Laura A. MacDonald - 15 Mar 2026 Form 4 Insider Report for COGNEX CORP (CGNX)

Role
VP and PAO
Signature
Laura A. MacDonald
Issuer symbol
CGNX
Transactions as of
15 Mar 2026
Net transactions value
$0
Form type
4
Filing time
16 Mar 2026, 17:10:50 UTC
Previous filing
24 Feb 2026
SEC
View on sec.gov

Reporting Owners (1)

Name Relationship Address Signature Signature date CIK
MACDONALD LAURA ANN VP and PAO 1 VISION DRIVE, NATICK Laura A. MacDonald 16 Mar 2026 0001773704

Transactions Table

Type Sym Class Transaction Value $ Shares Change % * Price $ Shares After Date Ownership Footnotes
transaction CGNX Common Stock Options Exercise +368 +5.1% $0.000000* 7,579 15 Mar 2026 Direct
transaction CGNX Common Stock Tax liability -109 -1.4% $47.98* 7,470 15 Mar 2026 Direct F1
holding CGNX Common Stock 20 15 Mar 2026 By Child F2

Derivative Securities (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)

Type Sym Class Transaction Value $ Shares Change % * Price $ Shares After Date Underlying Class Amount Exercise Price Ownership Footnotes
transaction CGNX Restricted Stock Unit Options Exercise -368 -37% $0.000000* 614 15 Mar 2026 Common Stock 368 $0.000000 Direct F3, F4
holding CGNX Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 33,168 15 Mar 2026 Common Stock 33,168 $33.04 Direct
holding CGNX Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 37,698 15 Mar 2026 Common Stock 37,698 $39.44 Direct
holding CGNX Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 30,492 15 Mar 2026 Common Stock 30,492 $47.21 Direct
holding CGNX Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 10,000 15 Mar 2026 Common Stock 10,000 $48.28 Direct
holding CGNX Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 42,500 15 Mar 2026 Common Stock 42,500 $50.94 Direct
holding CGNX Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 30,000 15 Mar 2026 Common Stock 30,000 $51.49 Direct
holding CGNX Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 15,000 15 Mar 2026 Common Stock 15,000 $56.44 Direct
holding CGNX Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 7,231 15 Mar 2026 Common Stock 7,231 $57.09 Direct
holding CGNX Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 23,891 15 Mar 2026 Common Stock 23,891 $64.43 Direct
holding CGNX Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 13,946 15 Mar 2026 Common Stock 13,946 $90.50 Direct
holding CGNX Restricted Stock Unit 3,169 15 Mar 2026 Common Stock 3,169 $0.000000 Direct
holding CGNX Restricted Stock Unit 9,685 15 Mar 2026 Common Stock 9,685 $0.000000 Direct
holding CGNX Restricted Stock Unit 11,211 15 Mar 2026 Common Stock 11,211 $0.000000 Direct
* An asterisk sign (*) next to the price indicates that the price is likely invalid.

Explanation of Responses:

Id Content
F1 This disposition represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations on the restricted stock units that vested on March 15, 2026 and are reported herein.
F2 Held by reporting person's child. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of her pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these securities in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of the reported securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
F3 Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Cognex Corporation common stock.
F4 The restricted stock units vest approximately 20%, 30%, and 50% on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date (March 15, 2024), respectively.