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2026-09-15 11:16 11h ago
2026-09-15 03:29 19h ago
Corient zvýšila podíl ve společnosti Cognex, akcie klesly
CGNX Cognex
FMP Stock News 72
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Corient Private Wealth LP lifted its position in shares of Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ:CGNX – Free Report) by 10.2% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 286,579 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock after acquiring an additional 26,594 shares during the quarter. Corient Private Wealth LP owned 0.17% of Cognex worth $20,754,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of CGNX. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al purchased a new position in shares of Cognex in the 2nd quarter valued at about $804,000. California State Teachers Retirement System lifted its position in shares of Cognex by 7,134.0% during the 2nd quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 14,032,461 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $1,016,231,000 after buying an additional 13,838,483 shares in the last quarter. Wedmont Private Capital acquired a new stake in Cognex in the 2nd quarter valued at $322,000. HB Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Cognex in the 2nd quarter valued at $263,000. Finally, Strive Financial Group LLC increased its holdings in Cognex by 505.4% in the 2nd quarter. Strive Financial Group LLC now owns 1,889 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $137,000 after acquiring an additional 1,577 shares in the last quarter. 88.12% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of research firms have weighed in on CGNX. UBS Group set a $75.00 price objective on shares of Cognex in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their target price on shares of Cognex from $76.00 to $84.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $80.00 price objective (up from $75.00) on shares of Cognex in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Zacks Research upgraded Cognex from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 16th. Finally, DA Davidson set a $65.00 price target on Cognex and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $75.64.

Get Our Latest Report on CGNX Cognex Trading Down 6.7% Shares of CGNX stock opened at $59.90 on Tuesday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $63.04 and its 200-day moving average price is $60.08. The stock has a market cap of $10.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 58.16 and a beta of 1.49. Cognex Corporation has a twelve month low of $34.60 and a twelve month high of $72.88.

Cognex (NASDAQ:CGNX – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $0.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.42 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $291.26 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $292.10 million. Cognex had a net margin of 16.05% and a return on equity of 13.50%. Cognex’s quarterly revenue was up 16.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.25 earnings per share. Cognex has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.640-1.680 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.500-0.540 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Cognex Corporation will post 1.68 EPS for the current year.

Cognex Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Investors of record on Thursday, August 20th were given a $0.085 dividend. This represents a $0.34 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, August 20th. Cognex’s dividend payout ratio is presently 33.01%.

About Cognex (Free Report)

Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) develops machine vision technologies that help businesses automate inspection, identification, measurement and guidance tasks. Its systems enable manufacturing and logistics operations to analyze images and make decisions about products, components and packages.

The company’s product portfolio includes industrial cameras, vision sensors, barcode readers, three-dimensional vision systems and machine vision software. Cognex also offers artificial intelligence and deep-learning tools designed to address complex inspection and classification applications, along with engineering, implementation and support services.

Founded in 1981 by Robert J.

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2026-08-31 10:33 15d ago
2026-08-27 03:45 19d ago
Bamco koupila podíl v Cognex, akcie vzrostly
CGNX Cognex
FMP Stock News 72
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Bamco Inc. NY acquired a new position in Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ:CGNX – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 1,251,099 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock, valued at approximately $90,605,000. Bamco Inc. NY owned approximately 0.74% of Cognex as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of CGNX. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Cognex in the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of Cognex by 402.2% during the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 919 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 736 shares during the period. Rakuten Securities Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Cognex in the second quarter valued at about $32,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Cognex by 635.4% in the 2nd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 478 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 413 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC raised its stake in Cognex by 74.8% in the third quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 764 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $35,000 after buying an additional 327 shares in the last quarter. 88.12% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Cognex Trading Up 3.2% Shares of NASDAQ:CGNX opened at $61.72 on Thursday. Cognex Corporation has a 12-month low of $34.60 and a 12-month high of $72.88. The company has a market capitalization of $10.38 billion, a PE ratio of 59.92 and a beta of 1.49. The business has a 50 day moving average of $64.60 and a two-hundred day moving average of $59.30.

Cognex (NASDAQ:CGNX – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $0.45 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.42 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $291.26 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $292.10 million. Cognex had a return on equity of 13.50% and a net margin of 16.05%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 16.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.25 EPS. Cognex has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.640-1.680 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.500-0.540 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Cognex Corporation will post 1.68 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Cognex Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Investors of record on Thursday, August 20th will be given a dividend of $0.085 per share. This represents a $0.34 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 20th. Cognex’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 33.01%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth CGNX has been the subject of several analyst reports. Robert W. Baird set a $72.00 price target on shares of Cognex in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price target on Cognex from $76.00 to $84.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Needham & Company LLC lifted their price objective on shares of Cognex from $75.00 to $80.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. UBS Group set a $75.00 price objective on shares of Cognex in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Finally, Citigroup reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $74.00 price objective (up from $72.00) on shares of Cognex in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $75.64.

