CTS (CTS)


Market Price (9/27/2026): $59.6 | Market Cap: $1.7 BilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Electronic Manufacturing Services

CTS (CTS)


Market Price (9/27/2026): $59.6
Market Cap: $1.7 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Electronic Manufacturing Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%

Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 5.4%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 35%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, Automation & Robotics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include EV Manufacturing, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -11%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -31%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.8%

Key risks
CTS key risks include [1] vulnerabilities from its significant international manufacturing operations and [2] its reliance on key customers.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%
1 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 5.4%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 35%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, Automation & Robotics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include EV Manufacturing, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -11%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -31%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.8%
6 Key risks
CTS key risks include [1] vulnerabilities from its significant international manufacturing operations and [2] its reliance on key customers.

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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/24/2026

CTS (CTS) stock has lost about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Market Reaction to Strong Q2 Fiscal 2026 Results.

CTS Corporation reported strong financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026, beating analyst expectations for both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.74, significantly surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.61, while revenue reached $144.8 million, slightly above estimates. The company also raised its full-year 2026 guidance for both revenue and adjusted EPS. Despite an initial surge of 5.73% in premarket trading following the announcement on July 28, 2026, the stock subsequently declined by 1.65% in the wake of the news, indicating that the market may have already priced in a strong performance or reacted to other underlying concerns.

2. Continued Weakness in the Transportation Market Segment.

While CTS saw robust growth of 15% year-over-year in its diversified end markets during Q2 fiscal 2026, which now constitute 59% of total sales, sales to the transportation market segment experienced a 2% decline. This persistent softness in a key end market, despite the company's strategic shift to reduce reliance on transportation, likely weighed on investor sentiment and contributed to the stock's overall negative trend during the period.

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Updated on 9/24/2026

CTS (CTS) stock has lost about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Market Reaction to Strong Q2 Fiscal 2026 Results.

CTS Corporation reported strong financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026, beating analyst expectations for both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.74, significantly surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.61, while revenue reached $144.8 million, slightly above estimates. The company also raised its full-year 2026 guidance for both revenue and adjusted EPS. Despite an initial surge of 5.73% in premarket trading following the announcement on July 28, 2026, the stock subsequently declined by 1.65% in the wake of the news, indicating that the market may have already priced in a strong performance or reacted to other underlying concerns.

2. Continued Weakness in the Transportation Market Segment.

While CTS saw robust growth of 15% year-over-year in its diversified end markets during Q2 fiscal 2026, which now constitute 59% of total sales, sales to the transportation market segment experienced a 2% decline. This persistent softness in a key end market, despite the company's strategic shift to reduce reliance on transportation, likely weighed on investor sentiment and contributed to the stock's overall negative trend during the period.

3. Significant Insider Selling by CEO.

A notable factor contributing to negative pressure was the significant insider selling activity. On June 1, 2026, Kieran M O'Sullivan, President & CEO, sold 130,000 shares of CTS stock for a total transaction value of $8,484,805. This substantial selling by a top executive, exceeding the $5 million threshold, could signal a lack of confidence to the market and potentially influence other investors to sell.

