Company / Operating Margin
Cognex Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
16.4%
FY2025
5-year range
12.6% / 30.4%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+30.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#66 of 284
Information Technology
What the data says
Cognex's operating margin of 16.4% is higher than 77% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). Operating Margin returned to growth in FY2025 after 3 years of decline, reaching 16.4%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
16.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -4.7%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from 15.6% to 16.4% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -8.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- -4.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+107.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 30.0% year-over-year.
- Currently 228.6pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2017.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 16.4% | +30.0% |
| FY2024 | 12.6% | -19.4% |
| FY2023 | 15.6% | -36.2% |
| FY2022 | 24.5% | -19.5% |
| FY2021 | 30.4% | +44.5% |
| FY2020 | 21.0% | +7.0% |
| FY2019 | 19.7% | -32.5% |
| FY2018 | 29.1% | -13.9% |
| FY2017 | 33.8% | +16.1% |
| FY2016 | 29.1% | +7.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 4, 2026