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Quarterly ResultOct 27, 2026, 08:01 AM

CTS Corp Q3 Sales Up 5% to $149.6M; Raises 2026 Guidance

AI Summary

CTS Corporation announced strong third-quarter 2026 results, with sales up 5% year-over-year to $149.6 million and net income rising to $17.8 million, or $0.61 per diluted share. The company also raised its full-year 2026 guidance for both sales and adjusted diluted earnings per share. The acquisition of Millar was highlighted as a key strategic move to further diversify the company's portfolio, especially within the medical sector.

Key Highlights

  • CTS Corporation reported Q3 2026 sales of $149.6 million, a 5% increase year-over-year.
  • Net income for Q3 2026 was $17.8 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, up from $13.7 million, or $0.46 per diluted share in Q3 2025.
  • Adjusted gross margin improved to 42.2% from 38.9% in Q3 2025.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 24.7% from 23.8% in Q3 2025.
  • The company raised its 2026 guidance for sales to $580-$590 million and adjusted diluted EPS to $2.78-$2.88.
  • Sales to diversified end-markets grew 7% and now represent 60% of total sales.
  • The acquisition of Millar is expected to advance diversification, particularly in the medical end market.