• COGNEX CORP Profile

    Cognex machines see what mere mortals cannot. The company is one of the world's largest producers of systems that, linked to a video camera, serve as eyes where human vision is insufficient. Semiconductor, consumer goods, health care, and automotive companies, among others, use the company's machine vision systems to position and identify products, gauge sizes, and locate defects. Customers include manufacturers such as Ford Motor, Palomar Technologies, and Inex Vision Systems. Cognex also offers consulting and educational services, as well as technical support for its products. Sales to customers located outside the US account for more than 60% of sales.
    Robert J. Shillman
    CEO
    1 Vision Dr.

    Natick, MA 01760-2059

    http://www.cognex.com

    Phone: 508-650-3000

    Fax: 508-650-3344
    Sector: Technology Industry: Electronics
  • 2007 Sales 2007 Sales Growth 2007 Net Income 2007 Employees
    $225,700,000 -5.3% $26,900,000 799
  • Key Executives: CGNX

    Name Title Officer Since
    Robert J. Shillman CEO 1/1/81
    Richard A. Morin CFO -
    Robert Willett Executive VP -
    Markku Jaaskelainen Senior VP -
    Patrick A. Alias Senior VP 1/1/01
    William Silver Senior VP -
    Marilyn Matz Senior VP -
    Justin Testa Senior VP -
  • Top Competitors: CGNX

  • Insider Trends: CGNX

    Sentiment for CGNX is NEUTRAL

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    • Market Value of Insider Sales
    • Market Value of Insider Purchases
    Total dollar value of all insider purchases and sales over 12 months
  • Insider Transactions: CGNX

    Date Name Shares Transaction Type Market Value
    06/03/08 CEYROLLE ERIC 5,000 Planned Sale $140,000.00
    06/03/08 CEYROLLE ERIC 5,000 Sale $140,000.00
    06/03/08 CEYROLLE ERIC 5,000 Exercise of Stock Options $90,625.00
  • Ownership Breakdown : CGNX

    Large Block Holder Type Number  
    Institutions 164.00
     
    Mutual Fund 251.00
    Other Major 4.00
  • Short Interest Volume: CGNX

    Data as of 6/25/08
    Current Short Interest Shares 301.99 M
    Current Short Interest Ratio 16.00
    Float 38.23 M
    Short Interest as % of Float 9.70
    Average Daily Volume 306,000.00
    Outstanding Shares 41.90 M