AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Cognex (CGNX)

Cognex Q1 revenue rises 2% as CEO Robert Willett plans to retire June 27

Positive Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Cognex reported first-quarter 2025 revenue of $216 million, up 2% from a year earlier, and net income per diluted share of $0.14 versus $0.07. The company also said CEO Robert Willett will retire June 27, 2025, with President and COO Matt Moschner succeeding him and joining the board.

Key points

  • Q1 2025 revenue was $216 million, up 2% from $211 million; up 5% excluding foreign exchange.
  • Net income per diluted share was $0.14 versus $0.07; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.16 versus $0.11.
  • Q2 2025 revenue guidance is $235 million to $255 million, compared with $239 million in Q2 2024.
  • Willett retires as CEO June 27, 2025; Moschner's base salary rises from $500,000 to $600,000.

The filing

CompanyCognex (CGNX)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECApr 30, 2025, 4:31 PM ET
Accession number0000851205-25-000028

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations5.02 Director / Officer Change8.01 Other Events

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