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CGNX Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

CGNX's dividend history, current yield (0.9%), dividend growth rate (-32.8%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Electronic Equipment & Instruments).

Yield 12m 0.92%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.32
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -32.80%
Overall Dividend Rating 23.68%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.57%
Payout Ratio 39.9%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 76.3%
Total Return 12m: -36.00%
Total Return 5y: -45.55%
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Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

Top Dividend Payers in Electronic Equipment & Instruments

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CRCT 1,410 M 23.4% 8.15%
FEIM 216 M 5.55% 15.0%
BAR 1,237 M 4.34% 2.57%
NSSC 984 M 1.60% 4.55%
MYCR 3,802 M 1.46% 3.51%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
NSSC 984 M 42.4% 100%
BMI 7,150 M 11.8% 97.1%
BAR 1,237 M 4.84% 75.9%
HEXA-B 27,061 M -0.07% 94.5%
MYCR 3,802 M -5.59% 89.6%

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CGNX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-05-15 2025-05-15 2025-05-29 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.25%
2025-02-27 2025-02-27 2025-03-13 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.24%
2024-11-14 2024-11-14 2024-11-29 Quarterly 0.08 6.7% 0.19%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-08-29 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.19%
2024-05-15 2024-05-16 2024-05-30 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.16%
2024-02-28 2024-02-29 2024-03-14 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.2%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.075 7.1% 0.2%
2023-08-17 2023-08-18 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.15%
2023-05-18 2023-05-19 2023-06-02 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.13%
2023-03-02 2023-03-03 2023-03-17 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.15%
2022-11-17 2022-11-18 2022-12-02 Quarterly 0.07 7.7% 0.14%
2022-08-18 2022-08-19 2022-09-02 Quarterly 0.065 0% 0.14%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-06-03 Quarterly 0.065 0% 0.14%
2022-03-03 2022-03-04 2022-03-18 Quarterly 0.065 0% 0.1%
2021-11-18 2021-11-19 2021-12-03 Quarterly 0.065 8.3% 0.08%
2021-08-19 2021-08-20 2021-09-03 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.07%
2021-05-20 2021-05-21 2021-06-04 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.08%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-03-12 Quarterly 0.06 -97% 0.07%
2020-12-11 2020-12-14 2020-12-28 Other 2 3233.3% 2.69%
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2020-11-27 Quarterly 0.06 9.1% 0.08%
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-08-28 Quarterly 0.055 0% 0.08%
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.055 0% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.055 0% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-11-29 Quarterly 0.055 10% N/A
2019-08-15 2019-08-16 2019-08-30 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2019-05-16 2019-05-17 2019-05-31 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2018-11-15 2018-11-16 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.05 11.1% N/A
2018-08-16 2018-08-17 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.045 0% N/A
2018-05-17 2018-05-18 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.045 0% N/A
2018-03-01 2018-03-02 2018-03-16 Quarterly 0.045 0% N/A
2017-11-16 2017-11-17 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.045 5.9% N/A
2017-08-16 2017-08-18 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.0425 0% N/A
2017-05-31 2017-06-02 2017-06-16 Quarterly 0.0425 13.3% N/A
2017-03-01 2017-03-03 2017-03-17 Quarterly 0.0375 0% N/A
2016-11-30 2016-12-02 2016-12-16 Quarterly 0.0375 0% N/A
2016-08-31 2016-09-02 2016-09-16 Quarterly 0.0375 0% N/A
2016-06-01 2016-06-03 2016-06-17 Quarterly 0.0375 7.1% N/A
2016-03-02 2016-03-04 2016-03-18 Quarterly 0.035 0% N/A
2015-12-02 2015-12-04 2015-12-18 Quarterly 0.035 0% N/A
2015-09-02 2015-09-04 2015-09-18 Quarterly 0.035 0% N/A
2015-06-03 2015-06-05 2015-06-19 Quarterly 0.035 -87.4% N/A
2012-12-12 2012-12-14 2012-12-24 Quarterly 0.2775 909.1% N/A
2012-11-28 2012-11-30 2012-12-14 Quarterly 0.0275 0% N/A
2012-08-29 2012-08-31 2012-09-14 Quarterly 0.0275 0% N/A
2012-05-30 2012-06-01 2012-06-15 Quarterly 0.0275 10% N/A
2012-02-29 2012-03-02 2012-03-16 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2011-11-30 2011-12-02 2011-12-16 Quarterly 0.025 11.1% N/A
2011-08-31 2011-09-02 2011-09-16 Quarterly 0.0225 0% N/A
2011-06-01 2011-06-03 2011-06-17 Quarterly 0.0225 0% N/A

CGNX Dividend FAQ

Does CGNX pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, CGNX paid a dividend of 0.32 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-15 and the payout was 0.08 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of CGNX?

As of June 2025, CGNX`s dividend yield is 0.92%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.32 USD by the current share price of 29.97.

How often does CGNX pay dividends?

CGNX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), CGNX has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CGNX?

The next ex-dividend date for Cognex (CGNX) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of CGNX?

CGNX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -32.80% per year.
Negative growth: CGNX's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of CGNX?

CGNX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.57%. If you bought CGNX's shares at 55.04 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.32 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.57% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CGNX?

CGNX Payout Consistency is 76.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Cognex has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CGNX have a good Dividend Yield?

CGNX`s 0.92% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CGNX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CGNX is 39.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of CGNX?

CGNX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 23.68%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CGNX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CGNX`s Outstanding Shares?

Cognex`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.02% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Cognex ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2017-12-04 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1989 130,000,000
1990 144,000,000 +10.77%
1991 125,000,000 -13.19%
1992 120,000,000 -4%
1993 137,777,800 +14.81%
1994 143,333,300 +4.03%
1995 152,800,000 +6.6%
1996 162,500,000 +6.35%
1997 168,000,000 +3.38%
1998 171,700,000 +2.2%
1999 177,400,000 +3.32%
2000 183,300,000 +3.33%
2001 175,884,000 -4.05%
2002 170,664,000 -2.97%
2003 172,612,000 +1.14%
2004 185,700,000 +7.58%
2005 193,900,000 +4.42%
2006 182,700,000 -5.78%
2007 172,500,000 -5.58%
2008 165,800,000 -3.88%
2009 158,700,000 -4.28%
2010 159,700,000 +0.63%
2011 171,900,000 +7.64%
2012 173,044,000 +0.67%
2013 178,530,000 +3.17%
2014 177,698,000 -0.47%
2015 172,424,000 -2.97%
2016 176,502,000 +2.37%
2017 173,397,000 -1.76%
2018 175,527,000 +1.23%
2019 175,500,000 -0.02%
2020 172,881,000 -1.49%
2021 179,322,000 +3.73%
2022 172,631,000 -3.73%
2023 172,571,000 -0.03%
2024 172,508,000 -0.04%
2025 170,391,000 -1.23%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.