Matthew Moschner received $8.1M in total compensation as Principal Executive Officer of COGNEX CORP in FY2025. The largest component was $4.8M in option awards. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2025, Matthew Moschner, Principal Executive Officer of COGNEX CORP (CGNX), received total compensation of $8.1 million.
Matthew Moschner's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $529K, stock awards valued at $1.7 million, option awards of $4.8 million, non-equity incentive compensation of $1.1 million, and other compensation of $11K.
COGNEX CORP's top 6 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $28.3 million in fiscal year 2025.
The named executive officers disclosed in COGNEX CORP's 2025 proxy statement are:Matthew Moschner (Principal Executive Officer) with total compensation of $8.1 million, Robert J. Willett (Former President and) with total compensation of $8.2 million, Carl W. Gerst III (Executive Vice President) with total compensation of $3.7 million, Dennis S. Fehr (Senior Vice President and) with total compensation of $3.5 million, Joerg Kuechen with total compensation of $2.6 million, and Sheila M. Di Palma (Chief Culture Officer and) with total compensation of $2.2 million.
Matthew Moschner, Principal Executive Officer of COGNEX CORP (CGNX), received $8,099,369 in total compensation for FY2025. Option awards of $4,829,911 were the largest component. Figures come from COGNEX CORP's DEF 14A 0001193125-26-105065 filed 13 Mar 2026.
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Matthew Moschner
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$8.1MSummary compensation table total · FY2025
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COGNEX CORP (CGNX) — Key Facts
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 · DEF 14A filed Mar 13, 2026
| CEO | Matthew Moschner, Principal Executive Officer |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2025 |
| Total compensation | $8.1M |
| Base salary | $529K |
| Stock awards | $1.7M |
| Other compensation | $11K |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2026-03-13 |
Matthew Moschner, the Principal Executive Officer of COGNEX CORP, received total compensation of $8,099,369 in fiscal year 2025. This includes base salary of $528,846 and stock awards valued at $1,670,040. Figures come from COGNEX CORP's DEF 14A 0001193125-26-105065 filed 13 Mar 2026.
Matthew Moschner's base salary at COGNEX CORP is $528,846 per year as of fiscal year 2025. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $8,099,369. Figures come from COGNEX CORP's DEF 14A 0001193125-26-105065 filed 13 Mar 2026.
COGNEX CORP's CEO, Matthew Moschner, earned $8,099,369 in total compensation for fiscal year 2025. The majority of this compensation comes from stock awards ($1,670,040) rather than base salary ($528,846). Figures come from COGNEX CORP's DEF 14A 0001193125-26-105065 filed 13 Mar 2026.
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