Roth Mkm Issues Positive Forecast for Core Molding Technologies (NYSEAMERICAN:CMT) Stock Price

Core Molding Technologies (NYSEAMERICAN:CMT) had its price objective lifted by Roth Mkm from $22.00 to $24.00 in a research report released on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a buy rating on the industrial products company’s stock.

Core Molding Technologies Trading Down 5.5%

NYSEAMERICAN:CMT opened at $18.48 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $163.73 million, a P/E ratio of 14.22 and a beta of 0.44. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $19.30 and a 200 day simple moving average of $19.45. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, a current ratio of 2.90 and a quick ratio of 2.39. Core Molding Technologies has a 12-month low of $13.17 and a 12-month high of $22.29.

Core Molding Technologies (NYSEAMERICAN:CMT) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, March 10th. The industrial products company reported $0.47 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.23 by $0.24. Core Molding Technologies had a net margin of 4.09% and a return on equity of 7.32%. The firm had revenue of $74.68 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $66.44 million. Equities research analysts predict that Core Molding Technologies will post 1.64 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Empowered Funds LLC raised its holdings in Core Molding Technologies by 7.6% during the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 40,862 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $621,000 after buying an additional 2,888 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Core Molding Technologies by 2.4% in the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 183,910 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $3,051,000 after buying an additional 4,332 shares during the period. LSV Asset Management increased its position in shares of Core Molding Technologies by 188.2% in the second quarter. LSV Asset Management now owns 44,363 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $736,000 after acquiring an additional 28,972 shares in the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its position in shares of Core Molding Technologies by 18.6% in the second quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 4,703 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $78,000 after acquiring an additional 738 shares in the last quarter. Finally, White Pine Capital LLC raised its holdings in shares of Core Molding Technologies by 59.6% during the second quarter. White Pine Capital LLC now owns 24,791 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $411,000 after acquiring an additional 9,260 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 58.79% of the company’s stock.

Core Molding Technologies News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Core Molding Technologies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations: CMT reported stronger-than-expected revenue and earnings for Q4, driven by growing wins in its automotive and specialty plastics businesses — the release and call highlighted solid top-line growth. Earnings Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Management set a clear growth target of $300M+ revenue for 2027, citing new customer wins and a Mexico expansion that should lift capacity and reduce costs over time — this signals a multi-year growth plan rather than a one-off quarter. Growth/Expansion Article
• Positive Sentiment: An analyst upgrade/target increase: Roth MKM raised its price target to $24 and reiterated a Buy, implying meaningful upside from current levels and reflecting improved revenue trajectory. Roth MKM PT Raise
• Neutral Sentiment: FY2026 revenue guidance was updated to roughly $273.8M–$287.5M (around consensus) — the range shows expected growth but is not a standout beat versus street estimates. Full-Year Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call and transcripts are available for deeper color on customer wins, margin outlook, and Mexico plans — useful for investors wanting management detail. Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction/technical pressure: despite the beats and 2027 target, the stock is trading down — factors likely include the company not providing clear EPS guidance, still-thin net margins, and the share price sitting below its 50- and 200-day moving averages which can prompt short-term selling. See current stock profile for technicals and volume context. Stock Profile

About Core Molding Technologies

Core Molding Technologies is a publicly traded manufacturer specializing in engineered composite and polymer solutions for a wide array of industrial applications. The company’s core business includes the design, tooling and high-volume production of fiberglass-reinforced plastics, advanced polyurethane systems, structural composites and specialty coatings. Its products find use in commercial vehicles, off-highway equipment, defense, power sports, recreation and industrial markets.

Core Molding offers end-to-end services ranging from digital design and prototyping to mold fabrication, process development and full-scale manufacturing.