CTS Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
CTS has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 29.1%, while the Electronic industry saw earnings growing at 3.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 0.8% per year. CTS's return on equity is 12.4%, and it has net margins of 12.5%.
Key information
29.10%
Earnings growth rate
30.48%
EPS growth rate
| Electronic Industry Growth | 15.34% |
| Revenue growth rate | 0.84% |
| Return on equity | 12.40% |
| Net Margin | 12.46% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 10
CTS: Future Returns Will Rely On Buybacks And Disciplined Acquisition Activity
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for CTS to $58, up from $54, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News CTS completed repurchases of 176,909 shares, or 0.62% of shares, for $8.64 million between January 1 and March 31, 2026.Analysis Article • May 01
Results: CTS Corporation Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
Investors in CTS Corporation ( NYSE:CTS ) had a good week, as its shares rose 2.8% to close at US$57.10 following the...Narrative Update • Apr 26
CTS: Steady Outlook With Share Repurchases And M&A Capacity Supporting Future Returns
Analysts have kept their price target for CTS steady at $54.00, citing only minor model adjustments to the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions rather than any major shift in their view of the stock. What's in the News CTS completed a share repurchase tranche from October 1, 2025 to November 7, 2025, buying 169,289 shares, representing 0.58%, for US$7.14 million under the buyback program announced on February 6, 2024 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 11
CTS: Buybacks And M&A Capacity Will Support Steady Future Share Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on CTS to $54.00, reflecting updated views on the company’s discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News CTS completed a share repurchase tranche from November 7, 2025 to December 31, 2025, buying 228,333 shares, or 0.79% of shares, for $9.63 million under the buyback announced November 7, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 27
CTS: Buybacks And M&A Capacity Will Support Balanced Future Share Returns
Analysts have kept their $54.00 price target for CTS broadly in line with prior estimates, reflecting largely unchanged views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News CTS completed a share repurchase tranche between November 7, 2025 and December 31, 2025, buying 228,333 shares, or 0.79% of shares, for $9.63 million under the buyback announced on November 7, 2025.Narrative Update • Mar 11
CTS: Cash Generation, Buybacks And M&A Will Support Undervalued Shares
Analysts have modestly lowered their price target for CTS to reflect an updated P/E assumption of about 19.8x, with only minor tweaks to the discount rate and long term revenue growth and margin inputs. What's in the News CTS issued full year 2026 earnings guidance, calling for sales in a range of $550 million to $580 million, providing a management view of expected revenue scale for that year (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 25
CTS: Cash Generation And Capital Returns Will Support Fairly Valued Shares
Analysts have raised their CTS price target from $52 to $54, citing updated assumptions regarding revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly adjusted discount rate and future P/E multiple. What's in the News CTS issued full year 2026 sales guidance in a range of $550 million to $580 million, giving investors a concrete revenue band to track against (company guidance).Seeking Alpha • Feb 24
CTS Corporation: Revisiting Our Investment Theses, Maintain Overweight
Summary CTS Corporation (CTS) remains rated Overweight with a Buy recommendation. Accretive acquisitions and visible pipeline of orders drive compelling growth and provide multi-year revenue visibility. Design-in stickiness and lifecycle qualification create durable, predictable revenues despite competitive pricing pressures. At 13.5x EV/EBITDA, CTS offers attractive upside, supported by buybacks and balance sheet strength despite geopolitical risks. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 13
Analyst Estimates: Here's What Brokers Think Of CTS Corporation (NYSE:CTS) After Its Yearly Report
It's been a good week for CTS Corporation ( NYSE:CTS ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Narrative Update • Feb 11
CTS: Richer P/E And Softer Margins Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target on CTS from $47 to $52, pointing to updated fair value work that reflects a slightly lower discount rate, modest adjustments to revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News CTS issued full year 2026 earnings guidance with expected sales in a range of $550 million to $580 million, giving investors a reference point for future revenue expectations (company guidance).Narrative Update • Jan 27
CTS: Share Repurchases And Steady Fundamentals Will Support A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for CTS steady at US$47.00, with only very small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. This suggests their updated price target mainly reflects minor model fine tuning rather than a shift in view on the stock.Analysis Article • Jan 22
CTS (NYSE:CTS) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Amongst other...Narrative Update • Jan 11
CTS: Buybacks And Stable Margins Will Shape A Balanced 2025 Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on CTS to US$47.00 from US$47, reflecting modest tweaks to the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions rather than a shift in the overall outlook. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a new share buyback plan on November 7, 2025, giving CTS flexibility to repurchase its stock over time (company announcement).Analysis Article • Jan 07
Is There Now An Opportunity In CTS Corporation (NYSE:CTS)?
