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Core Molding Technologies (NYSE American: CMT) reported its Q2 2025 financial results, marked by strategic growth initiatives despite market challenges. The company secured $47 million in new business wins in the first half and announced a $25 million organic investment for expansion in Mexico.

Q2 2025 financial highlights include net sales of $79.2 million (down 10.7% YoY), gross margin of 18.1%, and net income of $4.1 million ($0.47 per diluted share). The company won significant Volvo Mexico programs launching in Q1 2027, expected to generate $150 million in revenues over 7-10 years.

Core Molding maintains strong liquidity with $93.2 million total available, including $43.2 million in cash. The company continues its shareholder return program, repurchasing 88,207 shares at an average price of $15.07 during Q2.

Core Molding Technologies (NYSE American: CMT) ha comunicato i risultati finanziari del secondo trimestre 2025, caratterizzati da iniziative strategiche di crescita nonostante le sfide di mercato. L'azienda ha ottenuto 47 milioni di dollari in nuovi contratti nella prima metà dell'anno e ha annunciato un investimento organico di 25 milioni di dollari per l'espansione in Messico.

I punti salienti del secondo trimestre 2025 includono ricavi netti di 79,2 milioni di dollari (in calo del 10,7% su base annua), margine lordo del 18,1% e utile netto di 4,1 milioni di dollari (0,47 dollari per azione diluita). L'azienda ha acquisito importanti programmi Volvo in Messico, con lancio previsto nel primo trimestre 2027, che dovrebbero generare 150 milioni di dollari di ricavi nell'arco di 7-10 anni.

Core Molding mantiene una solida liquidità con 93,2 milioni di dollari totali disponibili, di cui 43,2 milioni in contanti. L'azienda prosegue il programma di ritorno agli azionisti, riacquistando 88.207 azioni a un prezzo medio di 15,07 dollari durante il secondo trimestre.

Core Molding Technologies (NYSE American: CMT) informó sus resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2025, destacando iniciativas estratégicas de crecimiento a pesar de los desafíos del mercado. La compañía aseguró 47 millones de dólares en nuevos contratos en la primera mitad del año y anunció una inversión orgánica de 25 millones de dólares para su expansión en México.

Los aspectos financieros clave del segundo trimestre de 2025 incluyen ventas netas de 79,2 millones de dólares (una disminución del 10,7% interanual), margen bruto del 18,1% y ingreso neto de 4,1 millones de dólares (0,47 dólares por acción diluida). La empresa ganó importantes programas con Volvo México que se lanzarán en el primer trimestre de 2027 y se espera que generen 150 millones de dólares en ingresos durante 7-10 años.

Core Molding mantiene una sólida liquidez con 93,2 millones de dólares disponibles en total, incluyendo 43,2 millones en efectivo. La compañía continúa con su programa de retorno a los accionistas, recomprando 88,207 acciones a un precio promedio de 15,07 dólares durante el segundo trimestre.

Core Molding Technologies (NYSE American: CMT)는 2025년 2분기 재무 실적을 발표했으며, 시장의 어려움에도 불구하고 전략적 성장 이니셔티브를 추진했습니다. 회사는 상반기에 4,700만 달러의 신규 수주를 확보하고 멕시코 확장을 위해 2,500만 달러의 유기적 투자를 발표했습니다.

2025년 2분기 재무 주요 내용은 순매출 7,920만 달러(전년 동기 대비 10.7% 감소), 총이익률 18.1%, 그리고 순이익 410만 달러(희석 주당 0.47달러)입니다. 회사는 2027년 1분기 출시 예정인 볼보 멕시코 주요 프로그램을 수주했으며, 향후 7~10년간 1억 5,000만 달러의 매출을 창출할 것으로 예상됩니다.

Core Molding은 총 9,320만 달러의 유동성을 유지하고 있으며, 현금은 4,320만 달러입니다. 회사는 주주 환원 프로그램을 지속하며 2분기 동안 평균 15.07달러에 88,207주를 재매입했습니다.

Core Molding Technologies (NYSE American : CMT) a publié ses résultats financiers du deuxième trimestre 2025, marqués par des initiatives stratégiques de croissance malgré les défis du marché. La société a obtenu 47 millions de dollars de nouveaux contrats au premier semestre et a annoncé un investissement organique de 25 millions de dollars pour son expansion au Mexique.

