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Cognex Corp (CGNX)
NASDAQ:CGNX
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 30, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.24Last Year’s EPS
0.21Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 12 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 30, 2025
|% Change Since: 7.95%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 30, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed outlook with notable achievements in revenue growth, logistics segment performance, and effective capital return strategies. However, challenges remain in the automotive segment, China market, and gross margin pressures. The impact of tariffs adds an element of uncertainty, but management expects to mitigate these effects.Company Guidance
In the Cognex First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, the company provided guidance for the upcoming fiscal periods, highlighting key metrics and strategic directions. For the first quarter, Cognex reported a 5% revenue growth year-on-year on a constant currency basis, with significant contributions from the Logistics and Semiconductor industries, although Automotive remained weak. Operating expense discipline led to a nearly 500 basis point expansion in adjusted EBITDA margin, exceeding expectations. For the second quarter, Cognex anticipates revenue between $235 million and $255 million, with continued strength in Logistics but caution in Automotive. The company expects adjusted gross margins to remain in the high 60% range, and adjusted EBITDA margins between 18.5% and 21.5%. Additionally, Cognex announced strategic objectives to become a leader in AI technology for industrial machine vision, enhance customer experience, and expand its customer base, which will be discussed in detail at their upcoming Investor Day.Revenue Growth and Margin Expansion
Revenue grew 5% year-on-year on a constant currency basis, marking a third consecutive quarter of organic growth. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by nearly 500 basis points year-on-year, demonstrating effective cost management.
Logistics Segment Growth
Logistics revenue continued to grow double-digits year-on-year, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of growth and the highest revenue level since Q1 of 2022.
New Product Launch - In-Sight 8900
Cognex launched the In-Sight 8900 smart camera, bringing embedded AI to OEM customers, enhancing their ability to tackle complex manufacturing challenges.
Successful Capital Return
More than $100 million returned to shareholders through stock buybacks in Q1, the largest quarterly buyback since Q1 of 2022.
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CGNX Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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CGNX Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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Apr 30, 2025 | $27.30 | $27.82 | +1.90% |
Feb 12, 2025 | $39.16 | $33.84 | -13.59% |
Oct 30, 2024 | $40.28 | $40.06 | -0.55% |
Jul 31, 2024 | $49.31 | $38.83 | -21.25% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Cognex Corp (CGNX) report earnings?
Cognex Corp (CGNX) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 30, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is CGNX EPS forecast?
CGNX EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 0.24.
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