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Cognex Profile (Free Report)

Cognex Corporation is a leading provider of machine vision systems, software, sensors and industrial barcode readers used to automate manufacturing, logistics and distribution processes. The company designs and develops vision-based products that help manufacturers and logistics operators inspect, identify and guide parts, assemblies and packaged goods in real time. Its solutions are applied in a broad range of industries, including automotive, electronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and general manufacturing.

The company’s product portfolio includes stand-alone vision systems, vision sensors and deep learning-based software platforms that enable automated inspection, quality control and traceability.

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2026-08-19 13:37 27d ago
2026-08-19 03:55 27d ago
BOK Financial otevřela novou pozici v Cognex
CGNX Cognex
FMP Stock News 78
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BOK Financial Private Wealth Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ:CGNX – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 8,923 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock, valued at approximately $646,000.

A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in CGNX. State of Michigan Retirement System grew its position in Cognex by 0.5% during the first quarter. State of Michigan Retirement System now owns 39,853 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $1,952,000 after buying an additional 200 shares during the period. Personal CFO Solutions LLC lifted its position in shares of Cognex by 3.2% during the 1st quarter. Personal CFO Solutions LLC now owns 6,793 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $333,000 after acquiring an additional 212 shares during the period. World Investment Advisors boosted its stake in shares of Cognex by 3.7% during the 1st quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 6,073 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $298,000 after acquiring an additional 214 shares in the last quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of Cognex by 1.0% during the 4th quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 22,907 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $824,000 after acquiring an additional 234 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Essential Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Cognex by 12.5% in the 1st quarter. Essential Partners LLC now owns 2,153 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $105,000 after acquiring an additional 239 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 88.12% of the company’s stock.

Cognex Stock Performance Cognex stock opened at $63.41 on Wednesday. Cognex Corporation has a 1 year low of $34.60 and a 1 year high of $72.88. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $64.99 and a 200 day moving average price of $58.44. The company has a market cap of $10.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 61.56 and a beta of 1.49.

Cognex (NASDAQ:CGNX – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $0.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.42 by $0.03. Cognex had a return on equity of 13.50% and a net margin of 16.05%.The firm had revenue of $291.26 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $292.10 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.25 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 16.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Cognex has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.640-1.680 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.500-0.540 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Cognex Corporation will post 1.68 EPS for the current year. Cognex Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.085 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 20th. This represents a $0.34 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. Cognex’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 33.01%.

Insider Activity at Cognex In related news, VP Darren Marc Long sold 20,252 shares of Cognex stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $66.34, for a total transaction of $1,343,517.68. Following the sale, the vice president owned 3,990 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $264,696.60. The trade was a 83.54% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 1.70% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on CGNX shares. Zacks Research upgraded Cognex from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 16th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Cognex from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Robert W. Baird set a $72.00 price objective on shares of Cognex in a research note on Friday, May 8th. UBS Group set a $75.00 target price on shares of Cognex in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $91.00 target price on shares of Cognex in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $75.64.

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About Cognex (Free Report)

Cognex Corporation is a leading provider of machine vision systems, software, sensors and industrial barcode readers used to automate manufacturing, logistics and distribution processes. The company designs and develops vision-based products that help manufacturers and logistics operators inspect, identify and guide parts, assemblies and packaged goods in real time. Its solutions are applied in a broad range of industries, including automotive, electronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and general manufacturing.

The company’s product portfolio includes stand-alone vision systems, vision sensors and deep learning-based software platforms that enable automated inspection, quality control and traceability.

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2026-08-10 17:35 1mo ago
2026-08-10 13:05 1mo ago
Cognex čeká další rekordní výnosy, AI pomáhá růstu
CGNX Cognex
FMP Stock News 78
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Prepare for the Next Wave of Factory Automation With These 3 Standout NamesCognex NASDAQ: CGNX Chief Financial Officer Dennis Fehr said the machine-vision company sees a strong demand backdrop, expects continued margin expansion and views artificial intelligence as a growth catalyst rather than a competitive threat.

Speaking at a company news event, Fehr described Cognex as a provider of machine-vision tools used in factories and warehouses for defect inspection, barcode reading, optical character recognition, robotic guidance and measurement. He said the company operates in an estimated $7 billion market growing at a 10% to 11% compound annual rate, according to Interact Analysis.

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Analysts Are Bullish on These 3 Laser Tech CompaniesThe company sells largely through a direct sales force and is also revitalizing its channel program to better serve system integrators and machine builders, Fehr said. Cognex's long-term average adjusted EBITDA margin has been about 28%, while its guidance for the current year calls for a 29% to 31% adjusted EBITDA margin.

Demand Outlook and Seasonality Fehr said Cognex upgraded its growth outlook for four of its five end markets, citing a more constructive macroeconomic environment. He pointed to purchasing managers' indexes that have remained in expansion territory for roughly six months and are around 55, which he said suggests the industrial cycle may still have room to run.

3 Underrated Robotics Stocks Poised for Major GrowthThe company reported record quarterly revenue in the second quarter in the approximately $290 million range and issued third-quarter guidance with a midpoint of $310 million, which would represent another quarterly record if achieved, according to Fehr.

