49.

Initiation

Cantor Fitzgerald Initiates Coverage On Cognex with Overweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $49

Truist Securities analyst Jamie Cook maintains Cognex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGNX#NASDAQ">CGNX</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $43 to $42.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Cognex, Lowers Price Target to $42

Highlighted on November 25, it was unveiled in an SEC filing that Sun, Director at Cognex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGNX#NASDAQ">CGNX</a>), executed a significant transaction involving the exercise of company stock options.
What Happened: The latest Form 4 filing on Monday with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000851205/000177370424000011//Archives/edgar/data/851205/000177370424000011/0001773704-24-000011-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> uncovered Sun, Director at Cognex, exercising stock options for 26,000 shares of CGNX. The total transaction was valued at $536,770.
The Tuesday morning update indicates Cognex shares down by 0.63%, currently priced at $41.27. At this value, Sun's 26,000 shares are worth $536,770.
<h3>About Cognex</h3>
Cognex Corp provides machine vision products that help automate manufacturing processes. The firm's products include vision software, vision systems, vision sensors, and ID products. Vision software combines vision tools with a customer's own cameras and peripheral equipment and can help with several vision tasks, including part location, identification, measurement, and robotic guidance. Vision systems combine a camera, processor, and vision software into a single package. Vision sensors deliver simple, low-cost solutions for common vision applications, such as checking the size of parts. ID products read codes that have been applied to items during the manufacturing process. Cognex generates the maximum proportion of its sales in the United States and Europe.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Cognex's Financials</h3>
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Cognex showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 19.01% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Exploring Profitability:
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<li>
Gross Margin: The company excels with a remarkable gross margin of 67.9%, indicating superior cost efficiency and profitability compared to its industry peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Cognex's EPS lags behind the industry average, indicating concerns and potential challenges with a current EPS of 0.17.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.05.
Financial Valuation:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Cognex's current Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio of 81.43 is higher than the industry average, indicating that the stock may be overvalued according to market sentiment.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/S ratio of 8.14 suggests overvaluation in the eyes of investors, considering sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Boasting an EV/EBITDA ratio of 54.89, Cognex demonstrates a robust market valuation, outperforming industry benchmarks.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
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<h3>Why Insider Activity Matters in Finance</h3>
Emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach, considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Essential Transaction Codes Unveiled</h3>
When analyzing transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase,while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Truist Securities analyst Jamie Cook downgrades Cognex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGNX#NASDAQ">CGNX</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowers the price target from $46 to $43.

Truist Securities Downgrades Cognex to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $43

Needham analyst James Ricchiuti maintains Cognex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGNX#NASDAQ">CGNX</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $50 to $47.

Needham Maintains Buy on Cognex, Lowers Price Target to $47

Cognex Sees Q4 2024 Revenue $210M-$230M

Cognex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGNX#NASDAQ">CGNX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.20 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.19 by 5.26 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $234.74 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $233.03 million by 0.74 percent. This is a 19.01 percent increase over sales of $197.24 million the same period last year.

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Cognex Q3 2024 Adj EPS $0.20 Beats $0.19 Estimate, Sales $234.74M Beat $233.03M Estimate

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When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company&#8217;s prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">Benzinga&#8217;s insider transactions</a> platform.
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<li>The Trade: PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBF#NYSE">PBF</a>) 10% owner Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PBF/analyst-ratings"> acquired a total of 1,210,000 shares at</a> an average price of $33.25. To acquire these shares, it cost around $40.2 million.</li>
<li>What's Happening: PBF Energy will release its earnings results for the third quarter 2024 on Thursday, Oct. 31.</li>
<li>What PBF Energy Does: PBF Energy Inc is an independent petroleum refiner and supplier of unbranded transportation fuels, heating oil, petrochemical feedstocks, lubricants, and other petroleum products in the United States.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Talos Energy</h3>
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<li>The Trade: Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TALO#NYSE">TALO</a>) 10% owner Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V. acquired a total of 2,397,000 shares at an average price of $11.08. To acquire these shares, it cost around $26.5 million.</li>
<li>What's Happening: The company disclosed that its Ewing Bank 953 well has successfully discovered commercial quantities of oil and natural gas.</li>
<li>What Talos Energy Does: Talos Energy Inc is an independent oil and gas company predominantly involved in offshore exploration and production.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cognex</h3>
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<li>The Trade: Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGNX#NASDAQ">CGNX</a>) SVP, Chief Financial Officer Dennis Fehr <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">bought a total of 6,570 shares</a> at an average price of $38.04. To acquire these shares, it cost around $249,920.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On July 31, Cognex reported mixed second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>What Cognex Does: Cognex Corp provides machine vision products that help automate manufacturing processes.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Lululemon Athletica</h3>
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<li>The Trade: Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) CEO Calvin McDonald <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">bought a total of 4,000 shares</a> at an average price of $260.00. The insider spent around $1.04 million to buy those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On Aug. 29, Lululemon Athletica reported better-than-expected second-quarter EPS results.</li>
<li>What Lululemon Athletica Does: Lululemon Athletica designs, distributes, and markets athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories for women, men, and girls.</li>
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