Cognex (CGNX) stock: analyst price target and their real reliability
Live quote · data updated Aug 28, 2026
Cognex · Information Technology · ref. ETF XLK · 72 calls · price $62.97
What the company does: Cognex Corporation provides machine vision products that capture and analyze visual information to automate manufacturing and distribution tasks in the United States, Europe, Greater China, and internationally.
📈 Cognex (CGNX) stock price
$62.97+43.0% over range
Aug 28, 25low $34.8 · high $72.42Aug 27, 26
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60% recommend buying · 10 analysts
📊 JPI status : Cognex has never appeared in a JPI ranking (Fair or Risk +) — our methods haven't picked it to date. See the selected stocks →
🎯 CGNX price target & analyst consensus — price $62.97
The price target · all analysts combined (9 targets)
Highest target · 1 firm of 9$84+33.4%
Median target · of 9 targets$78+23.9%
Lowest target · 1 firm of 9$65+3.2%
Current price$62.97
Where these 9 targets sit · versus the current price · 1 target per firm, last 6 months
Above the price
9100%
$65 ↔ $84
⭐ What the most reliable analysts say
· those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Cantor Fitzgerald — 88% of its targets hit on this sector (8 calls tested). It aims for $84 (+33 %), call made on August 8, 2026, maturing on August 8, 2027 (20 d ago).
The 5 reliable analysts
$78+24 %
The 4 other firms
$77.50+23 %
How to read it: the 5 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 5 aim above the price, 0 below, hence their $78 median. “The 4 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.
The consensus · 10 ratings (last 6 months)
Strong Buy00%
Buy660%
Hold440%
Sell00%
Strong Sell00%
Go deeper on the analysts
🎯 CGNX price target all
All 72 calls, one by one, with our verdict on each firm.
→ See all 72 targets, analyst by analyst💡 The best analysts on CGNX most reliable
The case for and against, with the numbers, per those who've been right on the stock.
→ Should you invest in CGNX? The case for & againstAll analysts (the consensus) · vs · the best (those who've been right)
💬 A question about Cognex? The JPI assistant answers using our backtest data.
💰 Cognex dividend: yield, history & growth › open the full page
0.47%annual yield
That's ~$0.34 per share per year.
📈 Cognex fundamentals: valuation, margins & growth › open the full page
P/E 59.4Net margin 16.1 %Revenue growth +16.9 %Cheap for the growth
Revenue, net income and margin per year
Revenue Net income · hover a bar for details
2022
marg. 21 %
2023
Rev −17%Profit −47%
2024
Rev +9%Profit −6%
2025
Rev +9%Profit +8%
🔎 Detailed analyses
🏛️ Which US Congress members hold Cognex (CGNX)?
1 Congress member has disclosed CGNX buys. Click a highlighted name to see their track record (do they beat the S&P 500?).
Gilbert Cisneros 1× · 48%
✅ Historical analyst reliability on CGNX
Hit rate measured on targets already matured (12 months), replayed against real prices. Click a header to sort.
| Firm ↕ | % right i ↕ | Gain vs sector i ↕ | Calls i ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canaccord Genuity ↗ | 100% | +86.5% | 2 |
| Stephens & Co. ↗ | 100% | +29.1% | 3 |
| UBS ↗ | 75% | +52.9% | 4 |
| Raymond James ↗ | 64% | +7.0% | 11 |
| Morgan Stanley ↗ | 64% | -1.6% | 11 |
| CLSA | 60% | +6.4% | 5 |
| Cowen & Co. | 50% | -3.2% | 4 |
| Needham ↗ | 47% | +8.4% | 19 |
| Goldman Sachs ↗ | 40% | -30.6% | 10 |
| Bernstein ↗ | 33% | -14.2% | 3 |
See the other 5 firms
| Northcoast Research | 0% | -32.0% | 2 |
| JP Morgan ↗ | 0% | -27.6% | 3 |
| HSBC ↗ | 0% | -27.4% | 2 |
| Daiwa Capital ↗ | 0% | -26.9% | 2 |
| Truist Securities ↗ | 25% | -20.7% | 4 |
📊 What $1,000 invested in Cognex would be worth › open the full page
In short — $1,000 invested in Cognex 10 years ago would be worth $4,289 today, i.e. +16%/yr on average. Best year: 2017 (+92%), worst: 2022 (-39%). Price performance, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Cognex
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $2,020 | +102% |
| 3 years ago | $1,537 | +54% |
| 5 years ago | $902 | -10% |
Return by year (Cognex)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +101% | $2,013 (+101%) |
| 2025 | +0% | $2,020 (+102%) |
| 2024 | -14% | $1,735 (+74%) |
⚠️ Past performance, not predictive nor advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Yahoo Finance data.
