Cognex Q3 revenue rises 18% to $277 million; GAAP diluted EPS falls to $0.10
Cognex reported third-quarter 2025 revenue of $277 million, up 18% from a year earlier, but GAAP net income fell 40% to $18 million, or $0.10 per diluted share. The company said revenue included a one-time benefit from a commercial partnership; excluding it, revenue grew 13%. The board also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.085 per share, up from $0.08, and issued fourth-quarter 2025 revenue guidance of $230 million to $245 million.
Key points
- Q3 revenue was $277 million, up 18% year over year; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.33, up 69% from $0.20.
- GAAP net income was $18 million, down from $30 million; GAAP diluted EPS was $0.10 versus $0.17.
- Q4 2025 guidance: revenue of $230 million to $245 million, adjusted EPS of $0.19 to $0.24.
- Dividend of $0.085 per share is payable November 28, 2025, to holders of record on November 13, 2025.
The filing
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