Cognex CGNX Gross margin
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Where this comes from
Calculated from Cognex’s reported figures.
Based on trailing twelve months.
The official record: Cognex’s 10-Q, filed May 7, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →
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Questions, answered.
- What is Cognex's gross margin?
- Cognex (CGNX) reported gross margin of 68% in Q1 2026.
- How has Cognex's gross margin changed year-over-year?
- Cognex's gross margin decreased by 0.4% year-over-year, from 68.3% to 68%.
- What is the long-term trend for Cognex's gross margin?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Cognex's gross margin has grown at a -2.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 74.5% to 66.9%.
- What does gross margin mean?
- How much of every sales dollar is left after the direct cost of what was sold.
- How do you interpret gross margin?
- Higher and stable gross margins indicate pricing power and a durable cost structure. A declining trend signals input-cost pressure, pricing competition, or a shift toward lower-margin products.
- How does gross margin compare across companies?
- Highly comparable within an industry, less so across industries — software runs 70%+ while distributors run in single digits. Track the trend more than the absolute level across sectors.