📰 Recent news on Cognex
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📋 All analyst calls on CGNX
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DA Davidson ↗
Aug 10, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$65
Price at call : $62.9 — gap to target +3%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target +3%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 38.6% · -3.9% (88 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 10, 27
matures : Aug 10, 27
■ Hold neutral · not a buy
🎯 on CGNX : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 40% · -23.5% (5 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 10, 27
matures : Aug 10, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$80
Price at call : $64.36 — upside +24%
Today : $62.97 — upside +27%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 44.2% · -4.8% (156 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 10, 27
matures : Aug 10, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$74
Price at call : $64.36 — gap to target +15%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target +18%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 39.5% · -5.7% (185 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 7, 27
matures : Aug 7, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$80
Price at call : $64.36 — upside +24%
Today : $62.97 — upside +27%
🎯 on CGNX : 58% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 42.4% · +8.7% (500 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 7, 27
matures : Aug 7, 27
Truist Securities ↗
Aug 7, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$78
Price at call : $66.89 — gap to target +17%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target +24%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 36.7% · +9.0% (49 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 7, 27
matures : Aug 7, 27
Cantor Fitzgerald ↗
Aug 7, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$84
Price at call : $66.89 — upside +26%
Today : $62.97 — upside +33%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 37.5% · +36.7% (8 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 7, 27
matures : Aug 7, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$72
Price at call : $65.03 — gap to target +11%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target +14%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 39.5% · -5.7% (185 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 13, 27
matures : Jul 13, 27
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Truist Securities ↗
Jul 2, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$71
Price at call : $67.8 — gap to target +5%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target +13%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 36.7% · +9.0% (49 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 2, 27
matures : Jul 2, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$75
Price at call : $66.7 — upside +12%
Today : $62.97 — upside +19%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 49.4% · +0.5% (166 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 26, 27
matures : May 26, 27
DA Davidson ↗
May 14, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$62
Price at call : $64.26 — gap to target -4%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target -2%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 38.6% · -3.9% (88 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 14, 27
matures : May 14, 27
Goldman Sachs ↗
May 11, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$80
Price at call : $65.68 — upside +22%
Today : $62.97 — upside +27%
🎯 on CGNX : 40% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 39.6% · -5.3% (111 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 11, 27
matures : May 11, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$75
Price at call : $67.26 — upside +12%
Today : $62.97 — upside +19%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 44.2% · -4.8% (156 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 11, 27
matures : May 11, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$68
Price at call : $67.26 — gap to target +1%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target +8%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 39.5% · -5.7% (185 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 8, 27
matures : May 8, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$65
Price at call : $67.26 — gap to target -3%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target +3%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 49.4% · +0.5% (166 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 8, 27
matures : May 8, 27
Truist Securities ↗
May 8, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$61
Price at call : $67.26 — gap to target -9%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target -3%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 36.7% · +9.0% (49 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 8, 27
matures : May 8, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$75
Price at call : $65.66 — upside +14%
Today : $62.97 — upside +19%
🎯 on CGNX : 58% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 42.4% · +8.7% (500 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 8, 27
matures : May 8, 27
Stephens & Co. ↗
May 7, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$75
Price at call : $65.66 — upside +14%
Today : $62.97 — upside +19%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 30% · +4.0% (10 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 7, 27
matures : May 7, 27
Truist Securities ↗
Apr 20, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$50
Price at call : $55.48 — gap to target -10%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target -21%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 36.7% · +9.0% (49 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 20, 27
matures : Apr 20, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$64
