Citigroup maintains Neutral rating for Cognex, raises PT to $37 from $30.

Citigroup maintains Neutral rating for Cognex, raises PT to $37 from $30.

Citigroup has revised its price target for Cognex (CGNX) from $30 to $37, maintaining a Neutral rating on the stock. This adjustment comes as part of the firm's broader analysis ahead of the upcoming second-quarter earnings report within the industrial conglomerate sector. Citi forecasts that most companies in this sector will deliver strong results and slightly enhance their earnings projections for 2025. Additionally, Citi has identified Dover as its top choice within the multisector category [1].

Wall Street analysts have also offered a positive outlook for Cognex. The average target price for Cognex Corp (CGNX) stands at $37.19, with a high estimate of $53.00 and a low estimate of $27.00. The consensus recommendation from 20 brokerage firms is currently "Outperform" [1]. GuruFocus estimates suggest that the estimated GF Value for Cognex Corp (CGNX) in one year is $48.66, indicating a potential upside of 41.7% from the current price of $34.34 [1].

Cognex Corp (CGNX) reported mixed results in its latest earnings call. The company experienced a 2% year-on-year revenue growth on a constant currency basis, with the logistics sector showing strong performance. However, the automotive and consumer electronics sectors faced declines in revenue. The company also announced a successful CEO transition, with Matt Moschner taking over to ensure continuity and strategic growth [1].

Citigroup's decision to raise the price target for Cognex reflects its optimism about the company's future performance and its potential to deliver strong earnings in the upcoming quarters. Investors should closely monitor Cognex's earnings report and the broader market trends to gauge the impact of these changes on the stock's performance.

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[1] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2974509/cognex-cgnx-target-price-raised-by-citi-analyst-ahead-of-q2-earnings-cgnx-stock-news