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Did Cognex Corporation Beat Earnings?
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) reported Q2 '26 revenue of $291M, up 16.9% year-over-year, with reported EPS of $0.45. That topped the $0.42 analyst estimate by 7.1% — an earnings beat.
AltIndex tracks earnings alongside 25+ alternative data signals that can move ahead of the report — Cognex Corporation’s job postings, web traffic, and employee business outlook. See the full CGNX stock analysis or the earnings calendar for upcoming reports.
CGNX Earnings Surprise History (EPS vs. Estimate)
| Quarter | Estimated EPS | Reported EPS | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 '26 | $0.42 | $0.45 | Beat +7.1% |
| Q1 '26 | $0.25 | $0.34 | Beat +36.0% |
| Q4 '25 | $0.22 | $0.27 | Beat +22.7% |
| Q3 '25 | $0.29 | $0.33 | Beat +13.8% |
| Q2 '25 | $0.24 | $0.25 | Beat +4.2% |
| Q1 '25 | $0.13 | $0.16 | Beat +23.1% |
Cognex Corporation Quarterly Financial Trends
| Metric | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 235M | 230M | 216M | 249M | 277M | 252M | 268M | 291M |
| Gross margin | 67.9% | 68.7% | 66.8% | 67.4% | 67.6% | 65.7% | 71.1% | 70.6% |
| Operating margin | 13.4% | 13.4% | 12.1% | 17.4% | 20.9% | 14.0% | 22.3% | 29.4% |
| Net income | 30M | 28M | 24M | 41M | 18M | 33M | 52M | 73M |
| Net margin | 12.6% | 12.3% | 10.9% | 16.3% | 6.4% | 12.9% | 19.3% | 25.0% |
| EPS | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.16 | $0.25 | $0.33 | $0.27 | $0.34 | $0.45 |
Cognex Corporation Earnings Trend Analysis
Over the eight quarters from Q3 '24 to Q2 '26, Cognex Corporation’s quarterly revenue moved from $235M to $291M. Net margin expanded from 12.6% to 25%, against a 70.6% gross margin in the most recent quarter — a read on whether revenue growth is translating into profit. Cognex Corporation has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 8 of its last 8 reported quarters.
When Is Cognex Corporation’s Next Earnings Date?
Cognex Corporation reports earnings on a quarterly schedule. Its most recent report covered Q2 '26. For the confirmed upcoming date — and every other company reporting soon — see the CGNX earnings calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions: Cognex Corporation Earnings
Cognex Corporation's next earnings date has not been confirmed yet. See the earnings calendar for all upcoming reports.
Cognex Corporation reported Q2 '26 EPS of $0.45 on revenue of $291M (+16.9% YoY). Cognex Corporation beat estimates, reporting $0.45 vs. the $0.42 estimate.
Cognex Corporation reported Q2 '26 revenue of $291M, up 16.9% from the same quarter a year earlier.
Signals like job postings, web traffic, and employee sentiment reflect business activity in real time and can move before quarterly results are reported. AltIndex combines them with 25+ others in the CGNX AI Score.
