What one share of Cognex holds
Founded in 1981, Cognex Corporation (the "Company” or “Cognex”) makes advanced machine vision easy, paving the way for manufacturing and distribution companies to become faster, smarter, and more efficient through automation.
Cognex’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-07-05; the balance sheet is as of 2026-07-05.
| Sales | $6.44 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $1.03 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.05 |
| Free cash flow | $1.59 |
| Dividends | $0.34 |
| Cash and investments | $1.80 |
| Book value | $9.69 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $1.46 | $0.16 | $0.04 | $0.32 | $0.12 | $2.49 |
| 2009 | $1.11 | −$0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.07 | $2.49 |
| 2010 | $1.80 | $0.38 | $0.04 | $0.44 | $0.06 | $2.87 |
| 2011 | $1.88 | $0.41 | $0.05 | $0.46 | $0.09 | $3.27 |
| 2012 | $1.86 | $0.39 | $0.06 | $0.52 | $0.39 | $3.32 |
| 2013 | $1.73 | $0.41 | $0.05 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $3.71 |
| 2014 | $2.39 | $0.68 | $0.12 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $4.25 |
| 2015 | $2.56 | $1.06 | $0.10 | $0.63 | $0.11 | $4.90 |
| 2016 | $3.04 | $0.83 | $0.07 | $0.97 | $0.15 | — |
| 2017 | $4.27 | $0.98 | $0.16 | $1.09 | $0.17 | $6.31 |
| 2018 | $4.55 | $1.24 | $0.21 | $1.05 | $0.18 | $6.65 |
| 2019 | $4.14 | $1.16 | $0.12 | $1.32 | $0.20 | $7.86 |
| 2020 | $4.59 | $1.00 | $0.08 | $1.30 | $2.23 | $7.18 |
| 2021 | $5.76 | $1.56 | $0.09 | $1.66 | $0.24 | $8.15 |
| 2022 | $5.75 | $1.23 | $0.11 | $1.28 | $0.27 | $8.33 |
| 2023 | $4.83 | $0.65 | $0.13 | $0.52 | $0.29 | $8.77 |
| 2024 | $5.30 | $0.62 | $0.09 | $0.78 | $0.30 | $8.90 |
| 2025 | $5.87 | $0.68 | $0.05 | $1.40 | $0.33 | $8.93 |
Common questions about Cognex
How much does one share of Cognex earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Cognex earned $1.03 of profit on $6.44 of sales, keeping about 16¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Cognex pay a dividend?
Yes. Cognex paid $0.34 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 32¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Cognex’s book value per share?
Cognex’s book value is $9.69 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of July 5, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Cognex have?
Each share of Cognex has $1.80 of cash and investments, as of July 5, 2026.
What is Cognex’s free cash flow per share?
$1.59 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Cognex’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $0.16 in 2008 to $0.68 in 2025, growing about 8.7% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
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