CGNX stock up 3.85% intraday: Cognex (CGNX) NASDAQ $44.00 10 Feb 2026 ahead of earnings

CGNX stock jumped 3.85% intraday to $44.00 on 10 Feb 2026 in NASDAQ trading after volume picked up to 901,414 shares. The move comes one day before Cognex Corporation reports results, creating an earnings-driven squeeze for short-term traders. We examine the drivers behind the rise, the company’s valuation metrics such as PE 67.26 and EPS $0.65, and what traders should watch in the AI and machine-vision sector before the earnings print.