CGNX Cognex dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Cognex's most recent dividend of $0.08 per share was on Nov 14, 2024 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $0.31 per share represents a current dividend yield of 0.74%. The latest CGNX distribution of $0.08 marks a dividend growth of 7%.
Key dates
- CGNX last dividend date: Nov 14, 2024
CGNX dividend stats
vs. Technology sector
Dividend yield
CGNX has a dividend yield of 0.74% which is below the Technology sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Technology sector average of 1.66%, Cognex's dividend yield is 55% lower. Historically CGNX's dividend yield has averaged at 1.0% in the last 5 years, which is above the current yield.
Dividend history
Cognex has a dividend history dating as far as 2003, but lately the company has recorded nine consecutive years of dividend payments. Our records of CGNX show that the company has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 7% for the last twelve months. But since the stock price has gone up by 9% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 2.3%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.08 | 0.75% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.075 | 0.76% |
| May 15, 2024 | $0.075 | 0.62% |
| Feb 28, 2024 | $0.075 | 0.76% |
| Nov 16, 2023 | $0.075 | 0.78% |
| Aug 17, 2023 | $0.07 | 0.6% |
| May 18, 2023 | $0.07 | 0.53% |
| Mar 2, 2023 | $0.07 | 0.57% |
| Nov 17, 2022 | $0.07 | 0.54% |
| Aug 18, 2022 | $0.065 | 0.55% |
| May 19, 2022 | $0.065 | 0.54% |
| Mar 3, 2022 | $0.065 | 0.37% |
| Nov 18, 2021 | $0.065 | 0.31% |
| Aug 19, 2021 | $0.06 | 2.68% |
| May 20, 2021 | $0.06 | 2.9% |
| Feb 25, 2021 | $0.06 | 2.74% |
| Dec 11, 2020 | $2 | 2.9% |
| Nov 12, 2020 | $0.06 | 0.32% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | $0.055 | 0.32% |
| May 14, 2020 | $0.055 | 0.38% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | $0.055 | 0.47% |
| Nov 14, 2019 | $0.055 | 0.4% |
| Aug 15, 2019 | $0.05 | 0.46% |
| May 16, 2019 | $0.05 | 0.43% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | $0.05 | 0.36% |
| Nov 15, 2018 | $0.05 | 0.44% |
| Aug 16, 2018 | $0.045 | 0.34% |
| May 17, 2018 | $0.045 | 0.38% |
| Mar 1, 2018 | $0.045 | 0.33% |
| Nov 16, 2017 | $0.045 | 0.24% |
| Aug 16, 2017 | $0.043 | 0.31% |
| May 31, 2017 | $0.043 | 0.34% |
| Mar 1, 2017 | $0.038 | 0.38% |
| Nov 30, 2016 | $0.038 | 0.49% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | $0.038 | 0.58% |
| Jun 1, 2016 | $0.038 | 0.66% |
| Mar 2, 2016 | $0.035 | 0.72% |
| Dec 2, 2015 | $0.035 | 0.59% |
| Sep 2, 2015 | $0.035 | 0.4% |
| Jun 3, 2015 | $0.035 | 0.14% |
Cognex dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
CGNX has a payout ratio of 58.7% which is higher than the Technology sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Technology sector average of 42.8%, Cognex's payout ratio is 37% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CGNX dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| HURC Hurco Companies Inc | 3.04% | $0.64 | N/A |
| HON Honeywell International Inc | 1.96% | $4.37 | 50.2% |
| CGNX Cognex Corp | 0.75% | $0.31 | 58.7% |
| MKSI Mks Instruments Inc | 0.71% | $0.88 | 187.2% |
| AME Ametek Inc | 0.59% | $1.12 | 19.4% |
| ROP Roper Technologies Inc | 0.58% | $3.08 | 22.3% |
| DHR Danaher Corp | 0.44% | $1.08 | 20.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Cognex pay a dividend?
Yes, Cognex has been paying dividends for the last nine years.
When was CGNX's last dividend?
Cognex's last dividend ex-date was on Nov 14, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.08 per share.
How much dividend does Cognex pay (per share)?
On an annual basis CGNX pays $0.31 per share.
What is Cognex's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Cognex is 0.74%.
How often does Cognex pay dividends?
Cognex pays dividends quarterly.
What is Cognex's dividend payout ratio?
Cognex's dividend payout ratio is 58.7%.
Does Cognex pay a good dividend?
Cognex's dividend yield is below the Technology sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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