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Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc

CPS
$27.62USD↓-4.99%-1.45 today

MARKET CAP

490.4M

P/E (TTM)

—

FWD P/E

8.3x

DAY RANGE

$27 – $29

52W RANGE

$22
$48

AI Summary

Stalk
Sell NowMedium

The stock remains in a Stage 4 decline with active lower highs and lower lows beneath declining EMAs; short-term price is being rejected at the 9- and 20-EMAs within neutral oscillators, signaling downside readiness; medium-term tradable side is bearish, favoring selling now; long-term uptrend remains intact but secondary to the near-term downtrend.

  • ↑Debt refinancing reduces annual interest by $6M and extends note maturities to 2031.
  • ↑Q1 2026 bookings of $128M in new business signal sustained OEM demand.
  • ↓Q1 2026 revenue +2.9% to $686.4M, yet net loss of $33.3M underscores profit strain.
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Bull & Bear analysis

Bearish

Cooper Standard Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CPS) is a leading global supplier of automotive systems and components, particularly specializing in sealing and fluid handling products. The company is actively positioned to capitalize on emerging trends in hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs), emphasizing innovation to enhance vehicle efficiency and sustainability. With a strong focus on operational efficiencies, cost optimization, and strategic partnerships, Cooper Standard aims to adapt and thrive in the evolving automotive landscape.

Bull says

  • ↑Debt refinancing reduces annual interest by $6M and extends note maturities to 2031.
  • ↑Q1 2026 bookings of $128M in new business signal sustained OEM demand.
  • ↑Lean manufacturing and cost optimization saved $17M, lifting gross margin to 12%.
  • ↑Strategic focus on hybrid/EV fluid systems with EcoFlow Switch Pump innovation.
  • ↑Total liquidity of $286M supports operations and growth investments.
  • ↑Strong earnings yield, robust growth factors, and positive momentum suggest upside.

Bear says

  • ↓Q1 2026 revenue +2.9% to $686.4M, yet net loss of $33.3M underscores profit strain.
  • ↓Adjusted EBITDA fell to $51M from $58.7M YOY, indicating margin contraction.
  • ↓High leverage elevates liquidity risk if interest rates continue to rise.
  • ↓Oil price sensitivity could inflate operating expenses and squeeze margins.
  • ↓Elevated short interest reflects bearish market sentiment and potential stock pressure.
  • ↓Profitability hinges on geopolitical tailwinds, adding uncertainty to forecasts.

Earnings Call · Q1 2026 · Mgmt. Guidance

Updated 05-12-2026neutral

Transcript signals

Bull points

  • First quarter 2026 sales were $686.4 million, an increase of 2.9% compared to the first quarter of 2025, driven primarily by favorable foreign exchange.
  • our first quarter 2026 gross margin improved 40 basis points compared to the prior year, up to 12.0% of sales, which is a strong result in view of the production volume headwinds we continue to face on certain key platforms in North America during the quarter.
  • adjusted EBITDA and margin would have improved over last year.

Bear points

  • we reported a net loss of $33.3 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to a net income of $1.6 million in the first quarter of 2025.
  • adjusted net loss for the first quarter of 2026 was $5.2 million or 29 cents per share, compared to adjusted net income of $3.5 million, or 19 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2025.
  • We ended the first quarter with a cash balance of approximately $118 million, owing primarily to typical seasonal changes in working capital, which we expect will unwind over the next couple of quarters,
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