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Feb 10, 2026 12:10 PM

What to Expect from Cognex's Earnings

Cognex (NASDAQ:CGNX) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2026-02-11. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.

Analysts expect Cognex to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.20.

Cognex bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.

New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).

Overview of Past Earnings

In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.07, leading to a 12.92% drop in the share price the following trading session.

Here's a look at Cognex's past performance and the resulting price change:

Quarter

Q3 2025

Q2 2025

Q1 2025

Q4 2024

EPS Estimate

0.26

0.21

0.13

0.16

EPS Actual

0.33

0.25

0.16

0.20

Price Change %

-13.00

21.00

2.00

-14.00

Performance of Cognex Shares

Shares of Cognex were trading at $43.72 as of February 09. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 12.03%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release.

Analyst Insights on Cognex

For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Cognex.

A total of 4 analyst ratings have been received for Cognex, with the consensus rating being Buy. The average ...