Company / Capital Returned to Shareholders
Cognex Capital Returned to Shareholders History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Returned to Shareholders
$205.9M
FY2025
5-year range
$119.4M / $250.2M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+72.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#89 of 240
Information Technology
What the data says
At $206M, Cognex's capital returned to shareholders ranks #89 of 240 in the Information Technology sector. Capital Returned to Shareholders returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching $206M.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$206M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -14.2%.
Improved from $129M to $206M over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Capital Returned to Shareholders over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -6.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -14.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-84.6% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -14.2%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, capital returned to shareholders increased 72.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #89 out of 240 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak capital returned to shareholders was recorded in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Capital Returned to ShareholdersValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $205.9M | +72.4% |
| FY2024 | $119.4M | -7.3% |
| FY2023 | $128.9M | -48.5% |
| FY2022 | $250.2M | +22.1% |
| FY2021 | $204.9M | -53.6% |
| FY2020 | $441.5M | +356.1% |
| FY2019 | $96.8M | +27.1% |
| FY2018 | $76.2M | -50.1% |
| FY2017 | $152.8M | +111.1% |
| FY2016 | $72.4M | -49.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 4, 2026