He cautioned, however, that the second and third quarters benefit from consumer-electronics seasonality. Electronics contributes meaningfully in those periods but has limited impact in the first and fourth quarters, he said. As a result, Fehr said any sequential decline implied between the third and fourth quarters should not be interpreted as evidence of weakening demand.

“We would not take this as an indication that the growth rate year-over-year and that there is a sequential step down from Q3 into Q4 as any signs of a weaker demand environment,” Fehr said. “We think it is more a seasonality effect.”

Margins and Cost Structure Fehr said Cognex has made substantial progress on profitability since 2024, when adjusted EBITDA margin was 17%. The company is targeting $35 million in annualized operating-expense reductions by the end of the year and expects total 2026 adjusted operating expenses to be below 2025 levels in absolute dollars.

In the second quarter, Cognex generated what Fehr characterized as 100% flow-through from revenue to the bottom line. For the full year, the company expects roughly 87% flow-through, he said.

Looking beyond the current initiatives, Fehr said Cognex does not expect to pursue further cost reductions in 2027, but also does not anticipate needing to add significant costs as revenue grows. The company plans to continue automation and process-improvement efforts, potentially holding operating-expense growth near inflationary levels.

He said long-term revenue flow-through could be around 60%, while 2027 could fall between that level and the current year's expected 87%. Cognex reported a 32% EBITDA margin in the latest quarter and guided to a 33% midpoint for the third quarter, though Fehr noted that the company's 25% to 31% long-term margin range is intended as an annual measure and can be exceeded in seasonally strong quarters.

Electronics, Semiconductors and AI Consumer electronics, which represents about 20% of Cognex revenue, has experienced broad-based growth this year, Fehr said. Drivers include supply-chain reallocation out of China, new device categories and form factors such as glasses and other wearables, and increased activity connected to data centers.

Fehr said the company is particularly encouraged because growth has not been dependent on a single technology transition. He characterized data centers as a new component of the market Cognex has historically called consumer electronics and said the diversity of demand supports confidence that the growth could extend beyond one year.

Semiconductors, which account for about 10% of Cognex's portfolio, are also seeing strong demand, particularly from memory-related investment. Cognex supplies products to semiconductor capital-equipment manufacturers and is positioned to grow alongside that market, Fehr said.

Higher memory-chip prices are also raising Cognex's own costs. Fehr said the company is seeing prices roughly two to three times higher than a 2025 baseline and increased its expected third-quarter impact to 75 basis points from an earlier estimate of 50 basis points. Still, he said Cognex expects to offset the pressure through pricing actions and remains a net beneficiary of the broader memory demand trend.

On AI, Fehr said Cognex has been developing AI-based machine-vision capabilities for nearly a decade, including its acquisition of Switzerland-based ViDi in late 2017 or early 2018. The company launched its first AI-enabled product in 2022, and subsequent product introductions have included AI machine-vision capabilities, he said.

Fehr highlighted Cognex's OneVision platform, which allows customers to train models in the cloud using proprietary data and then deploy those models to edge devices for inspections. He said the approach gives customers cloud-based training capacity while maintaining the speed and data-security benefits of edge-based inspection. OneVision became fully commercially available about two months ago, and Cognex has seen “good attach rates” so far, according to Fehr.

Fehr said large language models are not currently viewed as a major risk because factory-automation inspections require highly specialized models capable of identifying small, specific defects. Cognex uses pre-trained models based on factory-automation data, he said.

Finally, Fehr said Cognex sees an opportunity for acquisitions to support diversification into adjacent markets, though he said the company does not believe it needs significant technology bolt-on deals given its current technology stack. Potential acquisitions could provide technology or sales synergies, but Fehr said there was nothing to announce.

About Cognex (NASDAQ:CGNX)Cognex Corporation is a leading provider of machine vision systems, software, sensors and industrial barcode readers used to automate manufacturing, logistics and distribution processes. The company designs and develops vision-based products that help manufacturers and logistics operators inspect, identify and guide parts, assemblies and packaged goods in real time. Its solutions are applied in a broad range of industries, including automotive, electronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and general manufacturing.

The company's product portfolio includes stand-alone vision systems, vision sensors and deep learning-based software platforms that enable automated inspection, quality control and traceability.

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2026-08-05 22:05 1mo ago
2026-08-05 16:30 1mo ago
Cognex hlásí rekordní tržby a zvyšuje výhled
CGNX Cognex
FMP Stock News 96
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the global technology leader in industrial machine vision, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended July 5, 2026.

Second-Quarter Financial and Operating Highlights

Achieved record quarterly revenue of $291 million, driven by broad-based strength across most major end markets; second-quarter revenue increased 17% year over year, or 16% on a constant-currency basis. Operating margin was 29.4%; delivered an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 32.2%, up 1,150 basis points year over year, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of margin expansion. Net income per diluted share was $0.43; generated Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.45, up 80% year over year, representing the eighth consecutive quarter of growth. Issued full-year 2026 guidance anticipating strong double-digit revenue growth and significant year-over-year expansion in profitability. Announced the general availability of OneVision™, with hundreds of customers using the platform to accelerate configuration and deployment of AI-powered vision applications. "Q2 was another strong quarter for Cognex and further evidence that our strategy is driving results," said Matt Moschner, President and CEO. "We delivered exceptional performance, highlighted by record revenue, strong margin expansion, and significant earnings growth, which we believe reflects both a more favorable demand environment and focused execution across the business. We continue to make meaningful progress against our strategic objectives to extend our leadership in AI-enabled machine vision, deliver the leading customer experience in the industry, and double our customer base."

