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Are Cognex Corporation Insiders Buying or Selling?
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) has had 4 insider transactions in the past 90 days, all sells. The most recent was Matthew Moschner, who sold 8,362 shares at $63.62 on August 11, 2026.
Insider trading patterns can signal confidence or concern from the people who know the company best. AltIndex tracks insider transactions as one of 25+ alternative data signals in the CGNX AI Score. For government officials trading this stock, see CGNX congressional trading.
Who’s Trading Cognex Corporation Stock?
| Insider | Activity | Trades | Last Trade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Willett | Sold $11M | 4 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | Sold $10M | 13 | May 12, 2026 |
| Mark Fennell | Sold $4.3M | 7 | May 11, 2026 |
| Joerg Kuechen | Sold $3.8M | 6 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| DIANNE PARROTTE | Sold $2.4M | 4 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Long Darren Marc | Sold $1.3M | 4 | May 27, 2026 |
Recent Cognex Corporation Insider Transactions
| Insider | Transaction Date | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Moschner | Aug 11, 2026 | Sell | 8,362 | $63.62 | $530,000 |
| Matthew Moschner | Aug 11, 2026 | Sell | 7,000 | $63.61 | $450,000 |
| Matthew Moschner | Aug 11, 2026 | Sell | 4,000 | $63.62 | $250,000 |
| Matthew Moschner | Aug 11, 2026 | Sell | 1,600 | $65.36 | $100,000 |
| Long Darren Marc | May 27, 2026 | Sell | 8,675 | $66.32 | $580,000 |
| Long Darren Marc | May 27, 2026 | Sell | 5,498 | $66.32 | $360,000 |
| Long Darren Marc | May 27, 2026 | Sell | 4,500 | $66.32 | $300,000 |
| Long Darren Marc | May 27, 2026 | Sell | 1,579 | $66.52 | $110,000 |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | May 12, 2026 | Sell | 25,500 | $65.56 | $1.7M |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | May 12, 2026 | Sell | 10,000 | $65.56 | $660,000 |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | May 12, 2026 | Sell | 6,100 | $65.56 | $400,000 |
| Mark Fennell | May 11, 2026 | Sell | 18,296 | $67.08 | $1.2M |
| Mark Fennell | May 11, 2026 | Sell | 15,080 | $67.08 | $1M |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | May 11, 2026 | Sell | 30,000 | $66.8 | $2M |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | May 11, 2026 | Sell | 17,000 | $66.8 | $1.1M |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | May 11, 2026 | Sell | 15,080 | $66.8 | $1M |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | May 11, 2026 | Sell | 15,000 | $66.8 | $1M |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | May 11, 2026 | Sell | 12,196 | $66.8 | $810,000 |
| Mark Fennell | May 11, 2026 | Sell | 9,600 | $67.08 | $640,000 |
| Mark Fennell | May 11, 2026 | Sell | 6,634 | $67.08 | $450,000 |
| Mark Fennell | May 11, 2026 | Sell | 6,400 | $67.08 | $430,000 |
| Mark Fennell | May 11, 2026 | Sell | 4,863 | $66.73 | $320,000 |
| Mark Fennell | May 11, 2026 | Sell | 4,000 | $67.08 | $270,000 |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | May 11, 2026 | Sell | 6,634 | $66.8 | $440,000 |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | May 11, 2026 | Sell | 2,212 | $66.8 | $150,000 |
| DIANNE PARROTTE | Mar 2, 2026 | Sell | 18,400 | $54 | $990,000 |
| DIANNE PARROTTE | Mar 2, 2026 | Sell | 15,600 | $54 | $840,000 |
| DIANNE PARROTTE | Mar 2, 2026 | Sell | 7,500 | $54 | $410,000 |
| DIANNE PARROTTE | Mar 2, 2026 | Sell | 2,500 | $54 | $140,000 |
| Carl Gerst | Feb 23, 2026 | Sell | 10,532 | $55.93 | $590,000 |
| Angelos Papadimitriou | Feb 23, 2026 | Sell | 4,150 | $55.58 | $230,000 |
| Joerg Kuechen | Feb 20, 2026 | Sell | 35,642 | $56.03 | $2M |
| Joerg Kuechen | Feb 20, 2026 | Sell | 12,500 | $56.03 | $700,000 |
| Joerg Kuechen | Feb 20, 2026 | Sell | 11,029 | $55.98 | $620,000 |
| Joerg Kuechen | Feb 20, 2026 | Sell | 2,729 | $56.24 | $150,000 |
| Carl Gerst | Feb 20, 2026 | Sell | 3,804 | $55.99 | $210,000 |
| Robert Willett | Feb 13, 2026 | Sell | 2,148 | $59.5 | $130,000 |
| Robert Willett | Feb 12, 2026 | Sell | 173,296 | $58.39 | $10M |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | Feb 12, 2026 | Sell | 12,500 | $57.27 | $720,000 |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | Feb 12, 2026 | Sell | 2,381 | $56.56 | $130,000 |
| Robert Willett | Feb 12, 2026 | Sell | 3,756 | $58.39 | $220,000 |
| Robert Willett | Oct 21, 2025 | Sell | 6,704 | $49.51 | $330,000 |
| DiPalma Sheila Marie | Sep 8, 2025 | Sell | 2,000 | $45.03 | $90,000 |
| DiPalma Sheila Marie | Sep 5, 2025 | Sell | 2,002 | $45 | $90,000 |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | Sep 5, 2025 | Sell | 2,666 | $45 | $120,000 |
| Joerg Kuechen | Mar 11, 2025 | Sell | 7,991 | $32.97 | $260,000 |
| Carl Gerst | Feb 25, 2025 | Sell | 4,566 | $33.05 | $150,000 |
| Carl Gerst | Feb 24, 2025 | Sell | 6,803 | $32.73 | $220,000 |
| Joerg Kuechen | Dec 12, 2024 | Sell | 2,934 | $37.75 | $110,000 |
| ANTHONY SUN | Nov 22, 2024 | Sell | 26,000 | $40.03 | $1M |
Frequently Asked Questions: Cognex Corporation Insider Trading
In the past 90 days, Cognex Corporation insiders have made 0 buys and 4 sells. The net selling may indicate insiders are taking profits or reducing exposure.
The most recent sale was by Matthew Moschner who sold 8,362 shares on August 11, 2026. View all transactions in the table on this page.
Insider buying is generally a stronger signal than insider selling, since insiders may sell for personal reasons (diversification, taxes) but typically buy only when they believe the stock is undervalued. AltIndex uses insider transaction patterns alongside 25+ other signals in the AI Score.
Willett Robert has sold the most CGNX stock in the last 2 years, with a total value of $11M.
The total value of insider transactions for Cognex Corporation in the last 2 years is negative, amounting to -$37M. This suggests that insiders have predominantly sold shares, which could reflect various personal or financial considerations rather than a straightforward outlook on the company's future performance.
