Company / Free Cash Flow
Cognex Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$236.8M
FY2025
5-year range
$89.8M / $298.6M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+76.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#129 of 294
Information Technology
What the data says
At $237M, Cognex's free cash flow ranks #129 of 294 in the Information Technology sector. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $90M in FY2023 to $299M in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$237M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.7%.
Improved from $90M to $237M over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +1.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +0.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#129 of 294 in Information TechnologyTop 44% of 294This company $236.8M Sector average $1.4B
▼
-83.2% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +0.7%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 76.6% year-over-year.
- Ranks #129 out of 294 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $236.8M | +76.6% |
| FY2024 | $134.0M | +49.2% |
| FY2023 | $89.8M | -59.8% |
| FY2022 | $223.7M | -25.1% |
| FY2021 | $298.6M | +30.3% |
| FY2020 | $229.1M | -1.1% |
| FY2019 | $231.6M | +36.8% |
| FY2018 | $169.3M | -13.4% |
| FY2017 | $195.6M | +15.5% |
| FY2016 | $169.3M | +53.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 4, 2026