Cognex Corporation
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Cognex Corporation (CGNX)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 95.4% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 104.2%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 9.66 | 16,242,095 | -0.2 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 6.16 | 10,370,647 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 4.42 | 7,430,156 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Pictet Asset Manangement SA | 3.47 | 5,829,878 | -12.6 | 06/30/2026 |
| Nordea Investment Mgmt Bank Demark A/s | 3.46 | 5,820,165 | -5.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 3.13 | 5,261,500 | +0.9 | 03/31/2026 |
| T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. | 2.82 | 4,738,034 | -10.9 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pictet - Robotics I dy EUR | 3.52 | 5,920,004 | +0.7 | 05/31/2026 |
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 3.46 | 5,828,551 | +0.0 | 08/31/2026 |
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.15 | 5,297,809 | +0.3 | 07/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moschner Matthew | CEO & President | 10,884 | 670,454 $ | Aug 11, 2026 | direct |
| Long Darren Marc | Vice President | 5,756 | 354,570 $ | Aug 7, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Moschner Matthew | CEO & President | Sell | 8,362 | 63.62 | 531,999 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Moschner Matthew | CEO & President | Sell | 7,000 | 63.61 | 445,271 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Moschner Matthew | CEO & President | Other | 7,000 | 42.84 | 299,880 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Moschner Matthew | CEO & President | Sell | 4,000 | 63.62 | 254,463 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Moschner Matthew | CEO & President | Other | 4,000 | 40.71 | 162,840 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Moschner Matthew | CEO & President | Sell | 1,600 | 65.36 | 104,576 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Moschner Matthew | CEO & President | Other | 1,600 | 56.44 | 90,304 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Long Darren Marc | Vice President | Other | 734 | 66.89 | 49,097 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Long Darren Marc | Vice President | Other | 2,500 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Moschner Matthew | CEO & President | Other | 2,218 | 66.89 | 148,362 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Moschner Matthew | CEO & President | Other | 4,999 | 0.00 | – |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 18, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.