Price at call : $50.12 — upside +28%
Today : $62.97 — upside +2%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 44.2% · -4.8% (156 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 16, 27
matures : Mar 16, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$55
Price at call : $50.82 — gap to target +8%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target -13%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 49.4% · +0.5% (166 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 9, 27
matures : Mar 9, 27
DA Davidson ↗
Feb 17, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$55
Price at call : $56.72 — gap to target -3%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target -13%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 38.6% · -3.9% (88 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 17, 27
matures : Feb 17, 27
Goldman Sachs ↗
Feb 17, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$68
Price at call : $56.72 — upside +20%
Today : $62.97 — upside +8%
🎯 on CGNX : 40% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 39.6% · -5.3% (111 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 17, 27
matures : Feb 17, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$68
Price at call : $57.09 — upside +19%
Today : $62.97 — upside +8%
🎯 on CGNX : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 40% · -23.5% (5 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 17, 27
matures : Feb 17, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$61
Price at call : $57.09 — upside +7%
Today : $62.97 — upside -3%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 44.2% · -4.8% (156 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 13, 27
matures : Feb 13, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$70
Price at call : $58.79 — upside +19%
Today : $62.97 — upside +11%
🎯 on CGNX : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Tech : 32.6% · -9.8% (267 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 13, 27
matures : Feb 13, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$67
Price at call : $58.79 — upside +14%
Today : $62.97 — upside +6%
🎯 on CGNX : 58% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 42.4% · +8.7% (500 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 12, 27
matures : Feb 12, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$54
Price at call : $39.63 — upside +36%
Today : $62.97 — upside -14%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 44.2% · -4.8% (156 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 12, 27
matures : Jan 12, 27
Truist Securities ↗
Dec 18, 25
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$42
Price at call : $36.17 — gap to target +16%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target -33%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 36.7% · +9.0% (49 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 18, 26
matures : Dec 18, 26
Goldman Sachs ↗
Dec 16, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$50
Price at call : $36.83 — upside +36%
Today : $62.97 — upside -21%
🎯 on CGNX : 40% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 39.6% · -5.3% (111 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 16, 26
matures : Dec 16, 26
▼ Underweight · 🎯$35
Price at call : $37.69 — upside -7%
Today : $62.97 — upside -44%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 49.4% · +0.5% (166 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 3, 26
matures : Dec 3, 26
DA Davidson ↗
Nov 3, 25
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$38
Price at call : $40 — gap to target -5%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target -40%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 38.6% · -3.9% (88 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 3, 26
matures : Nov 3, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$45
Price at call : $41.7 — gap to target +8%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target -29%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 41.4% · +6.8% (87 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 31, 26
matures : Oct 31, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$56
Price at call : $41.7 — upside +34%
Today : $62.97 — upside -11%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 44.2% · -4.8% (156 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 31, 26
matures : Oct 31, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$47
Price at call : $41.39 — upside +14%
Today : $62.97 — upside -25%
🎯 on CGNX : 58% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 42.4% · +8.7% (500 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 31, 26
matures : Oct 31, 26
Truist Securities ↗
Oct 8, 25
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$45
Price at call : $46.57 — gap to target -3%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target -29%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 36.7% · +9.0% (49 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 8, 26
matures : Oct 8, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$55
Price at call : $46.75 — upside +18%
Today : $62.97 — upside -13%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 44.2% · -4.8% (156 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 8, 26
matures : Oct 8, 26
Goldman Sachs ↗
Sep 16, 25
▼ Sell · 🎯$40
Price at call : $44.08 — upside -9%
Today : $62.97 — upside -36%
🎯 on CGNX : 40% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 39.6% · -5.3% (111 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 16, 26
matures : Sep 16, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$45
Price at call : $44.16 — gap to target +2%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target -29%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 49.4% · +0.5% (166 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 15, 26
matures : Sep 15, 26
DA Davidson ↗
Aug 4, 25
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$35
