Cognex Corporation
Cognex Corporation (Nasdaq: CGNX) develops industrial machine vision systems that capture and analyze visual information to automate manufacturing and distribution tasks, including locating, identifying, inspecting, measuring, and tracking discrete items. Its hardware and software products include 2D and 3D vision… From the company’s description.
In fiscal 2025, Cognex Corporation reported revenue of $994.36M, up 8.7% from fiscal 2024, and net income of $114.44M. Its operating margin was 16.3%, and operations generated $245.51M in cash. Over the twelve months to Jul 5, 2026, revenue was $1.09B.
Margins and return on equity change in ; everything else in percent. Fewer shares and less debt are shown plainly, not as bad news — it depends what you make of buybacks. Dotted labels explain each measure. is shown separately from the annual figures.
What Cognex Corporation does
In the company’s own words
Cognex Corporation (Nasdaq: CGNX) develops industrial machine vision systems that capture and analyze visual information to automate manufacturing and distribution tasks, including locating, identifying, inspecting, measuring, and tracking discrete items. Its hardware and software products include 2D and 3D vision systems and sensors, AI-enabled vision software, industrial image-based barcode readers, cameras, lenses, and lighting. Customers span industries that manufacture products on assembly lines or move goods through distribution centers and warehouses, with logistics, packaging, consumer electronics, and automotive accounting for approximately 85% of 2025 revenue. Cognex also serves semiconductor and other industrial markets, and offers maintenance, support, consulting, and training. Products are sold directly and through distributors, OEMs, machine builders, system integrators, and other partners. Major product lines include In-Sight vision systems and sensors, VisionPro software, and DataMan barcode readers; OneVision is its cloud-based platform for developing and scaling AI-powered vision applications. The 2023 acquisition of optical-components provider Moritex expanded its portfolio of lenses and lighting. Cognex generated approximately $1.0 billion in revenue in 2025 and employed 2,745 people worldwide at year-end. Its website is www.cognex.com.
Company details
- Sector
- Information Technology
- Industry (SIC)
- Medical Instruments
- Headquarters
- NATICK, MA
- Fiscal year end
- December
- CIK
- 851205
- SIC
- 3823
Financial performance, year by year
Fiscal 2013–2025 · USDThe full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow for each of these years — every figure traceable to its filing — is on the Financials tab with a free account.
Who owns Cognex Corporation — and what changed
Funds as of 2026Q2 · superinvestors as of 2026-06-30
Largest fund holders · Cognex Corporation’s weight in each
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Recent filings
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