Carl Gerst
First SEC filing: Nov. 2, 2020 · Latest: Nov. 2, 2020
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Insider transactions
Price change vs current quote, split-adjusted for corporate actions since the filing — not benchmarked, not annualized, not size-weighted
| Date | Ticker | Code | Shares | Price | Value | Owned after | Δ own | A/D | vs now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 23, 2026 | CGNX | S 10b5-1 | 10,532 | $55.93 | $589,055 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 16.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 21, 2026 | CGNX | M | 8,791 | · | · | 13,627 Direct | +181.78% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 21, 2026 | CGNX | F | 3,095 | $56.03 | $173,413 | 10,532 Direct | -22.71% | Disposed | 16.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 21, 2026 | CGNX | M | 8,791 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 20, 2026 | CGNX | M | 6,846 | · | · | 10,650 Direct | +179.97% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 20, 2026 | CGNX | F | 2,010 | $56.03 | $112,620 | 8,640 Direct | -18.87% | Disposed | 16.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 20, 2026 | CGNX | S 10b5-1 | 3,804 | $55.99 | $212,986 | 4,836 Direct | -44.03% | Disposed | 16.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 20, 2026 | CGNX | M | 6,846 | · | · | 11,410 Direct | -37.50% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 18, 2026 | CGNX | M | 5,570 | · | · | 5,570 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 18, 2026 | CGNX | F | 1,766 | $56.72 | $100,168 | 3,804 Direct | -31.71% | Disposed | 14.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 18, 2026 | CGNX | M | 5,570 | · | · | 22,276 Direct | -20.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 17, 2026 | CGNX | A | 24,854 | · | · | 24,854 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 17, 2026 | CGNX | A | 24,085 | · | · | 24,085 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 25, 2025 | CGNX | S 10b5-1 | 4,566 | $33.05 | $150,906 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 96.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 24, 2025 | CGNX | S 10b5-1 | 6,803 | $32.73 | $222,662 | 4,566 Direct | -59.84% | Disposed | 98.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 22, 2025 | CGNX | M | 6,464 | · | · | 13,267 Direct | +95.02% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 22, 2025 | CGNX | F | 1,898 | $32.78 | $62,216 | 11,369 Direct | -14.31% | Disposed | 98.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 22, 2025 | CGNX | M | 6,464 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 21, 2025 | CGNX | M | 5,274 | · | · | 8,351 Direct | +171.40% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 21, 2025 | CGNX | F | 1,548 | $32.78 | $50,743 | 6,803 Direct | -18.54% | Disposed | 98.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 21, 2025 | CGNX | M | 5,274 | · | · | 8,791 Direct | -37.50% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 20, 2025 | CGNX | M | 4,564 | · | · | 4,564 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 20, 2025 | CGNX | F | 1,487 | $33.40 | $49,666 | 3,077 Direct | -32.58% | Disposed | 94.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 20, 2025 | CGNX | M | 4,564 | · | · | 18,256 Direct | -20.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | CGNX | A | 75,871 | · | · | 75,871 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | CGNX | A | 27,846 | · | · | 27,846 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| March 6, 2024 | CGNX | S | 6,782 | $40.54 | $274,942 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 60.3% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 22, 2024 | CGNX | M | 3,879 | · | · | 6,464 Direct | -37.50% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 22, 2024 | CGNX | F | 1,138 | $40.83 | $46,465 | 6,782 Direct | -14.37% | Disposed | 59.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 22, 2024 | CGNX | M | 3,879 | · | · | 7,920 Direct | +95.99% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 21, 2024 | CGNX | M | 3,517 | · | · | 14,065 Direct | -20.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 21, 2024 | CGNX | F | 1,181 | $39.60 | $46,768 | 4,041 Direct | -22.62% | Disposed | 64.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 21, 2024 | CGNX | M | 3,517 | · | · | 5,222 Direct | +206.28% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 20, 2024 | CGNX | A | 22,820 | · | · | 22,820 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 20, 2024 | CGNX | A | 126,800 | · | · | 126,800 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 22, 2023 | CGNX | M | 2,586 | · | · | 2,586 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 22, 2023 | CGNX | F | 881 | $46.82 | $41,248 | 1,705 Direct | -34.07% | Disposed | 38.8% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 22, 2023 | CGNX | M | 2,586 | · | · | 10,343 Direct | -20.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 21, 2023 | CGNX | A | 94,298 | · | · | 94,298 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 21, 2023 | CGNX | A | 17,582 | · | · | 17,582 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 22, 2022 | CGNX | A | 74,720 | · | · | 74,720 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 22, 2022 | CGNX | A | 12,929 | · | · | 12,929 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | CGNX | M | 25,000 | $38.39 | $959,750 | 25,000 Direct | · | Acquired | 69.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | CGNX | S | 25,000 | $82.76 | $2,069,000 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | -21.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | CGNX | M | 30,000 | $56.44 | $1,693,200 | 30,000 Direct | · | Acquired | 15.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | CGNX | S | 30,000 | $82.76 | $2,482,800 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | -21.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | CGNX | M | 40,000 | $51.49 | $2,059,600 | 40,000 Direct | · | Acquired | 26.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | CGNX | S | 40,000 | $82.76 | $3,310,400 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | -21.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | CGNX | M | 20,000 | $50.94 | $1,018,800 | 20,000 Direct | · | Acquired | 27.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | CGNX | S | 20,000 | $82.76 | $1,655,200 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | -21.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | CGNX | M | 25,000 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | CGNX | M | 20,000 | · | · | 80,000 Direct | -20.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | CGNX | M | 40,000 | · | · | 60,000 Direct | -40.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | CGNX | M | 30,000 | · | · | 20,000 Direct | -60.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 30, 2020 | CGNX | A | 50,000 | · | · | 50,000 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 30, 2020 | CGNX | A | 100,000 | · | · | 150,000 Direct | +200.00% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
P = Open-market purchase · S = Sale · A = Grant/award · M = Option exercise · G = Gift · F = Tax withholding
Insider transactions are not a recommendation; sales are often driven by liquidity or tax reasons.