Mr. Moschner continued, "We believe that diversification is central to the next chapter of Cognex's growth. We are focused on broadening our reach across customers, channels, adjacencies and end markets, while prioritizing the automation challenges where we expect our technology can create the most value. We believe this strategy will position Cognex to shape the future of AI-enabled machine vision and deliver more sustainable and profitable growth over time."

Dennis Fehr, CFO, added, "We believe that our Q2 performance underscores the strength of our profitable growth strategy and the strong leverage in our financial model. We are continuing to transform our operating model to drive higher productivity, support sustainable margin expansion, and strengthen our ability to scale efficiently over time. We believe that this disciplined approach will enable us to support Cognex's long-term growth objectives while reinforcing our commitment to creating shareholder value."

Financial Performance Highlights for the Second Quarter
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Three-months ended

July 05, 2026

June 29, 2025

Y/Y Change

Revenue

$291

$249

+17 %

Operating Income

$86

$43

+100 %

% of Revenue

29.4 %

17.4 %

+1,200 bps

Adjusted EBITDA1

$94

$52

81 %

% of Revenue

32.2 %

20.7 %

+1,150 bps

Net Income per Diluted Share

$0.43

$0.24

+79 %

Adjusted EPS (Diluted)1

$0.45

$0.25

+80 %

1Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS (Diluted) include non-GAAP adjustments. A reconciliation from GAAP to non-GAAP metrics is provided in this news release.

Revenue was $291 million, compared with $249 million in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 17%. Excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange (FX), revenue increased 16% compared to the prior year, driven by broad-based strength across most major end markets. Gross margin was 70.6% compared to 67.4% in the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted gross margin was 71.5% compared to 68.0% in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 350 basis points. The year-over-year increase was primarily driven by favorable mix and volume. Tariff refunds were not a material contributor to the strong gross margin performance. Operating expenses were $120 million compared to $124 million in the second quarter of 2025, a decrease of 3%. Adjusted operating expenses were $119 million compared to $123 million in the second quarter of 2025, a decrease of 3%. On a constant-currency basis, Adjusted operating expenses decreased 5% year over year, primarily driven by disciplined cost management. Operating income was $86 million compared to $43 million in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 100%. Operating margin was 29.4% compared to 17.4% in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 1,200 basis points. Adjusted operating margin was 30.7% compared to 18.7% in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 1,200 basis points. Adjusted EBITDA was $94 million compared to $52 million in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 81%. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 32.2% compared to 20.7% in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 1,150 basis points. The year-over-year expansion was driven by revenue growth and favorable mix. Net income of $73 million compared to $41 million in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 78%. Adjusted net income of $76 million compared to $43 million in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 77%. Net income per diluted share was $0.43 compared to $0.24 in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 79%. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.45 compared to $0.25 in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 80%. Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights

As of July 5, 2026, Cognex's financial position remained strong, with $755 million in cash and investments and no debt. During the second quarter, Cognex generated $69 million of cash from operating activities compared to $43 million in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 60%. During the second quarter, Cognex generated Free Cash Flow (FCF) of $68 million compared to $40 million in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 70%. Second quarter FCF conversion rate was 93% of net income and 89% of Adjusted net income. Trailing twelve-month FCF conversion rate was 153% of net income and 114% of Adjusted net income. Cognex paid $14 million in dividends to shareholders in the second quarter. Dividend

On August 5, 2026, Cognex's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.085 per share. The dividend is payable on September 3, 2026, to all shareholders of record at the close of business on August 20, 2026.

Guidance

Cognex issued third-quarter and full-year 2026 guidance; details are summarized in the tables below.

Table 1: Third-Quarter 2026 Guidance

(Dollars in millions, except per
share amounts)

Q3 2026
Guidance

Q3 2025
Results

Q3 2025
Results
ex CP*

Y/Y 
Change**

Y/Y Change**
ex CP*

Revenue

$300 - $320

$277

$264

+12 %

+17 %

Adj. EBITDA Margin1

32% - 35%

24.9 %

22.1 %

+860 bps

+1,140 bps

Adj. EPS (diluted)1

$0.50 - $0.54

$0.33

$0.28

+58 %

+86 %

Table 2: Full-Year 2026 Guidance

(Dollars in millions, except per
share amounts)

 2026 
Guidance

 2025
Results

2025 Results
ex CP*

Y/Y 
Change**

Y/Y Change**
ex CP*

Revenue

$1,130 - $1,150

$994

$982

+15 %

+16 %

Adj. EBITDA Margin1

29% - 31%

21.5 %

20.7 %

+850 bps

+930 bps

Adj. EPS (diluted)1

$1.64 - $1.68

$1.02

$0.97

+63 %

+71 %

* Excluding the one-time benefit from the commercial partnership with a medical lab automation channel partner (the "CP").