4. Broader Industry and Macroeconomic Headwinds.

Despite CTS's outperformance relative to its direct industry peers, the broader "Electronics - Miscellaneous Components" sector faced headwinds, experiencing an average loss of 14.3% year-to-date as of September 24, 2026. General macroeconomic concerns, including inflationary pressures and potential recessionary conditions, along with ongoing geopolitical risks and trade/tariff barriers, were also cited as factors that could affect future operating results for companies within the sector, contributing to a cautious investor sentiment towards CTS during this period.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -7.1% change in CTS stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/26/2026 was primarily driven by a -8.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269262026Change
Stock Price ($)64.1359.60-7.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5555641.7%
Net Income Margin (%)12.5%12.4%-0.8%
P/E Multiple26.624.4-8.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)29290.4%
Cumulative Contribution-7.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/26/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CTS-7.1% 
Market (SPY)2.2%50.6%
Sector (XLK)2.9%61.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 13.4% change in CTS stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/26/2026 was primarily driven by a 4.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820269262026Change
Stock Price ($)52.5559.6013.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5415644.2%
Net Income Margin (%)12.1%12.4%2.5%
P/E Multiple23.324.44.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)29291.3%
Cumulative Contribution13.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/26/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CTS13.4% 
Market (SPY)13.0%55.5%
Sector (XLK)41.8%61.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 40.8% change in CTS stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/26/2026 was primarily driven by a 19.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120259262026Change
Stock Price ($)42.3259.6040.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5205648.5%
Net Income Margin (%)11.8%12.4%4.5%
P/E Multiple20.524.419.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)30294.1%
Cumulative Contribution40.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/26/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CTS40.8% 
Market (SPY)20.9%51.5%
Sector (XLK)50.4%52.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 35.0% change in CTS stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/26/2026 was primarily driven by a 24.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)83120239262026Change
Stock Price ($)44.1659.6035.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)585564-3.6%
Net Income Margin (%)9.9%12.4%24.9%
P/E Multiple24.024.41.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)312910.2%
Cumulative Contribution35.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/26/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CTS35.0% 
Market (SPY)77.8%58.4%
Sector (XLK)127.9%54.5%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
CTS Return7%8%11%21%-18%39%77%
Peers Return23%-17%3%-14%15%72%79%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%105%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
CTS Win Rate50%50%58%50%50%67% 
Peers Win Rate67%38%52%50%57%60% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%56% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
CTS Max Drawdown-23%-21%-27%-19%-34%-20% 
Peers Max Drawdown-18%-32%-34%-33%-42%-34% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: LFUS, VSH, MEI, ST, APH.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/25/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventCTSS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-24.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven276 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-13.8%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven45 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-14.1%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.5%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven28 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-14.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven17.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven32 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-38.3%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven61.9%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven234 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-28.0%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.9%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven263 days105 days

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In The Past

CTS's stock fell -24.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 31.9% gain to breakeven.

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EventCTSS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-24.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven276 days79 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-38.3%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven61.9%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven234 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-28.0%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.9%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven263 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-30.7%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven44.2%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven156 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-24.3%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.1%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven83 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-24.9%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.2%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven11 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-78.6%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven367.4%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven169 days1085 days

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In The Past

CTS's stock fell -24.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 31.9% gain to breakeven.

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About CTS (CTS)

CTS Corporation is a global manufacturer and seller of electronic components, primarily focusing on sensors, actuators, and connectivity solutions. These essential components enable critical functions across a diverse range of industries by providing fundamental building blocks for various systems and devices.

The company's product offerings include sensors and actuators specifically tailored for the automotive sector, used in both passenger and commercial vehicles. CTS also provides connectivity components crucial for telecommunications infrastructure and high-speed applications within the information technology industry. Additionally, it manufactures switches, temperature sensors, and potentiometers that serve a broad array of general markets.

Furthermore, CTS specializes in fabricated piezoelectric materials and substrates. These advanced materials are vital for demanding applications in the medical, industrial, aerospace and defense, and specific information technology markets. The company distributes its products internationally through its sales engineers, independent manufacturers' representatives, and distributors.

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  • A specialized TE Connectivity or Amphenol, providing critical sensors, actuators, and connectivity components for various industries like automotive, medical, and telecommunications.
  • Like a focused version of Bosch or Continental, manufacturing essential sensors, actuators, and high-speed connectivity components that go into other companies' finished products.

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  • Sensors and Actuators: Components designed for use in passenger or commercial vehicles.
  • Connectivity Components: Parts utilized for telecommunications infrastructure, information technology, and other high-speed applications.
  • Switches: Electronic switching devices supplied to multiple industrial markets.
  • Temperature Sensors: Devices used for detecting and measuring temperature, supplied to various markets.
  • Potentiometers: Variable resistors provided for numerous market applications.
  • Fabricated Piezoelectric Materials and Substrates: Specialized materials primarily used in medical, industrial, aerospace and defense, and information technology markets.

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Kieran O'Sullivan, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board

Mr. O'Sullivan joined CTS in January 2013 as President and Chief Executive Officer and was appointed Chairman of the Board in May 2014. Before joining CTS, he held several executive-level roles with Continental A.G. from 2006 to 2012, where he was Executive Vice President of the Global Infotainment and Connectivity business and also had responsibility for its NAFTA Interior Division. From 2004 to 2006, Mr. O'Sullivan served as Corporate Vice President of Motorola's Automotive business. Since 2015, he has been a member of the Board of Directors of LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII).

