Checking in on Cognex Corp (CGNX) after recent insiders movement

Samantha Gray

Cognex Corp’s filing revealed that its Director Willett Robert unloaded Company’s shares for reported $0.33 million on Oct 21 ’25. In the deal valued at $49.51 per share,6,704 shares were sold. As a result of this transaction, Willett Robert now holds 0 shares worth roughly $0.0.

Then, Willett Robert bought 6,704 shares, generating $331,890 in total proceeds.

Before that, DiPalma Sheila Marie sold 2,002 shares. Cognex Corp shares valued at $90,090 were divested by the EVP, Employee Services at a price of $45.00 per share. As a result of the transaction, DiPalma Sheila Marie now holds 8,582 shares, worth roughly $0.31 million.

Goldman upgraded its Cognex Corp [CGNX] rating to a Buy from a a Sell in a research note published recently. A number of analysts have revised their coverage, including JP Morgan’s analysts, who decreased its forecast for the stock in early December from “a Neutral” to “an Underweight”. Barclays began covering CGNX with “an Overweight” recommendation on October 08, 2025. JP Morgan started covering the stock on September 15, 2025. It rated CGNX as “a Neutral”.

Price Performance Review of CGNX

On Tuesday, Cognex Corp [NASDAQ:CGNX] saw its stock fall -0.27% to $36.37. Over the last five days, the stock has lost -0.57%. Cognex Corp shares have fallen nearly -1.54% since the year began. Nevertheless, the stocks have risen 1.42% over the past one year. While a 52-week high of $49.76 was reached on 10/21/25, a 52-week low of $22.67 was recorded on 04/09/25.

Levels Of Support And Resistance For CGNX Stock

The 24-hour chart illustrates a support level at 36.20, which if violated will result in even more drops to 36.04. On the upside, there is a resistance level at 36.59. A further resistance level may holdings at 36.82.

How much short interest is there in Cognex Corp?

A steep rise in short interest was recorded in Cognex Corp stocks on 2025-12-15, dropping by -1.47 million shares to a total of 5.61 million shares. Yahoo Finance data shows the prior-month short interest on 2025-11-14 was 7.08 million shares. There was a decline of -26.22%, which implies that there is a negative sentiment for the stock.

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