Cognex Corporation develops machine vision systems and software that enable manufacturers and logistics operators to automate visual inspection, identification, and measurement tasks. The company's core offerings include VisionPro software, which provides both traditional rule-based and deep learning-enabled vision tools; the In-Sight product line of vision systems and sensors; and DataMan barcode readers for fixed and handheld applications. Cognex also offers OneVision, a cloud-based platform for building and scaling AI-powered vision applications, along with supporting hardware such as industrial cameras, lenses, lighting systems, and vision controllers.
The company serves primarily discrete manufacturing and distribution sectors, with significant customer bases in automotive, consumer electronics, logistics, packaging, semiconductor, and medical device industries. Its products address specific manufacturing challenges including part location and identification, dimensional measurement, assembly verification, and robotic guidance. Cognex operates globally, maintaining operations across the United States, Europe, Greater China, and additional international markets.
The company employs approximately 2,745 full-time workers and is based in Natick, Massachusetts. Cognex was incorporated in 1981 and trades on Nasdaq.
Fiscal years are as reported by the company and may not align with the calendar year. For example, Apple's FY 2024 ends in September 2024.
| Fiscal Year | EPS Diluted | EPS Basic | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.68 | $0.68 | +9.7% | |
| 2024 | $0.62 | $0.62 | -4.6% | |
| 2023 | $0.65 | $0.66 | -47.2% | |
| 2022 | $1.23 | $1.24 | -21.2% | |
| 2021 | $1.56 | $1.59 | +300.0% | |
| 2020 | $0.39 | $0.40 | -66.4% | |
| 2019 | $1.16 | $1.19 | +346.2% | |
| 2018 | $0.26 | $0.26 | -73.7% | |
| 2017 | $0.99 | $1.02 | -42.4% | |
| 2016 | $1.72 | $1.75 | -19.2% | |
| 2015 | $2.13 | $2.17 | +56.6% | |
| 2014 | $1.36 | $1.40 | +63.9% | |
| 2013 | $0.83 | $0.85 | -46.8% | |
| 2012 | $1.56 | $1.59 | -4.3% | |
| 2011 | $1.63 | $1.67 | +7.2% | |
| 2010 | $1.52 | $1.54 | — |
| Report Date | Filed | Accession Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-02-12 | 0000851205-26-000012 | SEC ↗ |
| 2024-12-31 | 2025-02-13 | 0000851205-25-000012 | SEC ↗ |
| 2023-12-31 | 2024-02-15 | 0000851205-24-000027 | SEC ↗ |
| 2022-12-31 | 2023-02-16 | 0000851205-23-000004 | SEC ↗ |
| 2021-12-31 | 2022-02-17 | 0000851205-22-000008 | SEC ↗ |
| 2020-12-31 | 2021-02-11 | 0000851205-21-000005 | SEC ↗ |
| 2019-12-31 | 2020-02-13 | 0000851205-20-000002 | SEC ↗ |
| 2018-12-31 | 2019-02-14 | 0000851205-19-000003 | SEC ↗ |
| 2017-12-31 | 2018-02-15 | 0000851205-18-000004 | SEC ↗ |
| 2016-12-31 | 2017-02-16 | 0000851205-17-000003 | SEC ↗ |
| 2015-12-31 | 2016-02-10 | 0000851205-16-000027 | SEC ↗ |
| 2014-12-31 | 2015-02-12 | 0000851205-15-000003 | SEC ↗ |
| 2013-12-31 | 2014-02-13 | 0001193125-14-051054 | SEC ↗ |
| 2012-12-31 | 2013-02-11 | 0001193125-13-048665 | SEC ↗ |
| 2011-12-31 | 2012-02-09 | 0001193125-12-049244 | SEC ↗ |
| 2010-12-31 | 2011-02-10 | 0000950123-11-011782 | SEC ↗ |
| 2009-12-31 | 2010-02-11 | 0000950123-10-011521 | SEC ↗ |
| 2008-12-31 | 2009-02-17 | 0000950135-09-001024 | SEC ↗ |
| 2007-12-31 | 2008-02-14 | 0000950135-08-001020 | SEC ↗ |
| 2006-12-31 | 2007-02-28 | 0000950135-07-001256 | SEC ↗ |
| 2005-12-31 | 2006-03-01 | 0000950135-06-001278 | SEC ↗ |
| 2004-12-31 | 2005-03-11 | 0000950135-05-001337 | SEC ↗ |