Ashish Agrawal, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Agrawal was elected Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CTS on November 11, 2013. He joined CTS in June 2011 as Vice President, Treasury and Corporate Development. Prior to CTS, Mr. Agrawal served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Americas, for Dometic Group AB, starting in 2007. Before Dometic, he held various positions with General Electric Co. beginning in December 1994.

Pratik Trivedi, Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Trivedi joined CTS on April 29, 2024, as Senior Vice President, Advanced Materials and Solutions, and was appointed Chief Operating Officer effective December 5, 2025. From 2017 until joining CTS, he served as Vice President, North America for the mobility business of Eaton Corporation (NYSE: ETN). Earlier in his career, Mr. Trivedi spent twelve years in various key roles with Cummins, Inc. (NYSE: CMI), including Global Director of the Prime Power Market Segment.

Mark Pacioni, Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary

Mr. Pacioni joined CTS in June 2025 and was formally appointed Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary effective July 1, 2025. Prior to joining CTS, he served as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of CareerBuilder, LLC from 2019 to 2024, and its successor company, CareerBuilder + Monster, from 2024 until June 2025. He also held senior legal roles at The Boeing Co., Molex, Inc., and Knowles Corp., was Special Counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and was in private practice representing public companies.

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The key risks to CTS Corporation's business include:
  1. Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Instability: As a global manufacturer, CTS Corporation is highly susceptible to broad economic downturns, inflationary pressures, and recessionary conditions, which can impact demand for its products across various markets. Furthermore, risks associated with international operations, including trade and tariff barriers, fluctuating exchange rates, and political and geopolitical conflicts (such as U.S./China relations and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine), can adversely affect the company's operations and financial performance.
  2. Supply Chain Vulnerabilities and Disruptions: CTS Corporation's manufacturing operations are vulnerable to disruptions in its supply chain, including potential raw material shortages and port congestion. These issues can lead to increased costs, production delays, and strained customer relationships, impacting the company's ability to meet demand and maintain profitability.
  3. Reliance on Key Customers and Intense Competition: The company faces risks associated with customer concentration, as a significant reduction in business from a major customer could materially impact operating results. For example, Toyota Motor Corporation accounted for a notable portion of CTS's net sales in 2025. Additionally, CTS operates in competitive markets, facing pressure from domestic and foreign manufacturers, some of whom may have larger and more diversified product portfolios. This competition can lead to pricing pressures and affect the company's market share and revenues.

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CTS Corporation, a global manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and connectivity components, operates in several key addressable markets across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Sensors and Actuators for Passenger or Commercial Vehicles

  • The global automotive sensors market was valued at an estimated USD 12.64 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 26.61 billion by 2034, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.90% during the forecast period. In 2023, this market was estimated at USD 39.5 billion globally, with a projection to reach USD 85.1 billion by 2030.
  • The global automotive actuators market is estimated at USD 27.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 33.5 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.1%.
  • More broadly, the global sensors and actuators market size is projected to be USD 19.98 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 34.24 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 9.36% from 2026 to 2031. The automotive and mobility sector accounted for 24.66% of this market in 2025.

Connectivity Components for Telecommunications Infrastructure, Information Technology, and Other High-Speed Applications

  • The global telecom network infrastructure market was valued at an estimated USD 118.02 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 245.11 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.46% during the forecast period. Another estimate places the global market size at USD 108.81 billion in 2025, projected to reach USD 190.13 billion by 2033.
  • North America is a significant market for telecom network infrastructure, holding approximately 40% of the global share.

Switches, Temperature Sensors, and Potentiometers

  • Temperature Sensors: The global temperature sensors market was valued at USD 8.2 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to USD 16.5 billion in 2035, at a CAGR of 7% from 2026 to 2035. In 2025, the U.S. temperature sensors market reached USD 2 billion, and the European market accounted for USD 1.9 billion.
  • Potentiometers: The global potentiometer market, valued at USD 1.5 billion in 2020, is projected to reach USD 2.1 billion by 2025. Between 2025 and 2035, the market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.9%, culminating in a valuation of USD 4.1 billion by 2035. The United States is noted as a growing market for potentiometers.
  • Specific market sizes for "switches" as a standalone product line were not available in the provided search results; they are typically integrated within broader electronics and industrial markets.