Price at call : $41.86 — gap to target -16%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target -44%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 38.6% · -3.9% (88 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 4, 26
matures : Aug 4, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$43
Price at call : $41.43 — gap to target +4%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target -32%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 41.4% · +6.8% (87 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 1, 26
matures : Aug 1, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$58
Price at call : $41.43 — upside +40%
Today : $62.97 — upside -8%
Expected +40% · Actual +63% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CGNX : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Tech : 49.4% · +0.5% (81 calls)
+62.8%
stock +63% · XLK +36%
matured Aug 1, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$50
Price at call : $40.47 — upside +24%
Today : $62.97 — upside -21%
Expected +24% · Actual +67% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CGNX : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Tech : 32.6% · -9.8% (267 calls)
+66.6%
stock +67% · XLK +39%
matured Aug 1, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$45
Price at call : $40.77 — upside +10%
Today : $62.97 — upside -29%
Expected +10% · Actual +60% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CGNX : 58% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 42.4% · +8.7% (500 calls)
+60.0%
stock +60% · XLK +33%
matured Jul 31, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$37
Price at call : $33.22 — gap to target +11%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target -41%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 39.5% · -5.7% (185 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 14, 26
matures : Jul 14, 26
DA Davidson ↗
Jun 16, 25
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$32
Price at call : $29.9 — gap to target +7%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target -49%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 38.6% · -3.9% (88 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 16, 26
matures : Jun 16, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$32
Price at call : $30.54 — gap to target +5%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target -49%
🎯 on CGNX : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 41.4% · +6.8% (87 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 16, 26
matures : Jun 16, 26
Goldman Sachs ↗
Jun 12, 25
▼ Sell · 🎯$32
Price at call : $30.15 — upside +6%
Today : $62.97 — upside -49%
Expected +6% · Actual +119% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CGNX : 40% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 39.6% · -5.3% (111 calls)
-118.6%
stock +119% · XLK +60%
matured Jun 12, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$36
Price at call : $30.84 — upside +17%
Today : $62.97 — upside -43%
Expected +17% · Actual +101% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CGNX : 58% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 42.4% · +8.7% (500 calls)
+101.4%
stock +101% · XLK +52%
matured Jun 11, 26
Goldman Sachs ↗
May 6, 25
▼ Sell · 🎯$29
Price at call : $28.41 — upside +2%
Today : $62.97 — upside -54%
Expected +2% · Actual +132% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CGNX : 40% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 39.6% · -5.3% (111 calls)
-132.0%
stock +132% · XLK +57%
matured May 6, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$33
Price at call : $27.83 — upside +19%
Today : $62.97 — upside -48%
Expected +19% · Actual +102% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CGNX : 58% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 42.4% · +8.7% (500 calls)
+102.3%
stock +102% · XLK +50%
matured May 1, 26
Goldman Sachs ↗
Feb 18, 25
▼ Sell · 🎯$35
Price at call : $33.64 — upside +4%
Today : $62.97 — upside -44%
Expected +4% · Actual +66% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CGNX : 40% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 39.6% · -5.3% (111 calls)
-66.3%
stock +66% · XLK +16%
matured Feb 18, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$41
Price at call : $33.2 — upside +23%
Today : $62.97 — upside -35%
Expected +23% · Actual +72% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CGNX : 58% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 42.4% · +8.7% (500 calls)
+72.0%
stock +72% · XLK +16%
matured Feb 14, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$47
Price at call : $40.41 — upside +16%
Today : $62.97 — upside -25%
Expected +16% · Actual +3% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CGNX : 58% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 42.4% · +8.7% (500 calls)
+3.2%
stock +3% · XLK +35%
matured Nov 1, 25
Goldman Sachs ↗
Aug 2, 24
▼ Sell · 🎯$39
Price at call : $36.85 — upside +6%
Today : $62.97 — upside -38%
Expected +6% · Actual +12% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CGNX : 40% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 39.6% · -5.3% (111 calls)
-12.4%
stock +12% · XLK +33%
matured Aug 2, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$50
Price at call : $38.22 — upside +31%
Today : $62.97 — upside -21%
Expected +31% · Actual +8% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CGNX : 58% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 42.4% · +8.7% (500 calls)
+8.4%
stock +8% · XLK +28%
matured Aug 2, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$57
Price at call : $49.48 — upside +15%
Today : $62.97 — upside -9%
Expected +15% · Actual -31% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CGNX : 58% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 42.4% · +8.7% (500 calls)
-30.8%
stock -31% · XLK +23%
matured Jul 29, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$52
Price at call : $46.32 — upside +12%
Today : $62.97 — upside -17%
Expected +12% · Actual -36% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CGNX : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 40% · -23.5% (5 calls)
