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Cognex (CGNX) R&D spending by quarter
Cognex's R&D spending was $33.9M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +5% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $32.4M (Q2 2026) to $37.0M (Q1 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $33.9M | +5% | -3% |
| Q2 2026 | $32.4M | -13% | -2% |
| Q1 2026 | $37.0M | +3% | +7% |
| Q4 2025 | $36.1M | +3% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $35.1M | +6% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $33.1M | -5% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $34.7M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Cognex, Q3 2026: revenue $313M (+13% year over year), operating margin 32.2%, net earnings $84.8M, operating cash flow $106M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Cognex's R&D spending?
Cognex's R&D spending was $33.9M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +5% from Q2 2026.
How has Cognex's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $32.4M (Q2 2026) to $37.0M (Q1 2026).