Cognex Corp Insider Trading Activity

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Cognex Insider Trading Activity | NASDAQ:CGNX | Benzinga

Track the latest Cognex insider trading activity. Stay informed on recent buys, sells, and market impact for Cognex stock.

What is Insider Activity?

Insider trading activity involves company insiders, such as executives, directors, and employees, engaging in transactions of their own company's stock. Insiders' buy and sell transactions provide valuable insights into their confidence in the company's future performance.

What are Cognex Corp Insiders Doing?

At Cognex Corp, recent insider activity has drawn attention. Over the last 30 days, insiders have reported selling a total of 8.65K shares worth $4.57M, meanwhile, insiders have report no purchases in the last 30 days.

Notable Recent Insider Buys and Sales

  • On May 28, 2026, Darren Marc Long, the company's VICE PRESIDENT sold 1.58K shares for 59.16 each.
  • On May 12, 2026, Mark Fennell, the company's CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER &SECRETARY sold 4.86K shares for 56.19 each.
  • On May 12, 2026, Laura A. MacDonald, the company's VP AND PAO sold 2.21K shares for 57.64 each.

Ownership Statistics for Cognex Corp

Shares Outstanding
166.419M
Shares Float
147264430.0%
Insider Shares Owned
6.294M
Insider Percentage Owned
3.80%
Institutional Shares Held
116.973M
Institutional Percentage Held
70.3%
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FAQ

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Is insider trading legal?

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Insider trading is legal so long as the insiders report those trades to the SEC. Illegal securities trading occurs when the insider is violating a fiduciary duty or fails to report their trades.
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What are some examples of market manipulation?

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Insider trading, pump and dump schemes, front running and wash trades are all examples of market manipulation. Investors who track insider asset movement should think carefully about why these insiders are trading their stocks before moving forward.