Les points clés financiers du deuxième trimestre 2025 incluent des ventes nettes de 79,2 millions de dollars (en baisse de 10,7 % sur un an), une marge brute de 18,1 % et un bénéfice net de 4,1 millions de dollars (0,47 dollar par action diluée). La société a remporté d'importants programmes Volvo au Mexique, dont le lancement est prévu au premier trimestre 2027, et qui devraient générer 150 millions de dollars de revenus sur 7 à 10 ans.

Core Molding maintient une forte liquidité avec 93,2 millions de dollars disponibles au total, dont 43,2 millions en liquidités. La société poursuit son programme de retour aux actionnaires, rachetant 88 207 actions à un prix moyen de 15,07 dollars au cours du deuxième trimestre.

Core Molding Technologies (NYSE American: CMT) berichtete über seine Finanzergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2025, geprägt von strategischen Wachstumsinitiativen trotz Marktproblemen. Das Unternehmen sicherte sich 47 Millionen US-Dollar an neuen Aufträgen in der ersten Jahreshälfte und kündigte eine organische Investition von 25 Millionen US-Dollar für die Expansion in Mexiko an.

Die finanziellen Highlights des zweiten Quartals 2025 umfassen Nettoverkäufe von 79,2 Millionen US-Dollar (ein Rückgang von 10,7 % im Jahresvergleich), Bruttomarge von 18,1 % und Nettoeinkommen von 4,1 Millionen US-Dollar (0,47 US-Dollar je verwässerte Aktie). Das Unternehmen gewann bedeutende Volvo-Programme in Mexiko, die im ersten Quartal 2027 starten sollen und voraussichtlich 150 Millionen US-Dollar Umsatz über 7-10 Jahre generieren werden.

Core Molding verfügt über eine starke Liquidität mit insgesamt 93,2 Millionen US-Dollar verfügbar, davon 43,2 Millionen US-Dollar in bar. Das Unternehmen setzt sein Aktionärsrückkaufprogramm fort und kaufte im zweiten Quartal 88.207 Aktien zu einem Durchschnittspreis von 15,07 US-Dollar zurück.

Positive
  • Secured $47 million in new incremental business wins in first half 2025
  • Won major Volvo Mexico programs expected to generate $150 million over 7-10 years
  • Strong liquidity position of $93.2 million with low leverage (debt-to-EBITDA < 1x)
  • Generated $9.6 million operating cash flow and $5.2 million free cash flow in Q2
  • Maintained gross margins within 17-19% target range despite lower sales
  • Strategic $25 million investment in Mexican facilities expansion
Negative
  • Net sales declined 10.7% year-over-year to $79.2 million in Q2
  • Net income decreased to $4.1 million from $6.4 million in prior year Q2
  • Operating margin declined to 6.6% from 8.4% year-over-year
  • Continued weakness in truck and powersports segments affecting 75% of revenue
  • Higher tooling sales expected to pressure gross margins in 2025

Insights

Core Molding faces short-term revenue pressure but maintains margins while investing $25M for significant future growth with $47M in new business wins.

Core Molding's Q2 results reflect the cyclical challenges in their key truck and powersports markets, with revenue declining 10.7% to $79.2 million. Despite this headwind, management has maintained respectable gross margins of 18.1%, which demonstrates solid operational execution even with reduced volume.

The most compelling aspect of this report is the company's aggressive investment in future growth. Core has secured $47 million in new incremental business wins in just six months, representing diversification across building products, EV transportation, aerospace, and powersports sectors. More significantly, they've announced a major $25 million capital investment to expand their Mexico operations, including a new Monterrey plant that will support the newly-won Volvo Mexico programs.

The Volvo contract represents approximately $150 million in revenue potential over 7-10 years starting in Q1 2027, which provides substantial long-term visibility. This strategic expansion adds DCPD molding and paint capabilities closer to major customers, potentially improving logistics costs and customer responsiveness.

From a financial perspective, Core maintains excellent balance sheet strength with $43.2 million in cash and $50 million in undrawn credit facilities, providing $93.2 million in total liquidity against just $20.6 million in term debt. This less than 1x debt-to-EBITDA ratio gives management significant flexibility to fund both their organic growth initiatives and continue their share repurchase program, which bought back 88,207 shares in Q2 at an average price of $15.07.

