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CMT Stock Chart & Stats
$25.00
$0.13(0.53%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$25.00
$0.13(0.53%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$16.60 - $28.69
Previous Close$24.54
Volume20.85K
Average Volume (3M)33.39K
Market Cap
$203.70M
Enterprise Value$217.24M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$12.13M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$13.03M
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.7
Beta0.62
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.38%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.86
Shares Outstanding8,849,034
10 Day Avg. Volume50,202
30 Day Avg. Volume33,392
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.06
Price to Book (P/B)1.09
Price to Sales (P/S)0.63
P/FCF Ratio89.54
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.07
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.85
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.71
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.58
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$30.00Price Target Upside20.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)$285.30M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Award PipelineThe sizable award pipeline provides a visible basis for future production growth, while the majority of awards outside traditional truck and powersports markets improves diversification. As programs ramp, the mix could support stronger utilization and reduce reliance on one end market.
Strong Operating ExecutionConsistently high delivery reliability and quality performance strengthen Core Molding’s credibility with OEM customers and support retention of engineered programs. These operating capabilities can help the company compete for additional complex work and provide a durable foundation for profitable program growth.
Balance-sheet FlexibilityCash on hand, no outstanding debt, and extended committed financing give Core Molding substantial flexibility to fund capacity, Mexico investments, and other growth initiatives. Lower leverage also reduces financial strain while new programs ramp and preserves options during cyclical demand weakness.
Bears Say
Truck-market Concentration And WeaknessTruck remains a large portion of product sales, so its 23% decline directly constrains consolidated growth and utilization. Continued weakness in this end market could pressure revenue and margins over the next several quarters, even as newer non-truck programs begin contributing.
Contracting Revenue And MarginsThe multi-period revenue contraction and lower net margin indicate that recent earnings power has weakened rather than merely fluctuated in one quarter. Reduced profitability limits internal funding capacity and leaves less operating cushion if demand remains soft or costs stay elevated.
Negative Free Cash FlowNegative free cash flow despite positive operating cash flow shows that current profits are not translating into discretionary cash after capital investment. If this pattern persists, the company may have less flexibility to self-fund expansion, returns to shareholders, or resilience through a downturn.
Core Molding Technologies News
CMT FAQ
What was Core Molding Technologies Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Core Molding Technologies Inc lowest stock price was $16.60 and its highest was $28.69 in the past 12 months.
What is Core Molding Technologies Inc’s market cap?
Core Molding Technologies Inc’s market cap is $203.70M.
When is Core Molding Technologies Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Core Molding Technologies Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2026 which is in 36 days.
How were Core Molding Technologies Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Core Molding Technologies Inc released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $0.39 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.21 by $0.18.
Is Core Molding Technologies Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Core Molding Technologies Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Core Molding Technologies Inc pay dividends?
Core Molding Technologies Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.05 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.38%. See more information on Core Molding Technologies Inc dividends here
What is Core Molding Technologies Inc’s EPS estimate?
Core Molding Technologies Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.06.
How many shares outstanding does Core Molding Technologies Inc have?
Core Molding Technologies Inc has 8,849,034 shares outstanding.
What happened to Core Molding Technologies Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Core Molding Technologies Inc reported an EPS of $0.39 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.21. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.292%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Core Molding Technologies Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CMT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Core Molding Technologies Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$30.00 (20.00% Upside)
$30.00 (20.00% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
CMT Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 46.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $103.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
18.96%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.41%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Core Molding Technologies Inc
Core Molding Technologies, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, specializes in molding structural components from both thermoplastic and thermoset materials. The company employs a diverse range of manufacturing processes, including compression molding of sheet molding compound, resin transfer molding, liquid molding of dicyclopentadiene, spray-up and hand-lay-up techniques, direct long-fiber thermoplastics, and advanced structural foam and structural web injection molding. Core Molding Technologies serves a broad spectrum of industries, such as medium and heavy-duty trucking, automotive, power sports, construction, agriculture, building products, and various other commercial markets across the United States, Mexico, Canada, and internationally. Founded in 1996, the company was initially known as Core Materials Corporation, rebranding to Core Molding Technologies, Inc. in August 2002, and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
CMT Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong commercial momentum, diversification success and operational excellence (new business wins, on-time delivery, top-tier quality, improved gross margin and a strengthened credit facility). Key risks remain concentrated in the truck end market (40% of sales down 23% YoY), elevated SG&A for strategic initiatives, lower current return on capital and some one-time margin benefits. Management provided clear ramp plans, reiterated guidance and highlighted large near-term program conversion potential, indicating confidence in recovery and long-term growth.View all CMT earnings summariesCMT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$30.00
▲(20.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
8.88% Insiders
22.15% Mutual Funds
33.21% Other Institutional Investors
22.33% Public Companies and
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