# Cognex Corp (CGNX)

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## Company

- Legal name: COGNEX CORP
- Ticker: CGNX (Nasdaq)
- SEC CIK: 0000851205
- Industry: Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, and Control (SIC 3823)
- Headquarters: Natick, MA
- Fiscal year ends: December 31
- SEC filer category: Large accelerated filer
- Website: cognex.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cognex-corporation
- Next earnings date: Feb 3, 2027 (estimated from past 8-K timing)

## Key facts

- Revenue: $994.4M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 12, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000012/0000851205-26-000012-index.html
- Operating income: $162.6M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 12, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000012/0000851205-26-000012-index.html
- Net income: $114.4M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 12, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000012/0000851205-26-000012-index.html
- SG&A: $363.9M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 12, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000012/0000851205-26-000012-index.html
- Employees: 2,745 as of Dec 31, 2025, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000012/cgnx-20251231.htm
- Shares outstanding: 168,378,060 as of Nov 1, 2026 (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000082/0000851205-26-000082-index.html
- Auditor: Grant Thornton LLP, Boston, Massachusetts, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000012/cgnx-20251231.htm

## Business

Founded in 1981, Cognex Corporation (the "Company” or “Cognex”) makes advanced machine vision easy, paving the way for manufacturing and distribution companies to become faster, smarter, and more efficient through automation. We are a global technology leader in industrial machine vision systems that seek to improve efficiency and help solve critical manufacturing and distribution challenges, providing support across a diverse set of industrial end markets.

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000012/cgnx-20251231.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $994.4M | $162.6M | $114.4M | $363.9M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $914.5M | $115.1M | $106.2M | $370.9M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $837.5M | $130.7M | $113.2M | $339.1M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $1.0B | $246.2M | $215.5M | $312.1M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $1.0B | $315.1M | $279.9M | $309.4M |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/cognex-corp.json

