Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (CMT) Stock Price & Analysis
Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (CMT) closed at USD 23.35 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, down 2.91% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 24.05; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 23.12–24.14 on volume of 50,464 shares. Market capitalization is $206.62M, with a 52-week range of USD 16.6–28.69 (ASE). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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Key facts (CMT)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (1 analysts), mean target USD 30 (range 30–30).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +25.5% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +103.0% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-03, EPS estimate USD 0.06, revenue estimate $86.2M.
Analysts (CMT)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 1 analysts; mean target USD 30 (low 30, high 30).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CMT)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +25.5% | +103.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +25.6% | +15.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 41.6% | 42.9% |
| Max drawdown | -20.6% (Apr 2026→Sep 2026) | -53.5% (Sep 2023→Feb 2025) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 23.35 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 2.91% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 24.05 |
| Open | USD 24.1 |
| Day Range | USD 23.12 – 24.14 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 16.6 – 28.69 |
| Volume | 50,464 shares |
| Market Cap | $206.62M |
| Exchange | ASE |
Technical Analysis (CMT)
Nexqual's technical model rates CMT "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 45.44 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 24.21) |
| MACD | -0.11 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (CMT)
Wall Street analysts rate CMT "Buy" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 30 (range USD 30–30), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 30 |
| High Target | USD 30 |
| Low Target | USD 30 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (CMT)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-03 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $86.18M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.21 vs est 0.21 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.07 vs est 0.22 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.36 vs est 0.23 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.22 vs est 0.4 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CMT)
| Total Revenue | $254.42M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -20.80% |
| Gross Margin | +18.16% |
| Operating Margin | +4.40% |
| Profit Margin | +2.89% |
| ROE | +4.67% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.09 |
| Current Ratio | 2 |
| Total Cash | $12.13M |
| Total Debt | $15.15M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CMT)
Nexqual rates Core Molding Technologies, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -9% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 18%, operating 4% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $12M cash vs $15M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $17M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 5%, ROA 3.3% |
Ownership (CMT)
| Insider Ownership | +11.93% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +82.37% |
| Shares Outstanding | 8.85M |
| Float | 7.22M |
| Short % of Float | +2.65% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Leadership (CMT)
Core Molding Technologies, Inc. is led by Eric L. Palomaki (age 43), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Eric L. Palomaki (age 43) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP, Secretary, Treasurer & CFO | Alex J. Panda (age 36) |
| Chief Operating Officer | Michael James Gayford (age 50) |
Major Backers & Investors (CMT)
Notable institutional backers of Core Molding Technologies, Inc. include American Century Companies Inc, Renaissance Technologies, Tieton Capital Management, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 5.24% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 5.22% |
| Tieton Capital Management, LLC | 5.11% |
| Gamco Investors, Inc ET AL | 4.25% |
| Gabelli Funds, LLC | 3.46% |
| Gabelli Equity Series Funds Inc-The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund | 3.46% |
| EQ Advisors Trust-1290 VT GAMCO Small Company Value Portfolio | 3.39% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 7.76% |
| Vanguard Group | 6.68% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.6% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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