Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (CMT)

Core Molding Technologies Inc. reported Q2 2025 earnings that missed expectations and announced a CEO succession plan for 2026. The CFO purchased CMT shares on two occasions in August 2025, and the company presented at the Midwest Ideas Conference. Several key executives engaged in open-market selling of shares in September 2025. Q3 2025 earnings also missed forecasts, leading to a stock decline, and the company lowered its full-year sales guidance. Core Molding Technologies presented at the Southwest IDEAS Conference. The stock price fell slightly on February 6, 2026, but had risen in 7 of the last 10 days and was up by 9.36% over the past two weeks.

Demand for Core Molding Technologies' products can be seasonal, particularly in the powersports category. The company anticipates a stronger rebound in powersports in 2026, driven by expectations for continued lower interest rates and new product launches. Historically, CMT's seasonal charts suggest a period of strength from April 16 to July 29.

Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (CMT) specializes in molding large and structural thermoplastic and thermoset products within the Rubber & Plastics industry. CMT fabricates fiber-reinforced plastics and plastic composites, offering manufacturing processes like compression molding, spray-up, resin transfer molding, reaction injection molding, liquid molding, structural foam, and structural web injection molding. Their products include shielding, vehicle roofs, marine components, and Class-A body panels, serving markets such as medium and heavy-duty trucks, automotive, powersports, and building products.

Core Molding Technologies, Inc. is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with operations in Matamoros and Escobedo, Mexico; Gaffney, South Carolina; Cincinnati, Ohio; Winona, Minnesota; and Cobourg, Ontario, Canada. The company serves markets across the United States, Mexico, Canada, and internationally.

Core Molding Technologies' reputation has been influenced by financial performance and strategic initiatives. Challenges include revenue declines due to Volvo transition issues and weak truck demand, but the company has improved gross margins through efficiency. Strategic focus includes earlier design engagement, investments in new capacity, and preparation for the Volvo Mexico program launch in 2027. The company has highlighted $47 million in new incremental business scheduled to launch over the next two years. Core Molding Technologies maintains a "GREAT" overall financial health score of 3.16.

Institutions own approximately 72.20% to 72.32% of Core Molding Technologies, Inc. stock, while insiders own about 8.95%. Insider sentiment has been negative due to significant open-market selling from key executives.