Cooper-Standard Holdings (CPS) Company Report

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. reported Q3 2025 sales of $695.5 million, a 1.5% increase year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA of $53.3 million, up 15.6% from Q3 2024.
The company achieved a gross margin of 12.5% in Q3 2025, an improvement of 140 basis points compared to the prior year, driven by $18 million in cost savings from lean initiatives.
For the first nine months of 2025, sales were essentially flat, but gross profit margin increased by 170 basis points and adjusted EBITDA margin improved by 230 basis points compared to the first nine months of 2024.
Full-year 2025 guidance for sales and adjusted EBITDA has been reduced due to expected temporary customer production volume reductions in Q4, including an aluminum supply chain disruption. Despite this, the company still expects to deliver significantly higher adjusted EBITDA and positive free cash flow for the full year.
Net new business awards reached nearly $229 million for the first nine months of 2025, with 83% related to battery, electric, or hybrid vehicle platforms.

Oct 31, 2025, 1:00 PM

Cooper Standard Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results and Updates Full-Year Guidance

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Cooper Standard reported sales of $695.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $53.3 million for the third quarter of 2025, resulting in an Adjusted EPS of $(0.24).
The company achieved a gross profit margin of 12.5% in Q3 2025, representing a 140 basis point improvement year-over-year, and generated $27.4 million in free cash flow.
Cooper Standard secured $96 million in net new business awards during Q3 2025, contributing to $228.5 million year-to-date, with 87% related to innovation products and 83% to battery electric or hybrid programs.
For fiscal year 2025, the company updated its guidance, projecting sales between $2.68 billion and $2.72 billion and Adjusted EBITDA between $200 million and $210 million.

Oct 31, 2025, 1:00 PM

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. Reports Q3 2025 Results and Updates Full-Year Guidance

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Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. reported Q3 2025 sales of $695.5 million, a 1.5% increase from Q3 2024, and an adjusted net loss of $4.4 million, or $(0.24) per diluted share, an improvement of $7.6 million year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $53.3 million, or 7.7% of sales, marking a $7.1 million increase compared to the prior year, driven by improved efficiency.
The company generated $38.6 million in cash from operating activities and $27.4 million in free cash flow in Q3 2025, with total liquidity reaching $313.5 million as of September 30, 2025.
Cooper-Standard secured $96.4 million in net new business awards during Q3 2025, bringing the year-to-date total to $228.5 million, largely for battery-electric and hybrid vehicle platforms.
The full-year 2025 guidance was adjusted, with expected sales between $2.68 billion and $2.72 billion and adjusted EBITDA between $200 million and $210 million, reflecting an anticipated $25 million impact from Q4 production cuts.

Oct 31, 2025, 11:33 AM

Cooper-Standard Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results and Updates Full-Year Guidance

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Cooper-Standard reported sales of $695.5 million in the third quarter of 2025, a 1.5% increase compared to the third quarter of 2024.
The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $53.3 million, or 7.7% of sales, in Q3 2025, marking a $7.1 million increase year-over-year.
Net loss improved to $7.6 million, or $(0.43) per diluted share, in Q3 2025, an improvement of $3.4 million compared to Q3 2024.
Cash provided by operating activities increased by $10.8 million to $38.6 million in Q3 2025, with free cash flow at $27.4 million, up $10.5 million year-over-year.
Cooper-Standard updated its full-year 2025 guidance, projecting sales between $2.68 billion and $2.72 billion and Adjusted EBITDA between $200 million and $210 million.

Oct 30, 2025, 8:30 PM

Cooper Standard Outlines Financial Strength and Growth Strategy at J.P. Morgan Auto Conference

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Cooper Standard (CPS) anticipates a return to double-digit EBITDA margins and double-digit return on invested capital, having increased its guidance for Q4 2025 and provided a look forward through 2030. The company has achieved $700 million in cost savings since 2019 and expects its net leverage ratio to fall below two by 2027.
The company's Fluid Handling Systems business is strategically positioned for growth, with content per vehicle increasing by 80% for hybrid electric vehicles and 20% for battery electric vehicles compared to internal combustion engine vehicles. This segment is projected to double over the next seven years, with its adjusted EBITDA margin expected to rise from 9% to over 16% by 2030.
Cooper Standard maintains a strong market position as the global leader in Sealing Systems and the second largest in Fluid Handling Systems. The company has 99% of next year's business booked, with subsequent years also largely secured at higher margins, ensuring future revenue visibility and profitability.
To mitigate past volatility, Cooper Standard has successfully implemented contractual indexing with its entire supply base and customers for material economic recovery, enhancing financial predictability and stability.

Aug 13, 2025, 6:00 PM

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