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• Rogers (NYSE:ROG) recently presented at Battery Show North America 2025 in Detroit, shortly after reporting a 5.3% year-on-year decline in quarterly revenue, which still surpassed analyst expectations by 2%, but missed next quarter's EPS guidance.
• This mixed quarterly performance drew particular focus given the sector's overall strength and underscores investor sensitivity to Rogers' forward-looking earnings in a competitive landscape.
• We'll examine how the weaker than expected future earnings guidance shapes the outlook for Rogers' investment narrative.

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Rogers Investment Narrative Recap

To be a shareholder in Rogers, you need to believe that the company can successfully leverage accelerating electrification trends, particularly in electric vehicles and high-performance industrial applications, while executing a turnaround amid stiff global competition. Despite Rogers outperforming revenue expectations this quarter, its soft forward EPS guidance has dampened some optimism, as near-term earnings quality is now the main short-term catalyst, and the biggest risk continues to be ongoing earnings instability due to restructuring and margin pressures. The latest news does not materially change these dynamics for now.

One of the most relevant recent developments is Starboard Value LP’s engagement with Rogers’ management regarding opportunities to create greater shareholder value. This comes at a time when investors are closely watching for concrete progress in margin improvement and operational execution, which are key areas of focus given the company’s cautious guidance and sector-wide growth.

Yet while quarterly volatility can ripple through share prices, what investors should be aware of is the ongoing risk that Rogers’ restructuring actions may not deliver the anticipated cost savings if...

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Rogers' narrative projects $921.6 million revenue and $83.3 million earnings by 2028. This requires 5.0% yearly revenue growth and a $148.1 million increase in earnings from the current $-64.8 million.

Uncover how Rogers' forecasts yield a $80.00 fair value, a 3% downside to its current price.

Exploring Other Perspectives

Private investors in the Simply Wall St Community assigned fair value estimates for Rogers ranging from US$16.66 to US$80, showing a broad split from just two perspectives. With persistent margin and earnings headwinds flagged by analysts, you may want to compare these numbers and see which risk or catalyst you think will most influence results.

Explore 2 other fair value estimates on Rogers - why the stock might be worth as much as $80.00!

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