Fabricated Piezoelectric Materials and Substrates

  • The global piezoelectric smart material market size was estimated at USD 2.21 billion in 2024 and is predicted to increase from USD 2.37 billion in 2025 to approximately USD 4.39 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 7.10% from 2025 to 2034. North America held the largest share of this market in 2024, at 43%.
  • The U.S. piezoelectric smart material market size was USD 760 million in 2024 and is projected to reach approximately USD 1,440 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 7.32% from 2025 to 2034.
  • More broadly, the global piezoelectric devices market was valued at approximately USD 34.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 58.7 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.3% during this period.
  • The global piezoelectric materials market size was valued at USD 1.66 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from USD 1.73 billion in 2025 to USD 2.38 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.64%.

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CTS Corporation (CTS) is anticipated to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years through several key strategies:

  1. Continued Diversification and Growth in Key End Markets: CTS is strategically focusing on and achieving significant growth in its diversified end markets, particularly medical, aerospace & defense, and industrial sectors. The medical market, for instance, saw a 41% sales increase in Q4 2025 compared to the prior year period, while full-year 2025 sales for medical and aerospace & defense increased by 21% and 20% respectively. Industrial sales also grew by 12% in fiscal 2025. This diversification strategy is shifting the revenue mix away from the more challenged transportation segment, with diversified end markets now representing almost 60% of overall company revenue, and is expected to continue driving overall revenue expansion.
  2. New Product Innovation and Technology Advancement: The company is investing in new product innovations to capture new business. This includes expanding its offerings in medical ultrasound transducers and pacing technologies, developing high-force actuators for industrial automation, and introducing enhancements for next-generation smart actuators in the transportation sector. These advancements are anticipated to drive long-term growth in their respective markets.
  3. Strategic Acquisitions and Geographic Expansion: CTS plans to pursue targeted acquisitions to bolster its position in higher-margin medical components and defense-qualified products. Additionally, a "buy-and-build" strategy is in place to acquire intellectual property in sensing and frequency control, enabling expansion into new customer bases in Western Europe and Asia-Pacific. These initiatives are designed to accelerate access to new markets and product lines, contributing to future revenue growth.

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Share Repurchases

  • CTS Corporation authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $100 million in November 2025, replacing a previous initiative approved in February 2024.
  • In February 2024, the Board approved a new share repurchase program of up to $100 million, replacing the program authorized in February 2023.
  • In 2025, CTS repurchased approximately 1.4 million shares totaling $57 million.

Outbound Investments

  • CTS acquired SyQwest, LLC for approximately $121.9 million in the third quarter of 2024. SyQwest specializes in sonar and acoustic sensing solutions, primarily for naval applications.
  • In February 2023, CTS acquired maglab for $4.2 million, which provides e-mobility, robotics & automation, and renewable energy services.
  • CTS completed the acquisition of TEWA Temperature Sensors in February 2022 for $24.5 million and Meggitt in April 2022 for $76.9 million.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures totaled $15.7 million in 2025 and $18.6 million in 2024.
  • Capital expenditures for 2023 were $14.7 million.
  • For 2026, capital expenditures are projected to be around 4% of sales, with a focus on supporting organic growth, strategic acquisitions, innovation, and operational execution.

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Peer Outperformance in Electronic Manufacturing Services

