Cognex CGNX R&D
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Where this comes from
Reported directly by Cognex in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense.
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 R&D?
- Cognex (CGNX) reported R&D of $37.03M in Q1 2026.
- How has Cognex's R&D changed year-over-year?
- Cognex's R&D increased by 6.6% year-over-year, from $34.73M to $37.03M.
- What is the long-term trend for Cognex's R&D?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Cognex's R&D has grown at a 0.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $135.37M to $138.97M.
- What does R&D mean?
- Spending on activities aimed at creating new products or improving existing technology.
- How do you interpret R&D?
- Higher spending signals a commitment to long-term innovation, while significant cuts may indicate a shift toward short-term cost management.
- How does R&D compare across companies?
- Varies significantly by industry; technology and manufacturing firms typically spend a higher percentage of revenue here than service-based firms.