Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 3, 2026Technology · Current price $55.88 (+0.67%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Richard Eastman | Robert W. Baird | $55.00 | -1.6% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Troy Jensen | Cantor Fitzgerald | $63.00 | +12.7% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Guy Hardwick | Barclays | $61.00 | +9.2% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Matt Summerville | D.A. Davidson | $38.00 | -32.0% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Damian Karas | UBS | $58.00 | +3.8% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Ken Newman | KeyBanc | $50.00 | -10.5% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Richard Eastman | Robert W. Baird | $45.00 | -19.5% |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Jamie Cook | Truist Financial | $45.00 | -19.5% |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Tommy Moll | Stephens | $55.00 | -1.6% |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Guy Hardwick | Loop Capital Markets | $44.00 | -21.3% |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Matthew Summerville | D.A. Davidson | $39.00 | -30.2% |
| Jul 29, 2024 | James Ricchiuti | Needham | $57.00 | +2.0% |
| May 7, 2024 | Helen Fang | HSBC | $52.00 | -6.9% |
| May 3, 2024 | James Ricchiuti | Needham | $48.00 | -14.1% |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Damian Karas | UBS | $54.00 | -3.4% |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Jamie Cook | Truist Financial | $47.00 | -15.9% |
| Sep 20, 2022 | Brian Gesuale | Raymond James | $75.00 | +34.2% |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Tommy Moll | Stephens | $45.00 | -19.5% |
| Jun 18, 2022 | Brian Gesuale | Raymond James | $80.00 | +43.2% |
| Aug 9, 2021 | Helen Fang | HSBC | $92.00 | +64.6% |
Top Analysts Covering CGNX
CGNX vs Sector & Market
| Metric | CGNX | Technology Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.50 | 2.34 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 14 | 13 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +7.8% | +4072.7% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | 83.40 | 27.83 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $1.04B | $1.06B | $1.10B | 14 |
| 2027-03-31 | $259M | $268M | $281M | 4 |
| 2027-06-30 | $282M | $293M | $306M | 4 |
| 2027-09-30 | $295M | $306M | $320M | 5 |
| 2027-12-31 | $282M | $292M | $305M | 4 |
| 2028-03-31 | $291M | $301M | $315M | 3 |
| 2028-06-30 | $314M | $325M | $340M | 3 |
| 2028-09-30 | $324M | $336M | $352M | 5 |
| 2028-12-31 | $311M | $322M | $337M | 3 |
| 2029-12-31 | $1.43B | $1.47B | $1.51B | 4 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $1.20 | $1.24 | $1.28 | 13 |
| 2027-03-31 | $0.31 | $0.32 | $0.34 | 4 |
| 2027-06-30 | $0.37 | $0.39 | $0.41 | 4 |
| 2027-09-30 | $0.41 | $0.43 | $0.45 | 4 |
| 2027-12-31 | $0.38 | $0.40 | $0.42 | 4 |
| 2028-03-31 | $0.36 | $0.38 | $0.40 | 5 |
| 2028-06-30 | $0.40 | $0.42 | $0.45 | 5 |
| 2028-09-30 | $0.44 | $0.46 | $0.49 | 5 |
| 2028-12-31 | $0.42 | $0.44 | $0.47 | 5 |
| 2029-12-31 | $2.18 | $2.25 | $2.34 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for CGNX?
The consensus among 14 analysts covering Cognex Corporation (CGNX) is Buy with an average price target of $59.33.
What is the highest price target for CGNX?
The highest price target for CGNX is $92.00, set by Helen Fang at HSBC on 2021-08-09.
What is the lowest price target for CGNX?
The lowest price target for CGNX is $38.00, set by Matt Summerville at D.A. Davidson on 2025-11-03.
How many analysts cover CGNX?
14 analysts have issued ratings for Cognex Corporation in the past 12 months.
Is CGNX a buy or sell right now?
Based on 14 analyst ratings, CGNX has a consensus rating of Buy (2.50/5) with a +7.8% upside to the consensus target of $59.33.
What are the earnings estimates for CGNX?
Analysts estimate CGNX will report EPS of $1.24 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $1.06B.
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