Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT)
:CMT
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 12, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.27Last Year’s EPS
0.29Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a predominantly positive outlook driven by substantial new business wins ($63M in 2025), successful diversification (SMC and new markets), margin stability within guidance (17%–19%), strong operational metrics (99% on-time, 62 ppm), and a solid balance sheet (liquidity $88.1M, debt/EBITDA <1x). These positives are tempered by near-term headwinds: a 9.5% revenue decline in 2025 driven by truck weakness, concentrated tooling revenue creating quarter-to-quarter volatility, sizable 2026 capex and one-time SG&A costs, and a modest free cash flow after capex. Overall, management is confident about recovery (truck recovery expected H2 2026), SMC ramping through 2026, and multi-year revenue targets, and the strategic and financial strengths communicated outweigh the temporary challenges.Company Guidance
Material New Business Wins
Invest For Growth generated $63.0 million in new business wins in 2025, with $102 million in annualized run-rate incremental wins over the past two years; 65% of 2025 wins are in new/emerging markets that diversify end-market exposure.
SMC Channel Traction
Sheet molding compound (SMC) sales produced $21.0 million of annual run-rate wins in 2025, with roughly one-third already launched in production and the remainder expected to be in production by end of Q3 2026; company running at ~7 million pounds/year run rate for the line recently.
Quarterly Revenue Growth and Tooling Contribution
Q4 revenue was $74.7 million, a 27.8% sequential increase and 19.5% year-over-year increase, driven by tooling revenue of more than $19 million and stronger product sales in powersports, building products, and industrial markets.
Improved Profitability Metrics
Adjusted EBITDA was $7.6 million (10.2% margin) in Q4, an increase of approximately 100 basis points year-over-year; full-year gross margins were stable at 17.4%, within target range of 17%–19%.
Strong Operational Execution
Operational performance included 99% on-time delivery and 62 parts-per-million quality performance, indicating industry-leading delivery and quality metrics that support customer value proposition.
Solid Cash Generation and Balance Sheet Strength
Generated $19.2 million in cash from operations in 2025 (after $17.3 million capex, free cash flow was $1.9 million); total liquidity of $88.1 million (cash $38.1M + $50M revolver availability) and term debt of $19.7 million with debt/EBITDA <1x.
Clear 2026 Guidance and Long-Term Targets
Management expects 2026 sales to be flat to +5%, full-year gross margin target of 17%–19%, and anticipates truck market recovery in second half 2026; visibility that product revenue could exceed $300 million in 2027 and a long-term ambition toward $500 million in annual revenue.
Strategic Mexico Investment and Capacity Expansion
Invested $6.5 million in Mexico in 2025 with an additional $18M–$20M planned in 2026 for Monterrey/Matamoros expansion (4,500-ton presses and top-coat paint capability); partial production already shipping from new Monterrey facility.
Healthy Opportunity Pipeline
Business development pipeline totals $220 million of quality opportunities with an expectation to secure an additional ~$50 million in new program awards during 2026.
CMT Earnings History
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CMT Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 10, 2026 | $18.05 | $19.56 | +8.37% |
Nov 04, 2025 | $18.34 | $18.31 | -0.16% |
Aug 05, 2025 | $16.79 | $17.29 | +2.98% |
May 08, 2025 | $15.42 | $14.91 | -3.31% |
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FAQ
When does Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT) report earnings?
Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT) is schdueled to report earning on May 12, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is CMT EPS forecast?
CMT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.27.