Research Analysts Issue Forecasts for CTS Q2 Earnings

CTS Corporation (NYSE:CTS) – Analysts at Sidoti Csr reduced their Q2 2026 EPS estimates for CTS in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, February 11th. Sidoti Csr analyst J. Franzreb now anticipates that the electronics maker will post earnings per share of $0.60 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.62. The consensus estimate for CTS’s current full-year earnings is $2.28 per share. Sidoti Csr also issued estimates for CTS’s Q3 2026 earnings at $0.66 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.63 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $2.41 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.70 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.73 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $2.71 EPS.

Separately, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of CTS in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, CTS presently has an average rating of “Hold”.

CTS Stock Up 1.1%

NYSE:CTS opened at $57.55 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10, a current ratio of 2.30 and a quick ratio of 2.12. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $48.01 and its 200-day moving average price is $43.55. The company has a market capitalization of $1.67 billion, a PE ratio of 26.28, a P/E/G ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 0.89. CTS has a 1-year low of $34.02 and a 1-year high of $59.66.

CTS (NYSE:CTS) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The electronics maker reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.60 by $0.02. CTS had a return on equity of 12.14% and a net margin of 12.07%.The company had revenue of $137.27 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $135.86 million. CTS has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.300-2.450 EPS.

CTS announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Friday, November 7th that allows the company to buyback $100.00 million in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization allows the electronics maker to reacquire up to 8.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are often a sign that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued.

CTS Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, April 24th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 27th will be given a dividend of $0.04 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 27th. This represents a $0.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.3%. CTS’s dividend payout ratio is presently 7.31%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On CTS

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. SG Americas Securities LLC lifted its holdings in CTS by 357.2% during the third quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 31,571 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $1,261,000 after purchasing an additional 24,666 shares in the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC increased its stake in shares of CTS by 19.0% in the first quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 59,694 shares of the electronics maker’s stock worth $2,480,000 after purchasing an additional 9,530 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its position in shares of CTS by 11.3% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 70,298 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $2,921,000 after purchasing an additional 7,144 shares during the period. Rhumbline Advisers lifted its stake in shares of CTS by 3.0% during the 2nd quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 89,595 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $3,818,000 after buying an additional 2,577 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Tudor Investment Corp ET AL lifted its stake in shares of CTS by 103.4% during the 3rd quarter. Tudor Investment Corp ET AL now owns 85,266 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $3,406,000 after buying an additional 43,341 shares in the last quarter. 96.87% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting CTS

Here are the key news stories impacting CTS this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 2025 results beat expectations and management signaled acquisition-focused guidance for 2026, driving optimism about growth and execution. CTS (CTS) Is Up 7.5% After Strong 2025 Results And Acquisition-Focused 2026 Guidance – What’s Changed
• Positive Sentiment: Sidoti updated its models and lifted FY‑2026 and FY‑2027 EPS forecasts (and raised several quarterly estimates), which supports higher forward earnings expectations. MarketBeat — CTS analyst estimate updates
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded CTS to a Rank #2 (Buy) and highlighted the stock as a potential momentum pick, adding bullish third‑party endorsement that can attract investor flows. What Makes CTS (CTS) a New Buy Stock
• Positive Sentiment: The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.04/share (payable Apr 24, 2026), a sign of cash return policy that may support sentiment among income‑seeking investors despite the small yield. CTS Corporation Declares a Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor commentary and transcripts highlight “strong revenue growth amid market challenges,” but execution risks remain tied to end‑market demand and integration of any M&A. CTS Corp (CTS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights
• Neutral Sentiment: Hedge‑fund and institutional holdings show mixed activity (some large trims and some additions), indicating both profit‑taking and strategic buyers are active; this can increase short‑term volatility. Quiver Quantitative — CTS dividend & institutional activity
• Negative Sentiment: Some Sidoti notes trimmed a few near‑term quarterly estimates (e.g., Q2/Q4 2026 adjustments), a reminder that upside to FY figures is not uniform across quarters. MarketBeat — CTS estimate revisions (mixed)

About CTS

CTS Corporation (NYSE:CTS) is a global manufacturer and supplier of electronic components and sensors, headquartered in Lisle, Illinois. Established in 1896 as the Chicago Telephone Supply Company, the firm has evolved over more than a century to become a diversified provider of high-precision products for a wide range of end markets.

The company’s core business encompasses the design, development and production of sensors and actuators, frequency control devices such as quartz crystals and filters, multilayer ceramic capacitors, and inductive components.