Cognex Corporation

Cognex Corporation

CGNX·NASDAQ

$66.06

-0.030%
TechnologyHardware, Equipment & Parts

Cognex Corporation provides machine vision products that capture and analyze visual information in order to automate manufacturing and distribution tasks worldwide. Its machine vision products are used to automate the manufacturing and tracking of discrete items, including mobile phones, aspirin bottles, and automobile tires by locating, identifying, inspecting, and measuring them during the manufacturing or distribution process. The company offers VisionPro software, a suite of patented vision tools for advanced programming; QuickBuild that allows customers to build vision applications with a graphical, flowchart-based programming interface; and Cognex deep learning vision software. It also provides a range of inspection tasks, including part location, identification, measurement, assembly verification, and robotic guidance; vision sensors for vision applications, such as checking the presence and size of parts; and the In-Sight product line of vision systems and sensors. In addition, the company offers DataMan, an image-based barcode readers and barcode verifiers. It sells its products to consumer electronics, automotive, consumer products, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices industries, as well as through a network of distributors and integrators. Cognex Corporation was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$10.99B
EPS0.6800
P/E Ratio97.15
Earnings Date07/29/2026
5.52%
Return on Invested Capital
9%
3Y-54.0%
5Y-42.0%
10Y-61.0%
7.67%
Return on Equity
10%
3Y-49.0%
5Y-45.0%
10Y-49.0%
5.68%
Return on Assets
7%
3Y-48.0%
5Y-42.0%
10Y-59.0%
Cognex Corporation

Cognex Corporation Management Team

CGNX · NASDAQ
MR

Mr. Robert J. Willett

Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director

Compensation

$1,410,799

Born 1968(Age 58)
male
MR

Ms. Robin Pratt

Corporate Communications Contractor

female
MR

Mr. Robert J. Willett

Executive Director

Compensation

$1,410,799

Born 1968(Age 58)
male
MS

Ms. Sheila M. DiPalma CPA

Executive Vice President of Employee Services & Chief Culture Officer

Compensation

$485,261

Born 1967(Age 59)
female
MS

Ms. Sheila M. DiPalma CPA

Executive Vice President of Employee Services and Corporate Officer & Chief Culture Officer

Compensation

$485,261

Born 1967(Age 59)
female
MC

Mr. Carl W. Gerst III

Executive Vice President of Global Sales & Products

Compensation

$569,470

Born 1968(Age 58)
male
MC

Mr. Carl W. Gerst III

Executive Vice President of Vision, ID Products & Platforms

Compensation

$569,470

Born 1968(Age 58)
male
DR

Dr. Robert J. Shillman Ph.D.

Founder, Chairman Emeritus & Adviser

Compensation

$216,051

Born 1947(Age 79)
MG

Ms. Greer Aviv

Head of Investor Relations

female
NM

Nathan McCurren

Head of Investor Relations

MM

Mr. Matthew Moschner

President & Chief Operating Officer

Born 1987(Age 39)
male
MM

Mr. Matthew Moschner

President, Chief Executive Officer & Director

Born 1987(Age 39)
male
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Cognex Corporation Insider Positioning

CGNX · NASDAQ

During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $3.59M worth of CGNX shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

9.5K

632.96K

Net Activity

-633K

-$633K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

41.9K

2.32M

Net Activity

-2.3M

-$2.32M

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

8.7K

421.95K

Net Activity

-422K

-$422K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

4.7K

210.06K

Net Activity

-210K

-$210K

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
PDM

Parrotte Dianne M

Director

18.4K shares1 transactions

$994K

2
WR

Willett Robert

Director

12.6K shares3 transactions

$679K

3
KJ

Kuechen Joerg

Officer: Head Of Corporate M&A

11.0K shares1 transactions

$617K

4
LDM

Long Darren Marc

Officer: Vice President

5.5K shares1 transactions

$365K

5
FM

Fennell Mark

Officer: Chief Legal Officer &Secretary

4.0K shares1 transactions

$268K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $3.59M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$633K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchases—may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.

SEC Filings

CGNX - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2026

N/A

March 13, 2026
April 29, 2026
2026
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2025

N/A

March 14, 2025
April 30, 2025
2025
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2024

N/A

March 15, 2024
May 01, 2024
2024
DEF 14A

DEF 14A

N/A

March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023
 
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2022

N/A

March 18, 2022
May 04, 2022
2022
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2021

N/A

March 23, 2021
May 05, 2021
2021
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2020

N/A

March 13, 2020
April 23, 2020
2020
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2019

N/A

March 13, 2019
April 25, 2019
2019
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2018

N/A

March 14, 2018
April 25, 2018
2018
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2017

N/A

March 15, 2017
April 27, 2017
2017
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