The company's ability to generate $9.6 million in operating cash flow and $5.2 million in free cash flow during a challenging demand environment demonstrates the resilience of their business model. While near-term performance will remain pressured with projected H2 sales declines of 4-6%, the foundation being laid for 2027 and beyond appears increasingly robust.

Despite revenue challenges, Core's manufacturing efficiency maintained margins while strategic facility investments position for diversified market growth.

Core Molding's operational execution stands out in this challenging demand environment. Despite the 10.7% revenue decline, the company has maintained gross margins within their projected 17-19% range, landing at 18.1%. This is particularly impressive given the unfavorable fixed cost leverage of 2.2% they faced with lower volumes.

The $25 million investment in Mexican manufacturing operations represents a significant operational evolution. By expanding the Matamoros plant and establishing a new facility in Monterrey with DCPD molding and paint capabilities, Core is implementing a sophisticated asset allocation strategy that addresses multiple operational objectives:

First, the Monterrey location provides strategic proximity to major customers, which should reduce logistics costs and improve responsiveness. Second, the addition of DCPD molding capability represents technological diversification that complements their existing processes. Third, the investment enables vertical integration through added paint capabilities, potentially improving margins and quality control on finished components.

The timing of this expansion is strategically sound from an operational perspective. By building capacity now during a cyclical downturn, Core positions itself to capture the anticipated industry recovery with expanded capabilities and capacity. The $47 million in new business wins across diverse end-markets (building products, EV transportation, aerospace, and powersports) validates management's strategy to reduce concentration risk in their manufacturing portfolio.

From a production planning standpoint, securing the Volvo Mexico programs provides manufacturing stability with predictable volume through 2027 and beyond, which enables more efficient resource allocation and capital planning. This multi-year visibility is invaluable for optimizing manufacturing operations and justifying continued investments in automation and process improvements.

Invest for Growth Success with First Half New Business Wins of $47 million and Announcement of Organic Investment of $25 million

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: CMT) (“Core Molding”, “Core” or the “Company”), a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in building products, industrial and utilities, medium and heavy-duty truck and powersports industries across the United States, Canada and Mexico today reports financial and operating results for the fiscal periods ended June 30, 2025.

David Duvall, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “I am proud of our team’s disciplined execution in our ability to maintain gross margins with sales being down in our two current major markets: Truck and Powersports, which makes up 75% of our total revenue. I am excited when I look to the future with the significant progress we have made in our Invest For Growth strategy. We have won $47 million in new incremental business, achieving this milestone only halfway through the year. These new programs will launch over the next two years and represent blue-chip customers across diverse end-markets, including building products, EV - transportation, aerospace, and powersports. 

Although 2025 market demand levels are not where we want them to be, I am pleased with our execution of our Invest For Growth strategy and it is setting us up well for long-term growth. In addition, I am pleased to announce that we have won the new Volvo Mexico programs that will launch in Q1 of 2027. To support the new business and anticipated additional future business we are investing $25 million, including an expansion of our Matamoros plant and a new plant and equipment in Monterrey Mexico. We are excited about making these investments in our organic growth by adding capacity and capabilities to our Matamoros and Monterrey locations. Organic growth has been our highest priority for our capital allocation strategy and making this investment not only launches a major truck program but adds DCPD molding and paint capabilities to our Monterrey facility, which is physically closer to major customers. This is a major step in our asset allocation strategy, and we look forward to continuing to grow our business with Volvo and other customers in the growing Monterrey area. These are long-term programs which we anticipate will provide revenues of $150 million over the next seven to ten years. We are proud to be a trusted partner of Volvo as they launch production from their new manufacturing site in Mexico."

Alex Panda, the Company’s EVP and Chief Financial Officer, said, “Similar to the first quarter, the majority of the sales declines resulted from the previously announced truck program phase-out, coupled with persistent consumer demand weakness in the truck and powersports segments. In the second quarter, we delivered solid profitability and healthy operating and free cash flow, a clear demonstration of our ability to execute and drive value, even in a softer demand environment. Despite pressure on fixed cost leverage and sales mix this quarter, we held gross margins in our projected range of 17% to 19%.