CTS has trailed 88% of its 8 Electronic Manufacturing Services peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are FLEX, JBL and BHE. Electronic Manufacturing Services ranks 1st of 12 industries in Information Technology by median 5Y return. That makes it one of the strongest corners of the sector.
Share of Electronic Manufacturing Services constituents that CTS has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
44%
of 9 industry peers · 52.0% return
3Y
13%
of 8 industry peers · 48.1% return
5Y
13%
of 8 industry peers · 91.9% return
Electronic Manufacturing Services peers with revenue growth within 4pp of CTS's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
CTS CTS -0.8% 24.4x 52.0%48.1%91.9% —
FLEX Flex 1.8% 43.1x 101.7%520.9%725.4% +633pp
JBL Jabil -1.4% 41.5x 46.9%202.9%415.6% +324pp
BHE Benchmark Electronics -1.3% 55.7x 116.4%262.4%227.6% +136pp
PLXS Plexus 2.6% 37.9x 83.6%188.9%184.6% +93pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Information Technology sector, ranked by 5Y. Electronic Manufacturing Services is CTS's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Electronic Manufacturing Services ← 9 67.8%202.9%283.6% TTMI 915% · FLEX 725% · SANM 466%
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 27 97.2%97.4%112.0% AXTI 797% · AEHR 592% · KLAC 439%
Technology Distributors 9 41.0%84.4%101.6% CLMB 402% · AVT 204% · SNX 148%
Communications Equipment 36 17.2%95.3%67.6% AAOI 1301% · FEIM 1069% · LITE 995%
Electronic Components 26 42.0%70.3%64.8% CLS 3788% · BELFA 1333% · COHR 387%
Semiconductors 55 34.9%42.6%39.9% POET 1808% · MU 1376% · NVDA 944%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 20 19.0%131.3%29.5% STX 1116% · DELL 1073% · SMCI 1042%
Internet Services & Infrastructure 6 4.9%51.3%28.2% DOCN 71% · VRSN 37% · GDDY 37%
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 26 -16.6%16.4%-10.4% PI 192% · OSIS 107% · KEYS 105%
IT Consulting & Other Services 30 -25.3%-17.4%-35.9% CHRN 522268% · APLD 1174% · TSSI 797%
Application Software 124 -29.5%-14.8%-48.5% VIDA 144067% · INLX 4910% · PLTR 590%
Systems Software 72 -20.9%9.9%-62.8% QNC 640% · ZETA 408% · PANW 363%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Peer Comparisons

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Financials

CTSLFUSVSHMEISTAPHMedian
NameCTS Littelfu.Vishay I.Methode .Sensata .Amphenol  
Mkt Price59.60429.2232.5514.5142.1984.0950.89
Mkt Cap1.710.94.50.56.1206.95.3
Rev LTM5642,6143,3191,0443,77529,0122,967
Op Inc LTM9443111045498,029271
FCF LTM91444-7-135794,714268
FCF 3Y Avg85371-11924393,280228
CFO LTM10951234656945,872429
CFO 3Y Avg102445219375834,109332

Growth & Margins

CTSLFUSVSHMEISTAPHMedian
NameCTS Littelfu.Vishay I.Methode .Sensata .Amphenol  
Rev Chg LTM8.5%15.4%13.4%1.4%0.8%54.2%11.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-0.8%2.1%-1.6%-4.1%-2.6%33.8%-1.2%
Rev Chg Q7.0%20.4%16.6%10.4%5.0%55.0%13.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.7%5.0%4.0%2.4%1.3%12.0%3.2%
Op Inc Chg LTM16.2%38.0%99.0%130.6%23.8%85.4%61.7%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg2.8%3.9%-12.1%7.6%-1.6%49.3%3.3%
Op Mgn LTM16.6%16.5%3.3%0.4%14.5%27.7%15.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg15.5%14.5%4.6%-0.9%13.3%23.9%13.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.4%1.0%0.9%-0.5%0.3%1.2%0.6%
CFO/Rev LTM19.3%19.6%10.4%0.5%18.4%20.2%18.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg19.1%18.7%6.9%3.4%15.2%20.1%17.0%
FCF/Rev LTM16.2%17.0%-0.2%-1.3%15.3%16.2%15.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg15.9%15.6%-3.9%0.2%11.5%16.2%13.5%

Valuation

CTSLFUSVSHMEISTAPHMedian
NameCTS Littelfu.Vishay I.Methode .Sensata .Amphenol  
Mkt Cap1.710.94.50.56.1206.95.3
P/S3.04.21.30.51.67.12.3
P/Op Inc18.225.240.6117.611.225.825.5
P/EBIT17.799.839.748.419.526.032.8
P/E24.4-1,347.4156.8-14.168.340.232.3
P/CFO15.621.212.9101.58.835.218.4
Total Yield4.4%0.6%1.9%-5.7%2.6%3.0%2.2%
Dividend Yield0.3%0.7%1.2%1.4%1.1%0.5%0.9%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.6%5.0%-4.8%1.2%7.9%2.5%3.7%
D/E0.10.10.20.60.40.10.2
Net D/E-0.00.0-0.00.40.30.10.0

