COGNEX CORP reported first quarter ended April 5, 2026 results: revenue $268 million, net income $52 million, EPS $0.31. Guidance initiated.
“+113% *Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS (Diluted) include non-GAAP adjustments. A reconciliation from GAAP to non-GAAP metrics is provided in this news release. 1 • Revenue was $268 million , compared with $216 million in the first quarter of 2025 , an increase of 24% . Excludin g the impact of foreign currency exchange (FX), revenue increased 21% compared to the”
Joerg Kuechen changed role as Head of Mergers and Acquisitions at COGNEX CORP.
“determined that, based on the evolution of his role with the Company, Joerg Kuechen will no longer be deemed an "executive officer" of the Company within the meaning of Rule 3b-7 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or an "officer" within the meaning of Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act.”
Auditor Changes
COGNEX CORP engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.
“On October 29, 2025, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company notified GT, the Company’s then independent registered public accounting firm, that the Audit Committee selected KPMG as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, subject to completion of KPMG’s standard client acceptance procedures and execution of an engagement letter.”
Auditor Changes
COGNEX CORP dismissed GT as its auditor.
“GT was dismissed as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm upon completion of its audit services on February 13, 2026.”
Auditor Changes
COGNEX CORP engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.
“On October 29, 2025, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) of Cognex Corporation (the “Company”) notified Grant Thornton LLP (“GT”), the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, that the Audit Committee selected KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2026”
Matthew Moschner was appointed as Director at COGNEX CORP.
“appointed Mr. Moschner as a director of the Company, effective as of the Transition Date”
Matthew Moschner was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at COGNEX CORP.
“the Board determined that Matthew Moschner, who currently serves as the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Mr. Willett as CEO”
Robert Willett departed as Chief Executive Officer at COGNEX CORP.
“Robert Willett advised the Company that he will retire as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company, effective June 27, 2025”
Matthew Moschner changed role as President and Chief Operating Officer at COGNEX CORP.
“On February 20, 2025, Cognex Corporation (the “Company”) promoted Matthew Moschner, formerly a Senior Vice President of the Company, to President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases
COGNEX CORP reported Q2 2024 results: revenue $230 million to $245 million. Guidance initiated.
“Cognex expects revenue to be between $230 million and $245 million.”
Laura MacDonald changed role as Principal Financial Officer at COGNEX CORP.
“Mr. Fehr will replace Laura MacDonald as Principal Financial Officer of the Company on May 3, 2024.”
Dennis Fehr was appointed as Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer at COGNEX CORP.
“On May 1, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Dennis Fehr as Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective May 3, 2024.”
Shareholder Votes
COGNEX CORP shareholders approved To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as described in the Proxy Statement including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation tables and narrative discussion ("say-on-pay") at the 2024-05-01 meeting.
“3. To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as described in the Proxy Statement including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation tables and narrative discussion ("say-on-pay"). The proposal was approved by a vote of the shareholders as follows: For 89,494,295 Against 48,222,674 Abstained 6,122,994 Broker Non-Votes 7,082,093”
Shareholder Votes
COGNEX CORP shareholders approved To ratify the selection of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2024 at the 2024-05-01 meeting.
“2. To ratify the selection of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2024. The proposal was approved by a vote of the shareholders as follows: For 149,458,561 Against 898,224 Abstained 565,271 Broker Non-Votes 0”
Shareholder Votes
COGNEX CORP shareholders approved Election of Sachin Lawande and Marjorie T. Sennett as Directors to serve for a term ending in 2027 at the 2024-05-01 meeting.
“1. The election of Sachin Lawande and Marjorie T. Sennett as Directors to serve for a term ending in 2027. Each nominee for director was elected by a vote of the shareholders as follows: For Against Abstained Broker Non-Votes Sachin Lawande 112,905,242 30,350,224 584,497 7,082,093 Marjorie T. Sennett 141,234,718 2,056,950 548,295 7,082,093”
Laura MacDonald was appointed as Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer (interim) at COGNEX CORP.
“On March 13, 2024, the Board of Directors of Cognex Corporation (the "Company") designated Laura MacDonald, Vice President of Finance, as the Company's principal financial officer and principal accounting officer on an interim basis, effective March 15, 2024.”
Paul Todgham resigned as Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer at COGNEX CORP.
“On January 3, 2024, the Company announced Mr. Todgham's resignation, effective March 15, 2024”
Earnings Releases
COGNEX CORP reported the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $196,670, net income $11,229, EPS $0.07.
“thousands, except per share amounts) Revenue Net Income Earnings per Diluted Share Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share (Non- GAAP)* Quarterly Comparisons Current quarter: Q4-23 $196,670 $11,229 $0.07 $0.11 Prior year’s quarter: Q4-22 $239,433 $55,311 $0.32 $0.28 Change: Q4-22 to Q4-23 (18)% (80)% (80)% (61)% Prior quarter: Q3-23 $197,241 $18,916 $0.11 $0.17”
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