Company / Free Cash Flow per Share
Cognex Free Cash Flow per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow per Share
$1.39
FY2025
5-year range
$0.52 / $1.39
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+77.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#166 of 290
Information Technology
What the data says
At $1.39, Cognex's free cash flow per share ranks #166 of 290 in the Information Technology sector. Free Cash Flow per Share has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $0.52 in FY2023 to $2.30 in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
1.39 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +5.2%.
Improved from $0.52 to $1.39 over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +2.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +5.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#166 of 290 in Information TechnologyTop 57% of 290This company $1.39 Sector average $12360.03
▼
-100.0% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, free cash flow per share increased 77.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #166 out of 290 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak free cash flow per share was recorded in FY2017.
- Lowest free cash flow per share in the period was in FY2023.
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 Flow per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.39 | +77.9% |
| FY2024 | $0.78 | +50.1% |
| FY2023 | $0.52 | -60.1% |
| FY2022 | $1.31 | -0.9% |
| FY2021 | $1.32 | +21.9% |
| FY2020 | $1.08 | -5.6% |
| FY2019 | $1.14 | +17.4% |
| FY2018 | $0.98 | -57.7% |
| FY2017 | $2.30 | +36.9% |
| FY2016 | $1.68 | +32.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026