Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Insider Trading
Over the last 3 months, CGNX insiders made 0 open-market buys and 7 sales, a net sale of -$3.9M (SEC Form 4). Over the last 6 months, 424 institutions increased and 378 reduced their position (13F).
Insider Activity
Sentiment
0/100
Buys (3m)
0
Sells (3m)
7
Net (3m)
-$3.9M
Insider trades by month Buys Sells
Feb
Mar
Sep
Oct
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May
Context3-month price +26.2%Institutions accumulating (13F)
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 4,500 | $56.44 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Option | 5,498 | $49.12 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Option | 4,500 | $56.44 |
| 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 | Grant | 11,211 | — |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 7,231 | $57.09 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 3,169 | — |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 8,675 | $51.49 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 20,328 | $47.21 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Sell | 5,498 | $66.32 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 10,758 | $64.43 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 2,500 | — |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Option | 8,675 | $51.49 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Sell | 1,579 | $66.52 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 9,080 | — |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 34,271 | $39.44 |
| May 28, 2026 | Long Darren Marcofficer: Vice President | Grant | 31,095 | $33.04 |
| May 12, 2026 | MACDONALD LAURA ANNofficer: VP and PAO | Option | 10,000 | $48.28 |
| May 12, 2026 | Fennell Markofficer: Chief Legal Officer &Secretary | Grant | 7,231 | $57.09 |
| May 12, 2026 | Fennell Markofficer: Chief Legal Officer &Secretary | Option | 6,400 | $51.49 |
| May 12, 2026 | MACDONALD LAURA ANNofficer: VP and PAO | Sell | 2,212 | $66.80 |
| May 12, 2026 | MACDONALD LAURA ANNofficer: VP and PAO | Option | 15,080 | $39.44 |
| May 12, 2026 | MACDONALD LAURA ANNofficer: VP and PAO | Option | 30,000 | $51.49 |
| May 12, 2026 | MACDONALD LAURA ANNofficer: VP and PAO | Option | 25,500 | $50.94 |
| May 12, 2026 | MACDONALD LAURA ANNofficer: VP and PAO | Option | 6,100 | $47.21 |
| May 12, 2026 | Fennell Markofficer: Chief Legal Officer &Secretary | Grant | 22,412 | $64.43 |
| May 12, 2026 | MACDONALD LAURA ANNofficer: VP and PAO | Sell | 25,500 | $65.56 |
| May 12, 2026 | Fennell Markofficer: Chief Legal Officer &Secretary | Sell | 4,863 | $66.73 |
| May 12, 2026 | Fennell Markofficer: Chief Legal Officer &Secretary | Grant | 3,169 | — |
Source: CGNX SEC Form 4 filings, latest May 28, 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
424
New positions
182
Reduced
378
Sold out
125
Largest moves
| Institution | Action | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | Reduced | 18.6M | Jan 29, 2026 |
| BLACKROCK, INC. | Increased | 16.3M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| BLACKROCK, INC. | Reduced | 16.2M | May 13, 2026 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | New Position | 10.4M | May 8, 2026 |
| NORDEA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AB | Increased | 8.1M | Jan 8, 2026 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | New Position | 7.4M | May 15, 2026 |
| PICTET ASSET MANAGEMENT HOLDING SA | Increased | 7.0M | Jan 29, 2026 |
| PICTET ASSET MANAGEMENT HOLDING SA | Reduced | 6.7M | Apr 22, 2026 |
| NORDEA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AB | Reduced | 6.1M | May 13, 2026 |
| PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ | Increased | 5.3M | Feb 17, 2026 |
| STATE STREET CORP | Increased | 5.3M | May 15, 2026 |
| STATE STREET CORP | Reduced | 5.2M | Feb 13, 2026 |
| PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ | Reduced | 4.7M | May 15, 2026 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | Increased | 4.7M | May 15, 2026 |
| DISCIPLINED GROWTH INVESTORS INC /MN | Increased | 4.7M | Feb 17, 2026 |
Source: SEC Form 13F filings. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.