Updated Jul 16, 2026 · Last SEC filing 2026-05-28
COGNEX CORP (CGNX) has filed 4 SEC Form 4 insider transactions in the last 90 days, with the most recent on 2026-05-28. 1 Form 8-K material event filings were reported by CGNX in the last 90 days. 9 Form 144 notices of proposed sale were filed for CGNX stock. InsiderAlpha tracks every CGNX SEC filing — Form 4, Form 144, and 8-K — in real time, including Rule 10b5-1 plan detection.
| SEC CIK | 0000851205 |
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| Form 4 filings (90d) | 4 |
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| Form 8-K filings (90d) | 1 |
| Form 144 notices (90d) | 9 |
| Latest Form 4 filing | 2026-05-28 |
| Date | Insider | Role | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Darren Marc | Vice President | M — Option exercise | 4.5K | $56.44 | $254K | SEC | |
| Long Darren Marc | Vice President | M — Option exercise | 5.5K | $49.12 | $270K | SEC | |
| Long Darren Marc | Vice President | M — Option exercise | 8.7K | $51.49 | $447K | SEC | |
| Long Darren Marc | Vice President | S — Open-market sale | 8.7K | $66.32 | $575K | SEC | |
| Long Darren Marc | Vice President | S — Open-market sale | 5.5K | $66.32 | $365K | SEC | |
| Long Darren Marc | Vice President | S — Open-market sale | 1.6K | $66.52 | $105K | SEC | |
| Long Darren Marc | Vice President | S — Open-market sale | 4.5K | $66.32 | $298K | SEC | |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | VP and PAO | M — Option exercise | 6.1K | $47.21 | $288K | SEC | |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | VP and PAO | S — Open-market sale | 25.5K | $65.56 | $1.67M | SEC | |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | VP and PAO | M — Option exercise | 25.5K | $50.94 | $1.30M | SEC | |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | VP and PAO | M — Option exercise | 10.0K | $48.28 | $483K | SEC | |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | VP and PAO | S — Open-market sale | 6.1K | $65.56 | $400K | SEC | |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | VP and PAO | S — Open-market sale | 10.0K | $65.56 | $656K | SEC | |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | VP and PAO | S — Open-market sale | 30.0K | $66.80 | $2.00M | SEC | |
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | VP and PAO | M — Option exercise | 15.0K | $56.44 | $847K | SEC |
All transactions sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings for COGNEX CORP (CGNX). Updated in real time as new filings are submitted to the SEC.
| Insider | Form 4 filings | Total transaction value |
|---|---|---|
| MACDONALD LAURA ANN | 28 | $16.00M |
| Fennell Mark | 26 | $7.07M |
| Long Darren Marc | 23 | $2.31M |
| Fehr Dennis | 3 | $124K |
Form 144 must be filed before insiders sell restricted or control stock above SEC thresholds. A cluster of Form 144 notices often precedes a wave of insider distribution.
SEC Form 4 transactions are reported with a one-letter code indicating the type of transaction. Common codes you'll see in CGNX insider filings:
| P | Open-market purchase by the insider |
|---|---|
| S | Open-market sale by the insider |
| A | Grant, award, or other acquisition from the issuer |
| M | Exercise or conversion of derivative security (e.g. options) |
| F | Payment of exercise price or tax liability via share withholding |
| G | Bona-fide gift of securities |
| D | Disposition to the issuer (e.g. share buyback participation) |
| J | Other acquisition or disposition |
| X | Exercise of in-the-money or at-the-money derivative security |
| C | Conversion of derivative security |
| V | Transaction voluntarily reported earlier than required |
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