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COGNEX CORP
CIK 851205Updated Sep 24, 2026
SecurityCGNX · NASDAQ · equity
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Financials
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balance sheet · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| AssetsUSD | 2,016,555,000Source | 1,992,850,000Source | 2,017,812,000Source | 1,958,140,000Source |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, NetUSD | 86,015,000Source | 98,445,000Source | 105,849,000Source | 79,714,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 386,279,000Source | 384,937,000Source | 393,181,000Source | 242,630,000Source |
| Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)USD | 81,100,000Source | 90,684,000Source | 112,952,000Source | 12,414,000Source |
| Current assets: | ||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying ValueUSD | 262,925,000Source | 186,094,000Source | 202,655,000Source | 181,374,000Source |
| Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, CurrentUSD | 146,713,000Source | 143,359,000Source | 114,164,000Source | 125,417,000Source |
| Inventory, NetUSD | 137,889,000Source | 157,527,000Source | 162,285,000Source | 122,480,000Source |
| Assets, CurrentUSD | 697,246,000Source | 613,367,000Source | 678,997,000Source | 717,699,000Source |
| Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, CurrentUSD | 58,702,000Source | 63,376,000Source | 68,099,000Source | 67,490,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Right-of-Use AssetUSD | 72,310,000Source | 67,326,000Source | 75,115,000Source | 37,682,000Source |
| Other Assets, NoncurrentUSD | 4,994,000Source | 5,027,000Source | 7,088,000Source | 6,643,000Source |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| LiabilitiesUSD | 524,654,000Source | 475,345,000Source | 513,060,000Source | 519,746,000Source |
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
| Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)USD | 406,355,000Source | 499,303,000Source | 512,543,000Source | 528,179,000Source |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of TaxUSD | -53,496,000Source | -72,777,000Source | -45,336,000Source | -69,297,000Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to ParentUSD | 1,491,901,000Source | 1,517,505,000Source | 1,504,752,000Source | 1,438,394,000Source |
| Additional Paid in Capital, Common StockUSD | 1,138,708,000Source | 1,090,638,000Source | 1,037,202,000Source | 979,167,000Source |
| Liabilities and EquityUSD | 2,016,555,000Source | 1,992,850,000Source | 2,017,812,000Source | 1,958,140,000Source |
| Current liabilities: | ||||
| Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 183,551,000Source | 169,380,000Source | 151,884,000Source | 187,708,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, CurrentUSD | 11,716,000Source | 8,854,000Source | 9,624,000Source | 8,454,000Source |
| Accounts Payable, CurrentUSD | 50,203,000Source | 38,046,000Source | 21,454,000Source | 27,103,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, NoncurrentUSD | 64,870,000Source | 61,363,000Source | 68,977,000Source | 31,298,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 250,512,000Source | 217,155,000Source | 246,877,000Source | 249,961,000Source |
| Other Liabilities, NoncurrentUSD | 1,452,000Source | 1,082,000Source | 299,000Source | 1,905,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Accrued Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 91,397,000Source | 71,760,000Source | 72,374,000Source | 93,235,000Source |
| AOCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after TaxUSD | 2,107,000Source | -3,698,000Source | 7,515,000Source | 19,976,000Source |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 304,714,000Source | 284,621,000Source | 303,012,000Source | — |
cash flow · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts ReceivableUSD | 1,358,000Source | 32,128,000Source | -23,346,000Source | -3,454,000Source |
| Increase (Decrease) in InventoriesUSD | -4,863,000Source | 1,253,000Source | 22,591,000Source | 48,934,000Source |
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts PayableUSD | 11,707,000Source | 18,352,000Source | -13,744,000Source | -17,277,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 39,697,000Source | -20,010,000Source | -19,721,000Source | -29,117,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating ActivitiesUSD | 245,514,000Source | 149,081,000Source | 112,916,000Source | 243,406,000Source |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
| Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash AcquiredUSD | 0Source | 1,444,000Source | 257,056,000Source | 5,050,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing ActivitiesUSD | 28,016,000Source | -38,969,000Source | 32,273,000Source | -4,454,000Source |
| Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and EquipmentUSD | 8,743,000Source | 15,043,000Source | 23,077,000Source | 19,667,000Source |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
| Payments for Repurchase of Common StockUSD | 151,233,000Source | 67,085,000Source | 79,794,000Source | 204,314,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing ActivitiesUSD | -206,693,000Source | -118,420,000Source | -125,605,000Source | -240,374,000Source |
| Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common StockUSD | 54,627,000Source | 52,329,000Source | 49,079,000Source | 45,921,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate EffectUSD | 76,831,000Source | -16,561,000Source | 21,281,000Source | -4,787,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 262,925,000Source | 186,094,000Source | 202,655,000Source | 181,374,000Source |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
| Income Taxes Paid, NetUSD | 42,331,000Source | 59,849,000Source | 56,618,000Source | 57,016,000Source |
| Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 9,994,000Source | -8,253,000Source | 1,697,000Source | -3,365,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, ExpenseUSD | 48,517,000Source | 52,443,000Source | 54,768,000Source | 54,505,000Source |
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 10,504,000Source | 11,418,000Source | 4,610,000Source | 3,274,000Source |
| DepreciationUSD | 20,289,000Source | 21,271,000Source | 17,270,000Source | 16,347,000Source |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before TaxUSD | -4,082,000Source | 1,531,000Source | -10,039,000Source | -1,837,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of AssetsUSD | -164,000Source | -88,000Source | -229,000Source | -754,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Sale of InvestmentsUSD | 156,000Source | -8,000Source | -1,954,000Source | -182,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant EquipmentUSD | -164,000Source | -88,000Source | -229,000Source | -19,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 386,279,000Source | 384,937,000Source | 393,181,000Source | 242,630,000Source |
| Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)USD | — | — | — | 0Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 68,360,000Source | 25,318,000Source | 22,114,000Source | 35,170,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | 114,442,000Source | 106,171,000Source | 113,234,000Source | 215,525,000Source |
| Operating Lease, ExpenseUSD | 14,002,000Source | 14,131,000Source | 11,598,000Source | 8,939,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Impairment LossUSD | — | — | — | 0Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | 7,368,000Source | 922,000Source | 592,000Source | -412,000Source |
| Payments of DividendsUSD | — | — | — | 45,921,000Source |
| Payments to Acquire InvestmentsUSD | 290,224,000Source | 850,852,000Source | 184,056,000Source | 233,720,000Source |
| Proceeds from Stock Options ExercisedUSD | 6,432,000Source | 6,011,000Source | 11,104,000Source | — |
| Realized Investment Gains (Losses)USD | 156,000Source | -8,000Source | -1,954,000Source | — |
| Stock or Unit Option Plan ExpenseUSD | 48,517,000Source | 52,443,000Source | 54,768,000Source | 54,505,000Source |
income statement · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total RevenueUSD | 994,359,000Source | 914,515,000Source | 837,547,000Source | 1,006,090,000Source |
| Cost of RevenueUSD | 328,966,000Source | 288,721,000Source | 236,306,000Source | 284,185,000Source |
| Selling, General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | 363,857,000Source | 370,914,000Source | 339,139,000Source | 312,107,000Source |
| Operating Income (Loss)USD | 162,566,000Source | 115,065,000Source | 130,702,000Source | 246,229,000Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | 7,368,000Source | 922,000Source | 592,000Source | -412,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 182,802,000Source | 131,489,000Source | 135,348,000Source | 250,695,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 68,360,000Source | 25,318,000Source | 22,114,000Source | 35,170,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | 114,442,000Source | 106,171,000Source | 113,234,000Source | 215,525,000Source |
| Earnings Per Share, BasicUSD per share | 0.68Source | 0.62Source | 0.66Source | 1.24Source |
| Earnings Per Share, DilutedUSD per share | 0.68Source | 0.62Source | 0.65Source | 1.23Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basicshares | 168,049,000Source | 171,438,000Source | 172,249,000Source | 173,407,000Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Dilutedshares | 169,367,000Source | 172,611,000Source | 173,399,000Source | 174,869,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 10,504,000Source | 11,418,000Source | 4,610,000Source | 3,274,000Source |
| Cost, Depreciation and AmortizationUSD | 12,406,000Source | 12,524,000Source | — | — |
| Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 28,663,000Source | 45,328,000Source | 41,835,000Source | 64,287,000Source |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before TaxUSD | -4,082,000Source | 1,531,000Source | -10,039,000Source | -1,837,000Source |
| Gross ProfitUSD | 665,393,000Source | 625,794,000Source | 601,241,000Source | 721,905,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, DomesticUSD | 73,505,000Source | 35,253,000Source | 16,039,000Source | 48,546,000Source |
| Operating Lease, ExpenseUSD | 14,002,000Source | 14,131,000Source | 11,598,000Source | 8,939,000Source |
| Realized Investment Gains (Losses)USD | 156,000Source | -8,000Source | -1,954,000Source | — |
| Research and Development ExpenseUSD | 138,970,000Source | 139,815,000Source | 139,400,000Source | 141,133,000Source |