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Cognex reported financial results for the first quarter of 2024, showcasing a stable business environment despite a year-on-year decline in revenue. The company launched an AI-enabled 3D vision system and is progressing on strategic initiatives to capitalize on industry trends.
Revenue for Q1-24 was $211 million, up 5% from Q1-23. Operating income decreased by 36%, and net income per diluted share dropped by 53% year-on-year. Cognex's financial position remains strong with $557 million in cash and investments and no debt.
Cognex (NASDAQ: CGNX) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share, payable on May 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on May 16, 2024. Cognex is a global leader in machine vision products, aiding automation in manufacturing and distribution.
Cognex announced the appointment of Dennis Fehr as Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 3, 2024. Fehr brings over 20 years of global experience across manufacturing, technology, and energy industries. He will lead Cognex's global finance and information technology organizations, reporting to the President and CEO, Robert J. Willett.
