Cognex (CGNX) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 23 analyst ratings
Based on 7 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $85.00 from $80.00 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Hold | $74.00 from $78.00 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Baird | Maintained | Neutral | $70.00 from $78.00 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| DA Davidson | Maintained | Neutral | $65.00 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Needham | Maintained | Buy | $80.00 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $80.00 from $75.00 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| HSBC | Downgraded | Buy → Hold | — | Aug 10, 2026 |
| DA Davidson | Maintained | Neutral | $65.00 from $62.00 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintained | Overweight | $84.00 from $76.00 | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Hold | $78.00 from $71.00 | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Needham | Maintained | Buy | $80.00 from $75.00 | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Neutral | $74.00 from $72.00 | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Neutral | $72.00 from $68.00 | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Hold | $71.00 from $61.00 | Jul 2, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Upgraded | Neutral → Overweight | $75.00 from $65.00 | May 26, 2026 |
| DA Davidson | Maintained | Neutral | $62.00 from $55.00 | May 14, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $75.00 from $64.00 | May 11, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Maintained | Buy | $80.00 from $70.00 | May 11, 2026 |
| Needham | Maintained | Buy | $75.00 from $67.00 | May 8, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Hold | $61.00 from $50.00 | May 8, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for CGNX stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for Cognex (CGNX) is $76.00, with a high estimate of $85.00 and a low of $65.00, across 7 analysts.
Is CGNX a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering Cognex currently average a Buy rating: 16 buy, 7 hold and 0 sell, from 23 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for CGNX?
The average price target of $76.00 implies 29.08% upside from the last price of $58.88.
What is the latest analyst rating on CGNX?
On Oct 12, 2026, Barclays maintained Cognex at Overweight with a price target of $85.00.
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