Cognex Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) reported Q4-22 results revealing a 2% revenue decline from Q4-21 at $239.4 million, contrasted with a 14% sequential increase from Q3-22. Net income for Q4-22 was $55.3 million, up 3% from the previous year. Annual revenue fell 3% to $1.01 billion, and net income dropped 23% to $215.5 million due to challenges including a strong U.S. dollar and supply chain issues. The gross margin for Q4-22 was 71%, below the company’s long-term target. The outlook for Q1-23 anticipates revenue between $180-$200 million, reflecting lower e-commerce sales and macroeconomic factors.

Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) announced the appointment of Angelos Papadimitriou to its Board of Directors, effective February 17, 2023. Papadimitriou brings extensive executive leadership experience in packaging machinery and industrial automation. He will also serve on the Audit Committee. Additionally, Directors Theodor Krantz and Patrick Alias will retire on May 3, 2023, reducing the board size from nine to seven. The company has delivered over $10 billion in cumulative revenue from image-based products since its inception in 1981, reinforcing its leadership in the machine vision industry.

Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) will announce its fourth quarter 2022 earnings on February 16, 2023, after market close, alongside the Form 10-K filing for the year ending December 31, 2022. A conference call will be held at 5:00 p.m. EST that day, with replay available from 8:00 p.m. EST until 11:59 p.m. EST on February 19, 2023. With over $9 billion in cumulative revenue from more than 3 million shipped products, Cognex is a leader in the machine vision industry, focusing on AI-driven image-based products.

Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) has acquired SAC Sirius Advanced Cybernetics GmbH, a prominent German lighting technology firm. This acquisition will enhance Cognex’s capabilities in defect detection, especially for electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturers. SAC's Trevista products will integrate with Cognex's Vision Pro software, targeting the fast-growing EV battery inspection market, vital for maintaining safety standards. Founded in 1996, SAC serves major European automotive suppliers, positioning Cognex to strengthen its presence across high-speed manufacturing sectors.

Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share, marking an increase of 8% from the previous quarter's $0.065 per share. This dividend is payable on December 2, 2022, to shareholders on record as of November 18, 2022.

Cognex is a leader in the machine vision industry, with over $9 billion in cumulative revenue from more than 3 million shipped products since its inception in 1981.

Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) reported Q3-22 financial results showing a 26% revenue decline year-over-year at $209.6 million, and a 57% drop in net income to $34 million. Influencing factors included a June fire that destroyed inventory and slowing e-commerce projects. Despite a gross margin increase to 73%, Cognex anticipates continued challenges, projecting Q4-22 revenue between $235-$255 million. The company maintains strong liquidity with $818 million in cash and no debt, while also planning to continue stock buybacks.

Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) will announce its third-quarter earnings on November 3, 2022, after market close. A conference call will follow at 5:00 p.m. EDT. The earnings release will coincide with the filing of its Form 10-Q for the quarter ending October 2, 2022. Cognex, a leader in machine vision, has shipped over 3 million image-based products, generating more than $9 billion in revenue since its inception in 1981. Investors can access a live audio broadcast and a replay of the call on the Cognex Investor Relations website.

Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) has raised its revenue guidance for Q3 2022 to between $195 million and $205 million, significantly higher than the previous range of $160 million to $180 million. This increase is driven by quicker-than-expected fulfillment of customer demand after replenishing fire-damaged component inventory. The company will also present a new market estimate of $6.5 billion during its Analyst Day scheduled for September 20, 2022, alongside a long-term revenue growth target of 15%.

Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) reported Q2 2022 results, showing a revenue of $274.6 million, up 2% year-over-year but down 3% from Q1 2022. The net income of $58.9 million reflects a 24% decline from Q2 2021, impacted by a $17.4 million charge from a warehouse fire. Despite a healthy cash position of $788 million and no debt, Cognex anticipates Q3 2022 revenue between $160 million and $180 million, citing supply disruptions and lower e-commerce spending as factors. The company aims to stabilize its financial outlook amidst ongoing challenges.