Cognex Corporation
Price Action
Technical Summary
STAGE 2 UPTRENDCognex Corporation is in a confirmed Stage 2 uptrend, with price holding above all major moving averages and trend structure remaining intact. Relative strength is leading (RS Rating: 86), indicating clear outperformance against the broad market. Earnings growth of 121% provides fundamental context to the price action. Investors should exercise caution due to high volatility (58% annualized), which requires wider risk management.
Trend Template (Minervini)
Price vs Moving Averages
| Period | Value | Spread | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 SMA | $64.49 | +2.49% | ABOVE |
| 50 SMA | $60.79 | +8.74% | ABOVE |
| 100 SMA | $55.12 | +19.91% | ABOVE |
| 150 SMA | $49.32 | +34.03% | ABOVE |
| 200 SMA | $48.16 | +37.25% | ABOVE |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CGNX in an uptrend right now?
CGNX has a trend score of 4/4 based on Minervini's Stage Analysis. Yes, CGNX is in a Stage 2 uptrend with price above all major moving averages (50, 100, 150, 200 SMA) properly stacked.
Is CGNX overbought or oversold?
CGNX's RSI (14) is 54. The stock is in neutral territory, neither overbought nor oversold.
Is CGNX outperforming the market?
CGNX has a Relative Strength (RS) Rating of 86 out of 99. Yes, CGNX is a market leader, outperforming 86% of all stocks over the past 12 months.
Where is CGNX in its 52-week range?
CGNX is trading at $66.10, which is 92% of its 52-week high ($71.90) and 86% above its 52-week low ($29.22).
How volatile is CGNX?
CGNX has a Beta of 1.64 and 52-week volatility of 58%. It's more volatile than the S&P 500 - expect bigger swings.