Looking ahead to the second half of 2025, we expect year-over-year sales comparisons to improve, with projected sales moderating to a manageable 4% to 6% decline range in the second half. As a reminder, we still anticipate our sales mix to be meaningfully impacted in 2025 by higher tooling sales, which pressured gross margins compared to product sales.

We were pleased to generate $9.6 million of cash from operations and $5.2 million of free cash flow. Our balance sheet remains strong, and we have flexibility and ample liquidity to advance our 'Invest for Growth' strategy including the recently awarded Volvo Mexico program and our capital allocation investment of $25 million related to our plant expansion. We plan to continue with another capital allocation priority of returning capital to shareholders through our ongoing share repurchase program.”

Second Quarter 2025 Highlights

  • Total net sales of $79.2 million decreased 10.7% compared to the prior year second quarter.
  • Gross margin of $14.3 million, or 18.1% of net sales, compared to 20.0% of net sales in the prior year second quarter. Decrease primarily due to unfavorable fixed cost leverage of 2.2% and lower operational efficiencies and product mix of 0.9%, offset by higher net changes in selling price and raw material costs of 1.2%.
  • Selling, general, and administrative expenses of $9.1 million, or 11.5% of net sales, compared to $10.2 million, or 11.5% of net sales for the prior year second quarter. Selling, general, and administrative expense excluding severance and one-time footprint optimization cost of $0.7 million was $8.4 million, or 10.6% of net sales.
  • Operating income of $5.2 million, or 6.6% of net sales, compared to operating income of $7.5 million, or 8.4% of net sales for the prior year second quarter.
  • Net income of $4.1 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, compared to net income of $6.4 million, or $0.73 per diluted share for the prior year second quarter. Adjusted net income1 of $4.6 million, or $0.53 per diluted share.
  • Adjusted EBITDA1 of $9.5 million, or 12.0% of net sales, compared to $11.6 million, or 13.0% for the prior year second quarter.
  • 88,207 shares repurchased under the share repurchase authorization at an average price of $15.07.

Six Month 2025 Highlights

  • Total net sales of $140.7 million decreased 15.7% compared to the prior year six month period .
  • Gross margin of $26.1 million, or 18.5% of net sales, compared to 18.6% of net sales in the prior year six-month period.
  • Selling, general, and administrative expenses of $18.0 million, or 12.8% of net sales, compared to $18.8 million, or 11.3% of net sales for the prior year six-month period. Selling, general, and administrative expense excluding severance and one-time footprint optimization cost of $1.2 million was $16.8 million, or 11.9% of net sales.
  • Operating income of $8.1 million, or 5.7% of net sales, compared to operating income of $12.2 million, or 7.3% of net sales for the prior year six-month period.
  • Net income of $6.2 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, compared to net income of $10.2 million, or $1.15 per diluted share for the prior year six-month period. Adjusted net income1 of $7.2 million, or $0.83 per diluted share.
  • Adjusted EBITDA1 of $16.7 million, or 11.9% of net sales, compared to $20.3 million, or 12.2% for the prior year six-month period.
  • 151,584 shares repurchased under the share repurchase authorization at an average price of $14.82.

1Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures as defined and reconciled

2025 Capital Expenditures

The Company’s capital expenditures for the first six months of 2025 were $4.4 million. The Company still anticipates spending approximately $10 to $12 million during 2025 on property, plant and equipment purchases for all of the Company's operations. Following the award of the Volvo Mexico business, the Company expects to invest approximately $25 million over the next 18 months, with $8 to $10 million anticipated to be spent by the end of fiscal 2025. The Company generated a Return on Capital Employed1 of 7.2% for the trailing twelve months and 9.6% excluding cash.

Financial Position at June 30, 2025

The Company’s total liquidity at June 30, 2025 was $93.2 million, with $43.2 million in cash, $25.0 million of undrawn capacity under the Company’s revolving credit facility and $25.0 million of undrawn capacity under the Company's capex credit facility. The Company’s term debt was $20.6 million at June 30, 2025. The term debt-to-trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA1 was less than one times trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA1 as of June 30, 2025.

