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Analyst Sentiment

Analysts are neutral — opinion is divided on direction.

Consensus Rating
Hold
19 analysts·Moderate coverage
53%
Rating Distribution
Strong Buy
15%
Buy
947%
Hold
737%
Sell
211%
Strong Sell
00%

Analyst ratings reflect Wall Street opinion, not guarantees. Historical accuracy varies by firm and sector.

Earnings & Revenue Estimates

Earnings Surprises

Recent Analyst Actions

Jan 12, 2026Barclays
Cognex price target lowered to $54 from $56 at Barclays
Target:$54.00
+38.4%from $39.01
Dec 18, 2025Truist Financial
Cognex price target lowered to $42 from $45 at Truist
Target:$42.00
+16.1%from $36.19
Dec 16, 2025Goldman Sachs
Cognex upgraded to Buy from Sell at Goldman Sachs
Target:$50.00
+43.8%from $34.78
Nov 3, 2025D.A. Davidson
Cognex price target raised to $38 from $35 at DA Davidson
Target:$38.00
-8.1%from $41.37
Oct 31, 2025UBS
UBS Reiterates Buy Rating on Cognex (CGNX)
Target:$58.00
+41.9%from $40.86
Oct 31, 2025KeyBanc
KeyBanc Reiterates Overweight Rating on Cognex (CGNX), selling overdone
Target:$50.00
+22.3%from $40.88
Oct 31, 2025Robert W. Baird
Cognex price target raised to $45 from $43 at Baird
Target:$45.00
+11.4%from $40.40
Oct 31, 2025Barclays
Cognex price target raised to $56 from $55 at Barclays
Target:$56.00
+35.6%from $41.31
Oct 8, 2025Truist Financial
Cognex price target raised to $45 from $37 at Truist
Target:$45.00
-2.1%from $45.95
Oct 7, 2025Barclays
Cognex initiated with an Overweight at Barclays
Target:$55.00
+19.7%from $45.95
Feb 18, 2025UBS
Cognex (CGNX) PT Lowered to $56 at UBSMember Login
Target:$56.00
+69.5%from $33.04
Feb 18, 2025Robert W. Baird
Cognex price target lowered to $38 from $42 at Baird
Target:$38.00
+14.5%from $33.20
Oct 16, 2024Stephens
Stephens Upgrades Cognex (CGNX) to Overweight
Target:$55.00
+38.6%from $39.69
Aug 5, 2024Loop Capital Markets
Freedom Capital Markets Upgrades Cognex (CGNX) to Buy Following 'A Healthy Reset of Expectations'
Target:$44.00
+18.2%from $37.23
Aug 5, 2024D.A. Davidson
Cognex (CGNX) PT Lowered to $39 at DA Davidson
Target:$39.00
+4.8%from $37.22
Jul 29, 2024Needham
Cognex (CGNX) PT Raised to $57 at Needham
Target:$57.00
+14.6%from $49.72
May 7, 2024HSBC
HSBC Upgrades Cognex (CGNX) to Buy, 'Demand improving'
Target:$52.00
+13.3%from $45.90
May 3, 2024Needham
Cognex (CGNX) PT Raised to $48 at Needham
Target:$48.00
+10.7%from $43.36
Mar 19, 2024UBS
UBS Upgrades Cognex (CGNX) to Buy
Target:$54.00
+31.2%from $41.17
Mar 13, 2024Truist Financial
Truist Securities Starts Cognex (CGNX) at Buy, 'End Markets at Cyclical Trough'
Target:$47.00
+15.0%from $40.87
Dec 13, 2022Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse Initiates Coverage On Cognex with Underperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $41
Target:$41.00
-17.7%from $49.81
Sep 20, 2022Raymond James
A Machine Vision Firm Shocked Investors With An Improved Outlook Despite Recession Worries. Its Analyst Day Is Imminent
Target:$75.00
+68.5%from $44.51
Sep 20, 2022Needham
Needham Maintains Buy on Cognex, Raises Price Target to $52
Target:$52.00
+18.8%from $43.76
Aug 15, 2022Stephens
Cognex (CGNX) Stock: $45 Target And Equal-Weight Rating
Target:$45.00
-6.9%from $48.35
Aug 3, 2022Needham
Needham Maintains Buy on Cognex, Lowers Price Target to $50
Target:$50.00
+0.6%from $49.72