Cognex sees Q4 revenue $175M-4195M, consensus $202.8M

Gross margin is expected to be approximately 70% on a non-GAAP basis, primarily due to continued operating deleverage and an expected unfavorable revenue mix. Operating expenses are expected to increase by low single digits on a non-GAAP basis due to the timing of incentive compensation and the addition of Moritex, partially offset by continued diligent cost management. Cognex expects to record one-time charges totaling approximately $15M related primarily to the Moritex acquisition. Of this total, the two largest components are acquisition expenses and a charge to cost of revenue for an increase in Moritex inventory to fair market value. Effective tax rate is expected to be 16% on a non-GAAP basis.