COGNEX CORP 8-K

What Happened
On February 11, 2026, Cognex Corporation announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 (news release furnished as Exhibit 99.1). On the same date the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.085 per share payable March 12, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 26, 2026. The Board also authorized an additional $500,000,000 in common stock repurchases and reauthorized the company to establish Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.

Key Details

• Filing date: February 11, 2026 (8-K, Items 2.02 and 8.01).
• Dividend: $0.085 per share; record date Feb 26, 2026; payable Mar 12, 2026.
• Share repurchase authorization: up to $500,000,000 of common stock via open market, private transactions or otherwise.
• Board action: reauthorized use of Rule 10b5-1 trading plans; repurchases subject to factors like dilution, stock price, share availability and cash needs.

Why It Matters
The earnings release provides the latest view of Cognex’s financial performance for investors tracking quarterly results and revenue trends. The dividend continues cash returns to shareholders, while a sizable $500M repurchase authorization signals the Board’s willingness to use cash to reduce share count or support the stock price—each of which can affect earnings per share and shareholder value. Investors should review the full earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) for revenue, profit and guidance details that will determine near-term stock impact.