Fourth Quarter 2025 Summary
Sales totaled $672.4 million, an increase of 1.8% vs. the fourth quarter of 2024
Operating income totaled $0.6 million, a decrease of $31.1 million vs. the fourth quarter of 2024
Net income of $3.3 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, reflected a decrease of $36.9 million vs. the fourth quarter of 2024
Adjusted EBITDA totaled $34.9 million, or 5.2% of sales
Net cash provided by operating activities of $56.2 million and free cash flow of $44.6 million
Full Year 2025 Summary
Sales totaled $2.74 billion, an increase of 0.4% vs. 2024
Operating income totaled $86.6 million, an increase of 24.0% vs. 2024
Net loss of $4.2 million, or $(0.23) per diluted share, reflected an improvement of $74.6 million vs. 2024
Adjusted EBITDA of $209.7 million, or 7.6% of sales, increased by $29.0 million vs. 2024
Net cash provided by operating activities of $64.4 million and free cash flow of $16.3 million
"Our team's strong operating performance continues to drive margin expansion and improved cash flow as planned," said Jeffrey Edwards, chairman and CEO, Cooper Standard. "Our full year 2025 results exceeded our original plans and expectations for both adjusted EBITDA and cash flow despite significant production declines on a key customer program that negatively impacted the fourth quarter. More importantly, we anticipate further improvements in 2026 with our adjusted EBITDA margin expected to reach or exceed 10 percent of sales for the full year as we continue to deliver value for our customers, launch new programs and optimize our costs."
Consolidated Results
Quarter Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
2025
2024
2025
2024
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(dollar amounts in millions except per share amounts)
Sales
$ 672.4
$ 660.8
$ 2,740.9
$ 2,730.9
Net income (loss)
$ 3.3
$ 40.2
$ (4.2)
$ (78.7)
Adjusted net loss
$ (31.0)
$ (2.9)
$ (30.9)
$ (56.7)
Net income (loss) per diluted share
$ 0.18
$ 2.24
$ (0.23)
$ (4.48)
Adjusted net loss per diluted share
$ (1.73)
$ (0.16)
$ (1.73)
$ (3.23)
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 34.9
$ 54.3
$ 209.7
$ 180.7
Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 56.2
$ 74.7
$ 64.4
$ 76.4
Free cash flow
$ 44.6
$ 63.2
$ 16.3
$ 25.9
The year-over-year increase in fourth quarter sales was primarily attributable to favorable foreign exchange, partially offset by unfavorable volume and mix.
The year-over-year change in fourth quarter net income was primarily due to a year-end true-up of compensation related accruals, higher restructuring expense, manufacturing inefficiencies stemming from a customer supply chain and production disruption, and higher wages and general inflation. These negative factors were partially offset by purchasing lean initiatives and favorable volume and mix.
The year-over-year change in fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to a year-end true-up of compensation related accruals, manufacturing inefficiencies stemming from a customer supply chain and production disruption, and higher wages and general inflation. These negative factors were partially offset by purchasing lean initiatives and favorable volume and mix.
For the full year 2025, the increase in sales was primarily due to favorable foreign exchange, partially offset by unfavorable volume and mix, and price adjustments. The year-over-year improvement in full year net loss was primarily driven by savings generated from lean manufacturing and purchasing initiatives, restructuring savings, the non-recurrence of pension settlement expense, and favorable foreign exchange. These positive factors were partially offset by higher wages and general inflation, unfavorable volume and mix, including price adjustments, and higher selling, administration and engineering (SGA&E) expense. The year-over-year improvement in full year adjusted EBITDA was primarily driven by savings generated from lean manufacturing and purchasing initiatives, restructuring savings, and favorable foreign exchange. These positive factors were partially offset by higher wages and general inflation, unfavorable volume and mix, including price adjustments, and higher SGA&E expense.
Cash Flow and Liquidity
Cash provided by operating activities in the fourth quarter of 2025 was $56.2 million. Free cash flow (defined as net cash provided by operating activities minus capital expenditures) in the fourth quarter of 2025 was $44.6 million, a decrease of $18.7 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. The change was primarily driven by lower cash earnings in the period.
For the full year 2025, cash provided by operating activities was $64.4 million and free cash flow was $16.3 million. This compared to cash provided by operating activities of $76.4 million and free cash flow of $25.9 million in 2024.
As of December 31, 2025, Cooper Standard had cash and cash equivalents totaling $191.7 million. Total liquidity, including availability on the Company's undrawn revolving credit facility, was $352.6 million at year end. Based on current expectations for light vehicle production and customer demand for our products, the Company believes it has sufficient financial resources to support ongoing operations, execute planned strategic initiatives and service cash interest requirements on our debt for the foreseeable future. These financial resources include current cash on hand, continuing access to flexible credit facilities, and expected future positive cash generation.
Adjusted net income (loss), adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures. Reconciliations to the most directly comparable financial measures, calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP"), are provided in the attached supplemental schedules.
