Sidoti Csr Expects Reduced Earnings for Strattec Security

Strattec Security Corporation (NASDAQ:STRT) – Analysts at Sidoti Csr cut their Q3 2026 EPS estimates for Strattec Security in a note issued to investors on Monday, February 9th. Sidoti Csr analyst J. Franzreb now anticipates that the auto parts company will post earnings per share of $1.14 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $1.47. The consensus estimate for Strattec Security’s current full-year earnings is $3.67 per share. Sidoti Csr also issued estimates for Strattec Security’s Q4 2026 earnings at $1.18 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $6.25 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.58 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.19 EPS and Q4 2027 earnings at $1.72 EPS.

Strattec Security (NASDAQ:STRT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The auto parts company reported $1.71 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.93 by $0.78. Strattec Security had a net margin of 4.63% and a return on equity of 12.33%. The business had revenue of $137.53 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $132.29 million.

STRT has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Strattec Security in a report on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research raised Strattec Security from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and one has issued a Buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Strong Buy”.

Strattec Security Stock Up 4.9%

Shares of NASDAQ:STRT opened at $90.13 on Wednesday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $80.66 and its two-hundred day moving average is $72.64. The company has a market cap of $376.74 million, a P/E ratio of 13.66, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.38 and a beta of 1.19. Strattec Security has a 12-month low of $31.57 and a 12-month high of $92.50.

Insider Activity at Strattec Security

In related news, VP Richard P. Messina sold 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $66.35, for a total value of $199,050.00. Following the transaction, the vice president directly owned 11,624 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $771,252.40. This trade represents a 20.51% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 3.90% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Strattec Security

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. WINTON GROUP Ltd grew its stake in Strattec Security by 1.1% in the 4th quarter. WINTON GROUP Ltd now owns 11,507 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $876,000 after buying an additional 122 shares during the last quarter. Deutsche Bank AG boosted its holdings in Strattec Security by 6.3% during the fourth quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 2,907 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $221,000 after acquiring an additional 172 shares during the period. Bailard Inc. increased its stake in shares of Strattec Security by 5.0% in the fourth quarter. Bailard Inc. now owns 4,200 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $320,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the period. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Strattec Security by 3.8% in the third quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 5,652 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $385,000 after purchasing an additional 207 shares during the period. Finally, New York State Teachers Retirement System acquired a new position in shares of Strattec Security during the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. 68.91% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Strattec Security News

Here are the key news stories impacting Strattec Security this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded STRT from “hold” to “strong‑buy” and published two bullish pieces highlighting above‑average financial growth and a potentially sustainable short‑term price trend — positive catalyst for momentum and investor interest. Is Strattec Security (STRT) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think “Yes”
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks also flagged STRT as a short‑term trading candidate after it passed a momentum/quality screen, which can attract active traders and add upward pressure to the shares. Strattec Security (STRT) is on the Move, Here’s Why the Trend Could be Sustainable
• Positive Sentiment: Sidoti Csr raised several earnings estimates, notably lifting FY2026 to $6.25 EPS (from $5.40) and FY2027 to $6.27 EPS, and increasing certain quarterly forecasts (e.g., Q4 2026 and Q4 2027), signaling an improved outlook that supports a higher valuation. MarketBeat Strattec Security coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Sidoti’s mixed revisions show both raises and cuts across different quarters — the firm raised several near‑term and full‑year numbers but also trimmed some quarter‑by‑quarter estimates, indicating revised timing rather than a simple uniform upgrade. MarketBeat Strattec Security coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Sidoti cut specific quarterly forecasts: Q1 2027 was lowered from $2.04 to $1.58 EPS, and some Q3 estimates were trimmed — these pulls suggest potential near‑term volatility and show analysts are fine‑tuning timing of earnings strength. MarketBeat Strattec Security coverage

About Strattec Security

Strattec Security Corporation is a Wisconsin‐based designer and manufacturer of mechanical and electronic locking systems for the global automotive market. Established more than five decades ago, the company supplies original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket with a broad portfolio of lock and key solutions tailored to passenger cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles.

The company’s product range includes mechanical locking systems such as door lock cylinders, ignition lock modules, key blanks and door handles, as well as electromechanical and keyless‐entry systems.