** At the midpoint of guidance.

1Cognex has provided the forward-looking non-GAAP measures of adjusted EBITDA margin, and adjusted earnings per share (diluted), but cannot, without unreasonable effort, forecast such items to present or provide a reconciliation to corresponding forecasted GAAP measures. These include special items such as reorganization charges, acquisition and integration charges, and amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, all of which are subject to limitations in predictability of timing, ultimate outcome and numerous conditions outside of Cognex's control. Additionally, these items are outside of Cognex's normal business operations and not used by management to assess Cognex's operating results. Cognex believes these limitations would result in a range of projected values so broad as to not be meaningful to investors. For these reasons, Cognex believes that the probable significance of such information is low. Information with respect to special items for certain historical periods is included in the section entitled "Reconciliation of Selected Items From GAAP to Non-GAAP". In Q3 2025 the GAAP operating margin was 20.9% and GAAP earnings per share (diluted) were $0.10, and in full-year 2025, the GAAP operating margin was 16.3% and GAAP earnings per share (diluted) were $0.68.

Analyst Conference Call and Simultaneous Webcast

Cognex will host a conference call on August 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The telephone number is (877) 704-4573 or (201) 389-0911 if outside the United States. A real-time audio broadcast of the conference call or an archived recording, together with a slide presentation, will be accessible on the Events & Presentations page of the Cognex Investor website: www.cognex.com/investor.  Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this report, as well as oral statements made by Cognex Corporation ("Cognex", "we", "us", "our", or the "Company") from time to time, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Readers can identify these forward-looking statements by our use of the words "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "potential," "believes," "projects," "intends," "plans," "aims," "will," "may," "shall," "could," "should," "opportunity," "goal," "objective," "target," "milestone" and similar words and other statements of a similar sense. These statements are based on our current estimates and expectations as to prospective events and circumstances, which may or may not be in our control and as to which there can be no firm assurances given. These forward-looking statements, which include statements regarding business and market trends, future financial performance, financial targets, milestones and related timing expectations, the impacts of our strategic portfolio review, the impact of tariffs, customer demand and order rates and timing of related revenue, future product or revenue mix, research and development activities, sales and marketing activities including our salesforce transformation, new product offerings, innovation and product development activities, customer acceptance of our products, commercial partnerships, capital expenditures, cost management activities including expected annualized operating expense reductions, investments, liquidity, dividends and stock repurchases, strategic and growth plans and opportunities, financial and operating models, acquisitions, and estimated tax benefits and expenses, changes in tax legislation, and other tax matters, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such risks and uncertainties include: (1) the technological obsolescence of current products, the inability to develop new products, and the inability to achieve growth through expanding and adjacent markets; (2) the impact of competitive pressures; (3) the inability to attract and retain skilled employees and effectively plan for succession, while maintaining our unique corporate culture; (4) the failure to properly manage the distribution of products and services; (5) economic, political, and other risks associated with international sales and operations, including the impact of trade disputes, the imposition of tariffs, the economic climate in China, and the wars and conflicts involving Iran, Ukraine, and Israel and those that may arise in the future in the geographies where we conduct business; (6) the challenges in integrating and achieving expected results from acquired businesses; (7) uncertainty surrounding our future capital needs; (8) the inability to effectively scale our operations and salesforce to support a significantly expanded customer base in an increasing number of geographies; (9) information security breaches and other cybersecurity threats; (10) the failure to comply with laws or regulations relating to data privacy, data protection, artificial intelligence, or other automated technologies; (11) the inability to protect our proprietary technology and intellectual property; (12) the inability to manage direct and indirect disruptions to our supply chain, which could cause delays in obtaining components for our products at reasonable prices; (13) the failure to manufacture and deliver products in a timely manner; (14) the inability to obtain, or the delay in obtaining, components for our products at reasonable prices, including memory chips; (15) the inability to design and manufacture high-quality products; (16) the loss of, or curtailment of purchases by, large customers in the logistics, consumer electronics, or automotive end markets; (17) challenges in accurately forecasting our financial results due to seasonal and cyclical variations in customer purchasing patterns and economic and market volatility; (18) potential impairment charges with respect to our investments or acquired intangible assets; (19) exposure to additional tax liabilities, increases and fluctuations in our effective tax rate, and other tax matters; (20) fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and the use of derivative instruments; (21) unfavorable global economic conditions, including, without limitation, increases in interest rates, elevated inflation rates, and recession risks; (22) business disruptions from natural or man-made disasters, public health crises, or other events outside our control; (23) stock price volatility; (24) our involvement in time-consuming and costly litigation or activist shareholder activities; and (25) the failure to effectively transform our operating model, manage our expenses, and achieve expected cost reductions.  The foregoing list should not be construed as exhaustive and we encourage readers to refer to the detailed discussion of risk factors included in Part I - Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (the "Annual Report"), as updated by Part II - Item 1A of our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q as filed with the SEC. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company disclaims any obligation to subsequently revise forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date such statements are made.