## Officers and directors

- Matt Moschner, President and CEO. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-moschner-53118712. Source: 8-K filed Nov 4, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000079/a10042026-xex991xq32026ear.htm
- Matthew Moschner, CEO & President. Source: Form 4 filed Aug 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000205468826000008/0002054688-26-000008-index.htm
- Dennis Fehr, CFO. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-fehr. Source: 8-K filed Nov 4, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000079/a10042026-xex991xq32026ear.htm
- Mark Fennell, Chief Legal Officer &Secretary. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mark-fennell-a15336b. Source: Form 4 filed May 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000213125526000005/0002131255-26-000005-index.htm
- Carl Gerst, EVP, Global Sales and Products. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/carlgerst. Source: Form 4 filed Feb 24, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000182981326000004/0001829813-26-000004-index.htm
- Sheila Marie DiPalma, EVP, Employee Services. Source: Form 4 filed Feb 24, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000172151526000004/0001721515-26-000004-index.htm
- Laura MacDonald, Vice President of Finance and Principal Accounting Officer. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-macdonald-00aa9b21. Source: 10-K filed Feb 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000012/cgnx-20251231.htm
- Darren Marc Long, Vice President. Source: Form 4 filed Aug 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000213217926000006/0002132179-26-000006-index.htm
- Michael Bowdoin, Vice President. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/michaelbowdoin. Source: Form 3 filed May 1, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000213154926000002/0002131549-26-000002-index.htm
- Laura Ann Macdonald, VP and PAO. Source: Form 4 filed May 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000177370426000018/0001773704-26-000018-index.htm
- Joerg Kuechen, Head of Corporate M&A. Source: Form 4 filed Feb 24, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000193856826000004/0001938568-26-000004-index.htm
- Angelos Papadimitriou, Director. Source: 10-K filed Feb 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000012/cgnx-20251231.htm
- Anthony Sun, Director. Source: 10-K filed Feb 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000012/cgnx-20251231.htm
- John Lee, Director. Source: 10-K filed Feb 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000012/cgnx-20251231.htm
- Marjorie Sennett, Director. Source: 10-K filed Feb 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000012/cgnx-20251231.htm
- Robert J. Willett, Director. Source: 10-K filed Feb 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000012/cgnx-20251231.htm
- Sachin Lawande, Director. Source: 10-K filed Feb 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000012/cgnx-20251231.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Nov 4, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000079/cgnx-20261104.htm
- Sep 22, 2026: Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000071/cgnx-20260922.htm
- Aug 5, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000061/cgnx-20260805.htm
- May 6, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000037/cgnx-20260506.htm
- Apr 30, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000028/cgnx-20260429.htm
- Feb 17, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000018/cgnx-20260211.htm
- Feb 11, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000009/cgnx-20260211.htm
- Nov 3, 2025: Item 4.01, Changes in registrant's certifying accountant; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120525000067/cgnx-20251029.htm
- Oct 29, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120525000061/cgnx-20251029.htm
- Jul 30, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120525000050/cgnx-20250730.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- Aug 11, 2026: Matthew Moschner (CEO & President) sold 24,962 shares, about $1.6M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000205468826000008/0002054688-26-000008-index.htm
- May 27, 2026: Darren Marc Long (Vice President) sold 20,252 shares, about $1.3M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000213217926000004/0002132179-26-000004-index.htm
- May 12, 2026: Laura Ann Macdonald (VP and PAO) sold 139,722 shares, about $9.3M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000177370426000018/0001773704-26-000018-index.htm
- May 11, 2026: Mark Fennell (Chief Legal Officer &Secretary) sold 64,873 shares, about $4.3M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000213125526000005/0002131255-26-000005-index.htm
- Mar 2, 2026: Dianne M. Parrotte (Director) sold 44,000 shares, about $2.4M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000173923726000006/0001739237-26-000006-index.htm
- Feb 23, 2026: Angelos Papadimitriou (Director) sold 4,150 shares, about $230,657. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000196368426000004/0001963684-26-000004-index.htm
- Feb 23, 2026: Carl Gerst (EVP, Global Sales and Products) sold 14,336 shares, about $802,041. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000182981326000004/0001829813-26-000004-index.htm
- Feb 20, 2026: Joerg Kuechen (Head of Corporate M&A) sold 61,900 shares, about $3.5M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000193856826000004/0001938568-26-000004-index.htm
- Feb 13, 2026: Robert Willett (Director) sold 2,148 shares, about $127,806. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000143809326000004/0001438093-26-000004-index.htm
- Feb 12, 2026: Laura Ann Macdonald (VP and PAO) sold 14,881 shares, about $850,544. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000177370426000004/0001773704-26-000004-index.htm
- Feb 12, 2026: Robert Willett (Director) sold 177,052 shares, about $10.3M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000143809326000002/0001438093-26-000002-index.htm
- Oct 21, 2025: Robert Willett (Director) sold 6,704 shares, about $331,915. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000143809325000004/0001438093-25-000004-index.htm
- Sep 8, 2025: Sheila Marie DiPalma (EVP, Employee Services) sold 4,002 shares, about $180,150. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000205468825000020/0002054688-25-000020-index.htm
- Sep 5, 2025: Laura Ann Macdonald (VP and PAO) sold 2,666 shares, about $119,970. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000205468825000018/0002054688-25-000018-index.htm

## What management said

- "Our third-quarter results reflect strong execution across the business, with record revenue, broad-based growth across most of our major end markets, and continued progress against our strategic objectives" Matt Moschner, President and CEO (8-K filed Nov 4, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000079/a10042026-xex991xq32026ear.htm
- "We believe we are strengthening our leadership in AI-powered machine vision through innovation, expanding our long-term growth opportunity through the announced acquisition of RealSense, and continuing to help position Cognex to benefit from what we see as powerful trends in automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence" Dennis Fehr, CFO (8-K filed Nov 4, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000079/a10042026-xex991xq32026ear.htm
- "We believe Q3 was another strong proof point for our profitable growth strategy. Record revenue, significant margin expansion, and Adjusted EBITDA flow-through above 100% demonstrate the progress we have made transforming our operating model. Our strong balance sheet and disciplined capital allocation strategy enabled us to pursue the RealSense acquisition, while retaining flexibility to invest in both organic and inorganic growth opportunities with the potential to create fu" Dennis Fehr, CFO (8-K filed Nov 4, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000079/a10042026-xex991xq32026ear.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Sep 22, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000071/cgnx-20260922.htm
- 10-K filed Feb 12, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000012/cgnx-20251231.htm
- 10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000085120526000065/cgnx-20260705.htm
- DEF 14A filed Mar 13, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000119312526105065/d48298ddef14a.htm

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