Returns

CTSLFUSVSHMEISTAPHMedian
NameCTS Littelfu.Vishay I.Methode .Sensata .Amphenol  
1M Rtn3.4%1.9%2.9%-18.4%-0.7%4.4%2.4%
3M Rtn-8.2%-4.9%-42.1%-24.0%-9.7%2.9%-9.0%
6M Rtn24.7%29.3%92.2%162.7%21.9%36.5%32.9%
12M Rtn52.0%66.7%120.4%95.6%41.4%38.1%59.4%
3Y Rtn48.1%81.9%43.0%-26.5%17.9%318.0%45.5%
1M Excs Rtn3.7%1.6%5.6%-15.8%-1.8%3.5%2.6%
3M Excs Rtn-13.5%-10.2%-47.3%-29.3%-15.0%-2.4%-14.3%
6M Excs Rtn3.2%8.0%67.7%135.9%-0.2%17.5%12.7%
12M Excs Rtn29.8%49.9%100.9%75.2%23.7%20.9%39.9%
3Y Excs Rtn-31.4%-1.9%-34.9%-102.4%-58.1%230.1%-33.1%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Designs, manufactures, and sells a broad line of sensors, connectivity components, and actuators541515550587513
Total541515550587513


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20082007200620052004
Components & Sensors25    
EMS12106108
Components and Sensors 25313023
Total3735374031


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20122011201020092007
Components and Sensors443330336295363
EMS118151147113181
Total561481483408544


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$59.60 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.7 
First Trading Date11/05/1987 
Distance from 52W High-12.6% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$59.94$55.64
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA-0.6%7.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility33.0%35.4%
Downside Capture207.64139.11
Upside Capture110.22162.13
Correlation (SPY)43.7%51.7%
CTS Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.691.661.521.601.461.30
Up Beta2.091.460.971.111.161.22
Down Beta1.570.411.361.611.371.09
Up Capture24%140%149%194%217%269%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days6152560129364
Down Capture364%270%195%167%135%109%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days15273967121385

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CTS
CTS46.7%35.4%1.13-
Sector ETF (XLK)41.7%26.4%1.2852.5%
Equity (SPY)17.7%13.0%0.9851.7%
Gold (GLD)14.7%29.3%0.4614.5%
Commodities (DBC)44.3%20.7%1.66-22.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.5%13.6%0.0718.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-25.9%44.8%-0.5418.2%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CTS
CTS13.6%33.9%0.44-
Sector ETF (XLK)21.3%26.0%0.7350.5%
Equity (SPY)13.3%17.2%0.5953.2%
Gold (GLD)19.2%18.8%0.838.0%
Commodities (DBC)10.8%19.6%0.434.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)0.9%18.9%-0.0639.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)12.2%52.6%0.4122.4%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CTS
CTS13.4%35.2%0.45-
Sector ETF (XLK)24.8%25.0%0.9048.6%
Equity (SPY)15.5%17.9%0.7354.5%
Gold (GLD)12.1%16.4%0.613.6%
Commodities (DBC)8.5%18.1%0.3814.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%20.7%0.1940.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.8%66.2%1.0315.1%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date9152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.0 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 831202616.1%
Average Daily Volume0.2 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.1 days
Basic Shares Quantity28.6 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.6%

