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Cognex (CGNX) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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CGNX Stock Forecast

Cognex (CGNX) stock forecast, based on 25 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $49.67, with a high of $56.00 and a low of $38.00. This represents a 106.96% increase from the last price of $24.00.

$20 $28 $36 $44 $52 $60 High: $56 Avg: $49.67 Low: $38 Last Closed Price: $24

CGNX Stock Rating

Cognex stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 25 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (4.00%), 10 Buy (40.00%), 11 Hold (44.00%), 3 Sell (12.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 25 3 11 10 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CGNX Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockCognex106.96%
SectorTechnology Stocks 33.74%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-28
Avg Price Target-$47.00$48.63
Last Closing Price$24.00$24.00$24.00
Upside/Downside-95.83%102.63%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 252811-122
Mar, 252811-122
Feb, 252910-122
Jan, 252910-122
Dec, 242910-122
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Feb 18, 2025UBS$56.00$33.0469.49%133.33%
Feb 18, 2025Robert W. Baird$38.00$33.2014.46%58.33%
Oct 16, 2024Tommy MollStephens$55.00$39.6938.57%129.17%
Aug 05, 2024Guy HardwickLoop Capital Markets$44.00$37.2318.18%83.33%
Aug 05, 2024Matthew SummervilleD.A. Davidson$39.00$37.224.78%62.50%
Jul 29, 2024James RicchiutiNeedham$57.00$49.7214.64%137.50%
May 07, 2024Helen FangHSBC$52.00$45.9013.29%116.67%
May 03, 2024James RicchiutiNeedham$48.00$43.3610.70%100.00%
Mar 19, 2024Damian KarasUBS$54.00$41.1731.16%125.00%
Mar 13, 2024Jamie CookTruist Financial$47.00$40.8715.00%95.83%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 14, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Dec 20, 2024Cantor FitzgeraldOverweightinitialise
Oct 16, 2024StephensEqual-WeightOverweightupgrade
Sep 25, 2024Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Jul 29, 2024NeedhamBuyBuyhold
Jul 23, 2024Vertical ResearchBuyinitialise
May 07, 2024HSBCBuyupgrade
May 03, 2024BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold
May 03, 2024StephensEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
May 03, 2024NeedhamBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.02$1.59$1.24$0.66$0.62----
Avg Forecast$0.90$1.46$1.22$0.67$0.62$0.93$1.29$1.58$2.06
High Forecast$0.94$1.53$1.26$0.68$0.65$1.00$1.67$1.77$2.13
Low Forecast$0.88$1.42$1.19$0.65$0.57$0.87$1.03$1.40$1.98
Surprise %13.33%8.90%1.64%-1.49%-----

Revenue Forecast

$750M $890M $1B $1B $1B $1B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$811.02M$1.04B$1.01B$837.55M$914.51M----
Avg Forecast$794.80M$1.02B$1.01B$830.18M$905.92M$1.00B$1.13B$1.26B$1.38B
High Forecast$822.77M$1.05B$1.03B$831.78M$906.92M$1.01B$1.14B$1.26B$1.41B
Low Forecast$777.74M$994.51M$989.26M$828.20M$904.41M$990.98M$1.13B$1.26B$1.34B
Surprise %2.04%2.04%-0.47%0.89%0.95%----

Net Income Forecast

$50M $120M $190M $260M $330M $400M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$176.19M$279.88M$215.53M$113.23M$106.17M----
Avg Forecast$116.82M$258.24M$264.72M$113.23M$105.82M$160.54M$226.41M$269.42M$356.70M
High Forecast$140.37M$309.89M$317.66M$135.88M$112.14M$174.06M$290.36M$306.76M$369.18M
Low Forecast$93.27M$206.59M$211.78M$90.59M$99.50M$151.43M$177.79M$242.64M$343.51M
Surprise %50.82%8.38%-18.58%-0.33%----

CGNX Forecast FAQ

Is Cognex stock a buy?

Cognex stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 25 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 10 Buy, 11 Hold, 3 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Cognex is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Cognex's price target?

Cognex's price target, set by 25 Wall Street analysts, averages $49.67 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $38 at the low end to $56 at the high end, suggesting a potential 106.96% change from the previous closing price of $24.

How does Cognex stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Cognex's stock forecast shows a 106.96% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the technology stocks sector (33.74%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Cognex over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 9.09% Strong Buy, 36.36% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.55% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 9.09% Strong Buy, 36.36% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.55% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 9.09% Strong Buy, 40.91% Buy, 45.45% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.55% Strong Sell.

What is Cognex’s EPS forecast?

Cognex's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $0.93, marking a 50.00% increase from the reported $0.62 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $1.29 in 2026, $1.58 in 2027, and $2.06 in 2028.

What is Cognex’s revenue forecast?

Cognex's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $1B, reflecting a 9.66% increase from the reported $914.52M in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $1.13B, followed by $1.26B for 2027, and $1.38B for 2028.

What is Cognex’s net income forecast?

Cognex's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $160.54M, representing an 51.21% increase from the reported $106.17M in 2024. Projections indicate $226.41M in 2026, $269.42M in 2027, and $356.7M in 2028.