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Fortive vs Cognex: FTV and CGNX compared
Fortive is the larger company: $1.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $313M for Cognex (Q3 2026). Cognex is growing faster (+13% against +8% a year earlier). Cognex is more profitable, with an operating margin of 32.2% against 21.3%.
Where the money goes: FTV and CGNX
Fortive (FTV) · Q3 2026
Fortive, Q3 2026: revenue $1.1B (+8% year over year), operating margin 21.3%, net earnings $172M, operating cash flow $313M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Cognex (CGNX) · Q3 2026
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.
| Fortive (FTV) | Cognex (CGNX) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.1B | $313M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +8% | +13% |
| Gross margin | 64.2% | 70.8% |
| Operating margin | 21.3% | 32.2% |
| Net earnings | $172M | $84.8M |
| Net margin | 15.6% | 27.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $313M | $106M |
| Free cash flow | $284M | $104M |
| Market value | $19.9B | $9.9B |
| P/E | 31.1× | 56.8× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $67.07 | $74.21 |
Where the revenue comes from
Fortive
- Products and software: $885M (80%)
- Services: $223M (20%)
Cognex
- Standard products and services (1): $266M (85%)
- Application-specific customer solutions: $47.0M (15%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Fortive or Cognex?
Fortive is the larger company: $1.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $313M for Cognex (Q3 2026).
Is Fortive or Cognex growing faster?
Cognex is growing faster (+13% against +8% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Fortive or Cognex?
Cognex is more profitable, with an operating margin of 32.2% against 21.3%.
More: Fortive earnings · how Fortive makes money · Cognex earnings · how Cognex makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.