Company / Operating Cash Flow
Cognex Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$245.5M
FY2025
5-year range
$112.9M / $314.1M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+64.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#147 of 306
Information Technology
What the data says
At $246M, Cognex's operating cash flow ranks #147 of 306 in the Information Technology sector. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $113M in FY2023 to $314M in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$246M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.3%.
Improved from $113M to $246M over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +0.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +0.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#147 of 306 in Information TechnologyTop 48% of 306This company $245.5M Sector average $1.9B
▼
-87.2% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +0.3%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 64.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #147 out of 306 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak operating 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $245.5M | +64.7% |
| FY2024 | $149.1M | +32.0% |
| FY2023 | $112.9M | -53.6% |
| FY2022 | $243.4M | -22.5% |
| FY2021 | $314.1M | +29.6% |
| FY2020 | $242.4M | -4.3% |
| FY2019 | $253.3M | +39.1% |
| FY2018 | $182.1M | -18.8% |
| FY2017 | $224.3M | +23.2% |
| FY2016 | $182.1M | +41.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 4, 2026