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$CGNX

Cognex Corp

XNASTechnologyIndustrial Instruments for Measurement, Display, and Control

$68.75-2.77%$1.96Prev $70.71LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is CGNX down today? It is at $68.75 (-2.77%), and our scanner flagged it 46 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment CGNX spikes, and full due diligence on CGNX — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$68.75
Change today
-2.77%
Previous close
$70.71
52-week range
$34.60 – $72.88
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$11.77B
P/E ratio
77.7
Dividend yield
0.48% ($0.34)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
166.4M
SEC · as of 2026-05-03 · 95d
Insider ownership
1.8%
DEF 14A · 2026-03-13
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
100.0%
Short interest
8.3M
▲ +3% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
Days to cover
3.5d
Avg daily volume
2.1M
Classification
Sector
Technology
Industry
Industrial Instruments for Measurement, Display, and Control
Exchange
XNAS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
1.4x
15m
0.8x
1h
1.6x
1D
0.1x

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Why is $CGNX down today?

SEC filing

Here is the latest on CGNX from our scanner (live price and day move above). Fresh from the SEC: COGNEX CORP filed a Quarterly report (10-Q). A material company disclosure like this is often the real catalyst behind a move of this size.

Likely catalystQuarterly report (10-Q), from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $CGNX moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy13 analysts
Avg target $74.75(+9% upside)
Range $62 – $85
9 buy4 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

$CGNX Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish71Bullish
📰 News: 3 bull · 0 bearToday: -2.8%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$CGNX Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter — the whole story, newest first.

News· SEC EDGAR· 8h ago
COGNEX CORP filed a Quarterly report (10-Q)
Alert· 18h ago 43.4× RVOL
CGNX hit 43.379x RVOL at 4:35 PM ET
at $73.52
News· SEC EDGAR· 18h ago
COGNEX CORP: Cognex Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Alert· 18h ago -4.33%
$CGNX moved -4.33% (~15m high-low range 4.33%) (Level 4) at 4:31 PM ET
at $66.56
Alert· 20h ago +0.5% vs EMA
$CGNX near 200 EMA: +0.54% from 200 EMA at 1:53 PM ET
at $71.77
Alert· 20h ago 23.6× RVOL
CGNX hit 23.565x RVOL at 1:53 PM ET
at $71.77
Alert· 21h ago -0.3% vs EMA
$CGNX near 200 EMA: -0.29% from 200 EMA at 1:09 PM ET
at $71.06
Alert· 21h ago 4.0× RVOL
CGNX hit 3.953x RVOL at 1:09 PM ET
at $71.06
Alert· 22h ago 3.0× RVOL
CGNX hit 2.974x RVOL at 12:19 PM ET
at $71.04
Alert· 1d ago +4.0% vs EMA
CGNX 200EMA (5m) Trending · 86 bars · L3 · +4.05% above EMA · slope +1.00%
at $71.55
Alert· 1d ago +0.1% vs EMA
CGNX 50EMA (5m) Trending · 86 bars · L3 · +0.07% above EMA · slope +0.60%
at $71.55
Alert· 1d ago -0.1% vs EMA
$CGNX near 200 EMA: -0.10% from 200 EMA at 4:26 PM ET
at $71.52
Alert· 1d ago 62.0× RVOL
CGNX hit 62.013x RVOL at 4:26 PM ET
at $71.52
Alert· 1d ago +0.3% vs EMA
CGNX 200EMA (1m) Trending · 291 bars · L5 · +0.29% above EMA · slope +0.16%
at $71.55
Alert· 1d ago +0.3% vs EMA
CGNX 200EMA (1m) Trending · 291 bars · L5 · +0.29% above EMA · slope +0.16%
at $71.55
Alert· 1d ago +0.3% vs EMA
CGNX 200EMA (1m) Trending · 291 bars · L5 · +0.29% above EMA · slope +0.16%
at $71.55
Alert· 1d ago 3.6× RVOL
CGNX hit 3.630x RVOL at 3:28 PM ET
at $71.94
Alert· 1d ago +0.4% vs EMA
$CGNX near 200 EMA: +0.42% from 200 EMA at 2:55 PM ET
at $71.78
Alert· 1d ago 2.7× RVOL
CGNX hit 2.741x RVOL at 2:55 PM ET
at $71.78
Alert· 1d ago +0.7% vs EMA
$CGNX near 200 EMA: +0.72% from 200 EMA at 2:18 PM ET
at $71.69
Alert· 1d ago 10.8× RVOL
CGNX hit 10.802x RVOL at 2:18 PM ET
at $71.69
Alert· 1d ago +1.0% vs EMA
$CGNX near 200 EMA: +1.01% from 200 EMA at 1:56 PM ET
at $71.67
Alert· 1d ago 2.1× RVOL
CGNX hit 2.106x RVOL at 1:56 PM ET
at $71.67
Alert· 1d ago +1.5% vs EMA
$CGNX near 200 EMA: +1.47% from 200 EMA at 1:26 PM ET
at $71.75
Alert· 1d ago 2.1× RVOL
CGNX hit 2.072x RVOL at 1:26 PM ET
at $71.75
Alert· 1d ago 20.9× RVOL
CGNX hit 20.923x RVOL at 12:59 PM ET
at $71.98
Alert· 1d ago +2.0% vs EMA
$CGNX near 200 EMA: +2.00% from 200 EMA at 12:33 PM ET
at $71.44
News· The Motley Fool· 56d ago Bullish
Aeva Technologies vs. Cognex: Which Computer Vision Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
News· The Motley Fool· 75d ago Neutral
ront Street Bought 384K More Shares of Enovis in Q1. Is ENOV a Buy Now?
News· SEC EDGAR· 91d ago
COGNEX CORP filed a Quarterly report (10-Q)
News· SEC EDGAR· 91d ago
COGNEX CORP filed an 8-K: Results of Operations, Other Material Event
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 92d ago Bullish
Machine Vision Market to Reach USD 22.59 Billion by 2032, Driven by AI Advancements, Industry 4.0 Adoption, and Rising Demand for Quality Inspection – Verified Market Research
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 99d ago Bullish
Four OEMs Capture 60% of Robotics Industry AI Visibility

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CGNX stock FAQ

Why is $CGNX down today?

Here is the latest on CGNX from our scanner (live price and day move above). Fresh from the SEC: COGNEX CORP filed a Quarterly report (10-Q). A material company disclosure like this is often the real catalyst behind a move of this size.

What is the CGNX stock price today?

CGNX last traded at $68.75, down 2.77% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does CGNX pay a dividend?

Yes. CGNX currently has a dividend yield of about 0.48% ($0.34 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live CGNX alerts?

The CGNX Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged CGNX 46 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is CGNX on?

CGNX (Cognex Corp) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $11.77B in the INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTS FOR MEASUREMENT, DISPLAY, AND CONTROL sector.

Is CGNX good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge CGNX for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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