Renaissance Technologies's CGNX Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 835,058 shares of Cognex Corporation (CGNX) worth $30.05 M, representing 0.05% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 44 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in CGNX, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2022, adding 429,556 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2018, reducing 543,600 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +241,102 | Add 40.59% | 835,058 | $35.98 |
| Q3 2025 | +354,000 | Add 147.53% | 593,956 | $45.30 |
| Q2 2025 | -30,394 | Reduce 11.24% | 239,956 | $31.72 |
| Q1 2025 | -86,450 | Reduce 24.23% | 270,350 | $29.83 |
| Q4 2024 | +356,800 | New Buy | 356,800 | $35.86 |
| Q1 2024 | -15,656 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | -194,900 | Reduce 92.56% | 15,656 | $41.71 |
| Q3 2023 | +206,456 | Add 5035.51% | 210,556 | $42.44 |
| Q2 2023 | +4,100 | New Buy | 4,100 | $0.06 |
| Q1 2023 | -12,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | -22,200 | Reduce 63.43% | 12,800 | $0.05 |
| Q3 2022 | -422,456 | Reduce 92.35% | 35,000 | $41.46 |
| Q2 2022 | +429,556 | Add 1539.63% | 457,456 | $42.52 |
| Q1 2022 | -46,656 | Reduce 62.58% | 27,900 | $77.13 |
| Q4 2021 | +17,300 | Add 30.22% | 74,556 | $77.75 |
| Q3 2021 | -255,800 | Reduce 81.71% | 57,256 | $80.22 |
| Q2 2021 | +33,900 | Add 12.14% | 313,056 | $84.05 |
| Q1 2021 | +150,200 | Add 116.47% | 279,156 | $82.99 |
| Q4 2020 | -16,800 | Reduce 11.53% | 128,956 | $80.28 |
| Q3 2020 | +68,900 | Add 89.65% | 145,756 | $65.10 |
| Q2 2020 | +76,856 | New Buy | 76,856 | $59.72 |
| Q2 2019 | -65,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | -176,556 | Reduce 72.85% | 65,800 | $50.87 |
| Q4 2018 | -17,700 | Reduce 6.81% | 242,356 | $38.67 |
| Q3 2018 | -543,600 | Reduce 67.64% | 260,056 | $55.82 |
| Q2 2018 | +334,100 | Add 71.15% | 803,656 | $44.61 |
| Q1 2018 | +210,900 | Add 81.54% | 469,556 | $51.99 |
| Q4 2017 | +26,400 | Add 11.37% | 258,656 | $61.16 |
| Q3 2017 | +232,256 | New Buy | 232,256 | $55.14 |
| Q4 2016 | -76,256 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | -52,800 | Reduce 40.91% | 76,256 | $26.42 |
| Q2 2016 | -58,600 | Reduce 31.23% | 129,056 | $21.55 |
| Q1 2016 | -210,400 | Reduce 52.86% | 187,656 | $19.48 |
| Q4 2015 | +6,800 | Add 1.74% | 398,056 | $16.88 |
| Q3 2015 | +107,000 | Add 37.64% | 391,256 | $17.19 |
| Q2 2015 | -171,096 | Reduce 37.57% | 284,256 | $24.05 |
| Q1 2015 | +173,496 | Add 61.55% | 455,352 | $24.79 |
| Q4 2014 | +281,856 | New Buy | 281,856 | $20.67 |
| Q3 2014 | -120,656 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2014 | -206,446 | Reduce 63.11% | 120,656 | $19.20 |
| Q1 2014 | +327,102 | New Buy | 327,102 | $16.93 |
| Q4 2013 | -41,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2013 | -543,456 | Reduce 92.86% | 41,800 | $15.65 |
| Q2 2013 | +585,256 | Add 0.00% | 585,256 | $11.30 |
Renaissance Technologies's Cognex Corporation Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Cognex Corporation (CGNX) in Q2 2013, acquiring 585,256 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies has held Cognex Corporation (CGNX) for 44 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Cognex Corporation (CGNX) was in Q2 2013, adding 585,256 shares worth $6.62 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 835,058 shares of Cognex Corporation (CGNX), valued at approximately $30.05 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Cognex Corporation (CGNX) represents approximately 0.05% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Cognex Corporation (CGNX) was 835,058 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2025.