CTS Corporation ( NYSE:CTS ), is not the largest company out there, but it led the NYSE gainers with a relatively large...Narrative Update • Dec 25
CTS: Buybacks And Margins Will Support A Balanced 2025 Outlook
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on CTS to reflect refined assumptions around discount rates, long term growth, and profitability. This has resulted in a slightly updated fair value of 47.00 dollars per share.Narrative Update • Dec 11
CTS: Buybacks And Margins Will Shape A Steady 2025 Outlook
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on CTS, nudging it up by approximately 1 dollar per share, as they continue to see steady revenue growth, resilient profit margins, and a slightly higher justified earnings multiple supporting the company’s long term valuation. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a new share buyback plan, signaling continued confidence in the company’s capital returns policy (company announcement).Narrative Update • Nov 27
CTS: Share Repurchase Plan And Profit Margins Are Set To Influence 2025
Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target for CTS, increasing it from $47 to $47.00. This change reflects minor refinements to underlying financial assumptions.Narrative Update • Nov 13
CTS: Profit Margin Outlook And Buyback Efforts Will Shape 2025 Performance
Analysts have raised their price target for CTS from $43.00 to $47.00. They cite improved profit margin expectations, even though projected revenue growth is slightly lower and the discount rate is modestly higher.Analysis Article • Oct 31
CTS Corporation Just Missed EPS By 25%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
CTS Corporation ( NYSE:CTS ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 3.3% to...Narrative Update • Oct 29
Share Repurchases And New Technologies Will Support Measured Outlook Ahead
Narrative Update on CTS Analysts have maintained their price target for CTS at $43.00. They note that minor adjustments to growth and valuation assumptions do not significantly alter their overall outlook for the company.Analysis Article • Jun 18
Do CTS' (NYSE:CTS) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Apr 07
CTS Corporation's (NYSE:CTS) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing
CTS Corporation's ( NYSE:CTS ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 18.6x might make it look like a sell right now...Analysis Article • Mar 20
CTS (NYSE:CTS) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Feb 08
Analysts Are Updating Their CTS Corporation (NYSE:CTS) Estimates After Its Yearly Results
Shareholders might have noticed that CTS Corporation ( NYSE:CTS ) filed its annual result this time last week. The...Analysis Article • Jan 30
Estimating The Fair Value Of CTS Corporation (NYSE:CTS)
Key Insights The projected fair value for CTS is US$50.29 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With US$51.08 share...Analysis Article • Nov 14
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over CTS Corporation's (NYSE:CTS) P/E Ratio
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 19x, you may...
New Narrative • Sep 24
Tactical Acquisitions And Market Diversification Fuel Growth And Margin Expansion
Expansion into the defense sector, through acquisition and diversification strategies, aims to boost revenue growth and earnings stability.Analysis Article • Sep 20
Estimating The Fair Value Of CTS Corporation (NYSE:CTS)
Key Insights The projected fair value for CTS is US$43.86 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...Analysis Article • Sep 04
These 4 Measures Indicate That CTS (NYSE:CTS) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Analysis Article • Aug 17
Slowing Rates Of Return At CTS (NYSE:CTS) Leave Little Room For Excitement
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? In a...Analysis Article • Jul 02
Why We're Not Concerned About CTS Corporation's (NYSE:CTS) Share Price
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 28.1x CTS Corporation ( NYSE:CTS ) may be sending very bearish signals at...Analysis Article • Jun 15
CTS Corporation (NYSE:CTS) Shares Could Be 26% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights CTS' estimated fair value is US$39.89 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity CTS' US$50.43 share price...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How CTS makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 555 | 69 | 101 | 26 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 541 | 65 | 99 | 25 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 532 | 60 | 96 | 25 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 521 | 64 | 92 | 23 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 515 | 58 | 90 | 23 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 515 | 55 | 89 | 23 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 513 | 59 | 85 | 23 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 515 | 55 | 82 | 24 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 530 | 53 | 84 | 25 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 550 | 61 | 84 | 25 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 568 | 60 | 88 | 25 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 585 | 58 | 91 | 25 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 585 | 58 | 90 | 24 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 587 | 60 | 90 | 24 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 577 | 54 | -35 | 24 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 548 | -22 | 70 | 25 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 532 | -34 | 91 | 24 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 513 | -42 | 89 | 24 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 503 | -36 | 210 | 24 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 495 | 39 | 100 | 23 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 449 | 43 | 72 | 23 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 424 | 35 | 69 | 24 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 416 | 30 | 69 | 25 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 418 | 21 | 69 | 26 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 454 | 29 | 71 | 27 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 469 | 36 | 71 | 26 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 474 | 44 | 71 | 26 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 477 | 51 | 72 | 25 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 475 | 46 | 74 | 26 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 470 | 47 | 74 | 25 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 461 | 15 | 74 | 24 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 449 | 15 | 71 | 24 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 436 | 18 | 67 | 24 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 423 | 14 | 72 | 25 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 414 | 36 | 61 | 24 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 407 | 30 | 61 | 24 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 400 | 35 | 61 | 24 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 397 | 34 | 61 | 24 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 388 | 12 | 62 | 24 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 379 | 4 | 59 | 24 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 381 | 9 | 59 | 23 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 382 | 7 | 60 | 22 |
| 27 Sep 15 | 389 | 28 | 59 | 22 |
| 28 Jun 15 | 399 | 40 | 61 | 22 |
Quality Earnings: CTS has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: CTS's current net profit margins (12.5%) are higher than last year (11.2%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CTS's earnings have grown significantly by 29.1% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: CTS's earnings growth over the past year (19.8%) is below its 5-year average (29.1% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: CTS earnings growth over the past year (19.8%) exceeded the Electronic industry 11.1%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: CTS's Return on Equity (12.4%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/18 04:50 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
CTS Corporation is covered by 7 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Gary Prestopino | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Herve Francois | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Lawrence Solow | CJS Securities, Inc. |