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Cognex Corp
CGNXNASDAQ
Cognex (CGNX) earnings history, EPS estimates, revenue forecasts and company guidance.
Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP)
Quarterly Revenue (Billions)
Cognex (CGNX) last issued guidance on November 4, 2026 for fiscal year 2026. The company guided earnings per share in the range of $1.68 - $1.72, compared to a consensus EPS estimate of $1.69. Cognex also guided revenue in the range of $1.14B - $1.16B for the period.
Compared to prior guidance, Cognex raised its EPS outlook from a previous range of $1.64 - $1.68. On the revenue side, the company raised its revenue forecast from a prior range of $1.13B - $1.15B.
Cognex has issued 18 guidance updates between February 16, 2023 and November 4, 2026. During this period, the company raised its outlook 10 times and lowered it 7 times, providing investors with insight into management's evolving expectations.
| Metric | Q3 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q1 '26 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Estimate | $0.52 | $0.42 | $0.24 | $0.20 |
| Actual | $0.53 | $0.45 | $0.34 | $0.27 |
| Surprise | +1.92% | +7.14% | +41.7% | +35.0% |
| Revenue | ||||
| Estimate | $313.2M | $292.0M | $245.7M | $237.5M |
| Actual | $313.4M | $291.3M | $268.4M | $252.3M |
| Surprise | +0.05% | -0.26% | +9.24% | +6.23% |
| Metric | Q4 '26E | Q1 '27E | Q2 '27E | Q3 '27E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Consensus | $0.40 | $0.41 | $0.51 | $0.57 |
| Revenue | ||||
| Consensus | $280.1M | $290.7M | — | — |
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual EPS | Estimated EPS | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Nov 4, 2026 | $0.53 | $0.52 | 1.92 % |
| Q2 | Aug 5, 2026 | $0.45 | $0.42 | 7.14 % |
| Q1 | May 6, 2026 | $0.34 | $0.24 | 41.7 % |
| Q4 | Feb 11, 2026 | $0.27 | $0.20 | 35.0 % |
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual Revenue | Estimated Revenue | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Nov 4, 2026 | $313.39M | $313.23M | 0.05 % |
| Q2 | Aug 5, 2026 | $291.26M | $292.02M | -0.26 % |
| Q1 | May 6, 2026 | $268.44M | $245.72M | 9.24 % |
| Q4 | Feb 11, 2026 | $252.34M | $237.54M | 6.23 % |