-36.5%
stock -36% · XLK +6%
matured May 7, 25
Goldman Sachs ↗
May 6, 24
▼ Sell · 🎯$41
Price at call : $45.9 — upside -11%
Today : $62.97 — upside -35%
Expected -11% · Actual -38% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CGNX : 40% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 39.6% · -5.3% (111 calls)
+38.1%
stock -38% · XLK +6%
matured May 6, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$55
Price at call : $44.49 — upside +24%
Today : $62.97 — upside -13%
Expected +24% · Actual -37% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CGNX : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Tech : 11.1% · -16.5% (9 calls)
-37.1%
stock -37% · XLK +5%
matured May 3, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$48
Price at call : $43.79 — upside +10%
Today : $62.97 — upside -24%
Expected +10% · Actual -36% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CGNX : 58% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 42.4% · +8.7% (500 calls)
-36.1%
stock -36% · XLK +6%
matured May 3, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$46
Price at call : $34.77 — upside +32%
Today : $62.97 — upside -27%
Expected +32% · Actual +16% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CGNX : 58% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 42.4% · +8.7% (500 calls)
+15.7%
stock +16% · XLK +33%
matured Oct 31, 24
Goldman Sachs ↗
Oct 10, 23
▼ Sell · 🎯$40
Price at call : $41.51 — upside -4%
Today : $62.97 — upside -36%
Expected -4% · Actual -6% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CGNX : 40% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 39.6% · -5.3% (111 calls)
+6.1%
stock -6% · XLK +36%
matured Oct 9, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$55
Price at call : $47.48 — upside +16%
Today : $62.97 — upside -13%
Expected +16% · Actual -19% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CGNX : 58% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 42.4% · +8.7% (500 calls)
-19.4%
stock -19% · XLK +19%
matured Aug 31, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$55
Price at call : $49.37 — upside +11%
Today : $62.97 — upside -13%
Expected +11% · Actual -25% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CGNX : 58% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 42.4% · +8.7% (500 calls)
-25.4%
stock -25% · XLK +16%
matured Aug 2, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$58
Price at call : $49.6 — upside +17%
Today : $62.97 — upside -8%
Expected +17% · Actual -10% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CGNX : 58% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 42.4% · +8.7% (500 calls)
-10.3%
stock -10% · XLK +36%
matured May 4, 24
Goldman Sachs ↗
Jun 23, 22
▼ Sell · 🎯$41
Price at call : $44.19 — upside -7%
Today : $62.97 — upside -35%
Expected -7% · Actual +21% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CGNX : 40% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 39.6% · -5.3% (111 calls)
-20.7%
stock +21% · XLK +31%
matured Jun 23, 23
Goldman Sachs ↗
Mar 7, 22
▼ Sell · 🎯$67
Price at call : $64.72 — upside +4%
Today : $62.97 — upside +6%
Expected +4% · Actual -25% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CGNX : 40% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 39.6% · -5.3% (111 calls)
+24.9%
stock -25% · XLK -2%
matured Mar 7, 23
▲ Buy · 🎯$110
Price at call : $86.56 — upside +27%
Today : $62.97 — upside +75%
Expected +27% · Actual -18% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CGNX : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 40% · -23.5% (5 calls)
-18.4%
stock -18% · XLK +29%
matured Jan 14, 22
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$55
Price at call : $62.59 — gap to target -12%
Today : $62.97 — gap to target -13%
🎯 on CGNX : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 40% · -23.5% (5 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 26, 21
matures : May 26, 21
Goldman Sachs ↗
Jul 16, 19
▼ Sell · 🎯$36
Price at call : $43.03 — upside -16%
Today : $62.97 — upside -43%
Expected -16% · Actual +45% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CGNX : 40% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 39.6% · -5.3% (111 calls)
-45.2%
stock +45% · XLK +33%
matured Jul 15, 20
Goldman Sachs ↗
Apr 3, 17
▲ Buy · 🎯$47.5
Price at call : $41.8 — upside +14%
Today : $62.97 — upside -25%
Expected +14% · Actual +20% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CGNX : 40% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 39.6% · -5.3% (111 calls)
+19.7%
stock +20% · XLK +21%
matured Apr 3, 18
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy Cognex stock?
This isn't buy advice. For Cognex, the analyst consensus is "Buy", with an average price target of $78.00 (+24% vs the current price). What matters is their past reliability on this stock: the most reliable one is right 100% of the time (2 calls tracked on Cognex). We show the numbers — you decide.
Is it too late to buy Cognex? How high can it go?
The most bullish analyst target on Cognex is $84.00 (+33% above today's price); the average is $78.00. That's the upside they see. Check how reliable those analysts have actually been on Cognex on our site before trusting it.
Is Cognex still a good buy?
The most useful "opinion" isn't an opinion — it's a track record: 15 analysts have a real record on Cognex, the best hitting 100% over 2 calls. Current consensus: "Buy". Make your call on data, not noise.
Should you invest in Cognex? The case for and against
The arguments for and against, one by one, from the numbers: why invest in CGNX (and why hesitate).
What has Cognex's past performance been?
Historical returns and a "how much if I had invested" calculator: CGNX performance & returns.
Does Cognex pay a dividend?
Yield, consistency and growth history of the dividend: CGNX's dividend.
What is the best month to buy CGNX?
The 12 months ranked by the stock's past returns: best & worst month to buy CGNX.
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