CGNX — Cognex Corporation
Dividend Grades
vs Technology sector| Metric | CGNX | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.53% | 0.88% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 7.63% | 8.13% |
| Payout Ratio | 49.3% | 31.6% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 12 | 1 |
| 1Y Total Return | +119.7% | 5.5% |
Grades compare this stock to Technology sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
6.56%
3-Year Growth
7.04%
5-Year Growth
7.63%
10-Year Growth
11.96%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Feb 26, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 12, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | $0.0850 | 0.00% |
| Nov 13, 2025 | $0.0850 | +6.25% |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $0.0800 | 0.00% |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.0800 | 0.00% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | $0.0800 | 0.00% |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.0800 | +6.67% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.0750 | 0.00% |
| May 15, 2024 | $0.0750 | 0.00% |
| Feb 28, 2024 | $0.0750 | 0.00% |
| Nov 16, 2023 | $0.0750 | +7.14% |
| Aug 17, 2023 | $0.0700 | 0.00% |
| May 18, 2023 | $0.0700 | 0.00% |
| Mar 2, 2023 | $0.0700 | 0.00% |
| Nov 17, 2022 | $0.0700 | +7.69% |
| Aug 18, 2022 | $0.0650 | 0.00% |
| May 19, 2022 | $0.0650 | 0.00% |
| Mar 3, 2022 | $0.0650 | 0.00% |
| Nov 18, 2021 | $0.0650 | +8.33% |
| Aug 19, 2021 | $0.0600 | 0.00% |
| May 20, 2021 | $0.0600 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
49.3%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
23.5%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $0.14 | $38.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.24 | $40.43M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.11 | $86.03M |
| Q4 2025 | $0.20 | $72.31M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 7, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.