Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Insider Trading
Over the last 3 months, CGNX insiders made 0 open-market buys and 3 sales, a net sale of -$1.2M (SEC Form 4). Over the last 6 months, 469 institutions increased and 375 reduced their position (13F).
Insider Activity
Sentiment
0/100
Buys (3m)
0
Sells (3m)
3
Net (3m)
-$1.2M
Insider trades by month Buys Sells
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Sep
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Aug
Context3-month price -7.9%Institutions accumulating (13F)
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Moschner Matthewdirector, officer: CEO & President | Option | 1,600 | $56.44 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Moschner Matthewdirector, officer: CEO & President | Sell | 4,000 | $65.36 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Moschner Matthewdirector, officer: CEO & President | Option | 4,000 | $51.49 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Moschner Matthewdirector, officer: CEO & President | Option | 7,000 | $42.84 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Moschner Matthewdirector, officer: CEO & President | Sell | 8,362 | $63.62 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Moschner Matthewdirector, officer: CEO & President | Sell | 7,000 | $63.61 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Moschner Matthewdirector, officer: CEO & President | Option | 4,999 | — |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Tax | 734 | $66.89 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Option | 2,500 | — |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Moschner Matthewdirector, officer: CEO & President | Tax | 2,218 | $66.89 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 8,675 | $51.49 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 31,095 | $33.04 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 20,328 | $47.21 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Sell | 1,579 | $66.52 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Sell | 5,498 | $66.32 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 11,211 | — |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 23,981 | $50.01 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 16,658 | $49.12 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Option | 5,498 | $49.12 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 2,500 | — |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 3,169 | — |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 9,080 | — |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 7,231 | $57.09 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 4,500 | $56.44 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Option | 4,500 | $56.44 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 10,758 | $64.43 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 34,271 | $39.44 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Option | 8,675 | $51.49 |
| May 12, 2026 | Fennell Markofficer: Chief Legal Officer &Secretary | Option | 6,634 | $33.04 |
| May 12, 2026 | Fennell Markofficer: Chief Legal Officer &Secretary | Grant | 9,685 | — |
Source: CGNX SEC Form 4 filings, latest Aug 12, 2026. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
Institutional activity (13F)
How institutions changed their CGNX positions over the last 6 months (SEC Form 13F).
Increased
469
New positions
259
Reduced
375
Sold out
56
Largest moves
| Institution | Action | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACKROCK, INC. | Reduced | 16.2M | May 13, 2026 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | Reduced | 16.0M | Aug 7, 2026 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | New Position | 10.4M | May 8, 2026 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | Reduced | 10.1M | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Invesco Ltd. | Increased | 8.2M | Aug 14, 2026 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | Increased | 7.5M | Aug 13, 2026 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | New Position | 7.4M | May 15, 2026 |
| PICTET ASSET MANAGEMENT HOLDING SA | Reduced | 6.7M | Apr 22, 2026 |
| PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ | Increased | 6.3M | Aug 14, 2026 |
| NORDEA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AB | Reduced | 6.1M | May 13, 2026 |
| Pictet Asset Management Holding SA | Reduced | 5.8M | Jul 30, 2026 |
| NORDEA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AB | Reduced | 5.8M | Aug 5, 2026 |
| STATE STREET CORP | Increased | 5.4M | Aug 7, 2026 |
| STATE STREET CORP | Increased | 5.3M | May 15, 2026 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | Increased | 4.9M | Aug 12, 2026 |
Source: SEC Form 13F filings. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.