Equity Profile

CPS

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.

Consumer DiscretionaryAutomotive Parts & Equipment$520.6M

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Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. (CPS) is a key player in the automotive parts and equipment sector, focusing on rubber and plastic components for vehicles....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a crucial indicator of the company's profitability and financial health, which investors closely monitor.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to increase sales, which is vital for sustaining operations and investment.

N/A

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CPS Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. (CPS) is a key player in the automotive parts and equipment sector, focusing on rubber and plastic components for vehicles. As consumer spending shifts and the automotive industry evolves, CPS's performance is closely tied to trends in vehicle production and electric vehicle adoption.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

Avg EPS Surprise

-38.92%

Avg Stock Reaction

-2.43%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Cooper-Standard reported an EPS of -$0.29, missing expectations significantly. This poor performance continued a trend of disappointing results, leading to a slight stock increase the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, expectations are cautious given Cooper-Standard's recent earnings history, with analysts likely anticipating another challenging quarter. Investors will be looking for signs of improvement in profitability and revenue.

Bull Case

If Cooper-Standard can show a turnaround in earnings and revenue growth, it may indicate a recovery in demand for automotive parts, boosting investor confidence.

Bear Case

Continued losses and revenue declines could signal deeper issues within the company or the automotive market, leading to further stock price declines.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the EPS for Q2-2026?

Given the company's history of missing EPS estimates, this figure will be critical in assessing whether CPS is on a path to recovery.

How has revenue changed compared to previous quarters?

Understanding revenue trends will provide insight into demand for CPS's products and the overall health of the automotive sector.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The market may be underestimating the potential for CPS to recover as automotive demand stabilizes, particularly with the shift towards electric vehicles.

Supporting Evidence

Despite recent losses, CPS has opportunities in the growing electric vehicle market that could drive future revenue.

Options pricing suggests a higher expected move than historical averages, indicating potential for a surprise.

The lack of recent insider activity suggests management may be focused on long-term recovery rather than short-term gains.

Key Risk

If CPS reports better-than-expected revenue growth, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate this quarter revolves around whether CPS can stabilize its earnings and revenue amidst ongoing challenges in the automotive industry.

Bull Confirmed If

A return to positive EPS or a significant reduction in losses would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

Continued losses or a significant decline in revenue would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±16.99%

Historical Avg

±4.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±31.4% while CPS has averaged ±4.5% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.7%

30d HV

53.4%

Calls (400)P/C Ratio: 0.15Puts (0)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If CPS beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 4.5%, confirming a positive outlook for the company.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations but lack strong guidance, the stock may experience muted movement as investors remain cautious.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of about 3.5% based on historical patterns, reflecting ongoing concerns about the company's performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on cost-cutting measures and their impact on profitability.
2Details on new contracts or partnerships, especially related to electric vehicle components.
3Management's outlook on the automotive market and expected demand for CPS products.
4Insights into supply chain challenges and how they are being addressed.
5Any commentary on competitive positioning within the automotive parts industry.

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Company Snapshot

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. (CPS) is a key player in the automotive parts and equipment sector, focusing on rubber and plastic components for vehicles....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a crucial indicator of the company's profitability and financial health, which investors closely monitor.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to increase sales, which is vital for sustaining operations and investment.

N/A

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

CPS Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

Avg EPS Surprise

-38.92%

Avg Stock Reaction

-2.43%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If Cooper-Standard can show a turnaround in earnings and revenue growth, it may indicate a recovery in demand for automotive parts, boosting investor confidence.

Bear Case

Continued losses and revenue declines could signal deeper issues within the company or the automotive market, leading to further stock price declines.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the EPS for Q2-2026?

Given the company's history of missing EPS estimates, this figure will be critical in assessing whether CPS is on a path to recovery.

How has revenue changed compared to previous quarters?

Understanding revenue trends will provide insight into demand for CPS's products and the overall health of the automotive sector.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The market may be underestimating the potential for CPS to recover as automotive demand stabilizes, particularly with the shift towards electric vehicles.

Supporting Evidence

Despite recent losses, CPS has opportunities in the growing electric vehicle market that could drive future revenue.

Options pricing suggests a higher expected move than historical averages, indicating potential for a surprise.

The lack of recent insider activity suggests management may be focused on long-term recovery rather than short-term gains.

Key Risk

If CPS reports better-than-expected revenue growth, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate this quarter revolves around whether CPS can stabilize its earnings and revenue amidst ongoing challenges in the automotive industry.

Bull Confirmed If

A return to positive EPS or a significant reduction in losses would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

Continued losses or a significant decline in revenue would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±16.99%

Historical Avg

±4.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±31.4% while CPS has averaged ±4.5% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.7%

30d HV

53.4%

Calls (400)P/C Ratio: 0.15Puts (0)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If CPS beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 4.5%, confirming a positive outlook for the company.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations but lack strong guidance, the stock may experience muted movement as investors remain cautious.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of about 3.5% based on historical patterns, reflecting ongoing concerns about the company's performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on cost-cutting measures and their impact on profitability.
2Details on new contracts or partnerships, especially related to electric vehicle components.
3Management's outlook on the automotive market and expected demand for CPS products.
4Insights into supply chain challenges and how they are being addressed.
5Any commentary on competitive positioning within the automotive parts industry.