COGNEX CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

July 5, 2026

December 31, 2025

(unaudited)

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$       302,521

$            262,925

Current investments

101,849

74,037

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $726 and $728 in 2026 and
2025, respectively

216,232

146,713

Unbilled revenue

12,684

16,980

Inventories

142,839

137,889

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

73,755

58,702

Total current assets

849,880

697,246

Non-current investments

350,643

305,339

Property, plant, and equipment, net

81,452

86,015

Operating lease assets

68,543

72,310

Goodwill

381,385

386,279

Intangible assets, net

64,464

81,100

Deferred income taxes

377,830

383,272

Other assets

4,453

4,994

Total assets

$    2,178,650

$          2,016,555

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$        65,060

$              50,203

Accrued expenses

80,586

91,397

Accrued income taxes

9,126

9,141

Deferred revenue and customer deposits

48,978

21,094

Operating lease liabilities

12,281

11,716

Total current liabilities

216,031

183,551

Non-current operating lease liabilities

60,196

64,870

Deferred income taxes

248,888

250,512

Reserve for income taxes

21,963

24,269

Other liabilities

2,017

1,452

Total liabilities

549,095

524,654

Shareholders' equity:

Preferred stock, $.01 par value – Authorized: 400 shares in 2026 and 2025,
respectively; no shares issued and outstanding





Common stock, $.002 par value – Authorized: 300,000 shares in 2026 and 2025,
respectively; issued and outstanding: 168,217 and 166,997 shares in 2026 and 2025,
respectively

336

334

Additional paid-in capital

1,294,544

1,138,708

Retained earnings

397,135

406,355

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

(62,460)

(53,496)

Total shareholders' equity

1,629,555

1,491,901

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$    2,178,650

$          2,016,555

COGNEX CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
 (In thousands, except per share amounts)

Three-months Ended

Six-months Ended

July 5, 2026

June 29, 2025

July 5, 2026

June 29, 2025

Revenue

$       291,263

$       249,093

$   559,700

$   465,129

Cost of revenue (1)

85,490

81,217

162,988

152,930

Gross profit

205,773

167,876

396,712

312,199

Percentage of revenue

70.6 %

67.4 %

70.9 %

67.1 %

Research, development, and engineering expenses (1)

32,391

33,102

69,416

67,829

Percentage of revenue

11.1 %

13.3 %

12.4 %

14.6 %

Selling, general, and administrative expenses (1)

87,865

91,341

181,906

174,845

Percentage of revenue

30.2 %

36.7 %

32.5 %

37.6 %

Operating income

85,517

43,433

145,390

69,525

Percentage of revenue

29.4 %

17.4 %

26.0 %

14.9 %

Foreign currency gain (loss)

(862)

(1,503)

(2,207)

(3,956)

Investment income

5,091

4,040

9,927

8,030

Other income (expense)

(446)

2,092

(2,053)

2,261

Income before income tax expense

89,300

48,062

151,057

75,860

Income tax expense

16,544

7,551

26,597

11,746

Net income

$         72,756

$         40,511

$   124,460

$     64,114

Percentage of revenue

25.0 %

16.3 %

22.2 %

13.8 %

Net income per weighted-average common and common-
equivalent share:

Basic

$            0.43

$            0.24

$       0.75

$       0.38

Diluted

$            0.43

$            0.24

$       0.74

$       0.38

Weighted-average common and common-equivalent
shares outstanding:

Basic

167,346

167,886

166,921

168,568

Diluted

169,989

168,563

169,166

169,553

Cash dividends per common share

$          0.085

$          0.080

$      0.170

$      0.160

(1) Amounts include stock-based compensation expense, as follows:

Cost of revenue

$            592

$            537

$      1,517

$      1,205

Research, development, and engineering

3,388

3,443

8,482

8,139

Selling, general, and administrative

7,232

8,314

13,146

12,889

Total stock-based compensation expense

$         11,212

$         12,294

$    23,145

$     22,233

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted gross profit and margin, adjusted operating expense, adjusted operating income and margin, adjusted EBITDA and margin, adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share of common stock, diluted, adjusted effective tax rate, and free cash flow and free cash flow conversion rate. Cognex defines its non-GAAP metrics as follows:

Adjusted gross profit and margin: Gross margin adjusted for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, as well as, if applicable, restructuring charges, reorganization charges, acquisition and integration costs and one-time discrete events. Adjusted operating expense: Operating expense adjusted for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, as well as, if applicable, restructuring charges, reorganization charges, acquisition and integration costs and one-time discrete events. Adjusted operating income and margin: Operating income adjusted for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, as well as, if applicable, restructuring charges, reorganization charges, acquisition and integration costs and one-time discrete events. Adjusted EBITDA and margin: Operating income adjusted for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and depreciation, as well as, if applicable, restructuring charges, reorganization charges, acquisition and integration costs and one-time discrete events. Adjusted net income: Net income adjusted for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, as well as, if applicable, restructuring charges, reorganization charges, acquisition and integration costs, discrete tax items, tax impact on reconciling items and one-time discrete events (such as loss on sale of business). Adjusted earnings per share of common stock, diluted: Adjusted net income divided by diluted weighted average common and common-equivalent shares. Adjusted effective tax rate: Effective tax rate adjusted for discrete tax items and the net impact of the other non-GAAP adjustments. Free cash flow: Cash provided by operating activities less cash for capital expenditures. Free cash flow conversion rate: Free cash flow divided by net income or adjusted net income, as applicable. Cognex may disclose results on a constant-currency basis as one measure to evaluate its performance and compare results between periods as if the exchange rates had remained constant period-over-period.

