Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (CMT)
AMEXMaterialsChemicals - SpecialtySnapshot 2026-11-05
$21.05-0.52%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
AMEXMaterialsChemicals - SpecialtySnapshot 2026-11-05
QuarterlyIQ Insights · CMT
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Monterrey is now operational, and the two 4,500-ton presses in Matamoros, which many of our investors saw under construction at our recent Investor Day, are on track to come online by year-end, furth…
Stated in 3 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Monterrey is now operational, and the two 4,500-ton presses in Matamoros, which many of our investors saw under construction at our recent Investor Day, are on track to come online by year-end, further expanding our capacity and supporting long-term growth.” “For the full year 2026, the Company expects capital spending of approximately $28 to $30 million, including approximately $20 million allocated to the Mexico expansion.”
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Operating income rose in 1 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Materials names rated neutral grew net income 46% of the time over the next year (vs 56% for the rest of the cohort, n=2600).
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“Monterrey is now operational, and the two 4,500-ton presses in Matamoros, which many of our investors saw under construction at our recent Investor Day, are on track to come online by year-end, furth…”
“This year, we will quadruple our manufacturing footprint in Monterrey, adding two 4500-ton presses in Matamoros, and advancing a culture of operational excellence that continues to deliver measurable…”
““Our Invest for Growth initiatives, and this year’s Must Win Battle focused on Mexico, are translating into tangible results.”
We also continue to expand our position in attractive long-term growth markets, including a significant award for battery energy storage systems.
Stated in 2 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “We are pleased with the nearly $26 million in new business awards we secured during the first half of 2026, which further diversify our revenue base and reduce our reliance on historically cyclical end markets.” “We also continue to expand our position in attractive long-term growth markets, including a significant award for battery energy storage systems.”
“We also continue to expand our position in attractive long-term growth markets, including a significant award for battery energy storage systems.”
“We are pleased with the nearly $26 million in new business awards we secured during the first half of 2026, which further diversify our revenue base and reduce our reliance on historically cyclical e…”
While profitability was impacted by one-time commissioning costs in Monterrey, portfolio footprint optimization activities, and higher external input costs, these investments are supporting additiona…
Stated in 3 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “The gross margin of 20.4% reflected continued operating discipline, prudent cost control, footprint optimization, and favorable program mix.” “While profitability was impacted by one-time commissioning costs in Monterrey, portfolio footprint optimization activities, and higher external input costs, these investments are supporting additional capacity, improving operating efficiency, and future growth.”
“While profitability was impacted by one-time commissioning costs in Monterrey, portfolio footprint optimization activities, and higher external input costs, these investments are supporting additiona…”
“With ample liquidity, enhanced financial flexibility, and a disciplined approach to capital allocation, we remain well positioned to execute our ‘Invest for Growth' strategy and support our long-term…”
“The gross margin of 20.4% reflected continued operating discipline, prudent cost control, footprint optimization, and favorable program mix.”
For the full year 2026, the Company expects capital spending of approximately $28 to $30 million, including approximately $20 million allocated to the Mexico expansion.
Stated in 3 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “For the full year 2026, the Company expects capital spending of approximately $28 to $30 million, including approximately $20 million allocated to the Mexico expansion.” “Consistent with our disciplined capital allocation strategy, we also remained active in our share repurchase program during the quarter and into October,” commented Panda.”
“For the full year 2026, the Company expects capital spending of approximately $28 to $30 million, including approximately $20 million allocated to the Mexico expansion.”
“These investments reflect our disciplined approach to capital allocation and our commitment to organic growth.”
“For the full year 2026, the Company expects capital spending of approximately $25 million to $30 million, including $18 million to $20 million allocated to the Mexico expansion.”
Continue to grow revenue by diversifying markets, winning new business, and anticipating truck market recovery in second half of 2026.
Over the trailing year it converted 1.22x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Materials names rated neutral grew net income 50% of the time over the next year (vs 51% for the rest of the cohort, n=1899).
Not enough signal yet.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, the broad stock market, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
11 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Materials names rated neutral grew net income 50% of the time over the next year (vs 55% for the rest of the cohort, n=2453).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-05.