Cognex Corporation

NASDAQ:CGNX USA Scientific & Technical Instruments
Market Cap
$8.31 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#1985 Global
#1432 in USA
Share Price
$50.12
Change (1 day)
+1.13%
52-Week Range
$23.27 - $58.79
All Time High
$91.96
About

Cognex Corporation provides machine vision products that capture and analyze visual information to automate manufacturing and distribution tasks in the United States, Europe, Greater China, and internationally. Its machine vision products are used to automate the manufacture and distribution of discrete items, such as mobile phones, automotive components, and e-commerce packages, by locating, ide… Read more

Market Cap & Net Worth: Cognex Corporation (CGNX)

Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ:CGNX) has a market capitalization of $8.31 Billion ($8.31 Billion) as of March 18, 2026. Listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #1985 globally and #1432 in its home market, demonstrating a -1.38% decrease in market value over the past year.

Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Cognex Corporation's stock price $50.12 by its total outstanding shares 165707920 (165.71 Million).

Cognex Corporation Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026

Cognex Corporation's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $2.61 Billion to $8.31 Billion (11.34% CAGR).

Index Memberships

Cognex Corporation is a constituent of 2 market indices:

Index Total Market Cap Weight (%) Rank by Market Cap
NASDAQ Composite
IXIC
$33.39 Trillion 0.02% #253 of 3165
S&P Midcap 400
MID
$3.04 Trillion 0.16% #143 of 401

Weight: Cognex Corporation's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.

Cognex Corporation Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline

This chart shows how Cognex Corporation's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

6.00x

Cognex Corporation's market cap is 6.00 times its annual revenue

Industry average:
1.12x
Higher than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

52.10x

Cognex Corporation's market cap is 52.10 times its annual earnings

Industry average:
15.25x
Higher than industry average
What These Ratios Tell Investors:
  • Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
  • Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
  • Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
  • Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
Year Market Cap (USD) Revenue (USD) Net Income (USD) P/S Ratio P/E Ratio
2016 $4.95 Billion $529.51 Million $143.69 Million 9.34x 34.42x
2017 $9.54 Billion $766.08 Million $176.71 Million 12.45x 53.99x
2018 $6.06 Billion $806.34 Million $219.27 Million 7.51x 27.62x
2019 $8.81 Billion $725.62 Million $203.87 Million 12.15x 43.23x
2020 $13.02 Billion $811.02 Million $176.19 Million 16.05x 73.88x
2021 $12.65 Billion $1.04 Billion $279.88 Million 12.19x 45.18x
2022 $7.70 Billion $1.01 Billion $215.53 Million 7.65x 35.73x
2023 $6.87 Billion $837.55 Million $113.23 Million 8.20x 60.63x
2024 $5.94 Billion $914.51 Million $106.17 Million 6.50x 55.97x
2025 $5.96 Billion $994.36 Million $114.44 Million 6.00x 52.10x

Competitor Companies of CGNX by Market Capitalization

Companies near Cognex Corporation in the global market cap rankings as of March 18, 2026.

Key companies related to Cognex Corporation by market ranking:

  • Keyence (PINK:KYCCF): Ranked #314 globally with a market cap of $67.95 Billion USD.
  • Coherent Inc (NYSE:COHR): Ranked #527 globally with a market cap of $40.51 Billion USD.
  • COHERENT CORP. (F:H7B): Ranked #533 globally with a market cap of $40.03 Billion USD ( €39.00 Billion EUR).
  • Garmin Ltd (NYSE:GRMN): Ranked #556 globally with a market cap of $38.55 Billion USD.

Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#314 Keyence PINK:KYCCF $67.95 Billion $363.01
#527 Coherent Inc NYSE:COHR $40.51 Billion $245.80
#533 COHERENT CORP. F:H7B $40.03 Billion €223.00
#556 Garmin Ltd NYSE:GRMN $38.55 Billion $235.10

Cognex Corporation Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026

Between 2015 and today, Cognex Corporation's market cap moved from $2.61 Billion to $ 8.31 Billion, with a yearly change of 11.34%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 $8.31 Billion +39.30%
2025 $5.96 Billion +0.33%
2024 $5.94 Billion -13.45%
2023 $6.87 Billion -10.84%
2022 $7.70 Billion -39.11%
2021 $12.65 Billion -2.85%
2020 $13.02 Billion +47.69%
2019 $8.81 Billion +45.54%
2018 $6.06 Billion -36.53%
2017 $9.54 Billion +92.91%
2016 $4.95 Billion +89.59%
2015 $2.61 Billion --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On Mar 18th, 2026 the market cap of Cognex Corporation was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $8.31 Billion USD
MoneyControl $8.31 Billion USD
MarketWatch $8.31 Billion USD
marketcap.company $8.31 Billion USD
Reuters $8.31 Billion USD

Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.