Conference Call

The Company will conduct a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial and operating results for the periods ended June 30, 2025. To access the call live by phone, dial (888) 506-0062 and ask for the Core Molding Technologies call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. A telephonic replay will be available through August 19, 2025, by calling (877) 481-4010 and using passcode ID: 52560#. A webcast of the call will also be available live and for later replay on the Company’s Investor Relations website at www.coremt.com/investor-relations/events-presentations/.

About Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

Core Molding Technologies is a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in building products, utilities, transportation and powersports industries across North America. The Company operates in one operating segment as a molder of thermoplastic and thermoset structural products. The Company’s operating segment consists of one reporting unit, Core Molding Technologies. The Company offers customers a wide range of manufacturing processes to fit various program volume and investment requirements. These thermoset processes include compression molding of sheet molding compound (“SMC”), resin transfer molding (“RTM”), liquid molding of dicyclopentadiene (“DCPD”), spray-up and hand-lay-up. The thermoplastic processes include direct long-fiber thermoplastics (“DLFT”) and structural foam and structural web injection molding. Core Molding Technologies serves a wide variety of markets, including the medium and heavy-duty truck, marine, automotive, agriculture, construction, and other commercial products. The demand for Core Molding Technologies’ products is affected by economic conditions in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Core Molding Technologies’ operations may change proportionately more than revenues from operations.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements often include words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “would”, “project”, “continue”, “likely”, and similar expressions. In particular, this press release may contain forward-looking statements about the Company’s expectations for future periods with respect to its plans to improve financial results, the future of the Company’s end markets. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those reflected in forward-looking statements relating to our operations and business include: dependence on certain major customers, and potential loss of any major customer due to completion of existing production programs or otherwise; general macroeconomic, social, regulatory (including foreign trade policy) and political conditions; volatility in financial markets; inflationary pressures; changes in the plastics, transportation, marine and commercial product industries (including changes in demand for production); efforts of the Company to expand its customer base and develop new products to diversify markets, materials and processes and increase operational enhancements; the imposition of new or increased tariffs and the resulting consequences; Company initiatives to quote and execute manufacturing processes for new business, acquire raw materials, and complete investments to support new business; regulatory matters and labor relations; changes in the Company’s financial position; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the SEC. These statements are based on certain assumptions that the Company has made in light of its experience as well as its perspective on historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results because of certain risks and uncertainties, including those included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. There can be no assurance that statements made in this press release relating to future events will be achieved. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on behalf of the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by such cautionary statements.

Company Contact:
Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Alex Panda
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
apanda@coremt.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Three Part Advisors, LLC
Sandy Martin or Steven Hooser
smartin@threepa.com, shooser@threepa.com
214-616-2207

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Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
 Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
  2025   2024   2025   2024 
Net sales:       
Products$61,633  $83,956  $122,645  $159,787 
Tooling 17,606   4,787   18,041   7,101 
Total net sales 79,239   88,743   140,686   166,888 
        
Total cost of sales 64,925   71,018   114,589   135,858 
        
Gross margin 14,314   17,725   26,097   31,030 
        
Selling, general and administrative expense 9,100   10,236   18,044   18,810 
        
Operating income 5,214   7,489   8,053   12,220 
        
Other income and expense       
Net interest (income) expense (32)  (38)  (16)  45 
Net periodic post-retirement benefit (117)  (138)  (227)  (276)
Total other (income) and expense (149)  (176)  (243)  (231)
        
Income before income taxes 5,363   7,665   8,296   12,451 
        
Income tax expense 1,311   1,246   2,061   2,273 
        
Net income$4,052  $6,419  $6,235  $10,178 
        
Net income per common share:       
Basic$0.47  $0.74  $0.73  $1.17 
Diluted$0.47  $0.73  $0.72  $1.15 
 


Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Product Sales by Market
(unaudited, in thousands)
 
 Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
 2025 2024 2025 2024
Medium and heavy-duty truck$31,246 $46,841 $60,806 $88,350
Power sports 14,208  20,902  28,414  39,761
Building products 4,671  5,429  11,050  11,974
Industrial and utilities 5,874  4,175  11,244  7,521
All other 5,634  6,609  11,131  12,181
Net product revenue$61,633 $83,956 $122,645 $159,787
 


Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
 
 As of  
 June 30, As of
  2025  December 31,
 (unaudited)  2024 
Assets:   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$43,212  $41,803 
Accounts receivable, net 37,792   30,118 
Inventories, net 19,356   18,346 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 12,833   12,621 
Total current assets 113,193   102,888 
    