Cognex believes these non-GAAP financial measures are helpful because they allow investors to more accurately compare results over multiple periods using the same methodology that management employs in its budgeting process, in its review of operating results, and for forecasting and planning for future periods. Cognex's definitions may differ from the definitions used by other companies and therefore comparability may be limited. In addition, other companies may not publish these or similar metrics. Furthermore, these measures have certain limitations in that they do not include the impact of certain non-recurring expenses that are reflected in our consolidated statement of operations that are necessary to run our business. Thus, our non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as substitutes for, or in isolation from, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Please see the section "Reconciliation of Selected Items from GAAP to Non-GAAP" below for more detailed information regarding non-GAAP financial measures herein, including the items reflected in our adjusted financial metrics and a description of these adjustments.

COGNEX CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF SELECTED ITEMS FROM GAAP TO NON-GAAP
Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts 
(Unaudited)

Three-months Ended

Six-months Ended

July 5, 2026

June 29, 2025

July 5, 2026

June 29, 2025

Gross profit (GAAP)

$    205,773

$    167,876

$    396,712

$    312,199

Acquisition and integration costs

218

211

434

453

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

1,323

1,382

2,660

2,720

Reorganization charges

921



1,295

86

Adjusted gross profit

$    208,235

$    169,469

$    401,101

$    315,458

GAAP gross margin

70.6 %

67.4 %

70.9 %

67.1 %

Adjusted gross margin

71.5 %

68.0 %

71.7 %

67.8 %

Operating expense (GAAP)

$    120,256

$    124,443

$    251,322

$    242,674

Acquisition and integration costs

(15)

(259)

(30)

(797)

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

(972)

(1,296)

(2,167)

(2,586)

Reorganization charges

(335)



(5,090)

(1,622)

Adjusted operating expense

$    118,934

$    122,888

$    244,035

$    237,669

Operating income (GAAP)

$     85,517

$     43,433

$    145,390

$      69,525

Acquisition and integration costs

233

470

464

1,250

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

2,295

2,678

4,827

5,306

Reorganization charges

1,256



6,385

1,708

Adjusted operating income

$      89,301

$     46,581

$    157,066

$      77,789

GAAP operating margin

29.4 %

17.4 %

26.0 %

14.9 %

Adjusted operating margin

30.7 %

18.7 %

28.1 %

16.7 %

Depreciation (adjusted for amounts included in Acquisition and
integration costs)

4,358

5,095

8,830

10,178

Adjusted EBITDA

$     93,659

$     51,676

$    165,896

$      87,967

Adjusted EBITDA margin

32.2 %

20.7 %

29.6 %

18.9 %

Net income (GAAP)

$     72,756

$     40,511

$    124,460

$      64,114

Acquisition and integration costs

233

470

464

1,250

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

2,295

2,678

4,827

5,306

Reorganization charges

1,256



6,385

1,708

Loss on sale of business





1,539



Discrete tax (benefit) expense

450

(211)

(729)

(518)

Tax impact of reconciling items

(1,102)

(891)

(3,740)

(2,256)

Adjusted net income

$      75,888

$     42,557

$    133,206

$      69,604

Earnings per share of common stock, diluted (GAAP)

$        0.43

$        0.24

$        0.74

$        0.38

Acquisition and integration costs

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.01

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.03

Reorganization charges

0.01



0.04

0.01

Loss on sale of business





0.01



Discrete tax (benefit) expense

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

Tax impact of reconciling items

(0.01)

(0.01)

(0.02)

(0.01)

Adjusted earnings per share of common stock, diluted

$        0.45

$        0.25

$        0.80

$        0.41

Effective tax rate (GAAP)

18.5 %

15.7 %

17.6 %

15.5 %

Discrete tax benefit (expense)

(0.5) %

0.4 %

0.5 %

0.7 %

Net impact of other reconciling items

0.4 %

0.7 %

0.8 %

1.1 %

Adjusted effective tax rate

18.5 %

16.9 %

18.9 %

17.3 %

Cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)

$     69,153

$     42,625

$    114,246

$      83,127

Capital expenditures

(1,532)

(2,194)

(4,289)

(4,695)

Free cash flow

$      67,621

$     40,431

$    109,957

$      78,432

Description of adjustments:

In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company also provides various non-GAAP measures that incorporate adjustments for the impacts of special items. Adjustments incorporated in the preparation of these non-GAAP measures for the periods presented include the items described below:

