Cognex Corporation

S&P 500

CGNX/Technology · Scientific & Technical Instruments/NASDAQ

Dividend Yield

0.50%

$0.34 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$66.54P/E77.8MCap11.2BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

Very Safe

Dividend Safety Rating

CGNX's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 38.8% earnings payout ratio & 22.9% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability & -33.2% 5-year dividend cagr.

Based on 14 of 15 metrics

Strengths

Earnings Payout Ratio: 38.8%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
FCF Payout Ratio: 22.9%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
CFO Payout Ratio: 22.2%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.

Risks

5-Year Dividend CAGR: -33.2%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe

Earnings Payout Ratio

38.8%Very Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

22.9%Very Safe

CFO Payout Ratio

22.2%Very Safe

Interest Coverage

N/AN/A

Balance Sheet

Very Safe

Net Debt / Total Assets

-9.2%Very Safe

Current Ratio

3.6xVery Safe

Debt-to-Equity

5.0Very Safe

Profitability

Safe

Return on Equity

9.8%Caution

Operating Margin

22.3%Safe

Gross Margin

71.1%Very Safe

Profit Margin Stability

VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe

11+ yrsVery Safe

NoneVery Safe

-33.2%Danger

StableSafe

About Cognex Corporation

Cognex Corporation is a machine vision technology company that develops products and solutions for automating inspection, identification, and guidance tasks in manufacturing and distribution environments. Its offerings include vision sensors, vision systems, barcode readers, and software designed to help factories and warehouses improve product quality, track parts, and streamline production workflows. Cognex serves a broad range of industrial markets, including automotive, consumer electronics, logistics, packaged goods, and life sciences. The company also applies artificial intelligence and image-processing capabilities to make automation easier to deploy across complex operations. Headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, Cognex focuses on helping customers increase efficiency, reduce errors, and support reliable automation across global industrial settings.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.50%

Annual Dividend

$0.34

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

38.82%

FCF Payout Ratio

22.92%

52-Week Range

$30.51 - $71.90

Dividend History (2016–2025)

CGNX annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

CGNX earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

May 21, 2026

Last Payment Date

June 4, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

7.04%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

-33.24%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

7.51%

3-Year Total Growth

22.64%

5-Year Total Growth

-86.73%

10-Year Total Growth

106.35%

Income Calculator

CGNX Dividend Calculator

Number of Shares

Total Investment

$6,654.00

Annual Income

$33.50

Quarterly Income

$8.38

Monthly Income

$2.79

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CGNX's current dividend yield?

Cognex Corporation (CGNX) currently has a dividend yield of 0.50%, based on a stock price of $66.54 and an annual dividend of $0.34.

When is CGNX's next dividend payment date?

CGNX's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-21 and the next payment date is 2026-06-04. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does CGNX pay in dividends per year?

Cognex Corporation paid $0.33 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.

Has CGNX been increasing its dividend?

Cognex Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -33.24% and a 10-year CAGR of 7.51%.

Is CGNX's dividend safe?

Cognex Corporation has a payout ratio of 38.82%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 22.92%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.

How is CGNX's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?

The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Cognex Corporation's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for technology companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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