Company / Gross Margin
Cognex Gross Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Margin
66.9%
FY2025
5-year range
66.9% / 74.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-2.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#85 of 225
Information Technology
What the data says
At 66.9%, Cognex's gross margin ranks #85 of 225 in the Information Technology sector. Gross Margin has declined for 3 consecutive years, from 74.6% in FY2022 to 66.9% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
66.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -7.5%.
Declined from 71.8% to 66.9% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Gross Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -7.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- -7.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#85 of 225 in Information TechnologyTop 38% of 225This company 66.9% Sector average 53.6%
▼
+24.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Cognex's gross margin has declined for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, gross margin decreased 2.2% year-over-year.
- Currently 13.3pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak gross margin was recorded in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Gross MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 66.9% | -2.2% |
| FY2024 | 68.4% | -4.7% |
| FY2023 | 71.8% | -3.7% |
| FY2022 | 74.6% | +0.9% |
| FY2021 | 73.9% | -0.8% |
| FY2020 | 74.5% | -1.5% |
| FY2019 | 75.5% | +0.4% |
| FY2018 | 75.3% | -0.4% |
| FY2017 | 75.5% | -3.1% |
| FY2016 | 77.9% | +0.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026