COGNEX CORP (CGNX) Stock
6 members of Congress disclosed 16 trades in CGNX since 2015: 8 purchases and 8 sales, most recently Donald Sternoff Beyer (sale, Feb 28, 2022). 6 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported CGNX in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Point72's at $183.37M. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 5 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Nov 6, 2026.
Which members of Congress traded COGNEX CORP (CGNX)?
Most recent: Donald Sternoff Beyer (sale, Feb 28, 2022); records start Feb 13, 2015.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Beyer D-VA · House | 2022-02-28 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Don Beyer D-VA · House | 2021-09-17 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Don Beyer D-VA · House | 2020-12-03 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Don Beyer D-VA · House | 2020-07-14 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Sheldon Whitehouse D-RI · Senate | 2020-03-11 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Don Beyer D-VA · House | 2020-02-14 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Don Beyer D-VA · House | 2019-12-09 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Don Beyer D-VA · House | 2019-11-18 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 5, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
See all CGNX political trades →Which hedge funds own CGNX?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 2.53M | $183.37M | +19% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 1.36M | $98.18M | +521% |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 518K | $37.48M | -40% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 102K | $7.37M | +971% |
| Marshall Wace | 12K | $878.9K | -85% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 5K | $359.4K | -94% |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are COGNEX CORP insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 26 | Moschner Matthew | CEO & President | SELL | 1.6K | $105K |
| Aug 11, 26 | Moschner Matthew | CEO & President | SELL | 4.0K | $261K |
| Aug 11, 26 | Moschner Matthew | CEO & President | SELL | 4.0K | $254K |
| Aug 11, 26 | Moschner Matthew | CEO & President | SELL | 7.0K | $445K |
| Aug 11, 26 | Moschner Matthew | CEO & President | SELL | 8.4K | $532K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 6, 2026
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Cognex Corporation is a leading provider of machine vision systems, software, sensors, and industrial barcode readers that automate manufacturing, logistics, and distribution processes. The company designs and develops vision-based products enabling real-time inspection, identification, and guidance of parts, assemblies, and packaged goods. Its portfolio includes stand-alone vision systems, vision sensors, and deep learning-based software platforms supporting automated quality control and traceability. Cognex Corporation serves diverse industries such as automotive, electronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and general manufacturing. Solutions are deployed in production lines of automotive assembly plants, semiconductor wafer fabrication facilities, pharmaceutical packaging operations, and warehouse distribution centers worldwide. By integrating advanced optics, illumination techniques, and proprietary image processing algorithms, the company aids in defect reduction, throughput improvement, and cost lowering. Cognex Corporation maintains a global presence through direct sales offices and channel partners across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, it plays a pivotal role in advancing industrial automation technologies.