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Core Molding Technologies (CMT) posts 2025 results, balances sales drop with cash flow

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Core Molding Technologies reported mixed 2025 results, with full-year net sales of $273.8 million, down 9.5% as weakness in the Truck market offset strength in tooling. Despite lower volume, gross margin held at 17.4% and net income was $11.2 million, or $1.29 per diluted share.

Fourth-quarter net sales rose to $74.7 million, up 19.5%, driven by elevated tooling revenue, while Q4 net income improved to $3.1 million, or $0.36 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 was $30.7 million, or 11.2% of net sales, and year-end liquidity totaled $88.1 million, supporting ongoing Mexico expansion and other growth investments.

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Revenue fell but margins, cash flow and liquidity remained solid in 2025.

Core Molding Technologies saw 2025 net sales decline 9.5% to $273.8 million, mainly from weakness in its Truck end market, which still represents 44% of product sales. Yet gross margin stayed at 17.4% and operating income was $14.2 million, showing cost discipline.

Management generated more than $19 million of operating cash flow and ended the year with $88.1 million of liquidity, even while spending $17.3 million on capital projects, including $6.5 million on Mexico expansion. Term debt to trailing twelve-month Adjusted EBITDA was only 0.64%, indicating a conservative balance sheet.

Looking ahead, the company anticipates 2026 total sales to be flat to up approximately 5% versus 2025, driven by SMC compound wins coming online by the end of Q3 2026 and an expected Truck cycle recovery in the second half of 2026.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 

FORM 8-K
 

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 10, 2026
 

Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
001-12505
31-1481870
(State or other jurisdiction
incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
800 Manor Park Drive, Columbus, Ohio
43228-0183
(Address of principal executive office)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (614870-5000
(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)
 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:





Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01CMTNYSE American LLC
Preferred Stock purchase rights, par value $0.01N/ANYSE American LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act ☐



Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On March 10, 2026, the Company announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release announcing this event is included in this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01Finance Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit NumberDescription
99.1
Press Release announcing earnings for the Company for the year ended December 31, 2025



SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Date: March 10, 2026By:
/s/ Alex J. Panda
Name:Alex J. Panda
Title:Executive Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer





FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Core Molding Technologies Reports
Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 Results
Fourth Quarter Total Sales Up 19.5% Driven by Elevated Tooling Revenue;
Full Year Business Wins of $63 Million Support Multi-Year Revenue Expansion


COLUMBUS, OH, March 10, 2026 Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: CMT) (“Core Molding”, “Core” or the “Company”), a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in building products, industrial and utilities, medium and heavy-duty truck and powersports industries across the United States, Canada and Mexico today reported financial and operating results for the fiscal periods ended December 31, 2025.

David Duvall, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Fiscal 2025 was intensely focused on our Invest For Growth Must Win Battle – and we delivered as stated. We won $63 million in business, the majority of which was new business for Core, and over 65% of these new wins are outside our largest end markets, Truck and Powersports. We also launched proprietary sheet molding compound (SMC) into Building Products, generating close to $10 million in revenue in a large, growing addressable market. While continuing to invest for growth in 2025, we maintained disciplined operational management. We systematically improved execution through optimizing our footprint, while implementing strategies to stabilize margins, generate operating cash flow, and prepare for growth.”

“In fiscal 2026, our focus is on execution: expanding the Matamoros facility and bringing the planned Monterrey plant online—on time and on budget. These projects are supported by current business, with a pipeline expected to deliver $150 million in incremental revenue over the next several years. With improving end-market visibility in the current year, we see a clear path to over $300 million in revenue in 2027.”

Alex Panda, the Company’s EVP and Chief Financial Officer, commented, “As expected, fiscal 2025 revenues declined 9.5%, primarily due to weakness in the Truck sector, which represents 44% of Core’s product sales. Gross margins of 17.4%, within our previously communicated range, reflected stability despite lower volumes and operating leverage pressure. By maintaining margins within our long-term 17% to 19% target range and managing SG&A tightly, we generated strong operating cash flows of over $19 million for the year.”

“Looking ahead, we anticipate total sales for 2026 to be flat to up approximately 5%, when compared to 2025. This is primarily driven by our SMC compound wins, which will start production by the end of third quarter of 2026 and our expectation that the Truck cycle will begin to recover in the second half of 2026 with momentum continuing through 2027.”


Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights

Net sales of $74.7 million, increased 19.5% from $62.5 million in the prior year; and product sales of $55.4 million, down 7.8% from the prior year.
Gross margin of $11.3 million, or 15.2% of net sales, compared to $9.9 million or 15.8% of net sales, in the prior year.
Selling, general, and administrative expenses of $7.7 million, or 10.4% of net sales, compared to $9.0 million or 14.4% of net sales, in the prior year same period.
Operating income of $3.6 million, or 4.8% of net sales, versus $0.9 million, or 1.4% of net sales, in the prior year.



Net income of $3.1 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $39.0 thousand, or $0.00 per diluted share, a year ago. Adjusted net income of $4.0 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, compared to net income of $0.8 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, in the prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA1 of $7.6 million, or 10.2% of net sales, compared to $5.7 million, or 9.2% of net sales in the prior year.
1 Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Net Income, Return on Capital Employed Excluding Cash, and Debt to Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures as defined and reconciled below.

Fiscal Year 2025 Highlights

Net sales of $273.8 million, down 9.5% from $302.4 million in the prior year; and product sales of $232.2 million, down 20.2% from the prior year.
Gross margin of $47.6 million, or 17.4% of net sales, compared to $53.3 million or 17.6% of net sales, in the prior year.
Selling, general, and administrative expenses of $33.4 million, or 12.2% of net sales, compared to $36.6 million, or 12.1% of net sales, in the prior year same period. The 2025 selling, general, and administrative expense, excluding one-time footprint optimization cost of $1.9 million, was $31.5 million, or 11.5% of net sales.
Operating income of $14.2 million, or 5.2% of net sales, versus operating income of $16.7 million, or 5.5% of net sales, in the prior year.
Net income of $11.2 million, or $1.29 per diluted share, compared to net income of $13.3 million, or $1.51 per diluted share, a year ago. Adjusted net income of $13.2 million, or $1.52 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income of $14.3 million, or $1.63 per diluted share, in the prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA1 of $30.7 million, or 11.2% of net sales, compared to $33.8 million, or 11.2% of net sales, in the prior year.
Total liquidity at year-end was $88.1 million, net cash provided by operating activities was $19.2 million, free Cash Flow1 was $1.9 million for the year, and the Debt to Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA1 was less than 1 times or 0.64 times.


2025 Capital Expenditures

The Company’s capital expenditures for 2025 were $17.3 million. $10.8 million related to purchases of property, plant and equipment for additional capacity, automation, new programs and equipment improvements at the Company’s production facilities and $6.5 million related to the Mexico expansion project. The Company anticipates spending approximately $25 million to $30 million during 2026 on property, plant and equipment purchases for all of the Company's operations, including the Mexico expansion. Included in the Company's anticipated spending in 2026 is approximately $18 million to $20 million for the Mexico expansion project. The Company generated a Return on Capital Employed1 of 8.0% for the trailing twelve months and 10.2% excluding cash.

Financial Position at December 31, 2025

The Company’s total liquidity at the end of 2025 was $88.1 million, with $38.1 million in cash, $25.0 million of undrawn capacity under the Company’s revolving credit facility and $25.0 million of undrawn capacity under the Company's capex credit facility. The Company’s term debt was $19.7 million at December 31, 2025. The Debt to Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA1 was less than one times Adjusted EBITDA1 at the end of the fiscal year.

1Debt to Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, and return on capital employed are metrics and non-GAAP financial measures as defined and reconciled below.



Conference Call

The Company will conduct a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial and operating results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. To access the call live by phone, dial 1-888-506-0062, and ask for Core Moldings access code 818122 at least 10 minutes before the start time. A telephonic replay will be available through March 24, 2026, by calling 877-481-4010 using replay passcode 53447. The live webcast of the call will also be available for replay later on the Company’s Investor Relations website at www.coremt.com/investor-relations/events-presentations/.

About Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

Core Molding Technologies is a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in building products, utilities, transportation and powersports industries across North America. The Company operates in one operating segment as a molder of thermoplastic and thermoset structural products. The Company’s operating segment consists of one reporting unit, Core Molding Technologies. The Company offers customers a wide range of manufacturing processes to fit various program volume and investment requirements. These thermoset processes include compression molding of sheet molding compound (“SMC”), resin transfer molding (“RTM”), liquid molding of dicyclopentadiene (“DCPD”), spray-up and hand-lay-up. The thermoplastic processes include direct long-fiber thermoplastics (“DLFT”) and structural foam and structural web injection molding. Core Molding Technologies serves a wide variety of markets, including the medium and heavy-duty truck, marine, automotive, agriculture, construction, and other commercial products. The demand for Core Molding Technologies’ products is affected by economic conditions in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Core Molding Technologies’ operations may change proportionately more than revenues from operations.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements often include words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “would”, “project”, “continue”, “likely”, and similar expressions. In particular, this press release may contain forward-looking statements about the Company’s expectations for future periods with respect to its plans to improve financial results, the future of the Company’s end markets. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those reflected in forward-looking statements relating to our operations and business include: dependence on certain major customers, and potential loss of any major customer due to completion of existing production programs or otherwise; business conditions in the plastics, transportation, power sports, utilities and commercial product industries (including changes in demand for production); the availability and price increases of raw material,; general macroeconomic, social, regulatory and political conditions, including uncertainties surrounding volatility in financial markets; the imposition of new or increased tariffs and the resulting consequences; safety and security conditions in Mexico; costs and other resources related to Core Molding Technologies' efforts to expand its customer base and grow its business, and provide on-time delivery to customers; ; the Company’s decision to pursue new products and initiatives to quote and execute manufacturing processes for new business, acquire raw materials, address inflationary pressures, regulatory matters and labor relations; the ability to successfully identify, evaluate and manage potential acquisitions and to benefit from and properly integrate any completed acquisitions; the Company’s financial position or other financial information; inadequate insurance coverage to protect against potential hazards; equipment and machinery failure; product liability and warranty claims; cybersecurity incidents or other similar disruptions; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the SEC. These statements are based on certain assumptions that the Company has made in light of its experience as well as its perspective on historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results because of certain risks and uncertainties, including those included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. There can be no assurance that statements made in this press release relating to future events will be achieved. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time. All subsequent written and oral forward-



looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on behalf of the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by such cautionary statements.



Company Contact:
Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Alex Panda
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
apanda@coremt.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Three Part Advisors, LLC
Sandy Martin or Steven Hooser
214-616-2207


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Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except share and per share data)

Three Months Ended December 31,Year Ended
December 31,
2025202420252024
Net sales:
Products$55,382 $60,047 $232,205 $291,092 
Tooling19,295 2,451 41,593 11,286 
Total net sales74,677 62,498 273,798 302,378 
Total cost of sales63,337 52,613 226,216 249,118 
Gross margin11,340 9,885 47,582 53,260 
Selling, general and administrative expense7,748 9,016 33,364 36,565 
Operating income3,592 869 14,218 16,695 
Other (income) and expense
Interest (income) expense(17)(94)(193)
Net periodic post-retirement benefit(116)(180)(460)(593)
Total other (income) and expense(133)(274)(459)(786)
Income before income taxes3,725 1,143 14,677 17,481 
Income tax (benefit) expense642 1,182 3,482 4,182 
Net (loss) income$3,083 $(39)$11,195 $13,299 
Net income per common share:
Basic$0.36 $— $1.31 $1.53 
Diluted$0.36 $— $1.29 $1.51 




Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Product Sales by Market
(unaudited, in thousands)

Three Months Ended
December 31,
Year Ended
December 31,
2025202420252024
Medium and heavy-duty truck$21,029 $34,241 $101,305 $163,915 
Power sports17,518 12,220 63,480 68,445 
Building products5,610 2,689 22,522 17,011 
Industrial and Utilities5,519 6,347 22,614 18,829 
All Other5,706 4,550 22,284 22,892 
Net Product Revenue$55,382 $60,047 $232,205 $291,092 



Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Assets:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$38,058 $41,803 
Accounts receivable, net30,831 30,118 
Inventories, net19,715 18,346 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets14,724 12,621 
Total current assets103,328 102,888 
Right of use asset14,494 2,112 
Property, plant and equipment, net86,940 80,807 
Goodwill17,376 17,376 
Intangibles, net3,479 4,430 
Other non-current assets2,515 1,937 
Total Assets$228,132 $209,550 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:
Liabilities:
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt$2,075 $1,814 
Accounts payable14,924 17,115 
Contract liabilities5,018 2,286 
Compensation and related benefits4,988 7,585 
Accrued other liabilities7,168 7,911 
Total current liabilities34,173 36,711 
Other non-current liabilities1,935 1,623 
Lease liabilities13,113 997 
Long-term debt17,639 19,706 
Post retirement benefits liability3,101 3,152 
Total Liabilities69,961 62,189 
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock85 86 
Paid in capital47,503 45,760 
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income taxes3,938 2,292 
Treasury stock(39,918)(36,145)
Retained earnings146,563 135,368 
Total Stockholders' Equity158,171 147,361 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity$228,132 $209,550 




Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$11,195 $13,299 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization12,348 13,399 
Deferred income tax(830)473 
Share-based compensation1,788 2,495 
Loss on the disposal of assets563 241 
Losses (Gain) on foreign currency(547)1,180 
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(713)11,593 
Inventories(1,369)3,718 
Prepaid and other assets(1,243)1,673 
Accounts payable(2,447)(8,105)
Accrued and other liabilities1,030 (3,729)
Post retirement benefits liability(590)(1,086)
Net cash provided by operating activities19,185 35,151 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment(17,268)(11,525)
Net cash used in investing activities(17,268)(11,525)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment on principal of term loans(1,887)(1,548)
Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards(601)(1,440)
Purchase of common shares(3,174)(2,939)
Net cash used in financing activities(5,662)(5,927)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(3,745)17,699 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year41,803 24,104 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$38,058 $41,803 
Cash paid for:
Interest$1,021 $1,074 
Income taxes$3,671 $2,158 
Non cash investing activities:
Fixed asset purchases in accounts payable$1,111 $367 




Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). Core Molding management uses non-GAAP measures in its analysis of the Company's performance. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP results available in the accompanying tables.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before, as applicable from time to time, (i) interest expense, net, (ii) provision (benefit) for income taxes, (iii) depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets, (iv) share based compensation expense, (v) plant closure costs, and (vi) nonrecurring legal settlement costs and associated legal expenses unrelated to the Company's core operations. Free Cash Flow represents net cash (used in) provided by operating activities less purchase of property, plant and equipment and net working capital. Return on capital employed (ROCE) represents earnings before (i) interest expense, net and (ii) provision (benefit) for income taxes divided by (i) stockholders' equity and (ii) current and long-term debt. ROCE excluding cash represents ROCE less ending cash balance. These measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of our operating performance. We present Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Debt to Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA and ROCE because management uses these measures as key performance indicators, and we believe that securities analysts, investors and others use these measures to evaluate companies in our industry. Our calculation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly named measures reported by other companies. The following tables present reconciliations of net income to Adjusted EBITDA, Cash Flow from Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow and Net Income per Share to Adjusted Net Income per Share, the most directly comparable GAAP measures, and ROCE, for the periods presented:


Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Net (Loss) Income to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
(unaudited, in thousands)

Three months ended December 31,Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2025202420252024
Net (loss) income$3,083 $(39)$11,195 $13,299 
Provision for income tax expense642 1,182 3,482 4,182 
Total other (income) and expenses(1)
(133)(273)(459)(786)
Depreciation, amortization and other non-cash expenses3,386 3,362 12,830 13,318 
Share-based compensation142 428 1,788 2,495 
Severance Costs476 1,066 1,455 1,294 
Footprint optimization costs (restructuring)— — 420 — 
Adjusted EBITDA$7,596 $5,726 $30,711 $33,802 
Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of net sales10.2 %9.2 %11.2 %11.2 %
(1)Includes net interest (income) expense, and non-cash periodic post-retirement benefit cost







Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Computation of Debt to Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA
(unaudited, in thousands)
Trailing Twelve Month Adjusted EBITDA
Net income$11,195 
Provision for income taxes3,482 
Total other expenses(1)
(459)
Depreciation, amortization and other non-cash expenses12,830 
Share-based compensation1,788 
Severance Costs1,455 
Footprint optimization costs (restructuring)420 
Adjusted EBITDA$30,711 
Total Outstanding Term Debt as of December 31, 2025$19,714 
Term debt to Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA
0.64 
(1)Includes net interest (income) expense and non-cash periodic post-retirement benefit cost


Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Computation of Return on Capital Employed
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
(unaudited, in thousands)

20252024
Equity$158,171 $147,361 
Structure debt19,714 21,520 
Total structured investment$177,885 $168,881 
Operating income$14,218 $16,695 
Return on capital employed8.0 %9.9 %


Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Computation of Return on Capital Employed Excluding Cash
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
(unaudited, in thousands)

20252024
Equity$158,171 $147,361 
Structure debt19,714 21,520 
Less Cash$(38,058)$(41,803)
Total structured investment, Excluding Cash139,827 127,078 
Operating income$14,218 $16,695 
Return on capital employed, Excluding Cash10.2 %13.1 %





Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Free Cash Flow
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
(unaudited, in thousands)

20252024
Cash flow provided by operations$19,185 $35,151 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment(17,268)(11,525)
Free cash flow surplus$1,917 $23,626 




Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Adjusted Net (Loss) Income per Share
(unaudited, in thousands)

Three Months Ended December 31,
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2025202420252024
Net (Loss) Income$3,083 $(39)$11,195 $13,299 
Severance Costs (net of tax)$376 $842 $1,149 $1,022 
Footprint optimization costs (net of tax)$— $— $332 $— 
Other onetime non-cash expense$563 $— $563 $— 
Adjusted net income$4,022 $803 $13,239 $14,321 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic8,529,000 8,644,000 8,569,000 8,693,000 
Weighted average common and potentially issuable common shares outstanding- diluted8,659,000 8,720,000 8,698,000 8,787,000 
Net (loss) income per share - basic$0.36 $— $1.31 $1.53 
Severance Costs (net of tax)0.04 0.10 0.13 0.12 
Footprint optimization costs (net of tax)$— $— $0.04 $— 
Other onetime non-cash expense$0.07 $— $0.07 $— 
Adjusted net income per share - basic$0.47 $0.10 $1.55 $1.65 
Net (loss) income per share - diluted$0.36 $— $1.29 $1.51 
Severance Costs (net of tax)0.04 0.10 0.13 0.12 
Footprint optimization costs (net of tax)$— $— $0.04 $— 
Other onetime non-cash expense$0.07 $— $0.06 $— 
Adjusted net income per share - diluted$0.47 $0.10 $1.52 $1.63 


FAQ

How did Core Molding Technologies (CMT) perform in Q4 2025?

Core Molding Technologies grew Q4 2025 net sales and profitability. Net sales reached $74.7 million, up 19.5% from $62.5 million a year earlier. Net income improved to $3.1 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, versus a small loss in the prior-year quarter.

What were Core Molding Technologies’ full-year 2025 results?

For 2025, Core Molding Technologies delivered lower sales but solid earnings. Net sales were $273.8 million, down 9.5% from 2024. Net income was $11.2 million, or $1.29 per diluted share, and Adjusted EBITDA was $30.7 million, representing 11.2% of net sales.

How strong is Core Molding Technologies’ balance sheet at year-end 2025?

Core Molding Technologies ended 2025 with substantial liquidity and modest debt. Total liquidity was $88.1 million, including $38.1 million in cash and $50 million of undrawn credit facilities. Term debt totaled $19.7 million, with term debt to trailing twelve-month Adjusted EBITDA at 0.64 times.

What guidance did Core Molding Technologies provide for 2026 sales?

Management expects modest growth or stability in 2026 sales. The company anticipates total sales for 2026 to be flat to up approximately 5% versus 2025, supported by new SMC compound business starting by late Q3 2026 and an expected Truck market recovery in the second half.

How much did Core Molding Technologies invest in capital expenditures during 2025?

Core Molding Technologies increased capital spending to support growth. Capital expenditures totaled $17.3 million in 2025, with $10.8 million for added capacity, automation and equipment improvements, and $6.5 million dedicated to the Mexico expansion project across its operations.

What are Core Molding Technologies’ expansion plans in Mexico?

The company is expanding manufacturing capacity in Mexico. Management is focused on expanding the Matamoros facility and bringing a planned Monterrey plant online. For 2026, anticipated capex is $25–30 million, including approximately $18–20 million earmarked for the Mexico expansion project.

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