Automotive New Business Awards
The Company continues to leverage its world-class engineering and manufacturing capabilities, its innovation technologies, and its reputation for quality and service to win new business awards with its customers and capitalize on positive trends associated with electric and hybrid vehicles. For the full year 2025, the Company received total net new business awards representing $297.9 million in incremental anticipated future annualized sales including $69.5 million of new awards received in the fourth quarter. For the year, 74 percent of the total net new business awards were related to battery electric and full-hybrid vehicle programs and 51 percent of the total net new business awards were with Chinese OEM customers.
Segment Results of Operations
Sales
Three Months Ended December 31,
Variance Due To:
2025
2024
Change
Volume / Mix*
Foreign Exchange
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Sales to external customers
Sealing Systems
$ 357,831
$ 350,444
$ 7,387
$ (4,524)
$ 11,911
Fluid Handling Systems
297,116
294,841
2,275
(734)
3,009
* Net of customer price adjustments, including recoveries.
Adjusted EBITDA
Three Months Ended December 31,
Variance Due To:
2025
2024
Change
Volume/Mix*
Foreign Exchange
Cost(Increases)/Decreases**
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Segment adjusted EBITDA
Sealing Systems
$ 32,098
$ 40,214
$ (8,116)
$ 2,565
$ 1,538
$ (12,219)
Fluid Handling Systems
15,077
27,333
(12,256)
1,696
634
(14,586)
* Net of customer price adjustments, including recoveries.
** Net of savings from restructuring initiatives.
Outlook
The Company believes it is well positioned to continue driving sustainable value through profitable growth and margin enhancement. While supply chain disruptions, changing trade and tariff policies, and affordability concerns have impacted production volumes in recent periods, the Company believes that the underlying demand for new light vehicle production in its key operating regions remains resilient, supported by the age of the existing fleet, increasing population, increasing numbers of newly licensed drivers, and declining vehicle inventories. The Company remains confident that the continuing successful execution of its plans and strategies, including expanding relationships with new customers and the continued launch of new, innovative programs with enhanced contribution margins, will drive increasing profit margins and returns on invested capital over time.
Following strong actual results in 2025, and considering recent industry forecasts for global light vehicle production, the Company expects to deliver further profitable growth and margin enhancement in 2026. Reflecting this expectation, the Company is issuing initial guidance for 2026 as follows:
2025 Actual Results
Initial 2026 Guidance1
Sales
$2.74 billion
$2.7 - $2.9 billion
Adjusted EBITDA2
$209.7 million
$260 - $300 million
Capital Expenditures
$48.2 million
$55 - $65 million
Cash Restructuring
$26.4 million
$25 - $30 million
Net Cash Interest
$109.6 million
$105 - $115 million
Net Cash Taxes
$9.0 million
$30 - $35 million
Key Light Vehicle Productions Assumptions (Units)
North America
15.3 million
15.0 million
Europe
17.0 million
16.9 million
Greater China
33.1 million
32.7 million
South America
3.0 million
3.2 million
1 Guidance is representative of management's estimates and expectations as of the date it is published. Current guidance as presented in this press release considers January 2026 S&P Global (IHS Markit) production forecasts for relevant light vehicle platforms and models, customers' planned production schedules and other internal assumptions.
2 Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company has not provided a reconciliation of projected adjusted EBITDA to projected net income (loss) because full-year net income (loss) will include special items that have not yet occurred and are difficult to predict with reasonable certainty prior to year-end. Due to this uncertainty, the Company cannot reconcile projected adjusted EBITDA to U.S. GAAP net income (loss) without unreasonable effort.
Conference Call Details
Cooper Standard management will host a conference call and webcast on February 13, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions. Investors and other interested parties may listen to the call by accessing the online, real-time webcast at https://ir.cooperstandard.com/events.
To participate by phone, callers in the United States and Canada can dial toll-free at 800-836-8184 (international callers dial 646-357-8785) and ask to be connected to the Cooper Standard conference call. Representatives of the investment community will have the opportunity to ask questions during Q&A. Participants should dial-in at least five minutes prior to the start of the call.
A replay of the webcast will be available on the investors' portion of the Cooper Standard website (https://ir.cooperstandard.com) shortly after the live event.
About Cooper Standard
Cooper Standard, headquartered in Northville, Mich., with locations in 20 countries, is a leading global supplier of sealing and fluid handling systems and components. Utilizing our materials science and manufacturing expertise, we create innovative and sustainable engineered solutions for diverse transportation and industrial markets. Cooper Standard's approximately 22,000 team members (including contingent workers) are at the heart of our success, continuously improving our business and surrounding communities. Learn more at www.cooperstandard.com or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.
Forward Looking Statements
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You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except where we are expressly required to do so by law.
This press release also contains estimates and other information that is based on industry publications, surveys and forecasts. This information involves a number of assumptions and limitations, and we have not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of the information.
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