COGNEX CORP (CGNX) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NASDAQ:CGNX • US1924221039
49.45 USD
-1.8 (-3.51%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
49.55 USD
+0.1 (+0.2%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:06:37 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for COGNEX CORP (CGNX).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$65.94
+ 33.34% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateApr 28, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$0.25
Revenue Estimate251.91M
ChartMill Buy Consensus
76.55%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$65.94
Upside
+ 33.34%
From current price of $49.45 to mean target of $65.94, Based on 29 analyst forecasts
Low
$46.70
Median
$67.32
High
$84.00
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
36.06%
3 Months
34.05%
Price Target Summary
29 analysts have analysed CGNX and the average price target is 65.94 USD. This implies a price increase of 33.34% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 49.45.
The average price target has been revised upward by 34.05% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
76.55%
CGNX was analyzed by 29 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 77. So analysts seem to be have mildly positive about CGNX.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
CGNX was analyzed by 29 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2026-02-17 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-02-17 | HSBC | Upgrade | Hold -> Buy |
| 2026-02-13 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2026-02-13 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2026-02-12 | Needham | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-12 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-12-18 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2025-12-16 | Goldman Sachs | Upgrade | Sell -> Buy |
| 2025-12-03 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral -> Underweight |
| 2025-11-03 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-10-31 | Needham | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-31 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-10-08 | Barclays | Initiate | Overweight |
| 2025-10-08 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2025-09-16 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell -> Sell |
| 2025-09-15 | JP Morgan | Initiate | Neutral |
| 2025-08-04 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-08-01 | UBS | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-08-01 | Keybanc | Upgrade | Sector Weight -> Overweight |
| 2025-07-31 | Needham | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-07-14 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-06-16 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-06-16 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-06-12 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell -> Sell |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateApr 28, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$0.25
Revenue Estimate251.91M
Revenue Q2Q16.61%
EPS Q2Q59.11%
Number of Analysts20
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
7.89%
Revenue (3 Months)
7.55%
EPS (1 Month)
29.89%
EPS (3 Months)
29.11%
Next Earnings Summary
CGNX is expected to report earnings on 4/28/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 0.25 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 251.91M USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised upward by 7.55% in the past 3 months. Upward revisions are a positive sign and indicate that analysts are more optimistic about the next earnings compared to 3 months ago.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 837.547M -16.75% | 914.515M 9.19% | 994.359M 8.73% | 1.085B 9.12% | 1.19B 9.68% | 1.316B 10.59% | 1.474B 12.01% | 1.092B -25.92% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 144.582M -49.83% | 147.754M 2.19% | 193.359M 30.87% | 260.03M 34.48% | 313.94M 20.73% | 369.01M 17.54% | 388.75M 5.35% | N/A | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 122.702M -54.32% | 115.065M -6.22% | 162.566M 41.28% | 232.73M 43.16% | 284.79M 22.37% | 336.98M 18.33% | 361.93M 7.40% | 487.56M 34.71% | |
| Operating Margin | 14.65% | 12.58% | 16.35% | 21.45% | 23.93% | 25.61% | 24.55% | 44.65% | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 0.72 -45.04% | 0.74 2.78% | 1.01 36.49% | 1.16 14.43% | 1.40 21.14% | 2.14 52.99% | 2.24 4.76% | N/A |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 0.25 59.11% | 0.32 27.59% | 0.35 6.76% | 0.29 6.43% | 0.26 3.17% | 0.35 10.33% | 0.41 15.81% | 0.36 26.01% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 251.91M 16.61% | 276.17M 10.87% | 287.92M 3.98% | 266.99M 5.81% | 255.34M 1.36% | 292.65M 5.97% | 307.42M 6.77% | 295.52M 10.69% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | 52.897M 55.46% | 65.078M 9.62% | 70.749M -12.90% | 57.5M -12.97% | 53.698M 1.51% | 74.792M 14.93% | 79.009M 11.68% | 66.83M 16.23% |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 45.508M 74.41% | 58.451M 34.58% | 67.818M 17.40% | 52.422M 48.61% | 45.125M -0.84% | 66.939M 14.52% | 76.449M 12.73% | 66.191M 26.27% |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
28.48%
EPS Next 5 Year
22.09%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
9.55%
Revenue Next 5 Year
1.76%
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
27.01%
EBIT Next 5 Year
21.21%
COGNEX CORP / CGNX Forecast FAQ
Can you provide the average price target for COGNEX CORP stock?
29 analysts have analysed CGNX and the average price target is 65.94 USD. This implies a price increase of 33.34% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 49.45.
What is the next earnings date for CGNX stock?
COGNEX CORP (CGNX) will report earnings on 2026-04-28.
What are the consensus estimates for CGNX stock next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of COGNEX CORP (CGNX) is 0.25 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 251.91M USD.
Can you provide the consensus rating for COGNEX CORP stock?
The consensus rating for COGNEX CORP (CGNX) is 76.5517 / 100 . This indicates that analysts generally have a positive outlook on the stock.