Cognex Corp

CGNX

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ISIN null / Valor 919421

NASDAQ (2025-11-21)

USD 36.89+5.82%

Cognex Corp
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About company

Cognex Corp is a global leader in providing vision systems, software, sensors, and industrial barcode readers for manufacturing automation. With over 40 years of experience and a track record of selling over a million systems, the company has established itself as a key player in the industry. Their innovative technology helps companies improve efficiency, quality control, and productivity in their manufacturing processes.

Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Technology

Revenue Growth

Cognex Corp's Q3 2025 revenue reached $277 million, up 18% from Q3 2024, with 16% growth on a constant-currency basis. Excluding a one-time commercial partnership benefit, revenue still grew 13% year over year.

Operating Efficiency & Margins

Operating income increased by 83%, with the operating margin rising from 13.4% in Q3 2024 to 20.9% in Q3 2025. Adjusted EBITDA margin also improved to 24.9%, up 730 basis points from the previous year.

Earnings Performance

Cognex Corp reported net income per diluted share of $0.10 in Q3 2025, while adjusted diluted earnings per share surged 69% year over year to $0.33, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of growth.

Cash Flow & Shareholder Returns

The company generated robust operating cash flow of $87 million and free cash flow of $86 million, with share repurchases and dividend payments totaling $37 million returned to shareholders during the quarter.

Future Guidance

Cognex Corp provided Q4 2025 guidance with expected revenue between $230 million and $245 million, and adjusted EBITDA margin anticipated between 17.0% and 20.0%, underscoring its continued focus on disciplined execution and margin sustainability.

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