Cognex Corporation (CGNX) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.20 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.16 per share a year ago.
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Automotive and consumer discretionary spending remain weak in 2024. Cognex's cyclical recovery in logistics and semiconductors this year points the way to the recovery path for its other major end markets.
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Relatively high interest rates are hitting automobile sales and consumer discretionary spending. The company's sales growth has always been volatile.
Weak market conditions are driving an ongoing slowdown in Cognex's business. AI is a focus area for Cognex at the moment, but the challenging demand environment means that current investments will likely take time to pay off. Cognex's margins will recover, and AI-enabled products should ensure robust growth for many years to come.
Cognex Corporation CGNX reported mixed second-quarter financial results, after the closing bell on Wednesday.
Cognex Corporation. (NASDAQ:CGNX ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 1, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Nathan McCurren - Head of Investor Relations Robert Willett - President, Chief Executive Officer Dennis Fehr - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Andrew Buscaglia - BNP Paribas Tommy Moll - Stephens Inc. Piyush Avasthy - Citi.
Cognex's margins slumped last quarter. The company, however, expects double-digit year-over-year growth in Q3 revenue.
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.23 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.20 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.32 per share a year ago.