Cognex (CGNX)
$47.78
+0.28 (+0.59%)
Close of Nov 06, 2026 · end-of-day data
Dividend yield0.71%trailing 12 months
Annual dividend$0.34paid in the last year
Payout ratio24%of earnings
FrequencyQuarterly
Raised4 yrsin a row, within the ~10 years we track
5-year growth-31.9%per year
Dividends by year
| Year | Total per share | Payments | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $0.2550 | 3 | — |
| 2025 | $0.3250 | 4 | +6.6% |
| 2024 | $0.3050 | 4 | +7.0% |
| 2023 | $0.2850 | 4 | +7.5% |
| 2022 | $0.2650 | 4 | +8.2% |
| 2021 | $0.2450 | 4 | -89.0% |
| 2020 | $2.23 | 5 | +985.4% |
| 2019 | $0.2050 | 4 | +10.8% |
| 2018 | $0.1850 | 4 | +10.4% |
| 2017 | $0.1675 | 4 | — |
| 2016 (partial) | $0.0375 | 1 | — |
Payment history
by ex-dividend date| Ex-dividend date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | $0.0850 |
| May 21, 2026 | $0.0850 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $0.0850 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | $0.0850 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $0.0800 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.0800 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | $0.0800 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.0800 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.0750 |
| May 15, 2024 | $0.0750 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | $0.0750 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | $0.0750 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | $0.0700 |
| May 18, 2023 | $0.0700 |
| Mar 02, 2023 | $0.0700 |
| Nov 17, 2022 | $0.0700 |
| Aug 18, 2022 | $0.0650 |
| May 19, 2022 | $0.0650 |
| Mar 03, 2022 | $0.0650 |
| Nov 18, 2021 | $0.0650 |
| Aug 19, 2021 | $0.0600 |
| May 20, 2021 | $0.0600 |
| Feb 25, 2021 | $0.0600 |
| Dec 11, 2020 | $2.0000 |
| Nov 12, 2020 | $0.0600 |
| Aug 13, 2020 | $0.0550 |
| May 14, 2020 | $0.0550 |
| Feb 27, 2020 | $0.0550 |
| Nov 14, 2019 | $0.0550 |
| Aug 15, 2019 | $0.0500 |
| May 16, 2019 | $0.0500 |
| Feb 28, 2019 | $0.0500 |
| Nov 15, 2018 | $0.0500 |
| Aug 16, 2018 | $0.0450 |
| May 17, 2018 | $0.0450 |
| Mar 01, 2018 | $0.0450 |
| Nov 16, 2017 | $0.0450 |
| Aug 16, 2017 | $0.0425 |
| May 31, 2017 | $0.0425 |
| Mar 01, 2017 | $0.0375 |
| Nov 30, 2016 | $0.0375 |
Payments are cash dividends per share by ex-dividend date, adjusted for stock splits, from daily price records; the upcoming dividend comes from the Nasdaq dividend calendar. Yield = dividends paid in the last 12 months divided by the latest close. Not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Cognex pay in dividends?
Cognex paid $0.34 per share over the last 12 months, a yield of 0.71% at the latest close. It pays quarterly.
When is Cognex's next ex-dividend date?
No upcoming ex-dividend date is on the calendar yet. The most recent one was August 20, 2026.
What is an ex-dividend date?
The first trading day on which a new buyer of the stock is not entitled to the upcoming dividend. To receive it you must own the shares at the close of the trading day before the ex-date.