If you'd invested in Cognex (CGNX): performance and returns
Looking for Cognex's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Cognex have returned?
This calculator shows how much Cognex stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, 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% |
| 10 years ago | $4,289 | +329% |
| since inception (1989) | $213,125 | +21213% |
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%) |
| 2023 | -11% | $1,537 (+54%) |
| 2022 | -39% | $931 (-7%) |
| 2021 | -3% | $902 (-10%) |
| 2020 | +43% | $1,292 (+29%) |
| 2019 | +45% | $1,873 (+87%) |
| 2018 | -37% | $1,184 (+18%) |
| 2017 | +92% | $2,277 (+128%) |
| 2016 | +88% | $4,289 (+329%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does CGNX return?
$1,000 invested in Cognex 10 years ago would be worth $4,289 today, i.e. +16%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was CGNX's best/worst year?
Best year: 2017 (+92%). Worst year: 2022 (-39%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in CGNX since inception be worth?
Since 1989, $1,000 would have become $213,125 (+21213%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Cognex's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Cognex pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Cognex's average annual return (ROI)?
Cognex's return on investment is about +16%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.