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Core Molding Technologies (CMT) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 4, 2026
Core Molding Technologies (CMT) reported revenue of $62.7M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -21% from a year earlier and +7% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 3.7%, net earnings $1.8M (2.8% of revenue).
Core Molding Technologies, Q2 2026: revenue $62.7M (-21% year over year), operating margin 3.7%, net earnings $1.8M, operating cash flow $16.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $62.7M | +7% | -21% |
| Gross profit | $12.7M | +6% | -11% |
| Operating profit | $2.3M | +200% | -56% |
| Net earnings | $1.8M | +195% | -56% |
| Operating cash flow | $16.3M | — | +366% |
| Free cash flow | $8.0M | — | +809% |
What changed
Revenue was $62.7M in Q2 2026, down 21% year over year and up 7% from the previous quarter. Product was the largest line at 97% of revenue. Tooling lost $15.8M year over year (down 90%), 95% of the total change.
Gross margin was 20.3%, up 2.2 points from Q2 2025. Operating profit was $2.3M, a 3.7% margin (down 2.9 points year over year). Operating expenses grew 15% against a revenue fall of 21%. Net earnings were $1.8M, down 56% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.2%.
Operating cash flow was $16.3M (up 366% year over year), 914% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $3.2M of depreciation and amortization and $501K of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $10.8M. Capital expenditures of $8.3M left free cash flow of $8.0M.
Questions
What was Core Molding Technologies' revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Core Molding Technologies (CMT) reported revenue of $62.7M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -21% from a year earlier and +7% from the quarter before.
Was Core Molding Technologies profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $2.3M (3.7% of revenue) and net earnings $1.8M.