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Core Molding Technologies (CMT) earnings and revenue breakdown
Latest: Q3 2026 · 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026 · Core Molding Technologies (CMT) Q3 2026 earnings results →
Q3 2026 Revenue up 54% year over year to $90.2M · 2¢ of every $1 of revenue kept as net profit · operating margin 1.8%
Core Molding Technologies made $90.2M in Q3 2026 (+54% Y/Y): Product $64.8M, Tooling $25.4M. Operating margin 1.8%, net earnings $1.5M. See where every dollar goes — costs, profit and cash — as a Sankey from the 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026.
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What changed this quarter
Revenue was $90.2M in Q3 2026, up 54% year over year and up 44% from the previous quarter. Product was the largest line at 72% of revenue. Tooling added $21.2M year over year (up 497%), 67% of the total change.
Gross margin was 14.8%, down 2.5 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $1.6M, a 1.8% margin (down 2.6 points year over year). Operating profit fell $1.0M even though revenue rose $31.8M versus Q3 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 56% against revenue growth of 54%. Net earnings were $1.5M, down 19% year over year. The effective tax rate was 9.3%.
Operating cash flow was −$3.7M. Non-cash charges added back $2.5M of depreciation and amortization and $527K of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $8.3M. Capital expenditures of $7.6M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$11.3M.
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Form | Filed | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin | Net earnings | Op. cash flow |
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| Q3 2026 | 10-Q | Nov 4, 2026 | $90.2M | +54% | 1.8% | $1.5M | −$3.7M |
| Q2 2026 | 10-Q | Aug 4, 2026 | $62.7M | -21% | 3.7% | $1.8M | $16.3M |
| Q1 2026 | 10-Q | May 7, 2026 | $58.6M | -5% | 1.3% | $605K | −$9.2M |
| Q4 2025 | 10-K | Mar 10, 2026 | $74.7M | +20% | 4.8% | $3.1M | $5.0M |
| Q3 2025 | 10-Q | Nov 4, 2025 | $58.4M | -20% | 4.4% | $1.9M | $4.6M |
| Q2 2025 | 10-Q | Aug 5, 2025 | $79.2M | -11% | 6.6% | $4.1M | $3.5M |
| Q1 2025 | 10-Q | May 8, 2025 | $61.4M | -21% | 4.6% | $2.2M | $6.1M |
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About Core Molding Technologies
Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") and its subsidiaries operate in the engineered materials market as one operating segment as a molder of thermoplastic and thermoset structural products. The Company produces and sells molded products for varied markets, including medium and heavy-duty trucks, power sports, building products and other industrial markets. Core Molding Technologies has its headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, and operates six production facilities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
In its own words, from its 10-K, filed Mar 10, 2026.
Core Molding Technologies against its Plastics Products, NEC peers
The largest companies of the same SEC industry, each at its latest quarter. Revenue growth: +54% against the peers' median +12%. Operating margin: 1.8% against the peers' median 13.0%.
| Company | Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMT Core Molding Technologies | Q3 2026 | $90.2M | +54% | 1.8% |
| NWL Newell Brands | Q3 2026 | $1.9B | +4% | 1.4% |
| ATR Aptargroup | Q3 2026 | $1.0B | +6% | 13.2% |
| ENTG Entegris | Q3 2026 | $1.0B | +25% | 22.9% |
| AWI Armstrong World Industries | Q3 2026 | $476M | +12% | 27.6% |
| SWIM Latham Group | Q3 2026 | $182M | +12% | 13.0% |
| MYE Myers Industries | Q3 2026 | $171M | +8% | 8.7% |
| KRT Karat Packaging | Q3 2026 | $135M | +8% | 3.6% |
Source: Core Molding Technologies 10-Q on SEC EDGAR · CIK 1026655 · Plastics Products, NEC
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History
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