Right of use asset 4,552   2,112 
Property, plant and equipment, net 79,203   80,807 
Goodwill 17,376   17,376 
Intangibles, net 3,936   4,430 
Other non-current assets 1,664   1,937 
Total Assets$219,924  $209,550 
    
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:   
Liabilities:   
Current liabilities:   
Current portion of long-term debt$1,814  $1,814 
Accounts payable 22,630   17,115 
Contract liabilities 2,133   2,286 
Compensation and related benefits 6,329   7,585 
Accrued other liabilities 6,779   7,911 
Total current liabilities 39,685   36,711 
    
Other non-current liabilities 4,772   2,620 
Long-term debt 18,797   19,706 
Post retirement benefits liability 3,209   3,152 
Total Liabilities 66,463   62,189 
    
Stockholders' Equity:   
Common stock 86   86 
Paid in capital 46,885   45,760 
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income taxes 3,880   2,292 
Treasury stock (38,993)  (36,145)
Retained earnings 141,603   135,368 
Total Stockholders' Equity 153,461   147,361 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity$219,924  $209,550 
 


Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited, in thousands)
 
 Six months ended June 30,
  2025   2024 
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net income$6,235  $10,178 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization 6,391   6,728 
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 4   231 
Share-based compensation 1,125   1,505 
Losses (gain) on foreign currency (220)  404 
Change in operating assets and liabilities:   
Accounts receivable (7,674)  (5,277)
Inventories (1,010)  299 
Prepaid and other assets 485   613 
Accounts payable 5,857   5,159 
Accrued and other liabilities (1,372)  1,631 
Post retirement benefits liability (227)  (528)
Net cash provided by operating activities 9,594   20,943 
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (4,387)  (4,805)
Net cash used in investing activities (4,387)  (4,805)
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards (600)  (1,417)
Purchase of common shares (2,249)  (393)
Payment of principal on term loans (949)  (645)
Net cash used in financing activities (3,798)  (2,455)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 1,409   13,683 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 41,803   24,104 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$43,212  $37,787 
Cash paid for:   
Interest$519  $538 
Income taxes$2,511  $1,230 
Non cash investing activities:   
Fixed asset purchases in accounts payable$235  $157 
 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). Core Molding management uses non-GAAP measures in its analysis of the Company's performance. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP results available in the accompanying tables.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before, as applicable from time to time, (i) interest expense, net, (ii) provision (benefit) for income taxes, (iii) depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets, (iv) share based compensation expense, (v) restructuring and severance costs, and (vi) nonrecurring legal settlement costs and associated legal expenses unrelated to the Company's core operations. Debt-to-trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA represents total outstanding debt divided by trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA. Free Cash Flow represents net cash (used in) provided by operating activities less purchase of property, plant and equipment. Trailing twelve months return on capital employed represents the trailing twelve months earnings before (i) interest expense, net and (ii) provision (benefit) for income taxes divided by (i) stockholders' equity and (ii) current and long-term debt. Adjusted Net Income represents net income before severance cost (net of tax).

We present Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of net sales, debt-to-trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow and trailing twelve months Return on Capital Employed because management uses these measures as key performance indicators, and we believe that securities analysts, investors and others use these measures to evaluate companies in our industry. These measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of our operating performance. Our calculation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly named measures reported by other companies. The following tables present reconciliations of net income to Adjusted EBITDA, and Cash Flow from Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow, the most directly comparable GAAP measures, and Debt to trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA and trailing twelve months Return on Capital Employed, for the periods presented:

 
Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
(unaudited, in thousands)
 
 Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
  2025   2024   2025   2024 
Net income$4,052  $6,419  $6,235  $10,178 
Provision for income taxes 1,311   1,246   2,061   2,273 
Total other expenses(1) (149)  (176)  (243)  (231)
Depreciation and amortization 3,157   3,308   6,351   6,581 
Share-based compensation 494   766   1,125   1,505 
Severance costs 479      979    
Footprint optimization costs (restructuring) 200  $   200  $ 
Adjusted EBITDA$9,544  $11,563  $16,708  $20,306 
        
Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of net sales 12.0%  13.0%  11.9%  12.2%
        
(1)Includes net interest expense and non-cash periodic post-retirement benefit cost.
 


Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Computation of Debt to Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA
(unaudited, in thousands)
 
 Q3 2024 Q4 2024 Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Trailing Twelve
Months
Net income$3,160  $(39) $2,183  $4,052  $9,356 
Provision for income taxes 727   1,182   750   1,311   3,970 
Total other expenses(1) (282)  (273)  (94)  (149)  (798)
Depreciation and amortization 3,376   3,362   3,194   3,157   13,089 
Share-based compensation 562   428   631   494   2,115 
Severance costs 228   1,066   500   479   2,273 
Footprint optimization costs (restructuring)          200   200 
Adjusted EBITDA$7,771  $5,726  $7,164  $9,544  $30,205 
          
Total Outstanding Term Debt as of June 30, 2025        $20,611 
          
Debt to Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA         0.68 
          
(1)Includes net interest expense and non-cash periodic post-retirement benefit cost.
 


Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Computation of Trailing Twelve Months Return on Capital Employed
(unaudited, in thousands)
 
  Q3 2024 Q4 2024 Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Trailing Twelve
Months
Operating Income $3,605 $869 $2,839 $5,214 $12,527 
           
Equity $153,461 
Structured Debt $20,611 
Total Capital Employed $174,072 
           
Return on Capital Employed  7.2%
     


Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Computation of Trailing Twelve Months Return on Capital Employed Excluding Cash
(unaudited, in thousands)
 
 Q3 2024 Q4 2024 Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Trailing Twelve
Months
Operating Income$3,605 $869 $2,839 $5,214 $12,527 
          
Equity $153,461 
Structured Debt $20,611 
Less Cash $(43,212)
Total Capital Employed, Excluding Cash $130,860 
          
Return on Capital Employed, Excluding Cash  9.6%
     


Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Free Cash Flow
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
(unaudited, in thousands)
 
  2025   2024 
Cash flow provided by operations$9,594  $20,943 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (4,387)  (4,805)
Free cash flow$5,207  $16,138 
 


Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Adjusted Net Income per Share
(unaudited, in thousands)
 
 Three Months Ended
June 30
 Six Months Ended
June 30
 2025 2024 2025 2024
Net Income$4,052 $6,419 $6,235 $10,178
Severance costs (net of tax)$378 $ $773 $
Footprint optimization costs (net of tax)$158 $ $158 $
Adjusted net income$4,588 $6,419 $7,166 $10,178
        
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 8,570,000  8,711,000  8,593,000  8,705,000
Weighted average common and potentially issuable common shares outstanding - diluted 8,620,000  8,773,000  8,704,000  8,819,000
        
Net income per share - basic$0.47 $0.74 $0.73 $1.17
Severance costs (net of tax) 0.04    0.09  
Footprint optimization costs (net of tax)$0.02 $ $0.02 $
Adjusted net income per share - basic$0.53 $0.74 $0.84 $1.17
        
Net income per share - diluted$0.47 $0.73 $0.72 $1.15
Severance costs (net of tax) 0.04    0.09  
Footprint optimization costs (net of tax)$0.02 $ $0.02 $
Adjusted net income per share - diluted$0.53 $0.73 $0.83 $1.15
            

FAQ

What were Core Molding Technologies (CMT) Q2 2025 earnings results?

Core Molding reported Q2 2025 net sales of $79.2 million (down 10.7% YoY), with net income of $4.1 million ($0.47 per diluted share) and gross margin of 18.1%.

How much new business did Core Molding (CMT) win in first half 2025?

Core Molding secured $47 million in new incremental business across diverse end-markets including building products, EV transportation, aerospace, and powersports.

What is Core Molding's (CMT) investment plan for Mexico operations?

Core Molding is investing $25 million to expand its Matamoros plant and establish a new plant with DCPD molding and paint capabilities in Monterrey, Mexico.

What is the value of the new Volvo Mexico programs for Core Molding (CMT)?

The Volvo Mexico programs, launching in Q1 2027, are expected to generate approximately $150 million in revenues over the next seven to ten years.

What is Core Molding's (CMT) current financial position?

As of June 30, 2025, Core Molding had $93.2 million in total liquidity, including $43.2 million in cash, with term debt of $20.6 million and debt-to-EBITDA ratio less than 1x.
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