CGNX Dividend History & Analysis | 0.9% Yield

CGNX has a dividend yield of 0.9% and paid 0.33 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.90%
Payout Ratio 43.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.32%
Consistency Lifetime 79.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.38%
Payout FCF 25.3%
Streak Years 11
Dividend Rating 53.83%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 10.6%
Total Return 5y: -50.7%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NSSC 1,316 M 1.66% 3.73%
CLMB 554 M 0.60% 3.65%
BMI 4,256 M 0.74% 1.46%
BELFA 2,693 M 0.24% 1.70%
VNT 5,501 M 0.27% 0.29%
Top 3 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
NSSC 1,316 M 56.7% 100%
BMI 4,256 M 18.1% 97.1%
VNT 5,501 M 7.46% 97.5%

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NSSC
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CGNX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-13 2025-11-13 2025-11-28 Quarterly 0.085 6.3% 0.22%
2025-08-14 2025-08-14 2025-08-28 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.18%
2025-05-15 2025-05-15 2025-05-29 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.25%
2025-02-27 2025-02-27 2025-03-13 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.24%
2024-11-14 2024-11-14 2024-11-29 Quarterly 0.08 6.7% 0.19%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-08-29 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.19%
2024-05-15 2024-05-16 2024-05-30 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.16%
2024-02-28 2024-02-29 2024-03-14 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.2%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.075 7.1% 0.2%
2023-08-17 2023-08-18 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.15%
2023-05-18 2023-05-19 2023-06-02 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.13%
2023-03-02 2023-03-03 2023-03-17 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.15%
2022-11-17 2022-11-18 2022-12-02 Quarterly 0.07 7.7% 0.14%
2022-08-18 2022-08-19 2022-09-02 Quarterly 0.065 0% 0.14%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-06-03 Quarterly 0.065 0% 0.14%
2022-03-03 2022-03-04 2022-03-18 Quarterly 0.065 0% 0.1%
2021-11-18 2021-11-19 2021-12-03 Quarterly 0.065 8.3% 0.08%
2021-08-19 2021-08-20 2021-09-03 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.07%
2021-05-20 2021-05-21 2021-06-04 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.08%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-03-12 Quarterly 0.06 -97% 0.07%
2020-12-11 2020-12-14 2020-12-28 Other 2 3233.3% N/A
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2020-11-27 Quarterly 0.06 9.1% N/A
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-08-28 Quarterly 0.055 0% N/A
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.055 0% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.055 0% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-11-29 Quarterly 0.055 10% N/A
2019-08-15 2019-08-16 2019-08-30 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2019-05-16 2019-05-17 2019-05-31 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2018-11-15 2018-11-16 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.05 11.1% N/A
2018-08-16 2018-08-17 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.045 0% N/A
2018-05-17 2018-05-18 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.045 0% N/A
2018-03-01 2018-03-02 2018-03-16 Quarterly 0.045 -50% N/A
2017-11-16 2017-11-17 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.09 5.9% N/A
2017-08-16 2017-08-18 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2017-05-31 2017-06-02 2017-06-16 Quarterly 0.085 13.3% N/A
2017-03-01 2017-03-03 2017-03-17 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2016-11-30 2016-12-02 2016-12-16 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2016-08-31 2016-09-02 2016-09-16 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2016-06-01 2016-06-03 2016-06-17 Quarterly 0.075 7.1% N/A
2016-03-02 2016-03-04 2016-03-18 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2015-12-02 2015-12-04 2015-12-18 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2015-09-02 2015-09-04 2015-09-18 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2015-06-03 2015-06-05 2015-06-19 Quarterly 0.07 -93.7% N/A
2012-12-12 2012-12-14 2012-12-24 Quarterly 1.11 909.1% N/A
2012-11-28 2012-11-30 2012-12-14 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2012-08-29 2012-08-31 2012-09-14 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2012-05-30 2012-06-01 2012-06-15 Quarterly 0.11 10% N/A
2012-02-29 2012-03-02 2012-03-16 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2011-11-30 2011-12-02 2011-12-16 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A

CGNX Dividend FAQ

Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) designs and sells machine-vision hardware and software that enable automated inspection, identification, measurement, and tracking of discrete items across manufacturing and distribution lines. Its portfolio includes the VisionPro development suite, In-Sight vision sensors, the flow-chart-based QuickBuild application builder, DataMan barcode readers, and a range of accessories such as industrial cameras, lenses, and lighting. The company serves a broad customer base-including automotive, logistics, consumer electronics, medical, semiconductor, consumer products, and food-and-beverage manufacturers-through a global network of distributors and system integrators. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, Cognex operates within the Electronic Equipment & Instruments sub-industry.

What is the Dividend Yield of CGNX?

As of February 2026, CGNX`s dividend yield is 0.90%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.33 USD by the current share price of 42.37.

Does CGNX pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CGNX paid a dividend of 0.33 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-13 and the payout was 0.085 USD.

How often does CGNX pay dividends?

CGNX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CGNX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-13.

CGNX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CGNX for the next 4 payments are between 0.059 (-30.6%) and 0.203 (+138.8%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will CGNX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.085 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for Cognex (CGNX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CGNX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Cognex (CGNX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CGNX?

CGNX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.32% per year.
Strong growth: CGNX's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CGNX?

CGNX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.38%. If you bought CGNX's shares at 85.90 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.33 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.38% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CGNX?

CGNX Payout Consistency is 79.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Cognex has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CGNX have a good Dividend Yield?

CGNX`s 0.90% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CGNX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CGNX is 43.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of CGNX?

CGNX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 53.83%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CGNX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CGNX's Outstanding Shares?

Cognex's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.95% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has CGNX ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 4, 2017 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1989 130,000,000
1990 144,000,000 +10.77%
1991 125,000,000 -13.19%
1992 120,000,000 -4%
1993 137,777,800 +14.81%
1994 143,333,300 +4.03%
1995 152,800,000 +6.6%
1996 162,500,000 +6.35%
1997 168,000,000 +3.38%
1998 171,700,000 +2.2%
1999 177,400,000 +3.32%
2000 183,300,000 +3.33%
2001 175,884,000 -4.05%
2002 170,664,000 -2.97%
2003 172,612,000 +1.14%
2004 185,700,000 +7.58%
2005 193,900,000 +4.42%
2006 182,700,000 -5.78%
2007 172,500,000 -5.58%
2008 165,800,000 -3.88%
2009 158,700,000 -4.28%
2010 159,700,000 +0.63%
2011 171,900,000 +7.64%
2012 173,044,000 +0.67%
2013 178,530,000 +3.17%
2014 177,698,000 -0.47%
2015 172,424,000 -2.97%
2016 176,502,000 +2.37%
2017 173,397,000 -1.76%
2018 175,527,000 +1.23%
2019 175,500,000 -0.02%
2020 172,881,000 -1.49%
2021 179,322,000 +3.73%
2022 172,631,000 -3.73%
2023 172,571,000 -0.03%
2024 172,508,000 -0.04%
2025 169,323,000 -1.85%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:38