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Cognex Corporation is a top U.S. machine vision leader, now trading at 4-year highs and outperforming peers and the broader market. CGNX's strategic pivot—expanding its customer base, and launching the OneVision cloud platform, positions it for accelerated 9-11% revenue CAGR through FY28 and as a key facilitator of industrial AI in the Western markets. EBITDA margins have surged, with Q1 at 26.9% (+1,000 bps YoY), and guidance points to further margin expansion (potentially closer to 32%) and sustained >100% FCF conversion.
| Automobile Components Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | Matthew Moschner CEO | XFRA Exchange | 192422103 CUSIP |
| US Country | 2,745 Employees | 21 May 2026 Last Dividend | 4 Dec 2017 Last Split | - IPO Date |
Cognex Corporation is a global leader in providing machine vision products designed to automate the manufacturing and distribution tasks by capturing and analyzing visual information. These products find applications in a wide array of industries, including automotive, logistics, consumer electronics, medical, semiconductor, consumer products, food and beverage, and more. Founded in 1981, Cognex has its headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts and serves its diverse clientele worldwide through a robust network of distributors and integrators. Its technology plays a crucial role in improving efficiency, accuracy, and quality control in the manufacturing and tracking of discrete items such as mobile phones, electric vehicle batteries, and e-commerce packages by offering solutions for locating, identifying, inspecting, and measuring products during production or distribution processes.