CGNX Dividend History & Yield
Cognex Corporation · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 71 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.085 | $8.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 (in 162 days) | Mar 4, 2027 | $0.085 | $8.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 (in 253 days) | Jun 3, 2027 | $0.085 | $8.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 19, 2027 (in 344 days) | Sep 2, 2027 | $0.085 | $8.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CGNX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.34 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CGNX do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 3,530 | $219,635 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 17,648 | $1,098,176 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 35,295 | $2,196,353 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.55%. $10,000 in CGNX would currently pay about $55 a year ($5 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CGNX dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | $0.085 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $0.085 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 | $0.085 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.085 | +6.2% |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 | $0.08 | +6.7% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 | $0.075 | +7.1% |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 2023 | Jun 2, 2023 | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Dec 2, 2022 | $0.07 | +7.7% |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Sep 2, 2022 | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2022 | Jun 3, 2022 | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 18, 2022 | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Dec 3, 2021 | $0.065 | +8.3% |
| Aug 19, 2021 | Sep 3, 2021 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| May 20, 2021 | Jun 4, 2021 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2021 | Mar 12, 2021 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 28, 2020 | $2.00 Special | — |
CGNX dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2025 | Raised 6.2% | $0.08 | $0.085 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
CGNX scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Cognex Corporation
Cognex Corporation provides machine vision products that capture and analyze visual information to automate manufacturing and distribution tasks in the United States, Europe, Greater China, and internationally. Its machine vision products are used to automate the manufacture and distribution of discrete items, such as mobile phones, automotive components, and e-commerce packages, by locating, identifying, inspecting, and measuring them.
Sector: Technology. Industry: Scientific & Technical Instruments. First dividend on our records: Aug 27, 2003. 86 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CGNX dividend FAQ
When is CGNX's next ex-dividend date?
CGNX's next ex-dividend date is Nov 19, 2026 (in 71 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.085 per share, expected on Dec 3, 2026.
How often does CGNX pay dividends?
CGNX pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.085 per share with an ex-date of Aug 20, 2026.
What is CGNX's dividend yield?
CGNX's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.55%, based on $0.34 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $62.23. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.34 per share, is 0.55%.
How much does CGNX pay per share?
CGNX pays about $0.085 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.34 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $34.00 a year.
Has CGNX grown or cut its dividend?
CGNX has raised its annual dividend for 10 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.2% a year (+6.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of CGNX do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.55%, you would need about 3,530 shares of CGNX (roughly $219,635 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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