Derivative holdings (Form 4 Table II) Options, RSUs and convertible securities reported on Form 4 Table II.
| Date | Ticker | Security | Underlying | Exercise price | Expiration | Shares | A/D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 21, 2026 | CGNX | Restricted Stock Unit | Common Stock | · | Feb. 21, 2026 | 8,791 | Disposed |
| Feb. 20, 2026 | CGNX | Restricted Stock Unit | Common Stock | · | Feb. 20, 2027 | 6,846 | Disposed |
| Feb. 18, 2026 | CGNX | Restricted Stock Unit | Common Stock | · | Feb. 18, 2028 | 5,570 | Disposed |
| Feb. 17, 2026 | CGNX | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $57.09 | Feb. 17, 2036 | 24,854 | Acquired |
| Feb. 17, 2026 | CGNX | Restricted Stock Unit | Common Stock | · | Feb. 17, 2029 | 24,085 | Acquired |
| Feb. 22, 2025 | CGNX | Restricted Stock Unit | Common Stock | · | Feb. 22, 2025 | 6,464 | Disposed |
| Feb. 21, 2025 | CGNX | Restricted Stock Unit | Common Stock | · | Feb. 21, 2026 | 5,274 | Disposed |
| Feb. 20, 2025 | CGNX | Restricted Stock Unit | Common Stock | · | Feb. 20, 2027 | 4,564 | Disposed |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | CGNX | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $33.04 | Feb. 18, 2035 | 75,871 | Acquired |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | CGNX | Restricted Stock Unit | Common Stock | · | Feb. 18, 2028 | 27,846 | Acquired |
| Feb. 22, 2024 | CGNX | Restricted Stock Unit | Common Stock | · | Feb. 22, 2025 | 3,879 | Disposed |
| Feb. 21, 2024 | CGNX | Restricted Stock Unit | Common Stock | · | Feb. 21, 2026 | 3,517 | Disposed |
| Feb. 20, 2024 | CGNX | Restricted Stock Unit | Common Stock | · | Feb. 20, 2027 | 22,820 | Acquired |
| Feb. 20, 2024 | CGNX | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $39.44 | Feb. 20, 2034 | 126,800 | Acquired |
| Feb. 22, 2023 | CGNX | Restricted Stock Unit | Common Stock | · | Feb. 22, 2025 | 2,586 | Disposed |
| Feb. 21, 2023 | CGNX | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $47.21 | Feb. 21, 2033 | 94,298 | Acquired |
| Feb. 21, 2023 | CGNX | Restricted Stock Unit | Common Stock | · | Feb. 21, 2026 | 17,582 | Acquired |
| Feb. 22, 2022 | CGNX | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $64.43 | Feb. 22, 2032 | 74,720 | Acquired |
| Feb. 22, 2022 | CGNX | Restricted Stock Unit | Common Stock | · | Feb. 22, 2025 | 12,929 | Acquired |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | CGNX | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $38.39 | Feb. 21, 2027 | 25,000 | Disposed |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | CGNX | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $50.94 | Feb. 18, 2030 | 20,000 | Disposed |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | CGNX | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $51.49 | Feb. 19, 2029 | 40,000 | Disposed |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | CGNX | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $56.44 | Feb. 20, 2028 | 30,000 | Disposed |
| Oct. 30, 2020 | CGNX | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $65.90 | Oct. 30, 2030 | 50,000 | Acquired |
| Oct. 30, 2020 | CGNX | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock | $65.90 | Oct. 30, 2030 | 100,000 | Acquired |
Exercise/conversion price is blank when not applicable (e.g. RSUs).
Initial ownership (Form 3) 4 holdings
Securities held when first becoming an insider, per SEC Form 3.
| Date | Ticker | Security | Shares | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 2, 2020 | CGNX | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | 25,000 | Direct |
| Nov. 2, 2020 | CGNX | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | 100,000 | Direct |
| Nov. 2, 2020 | CGNX | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | 100,000 | Direct |
| Nov. 2, 2020 | CGNX | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | 50,000 | Direct |
Compensation (DEF 14A)
Matched by name from proxy statements (DEF 14A) — verify against the filing.
| Fiscal year | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension change | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $377,827 | · | · | · | $489,067 | · | $37,924 | · |
| 2024 | $366,269 | · | · | · | $190,277 | · | $12,924 | · |
| 2023 | $352,692 | · | · | · | $16,638 | · | $12,174 | · |
Figures from the Summary Compensation Table of the company's proxy statement (DEF 14A). Compensation is not a recommendation.