Equity Profile

CPS

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.

Consumer DiscretionaryAutomotive Parts & Equipment$479.7M

Jul30Thu

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. is a key player in the automotive parts and equipment sector, focusing on manufacturing sealing, fuel, and brake systems for vehicles....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a critical indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its costs and revenue.

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Revenue Growth

Revenue growth is essential to assess the company's ability to expand and capture market share in a competitive environment.

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CPS Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. is a key player in the automotive parts and equipment sector, focusing on manufacturing sealing, fuel, and brake systems for vehicles. As the automotive industry evolves, particularly with trends toward electric vehicles and sustainability, Cooper-Standard's performance is closely tied to consumer spending and automotive production levels.

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. The stock reacted positively, gaining 1.25% the following day despite the disappointing results.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall expectations for Cooper-Standard are cautious, given the company's recent history of missing earnings estimates. Investors are likely looking for signs of recovery or improvement in profitability.

Bull Case

The optimistic view hinges on potential cost-cutting measures and a rebound in automotive production, which could lead to better-than-expected earnings and revenue growth.

Bear Case

Conversely, the bearish outlook is driven by ongoing supply chain challenges and a potential decline in consumer demand, which could further impact earnings negatively.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the EPS be for this quarter, and will it show any signs of recovery?

Given the company's recent history of missing expectations, any improvement in EPS will be closely scrutinized as a sign of operational recovery.

How is Cooper-Standard managing its costs in light of supply chain challenges?

Cost management is critical for profitability, especially in a challenging economic environment, and insights here could impact investor sentiment.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate Cooper-Standard's potential for cost management improvements, which could lead to better-than-expected margins despite revenue challenges.

Supporting Evidence

Options are pricing a 31.4% move, indicating that the market expects significant volatility, which may not materialize if the company stabilizes operations.

The recent stock price movements suggest that investors are cautiously optimistic, which could lead to a positive surprise if management provides strong guidance.

Key Risk

If EPS comes in better than -$0.50, it could shift the narrative toward a recovery story.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core thesis revolves around whether Cooper-Standard can demonstrate a turnaround in profitability amidst ongoing industry challenges.

Bull Confirmed If

A positive EPS of $0.10 or better would confirm the bull case, indicating effective cost management and operational recovery.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS worse than -$0.50 would confirm the bear case, suggesting ongoing struggles with profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±31.4%

Historical Avg

±4.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors are anticipating 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)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich in Consumer Discretionary

n=30

Fade rate: 15 of 28 (54%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Consumer Discretionary in the last 2 years. 15 of 28 faded and 13 held — no strong directional bias after the initial reaction. The average absolute 1-day move is 4.5%, with a raw directional average of +2.4% (modestly positive historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Cooper-Standard beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 4.5%, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but management's commentary is cautious, the stock may see muted movement as investors reassess their expectations.

Miss

If the company misses again, history suggests a decline of approximately 3.5%, reinforcing concerns about ongoing operational challenges.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on cost management strategies and their expected impact on margins.
2Insights into production levels and how they are affecting revenue.
3Management's outlook on consumer demand and its impact on future earnings.
4Details on supply chain challenges and how they are being addressed.
5Any commentary on new product lines or innovations that could drive growth.

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Company Snapshot

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. is a key player in the automotive parts and equipment sector, focusing on manufacturing sealing, fuel, and brake systems for vehicles....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a critical indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its costs and revenue.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth is essential to assess the company's ability to expand and capture market share in a competitive environment.

N/A

1 more metrics, 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

In Q1-2026, Cooper-Standard reported an EPS of -$0.29, missing expectations significantly. The stock reacted positively, gaining 1.25% the following day despite the disappointing results.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

The optimistic view hinges on potential cost-cutting measures and a rebound in automotive production, which could lead to better-than-expected earnings and revenue growth.

Bear Case

Conversely, the bearish outlook is driven by ongoing supply chain challenges and a potential decline in consumer demand, which could further impact earnings negatively.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the EPS be for this quarter, and will it show any signs of recovery?

Given the company's recent history of missing expectations, any improvement in EPS will be closely scrutinized as a sign of operational recovery.

How is Cooper-Standard managing its costs in light of supply chain challenges?

Cost management is critical for profitability, especially in a challenging economic environment, and insights here could impact investor sentiment.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate Cooper-Standard's potential for cost management improvements, which could lead to better-than-expected margins despite revenue challenges.

Supporting Evidence

Options are pricing a 31.4% move, indicating that the market expects significant volatility, which may not materialize if the company stabilizes operations.

The recent stock price movements suggest that investors are cautiously optimistic, which could lead to a positive surprise if management provides strong guidance.

Key Risk

If EPS comes in better than -$0.50, it could shift the narrative toward a recovery story.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core thesis revolves around whether Cooper-Standard can demonstrate a turnaround in profitability amidst ongoing industry challenges.

Bull Confirmed If

A positive EPS of $0.10 or better would confirm the bull case, indicating effective cost management and operational recovery.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS worse than -$0.50 would confirm the bear case, suggesting ongoing struggles with profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±31.4%

Historical Avg

±4.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors are anticipating 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)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich in Consumer Discretionary

n=30

Fade rate: 15 of 28 (54%)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Cooper-Standard beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 4.5%, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but management's commentary is cautious, the stock may see muted movement as investors reassess their expectations.

Miss

If the company misses again, history suggests a decline of approximately 3.5%, reinforcing concerns about ongoing operational challenges.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on cost management strategies and their expected impact on margins.
2Insights into production levels and how they are affecting revenue.
3Management's outlook on consumer demand and its impact on future earnings.
4Details on supply chain challenges and how they are being addressed.
5Any commentary on new product lines or innovations that could drive growth.