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Core Molding Technologies (CMT) Q3 2025 earnings results (third quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Nov 4, 2025
Core Molding Technologies (CMT) reported revenue of $58.4M for the third quarter 2025 (Q3 2025), -20% from a year earlier and -26% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 4.4%, net earnings $1.9M (3.2% of revenue).
Core Molding Technologies, Q3 2025: revenue $58.4M (-20% year over year), operating margin 4.4%, net earnings $1.9M, operating cash flow $4.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $58.4M | -26% | -20% |
| Gross profit | $10.1M | -29% | -18% |
| Operating profit | $2.6M | -51% | -29% |
| Net earnings | $1.9M | -54% | -41% |
| Operating cash flow | $4.6M | +31% | -50% |
What changed
Revenue was $58.4M in Q3 2025, down 20% year over year and down 26% from the previous quarter. Product was the largest line at 93% of revenue. Product lost $17.1M year over year (down 24%), 117% of the total change.
Gross margin was 17.4%, up 0.4 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $2.6M, a 4.4% margin (down 0.5 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 13% while revenue fell 20%. Net earnings were $1.9M, down 41% year over year. The effective tax rate was 29.3%.
Operating cash flow was $4.6M (down 50% year over year), 244% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $3.1M of depreciation and amortization and $521K of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $939K. Capital expenditures of $4.9M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$346K.
Questions
What was Core Molding Technologies' revenue in the third quarter 2025?
Core Molding Technologies (CMT) reported revenue of $58.4M for the third quarter 2025 (Q3 2025), -20% from a year earlier and -26% from the quarter before.
Was Core Molding Technologies profitable in the third quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $2.6M (4.4% of revenue) and net earnings $1.9M.