Cognex Corporation (CGNX) shares fell 4.9% to $58.97 as of September 23, 2026, a moderate decline from the prior close of $61.99. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for CGNX. The move is tied to price move down. Below, we break down what changed for CGNX, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
CGNX fell 4.9% to $58.97
CGNX fell 4.9% in its latest session, moving from $61.99 to $58.97.
Material / EarningsLow confidence
Rel. volume
1.1×
Normal
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$9.8B
NASDAQ Global Select
Analyst target
$76
+28.7% vs price
Price chart
Aug 24 – Sep 23
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What it means for Cognex Corporation investors
For Cognex Corporation investors, the recent signals add up to a bearish shift. Weighing against that: Material negative event; Negative session, down 4.9%. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $75.91, implying +28.7% upside from $58.97. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades and 1 downgrade. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (59/100). With earnings roughly 35 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
CGNX price reaction
CGNX last traded at $58.97, down $3.02 (-4.87%) from the previous close of $61.99. The session traded on 1.1× average volume (normal), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $58.54 and $64.22, and it currently sits about 8% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Cognex Corporation (CGNX)
The consensus analyst price target on Cognex Corporation (CGNX) is $75.91, 28.7% above the recent $58.97. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 9 maintains, and 1 downgrade. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on CGNX line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $75.91 implies +28.7% upside from $58.97.
+The Street's most bullish target is $91.00 (+54.3%).
▼ The bearish case
−1 analyst downgrade in the past 90 days, most recently HSBC to Hold (2026-08-10).
−Material negative event.
−Negative session, down 4.9%.
−Cognex Corporation (CGNX) moved -3.19% from $66.48 to $64.36 on 2026-08-10.
−CGNX moved -6.61% from its $72.15 open to a $67.38 close on 2026-08-06.
Bull vs bear balanceBearish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is bearish, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Sep 23, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Cognex shares fell 6.01% to $60.36, extending a decline that began after the company's last earnings report (down 9.8% since then, per Yahoo Finance). Volume of 1.07M shares trades at 0.79x the time-adjusted average, suggesting measured rather than panic selling.
Material / Earnings2026-09-11+4.1%
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) moved +2.69% from $62.54 to $64.22 on 2026-09-11. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average (1.1x), indicating typical trading activity.
Material / Earnings2026-08-28-4.0%
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) moved -3.76% from $62.82 to $60.46 on 2026-08-28. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume traded near its 5-day average, suggesting the move was not driven by unusual demand.
Material / Earnings2026-08-26+3.2%
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) moved +3.09% from $59.87 to $61.72 on 2026-08-26. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average, suggesting the move was not driven by unusual activity.
Material / Earnings2026-08-19-4.4%
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) moved -4.46% from $63.47 to $60.64 on 2026-08-19. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average, indicating the move occurred on ordinary trading activity.
Cognex shares rose 6.03% to $65.30, driven by stabilizing momentum and positive sentiment following the company's strong Q2 earnings report and raised outlook released earlier in August, alongside positioning ahead of the August 20 ex-dividend date (quarterly dividend of $0.085/share). Volume of 1.1M shares ran 35% below the time-adjusted average, indicating modest participation in the rally.
Material / Earnings2026-08-12-3.5%
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) moved -5.25% from $64.03 to $60.67 on 2026-08-12. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was 1.9x the 5-day average, modestly elevated.
Material / Earnings2026-08-11-2.3%
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) moved -3.76% from $65.36 to $62.90 on 2026-08-11. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average, suggesting the move was not driven by unusual trading activity.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-10-28 (est.)
in 35 days
Thesis shift
Bearish Shift
bearish signal
Risk level
High
from change events
Frequently asked questions about CGNX
Why did Cognex Corporation (CGNX) stock move?
CGNX fell 4.9% to $58.97. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did CGNX stock fall?
CGNX lost 4.87% ($3.02) versus the prior close of $61.99, last trading at $58.97 on 1.1× average volume.
When is Cognex Corporation's next earnings date?
CGNX's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-10-28 — about 35 days away.
What is the analyst price target for CGNX?
The consensus analyst price target for CGNX is $75.91, about 28.7% above the current $58.97. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 9 maintains, and 1 downgrade.
How BestStocks tracks CGNX
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after price move down was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 20 tracked change events for CGNX, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of September 23, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
