COGNEX CORP (CGNX) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 28 corporate insiders have executed 696 transactions totaling $322.2M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$320.9M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Feb 21, 2026 involved a transaction of 2,913 shares valued at $0.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for CGNX in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for CGNX in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for CGNX is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 0/100 and a net flow of -$320.9M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at COGNEX CORP (CGNX) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 28 insiders are actively trading CGNX stock, having executed 696 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Robert Willett (Executive), who has made 134 transactions totaling $223.6M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | M. Parrotte Dianne | Executive | Option Exercise | 2,913 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 21, 2026 | M. Parrotte Dianne | Executive | Option Exercise | 2,913 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Moschner Matthew | Executive | Option Exercise | 3,495 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Moschner Matthew | Executive | Payment | 1,026 | $56.03 | $57.5K | |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Moschner Matthew | Executive | Option Exercise | 3,495 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Moschner Matthew | Executive | Option Exercise | 3,042 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Moschner Matthew | Executive | Payment | 893 | $56.03 | $50.0K | |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Moschner Matthew | Executive | Option Exercise | 3,042 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Sun Anthony | Executive | Option Exercise | 26,000 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Sun Anthony | Executive | Option Exercise | 26,000 | $16.72 | $434.7K | |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Willett Robert | Executive | Option Exercise | 6,704 | $38.39 | $257.4K | |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Willett Robert | Executive | Sale | 6,704 | $49.51 | $331.9K | |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Marie Dipalma Sheila | Executive | Sale | 2,000 | $45.03 | $90.1K | |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Ann Macdonald Laura | Executive | Sale | 2,666 | $45.00 | $120.0K | |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Marie Dipalma Sheila | Executive | Sale | 2,002 | $45.00 | $90.1K |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 298 | $321.5M | 70.4% |
Exercise(M) | 340 | $100.0M | 21.9% |
Gift(G) | 16 | $31.5M | 6.9% |
Payment(F) | 30 | $2.1M | 0.5% |
Purchase(P) | 10 | $662.7K | 0.1% |
Exercise (Options)(X) | 1 | $600.0K | 0.1% |
Other(J) | 1 | $301.0K | 0.1% |
Insider selling pressure at COGNEX CORP has increased, with 28 insiders executing 696 transactions across all time. Total sales of $321.5M significantly outpace purchases of $662.7K, resulting in a net outflow of $320.9M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.