Cognex Corp (CGNX) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share, payable to shareholders of record. This marks a 6.3% increase from the prior dividend of $0.08 per share.
The ex-dividend date is set for November 12, 2025, meaning investors must own shares before this date to qualify for the upcoming payment. Eligible shareholders will receive the dividend on November 27, 2025. With a current dividend yield of 0.87%, this announcement underscores the company’s commitment to returning capital to its investors.
Cognex operates in the electrical equipment industry, specializing in machine vision products and solutions that enhance efficiency and quality across various industrial sectors. The company, headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, employs 2,914 full-time staff and is recognized as a global leader in automating manufacturing and distribution tasks through advanced visual information technology.
The firm’s financial snapshot reveals a market capitalization of $6.4 billion, a P/E ratio of 58.47, and an earnings per share (EPS) of 0.65. Upcoming earnings estimates suggest a projected EPS of $0.32 and revenue of $277.2 million for the quarter ending July 27, 2026.
Such decisions reflect management's confidence in Cognex's financial health and ongoing cash flow generation, which are critical for sustaining dividend payments. Investors typically look at the company's dividend history and payout ratio when assessing the sustainability of its dividends, as these factors can indicate the company's ability to maintain or adjust dividend payouts based on performance.