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Core Molding Technologies (CMT) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026
Core Molding Technologies (CMT) reported revenue of $90.2M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +54% from a year earlier and +44% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 1.8%, net earnings $1.5M (1.7% of revenue).
Core Molding Technologies, Q3 2026: revenue $90.2M (+54% year over year), operating margin 1.8%, net earnings $1.5M, operating cash flow −$3.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $90.2M | +44% | +54% |
| Gross profit | $13.4M | +5% | +32% |
| Operating profit | $1.6M | -31% | -38% |
| Net earnings | $1.5M | -15% | -19% |
| Operating cash flow | −$3.7M | -123% | -181% |
What changed
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.
Questions
What was Core Molding Technologies' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Core Molding Technologies (CMT) reported revenue of $90.2M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +54% from a year earlier and +44% from the quarter before.
Was Core Molding Technologies profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $1.6M (1.8% of revenue) and net earnings $1.5M.