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Cognex (CGNX) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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CGNX Stock Forecast

Cognex (CGNX) stock forecast, based on 31 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $70.92, with a high of $80.00 and a low of $61.00. This represents a 20.84% increase from the last price of $58.69.

$35 $44 $53 $62 $71 $80 High: $80 Avg: $70.92 Low: $61 Last Closed Price: $58.69

CGNX Stock Rating

Cognex stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (3.23%), 14 Buy (45.16%), 14 Hold (45.16%), 2 Sell (6.45%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 31 2 14 14 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CGNX Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockCognex20.84%
SectorTechnology Stocks 21.30%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts31027
Avg Price Target$70.67$70.00$60.56
Last Closing Price$58.69$58.69$58.69
Upside/Downside20.41%19.27%3.19%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jun, 265115--21
May, 264116--21
Apr, 264116--21
Mar, 264115-121
Feb, 264106-121
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
May 26, 2026UBS$75.00$66.0913.48%27.79%
May 14, 2026D.A. Davidson$62.00$65.85-5.85%5.64%
May 11, 2026Goldman Sachs$80.00$65.6621.84%36.31%
May 11, 2026Barclays$75.00$65.6614.22%27.79%
May 08, 2026James RicchiutiNeedham$75.00$66.7412.38%27.79%
May 08, 2026Quinn FredricksonRobert W. Baird$72.00$66.737.90%22.68%
May 08, 2026Truist Financial$61.00$65.92-7.46%3.94%
May 07, 2026Bernstein$75.00$67.6010.95%27.79%
Apr 20, 2026Truist Financial$50.00$55.18-9.39%-14.81%
Feb 17, 2026D.A. Davidson$55.00$56.98-3.47%-6.29%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
May 11, 2026Goldman SachsBuyBuyhold
May 11, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
May 08, 2026NeedhamBuyBuyhold
May 08, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
May 07, 2026BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold
Feb 17, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Feb 16, 2026HSBCBuyBuyupgrade
Feb 13, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Feb 13, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldOverweightOverweighthold
Feb 13, 2026KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.59$1.24$0.66$0.62$0.68---
Avg Forecast$1.46$1.22$0.67$0.62$0.93$1.29$1.58$2.06
High Forecast$1.53$1.26$0.68$0.65$1.00$1.67$1.77$2.13
Low Forecast$1.42$1.19$0.65$0.57$0.87$1.03$1.40$1.98
Surprise %8.90%1.64%-1.49%--26.88%---

Revenue Forecast

$800M $930M $1B $1B $1B $1B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.04B$1.01B$837.55M$914.51M$994.36M---
Avg Forecast$1.02B$1.01B$830.18M$905.92M$1.00B$1.13B$1.26B$1.38B
High Forecast$1.05B$1.03B$831.78M$906.92M$1.01B$1.14B$1.26B$1.41B
Low Forecast$994.51M$989.26M$828.20M$904.41M$990.98M$1.13B$1.26B$1.34B
Surprise %2.04%-0.47%0.89%0.95%-0.85%---

Net Income Forecast

$50M $120M $190M $260M $330M $400M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$279.88M$215.53M$113.23M$106.17M$114.44M---
Avg Forecast$258.24M$264.72M$113.23M$105.82M$160.54M$226.41M$269.42M$356.70M
High Forecast$309.89M$317.66M$135.88M$112.14M$174.06M$290.36M$306.76M$369.18M
Low Forecast$206.59M$211.78M$90.59M$99.50M$151.43M$177.79M$242.64M$343.51M
Surprise %8.38%-18.58%-0.33%-28.71%---

CGNX Forecast FAQ

Is Cognex stock a buy?

Cognex stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 14 Buy, 14 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Cognex is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Cognex's price target?

Cognex's price target, set by 31 Wall Street analysts, averages $70.92 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $61 at the low end to $80 at the high end, suggesting a potential 20.84% change from the previous closing price of $58.69.

How does Cognex stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Cognex's stock forecast shows a 20.84% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the technology stocks sector (21.30%).

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

  • June 2026: 23.81% Strong Buy, 52.38% Buy, 23.81% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • May 2026: 19.05% Strong Buy, 52.38% Buy, 28.57% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • April 2026: 19.05% Strong Buy, 52.38% Buy, 28.57% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Cognex’s EPS forecast?

Cognex's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $1.29, marking a 89.71% increase from the reported $0.68 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $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 2026 is $1.13B, reflecting a 14.13% increase from the reported $994.36M in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $1.26B, and $1.38B for 2028.

What is Cognex’s net income forecast?

Cognex's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $226.41M, representing an 97.84% increase from the reported $114.44M in 2025. Projections indicate $269.42M in 2027, and $356.7M in 2028.