Company / Profit Margin
Cognex Profit Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
11.5%
FY2025
5-year range
11.5% / 27.0%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-0.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#95 of 293
Information Technology
What the data says
At 11.5%, Cognex's profit margin ranks #95 of 293 in the Information Technology sector. Profit Margin has declined for 4 consecutive years, from 27.0% in FY2021 to 11.5% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
11.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -10.2%.
Declined from 13.5% to 11.5% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -9.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- -10.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#95 of 293 in Information TechnologyTop 32% of 293This company 11.5% Sector average -282.9%
▼
+104.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Cognex's profit margin has declined for 4 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, profit margin decreased 0.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 294.4pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak profit margin was recorded in FY2019.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 11.5% | -0.9% |
| FY2024 | 11.6% | -14.1% |
| FY2023 | 13.5% | -36.9% |
| FY2022 | 21.4% | -20.6% |
| FY2021 | 27.0% | +24.3% |
| FY2020 | 21.7% | -22.7% |
| FY2019 | 28.1% | +3.5% |
| FY2018 | 27.1% | +17.6% |
| FY2017 | 23.1% | -15.0% |
| FY2016 | 27.1% | -34.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 4, 2026