Depreciation:

The company incurs expense related to its normal use of property, plant and equipment. Acquisition and integration costs:

The Company has incurred charges related to the purchase and integration of acquired businesses. During the periods presented, these costs were primarily related to the ongoing integration of Moritex Corporation, which the company acquired in the fourth quarter of 2023. Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets:

The Company excludes the amortization of acquired intangible assets from non-GAAP expense and income measures. These items are inconsistent in amount and frequency and are significantly impacted by the timing and size of acquisitions, and include the amortization of customer relationships, completed technologies, and trademarks that originated from prior acquisitions. The largest driver of intangible asset amortization was the acquisition of Moritex Corporation. Reorganization charges:

The Company has incurred charges related to the reorganization of its employees. During the three-month period ended July 5, 2026, these costs consisted primarily of severance and consulting fees. Loss on sale of business:

The Company has recognized a pre-tax loss related to the divestiture of its Japan-focused trading business, which includes direct costs associated with the divestiture incurred during the six-month period ended July 5, 2026. Discrete tax (benefit) expense and tax impact of reconciling items:

Items unrelated to current period ordinary income or (loss) that generally relate to changes in tax laws, adjustments to prior period's actual liability determined upon filing tax returns, adjustments to previously recorded reserves for uncertain tax positions, establishments and adjustments of valuation allowances, stock based compensation, and adjustments to deferred tax positions. We estimate the tax effect of items identified in the reconciliation by applying the statutory tax rate to the pre-tax amount. About Cognex Corporation

For over 40 years, Cognex has been making advanced machine vision easy, paving the way for manufacturing and distribution companies to become faster, smarter, and more efficient through automation. Innovative technology in our vision sensors and systems solves critical manufacturing and distribution challenges, providing unparalleled performance for industries from automotive to consumer electronics to packaged goods.

Cognex makes these tools more capable and easier to deploy thanks to a longstanding focus on AI, helping factories and warehouses improve quality and maximize efficiency without needing highly technical expertise. We are headquartered near Boston, USA, with locations in over 30 countries and more than 30,000 customers worldwide. Learn more at cognex.com.

Investor Relations Contact:
Greer Aviv – Head of Investor Relations
Cognex Corporation
[email protected]

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Key Takeaways Cognex expects Q2 revenues of $280M-$300M and adjusted EPS of 40 cents to 44 cents. AI vision launches and demand in electronics, chips, packaging and logistics may fuel growth.Sales changes and cost cuts support 28%-31% adjusted EBITDA margins despite macro risks. Cognex (CGNX - Free Report) is scheduled to report its second-quarter 2026 earnings results on Aug. 5.

CGNX anticipates adjusted earnings between 40 and 44 cents per share, indicating year-over-year growth of approximately 68% at the midpoint.

The company expects revenues between $280 million and $300 million, representing approximately 16.5% year-over-year growth at the midpoint. The to-be-reported quarter is expected to benefit from approximately $7 million of electronics orders shifting from the third quarter into the second quarter, while continued demand from semiconductor equipment manufacturers, packaging customers and large e-commerce logistics clients is likely to support overall growth.

For the second quarter of 2026, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 42 cents per share, unchanged over the past 30 days, suggesting a year-over-year increase of 68%.

The consensus mark for second-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $293.24 million, indicating a 17.72% year-over-year increase.

Cognex beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in all the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 22.41%.

Let us see how things have shaped up for the upcoming announcement.

Factors Likely to Influence CGNX’s Q2 PerformanceCognex’s second-quarter 2026 performance is expected to have benefited from sustained strength across its key end markets, particularly electronics, semiconductor, packaging and logistics. Top-line growth is expected to benefit from broad-based demand across customers and geographies, supported by ongoing supply-chain diversification, consumer device refresh cycles, new device form factors and continued sales force transformation.

 The to-be-reported quarter’s results are expected to benefit from increasing adoption of Cognex’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered machine vision portfolio. The latest In-Sight 6900 and In-Sight 3900 embedded vision systems, together with the OneVision platform, strengthen the company’s edge AI ecosystem and expand its capabilities in high-performance industrial inspection. Cognex indicated that successful AI-driven product launches and broader customer adoption are supporting stronger demand and commercial momentum. This trend is likely to have benefited top-line growth in the to-be-reported quarter.

Cognex is expected to benefit from its ongoing sales force transformation and productivity initiatives in the to-be-reported quarter. The company noted that its revamped go-to-market strategy is beginning to deliver meaningful improvements in commercial execution and sales effectiveness. Portfolio optimization and cost-reduction initiatives remain on track, supporting expectations for adjusted EBITDA margins between 28% and 31% through favorable product mix, operating leverage and improved organizational efficiency. At the midpoint, adjusted EBITDA is expected to expand 880 basis points.

However, despite healthy demand, Cognex continued to operate against an uncertain macro backdrop, which is likely to have hurt top-line growth. The company’s gross margin is likely to have suffered from tariffs, rising memory-chip costs and broader supply-chain inflation in the to-be-reported quarter.

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