Returns Analyses

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/28/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/28/20267.3%8.0%-6.2%
4/29/20260.3%7.0%19.4%
2/10/20263.1%0.8%-13.2%
10/28/2025-4.5%-1.9%0.2%
7/24/20253.9%0.1%2.7%
4/30/2025-4.5%-2.5%2.3%
2/4/2025-4.5%-5.5%-12.0%
10/29/20242.5%6.1%12.2%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121718
# Negative1387
Median Positive3.6%6.1%8.1%
Median Negative-4.5%-3.0%-5.3%
Max Positive10.4%15.6%22.6%
Max Negative-17.8%-13.5%-13.2%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/28/20267.3%8.0%-6.2%
4/29/20260.3%7.0%19.4%
2/10/20263.1%0.8%-13.2%
10/28/2025-4.5%-1.9%0.2%
7/24/20253.9%0.1%2.7%
4/30/2025-4.5%-2.5%2.3%
2/4/2025-4.5%-5.5%-12.0%
10/29/20242.5%6.1%12.2%
7/30/2024-7.4%-13.5%-5.3%
5/1/20243.7%10.0%16.9%
2/6/202410.4%12.5%7.3%
10/26/2023-0.5%0.4%3.8%
7/25/2023-1.4%5.8%5.6%
4/27/2023-3.1%-2.8%6.6%
2/7/2023-8.3%-2.0%-5.0%
10/26/2022-17.8%-6.5%-4.0%
7/26/20220.0%6.2%13.3%
4/28/20226.3%15.6%20.6%
2/8/20221.7%5.0%8.8%
10/27/20218.0%15.2%20.1%
7/27/2021-1.4%2.6%3.6%
4/29/2021-5.9%1.2%20.7%
2/9/2021-2.0%-3.2%-1.3%
10/29/20203.6%6.9%22.6%
7/31/2020-3.9%2.9%3.4%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121718
# Negative1387
Median Positive3.6%6.1%8.1%
Median Negative-4.5%-3.0%-5.3%
Max Positive10.4%15.6%22.6%
Max Negative-17.8%-13.5%-13.2%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/28/202610-Q
03/31/202604/29/202610-Q
12/31/202502/24/202610-K
09/30/202510/28/202510-Q
06/30/202507/24/202510-Q
03/31/202504/30/202510-Q
12/31/202402/26/202510-K
09/30/202410/29/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202302/23/202410-K
09/30/202310/26/202310-Q
06/30/202307/25/202310-Q
03/31/202304/27/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202210/26/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/28/202610-Q
03/31/202604/29/202610-Q
12/31/202502/24/202610-K
09/30/202510/28/202510-Q
06/30/202507/24/202510-Q
03/31/202504/30/202510-Q
12/31/202402/26/202510-K
09/30/202410/29/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202302/23/202410-K
09/30/202310/26/202310-Q
06/30/202307/25/202310-Q
03/31/202304/27/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202210/26/202210-Q
06/30/202207/26/202210-Q
03/31/202204/29/202210-Q
12/31/202102/25/202210-K
09/30/202110/27/202110-Q
06/30/202107/27/202110-Q
03/31/202104/29/202110-Q
12/31/202002/25/202110-K
09/30/202010/29/202010-Q
06/30/202007/31/202010-Q
03/31/202004/24/202010-Q
12/31/201902/20/202010-K
09/30/201910/24/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/29/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 RevenueReported565.00 Mil575.00 Mil585.00 Mil  RaisedGuidance: 570.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted Diluted EPSReported2.552.622.7  RaisedGuidance: 2.4 for 2026


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/29/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 RevenueReported560.00 Mil570.00 Mil580.00 Mil0.9% RaisedGuidance: 565.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted Diluted EPSReported2.352.42.451.1% RaisedGuidance: 2.38 for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/10/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 RevenueReported550.00 Mil565.00 Mil580.00 Mil4.6% Higher NewActual: 540.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Adjusted Diluted EPSReported2.32.382.456.7% Higher NewActual: 2.23 for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/28/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 RevenueReported535.00 Mil540.00 Mil545.00 Mil0.9% RaisedGuidance: 535.00 Mil for 2025
2025 Adjusted Diluted EPSReported2.22.232.25-2.2% LoweredGuidance: 2.27 for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 7/30/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1O'Sullivan, Kieran MPresident & CEODirectSell603202666.6722,6571,510,56020,514,138Form
2O'Sullivan, Kieran MPresident & CEODirectSell603202666.2660,3884,001,47221,889,883Form
3O'Sullivan, Kieran MPresident & CEODirectSell603202663.3146,9552,972,77324,738,053Form
4Agrawal, AshishCFODirectSell203202653.0025,0001,325,0005,617,311Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1O'Sullivan, Kieran MPresident & CEODirectSell603202666.6722,6571,510,56020,514,138Form
2O'Sullivan, Kieran MPresident & CEODirectSell603202666.2660,3884,001,47221,889,883Form
3O'Sullivan, Kieran MPresident & CEODirectSell603202663.3146,9552,972,77324,738,053Form
4Agrawal, AshishCFODirectSell203202653.0025,0001,325,0005,617,311Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Sep 27, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
ACK Asset Management LLC$27.9 Mil3.5%20New13F
Harvey Partners, LLC$28.4 Mil2.3%45ADD +9.3%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
ACK Asset Management LLC$27.9 Mil3.5%20New13F
Harvey Partners, LLC$28.4 Mil2.3%45ADD +9.3%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Harvey Partners, LLC$28.4 Mil2.3%45ADD +9.3%13F
ACK Asset Management LLC$27.9 Mil3.5%20New13F
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