Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Cognex shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Cognex stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 15.1 million shares (8.96% of the company), worth about $919.00 million as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 43.6%.
In Q2 2026, 685 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $13.10 billion.
Insiders reported 26 transactions in the last two years: 7 sales worth $2.42 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from October 21, 2025 (Willett Robert, Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through October 21, 2025.
Cognex Corporation
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Cognex shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 15.1 million | 8.96% | $919.0M |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 10.1 million | 6.00% | $616.0M |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 8.2 million | 4.88% | $500.0M |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 7.5 million | 4.46% | $458.0M |
| T. Rowe Price International Ltd. | 6.3 million | 3.72% | $381.0M |
| Pictet Asset Management Holding SA | 5.8 million | 3.47% | $355.0M |
| Nordea Investment Management AB (Denmark) | 5.8 million | 3.46% | $355.0M |
| State Street Corporation | 5.4 million | 3.22% | $330.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 4.9 million | 2.92% | $300.0M |
| Disciplined Growth Investors, Inc. | 4.1 million | 2.46% | $252.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Cognex institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 685 | – | $13.1B |
| Q1 2026 | 600 | 158.0 million | $7.7B |
| Q4 2025 | 550 | 160.0 million | $5.8B |
| Q3 2025 | 530 | 161.0 million | $7.1B |
| Q2 2025 | 477 | 156.0 million | $4.9B |
| Q1 2025 | 448 | 154.0 million | $4.6B |
| Q4 2024 | 460 | 158.0 million | $5.7B |
| Q3 2024 | 458 | 156.0 million | $6.3B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Cognex insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willett Robert | Oct 21, 2025 | Director | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 38.39 per share. | $257,367 |
| Willett Robert | Oct 21, 2025 | Director | Sale at price 49.51 per share. | $331,890 |
| Dipalma Sheila Marie | Sep 8, 2025 | Officer | Sale at price 45.00 - 45.03 per share. | $180,150 |
| Macdonald Laura Ann | Sep 5, 2025 | Officer | Sale at price 45.00 per share. | $119,970 |
| Moschner Matthew | Aug 7, 2025 | Chief Executive Officer | -- | – |
| Moschner Matthew | Aug 4, 2025 | Chief Executive Officer | -- | – |
| Lee John Tseng-Chung | May 9, 2025 | Director | -- | – |
| Fehr Dennis | May 6, 2025 | Chief Financial Officer | -- | – |
| Macdonald Laura Ann | Mar 14, 2025 | Officer | -- | – |
| Kuechen Joerg | Mar 11, 2025 | Chief Technology Officer | Sale at price 32.97 per share. | $263,469 |
| Gerst Iii Carl W | Feb 25, 2025 | Officer | Sale at price 32.73 - 33.05 per share. | $373,527 |
| Gerst Iii Carl W | Feb 21, 2025 | Officer | -- | – |
Newest 12 of 26 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Cognex stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 8.96% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC (6.00%) and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (4.88%).
How many institutions own Cognex stock?
685 institutional holdings reports listed Cognex shares in Q2 2026 worth $13.10 billion.
Are Cognex insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 7 sales and no purchases (26 transactions in all); the newest on file is from October 21, 2025.
