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Cognex Corp (CGNX) Stock Rating & Analysis
As of September 25, 2026, MELANY rates Cognex Corp 69 out of 100 (Highest Conviction). Its highest factor score is earnings track record at 100, and its lowest is valuation at 35.
MELANY ratingRated 2026-09-25CGNX · composite score
Why CGNX scores 69/100
CGNX's 8 factor scores run from 35 to 100, and 4 of them sit above its composite of 69. Here is how CGNX breaks down.
Whether the price looks cheap or expensive against earnings, growth, and peers.
- Forward P/E 28.8x, earnings growth accelerating
Margins, returns on capital, and balance-sheet strength.
- Gross margin 68%
Direction and relative strength of the recent share-price trend.
- 50-day MA above 200-day (golden cross zone)
History of beating or missing estimates, and where estimates are heading.
- Beat EPS estimates 4 of last 4 quarters
- Avg EPS beat +17%
What Wall Street price targets and revisions are signalling.
- Analyst targets 36% upside
- Institutional net buying +12.7%
Near-term events that could move the stock.
- Earnings in 33 days
Upside weighed against volatility and drawdown risk.
How the current rate and market regime suits this kind of company.
How CGNX compares
As of October 7, 2026, Cognex Corp ranks 4th of 17 in Robotics and Automation Stocks, where the average score is 61.
Key risks for CGNX
- Performance partly driven by Technology sector, rotation away from this theme would hurt
Sector and theme context
Cognex Corp sits in the Technology sector theme, which MELANY currently rates 96/100 for strength. Theme strength feeds CGNX's momentum and catalyst factors above.
CGNX trade plan (Pro)
MELANY has a full position plan for Cognex Corp: a smart entry zone, an alert level, position sizing, and quarterly review triggers. It is part of Market Eyes Pro, and the first 30 days are free.
How MELANY rates CGNX
MELANY is a rules-based engine that scores every stock from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors, then re-scores as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive. Cognex Corp's 69/100 reflects mature factor weighting for its profile. Position framework managed by score-based check-ins, not a fixed holding period.
Ratings are algorithmic and change with the data. They are research and education, not personalized investment advice.
Frequently asked questions about CGNX
Is Cognex Corp (CGNX) a buy?
As of 2026-09-25, MELANY rated Cognex Corp Highest Conviction with a composite score of 69/100. That is a dated snapshot, not the live rating, and it is an algorithmic reading built from eight factors rather than personalized investment advice. Review the factor breakdown above and the disclaimer below before making any decision.
What is Cognex Corp's MELANY score?
Cognex Corp (CGNX) has a MELANY composite score of 69/100, combining valuation, business quality, price momentum, earnings track record, analyst sentiment, catalyst setup, risk-adjusted profile, macro fit.
How is the CGNX stock rating calculated?
MELANY scores CGNX from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors using live market and fundamental data, then refreshes the rating automatically as new data arrives.
Should I buy Cognex Corp stock?
That decision is yours; Market Eyes Live does not give buy or sell advice. What the data says: MELANY rates Cognex Corp (CGNX) Highest Conviction with a composite of 69/100 as of 2026-09-25. The factor breakdown above shows what is driving that, which is a better basis for a decision than any one-word verdict.
What is the CGNX stock price forecast?
MELANY does not publish price targets or forecasts for CGNX. Predicting a future price is exactly the kind of false precision the confidence framework avoids. Instead it scores today's setup, 69/100 across eight factors for Cognex Corp, and re-scores automatically as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive.
Is CGNX stock overvalued or undervalued?
MELANY's valuation factor currently reads 35/100 for Cognex Corp, where a higher score means the price looks more attractive on that measure. Scores in the 70s and above read as attractively priced, the mid range as roughly fair, and low scores as stretched. The factor breakdown above shows what drives CGNX's read.
What price should I buy CGNX at?
Rather than chasing the current price, MELANY computes a smart entry zone for CGNX: the price area where risk and reward actually favor a new position, plus an alert level and position sizing. The exact levels are part of Market Eyes Pro, which starts with a 30-day free trial.
What are the risks of buying CGNX stock?
The top risks MELANY currently flags for Cognex Corp: Performance partly driven by Technology sector, rotation away from this theme would hurt. The rating on this page already weighs these against the bullish factors; see the risk-adjusted profile score in the breakdown above.
Is Cognex Corp a good long-term investment?
For long-term durability the two factors that matter most are business quality, which MELANY scores 77/100 for Cognex Corp, and earnings track record, at 100/100. The 69/100 composite blends those with six shorter-horizon factors. Durable quality at a fair price is the long-term case to test; this is research, not personalized investment advice.
Will CGNX stock go up?
Nobody can promise a stock's direction, and Market Eyes Live does not predict prices. The measurable part: MELANY's price momentum factor reads 63/100 for CGNX right now, and the catalyst setup factor tracks whether near-term events could move it. Both re-score automatically as the data changes.
How current is this CGNX rating?
The rating on this page is a snapshot of MELANY's read as of 2026-09-25. The price shown updates live, but the score is not recomputed on this page. MELANY re-scores CGNX continuously as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive, and the current rating is in the app (Pro, free for 30 days).
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