Equity Profile

CPS

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.

Consumer DiscretionaryAutomotive Parts & Equipment$520.6M

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Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

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

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share will indicate the company's profitability and operational efficiency.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth is crucial for assessing demand for CPS's products in the automotive market.

N/A

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CPS Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

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

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 the following day, gaining 1.25%, despite the disappointing earnings.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautiously optimistic ahead of CPS's earnings report, given the high implied volatility in options trading. However, the company's recent earnings history raises concerns about its ability to meet expectations.

Bull Case

If CPS can show signs of recovery in earnings and revenue, it could signal a turnaround, leading to a strong stock performance.

Bear Case

Continued losses and failure to meet market expectations could lead to further declines in stock value, especially given the company's recent history of earnings misses.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the EPS be for Q2-2026?

The EPS figure will be a critical indicator of the company's financial health and ability to recover from previous losses.

How is CPS addressing current market demand and competition?

Understanding CPS's strategy in response to market conditions will help investors gauge future performance and growth potential.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating CPS's potential for a rebound in demand as the automotive sector adapts to new technologies, which could lead to better-than-expected results.

Supporting Evidence

Options are pricing a 31.4% move, suggesting significant uncertainty that might not reflect the company's actual recovery potential.

CPS's recent stock performance indicates a potential for recovery that the market may not be fully accounting for.

Key Risk

If CPS reports an EPS above -$0.20, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's earnings report will be pivotal in determining whether CPS can stabilize its financial performance amid challenging market conditions.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.10 or better would confirm a positive turnaround in profitability.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS of -$0.50 or worse would reinforce concerns about ongoing financial struggles.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±31.4%

Historical Avg

±4.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential move in either direction, reflecting uncertainty about the upcoming earnings report.

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)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If CPS beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 4.5%, confirming a positive trend.

In-Line / Cautious

An in-line report may lead to a muted reaction as investors await more clarity on future guidance.

Miss

If CPS misses expectations again, the stock could drop by about 3.5%, reflecting ongoing investor concerns.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on cost-cutting measures and their impact on profitability.
2Insights into supply chain challenges and how they are being addressed.
3Comments on customer demand trends in the automotive sector.
4Details on new product launches or innovations in development.
5Management's outlook on future earnings and market conditions.

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Company Snapshot

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

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share will indicate the company's profitability and operational efficiency.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth is crucial for assessing demand for CPS's products in the automotive market.

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 the following day, gaining 1.25%, despite the disappointing earnings.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If CPS can show signs of recovery in earnings and revenue, it could signal a turnaround, leading to a strong stock performance.

Bear Case

Continued losses and failure to meet market expectations could lead to further declines in stock value, especially given the company's recent history of earnings misses.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the EPS be for Q2-2026?

The EPS figure will be a critical indicator of the company's financial health and ability to recover from previous losses.

How is CPS addressing current market demand and competition?

Understanding CPS's strategy in response to market conditions will help investors gauge future performance and growth potential.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating CPS's potential for a rebound in demand as the automotive sector adapts to new technologies, which could lead to better-than-expected results.

Supporting Evidence

Options are pricing a 31.4% move, suggesting significant uncertainty that might not reflect the company's actual recovery potential.

CPS's recent stock performance indicates a potential for recovery that the market may not be fully accounting for.

Key Risk

If CPS reports an EPS above -$0.20, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's earnings report will be pivotal in determining whether CPS can stabilize its financial performance amid challenging market conditions.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.10 or better would confirm a positive turnaround in profitability.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS of -$0.50 or worse would reinforce concerns about ongoing financial struggles.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±31.4%

Historical Avg

±4.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential move in either direction, reflecting uncertainty about the upcoming earnings report.

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)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If CPS beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 4.5%, confirming a positive trend.

In-Line / Cautious

An in-line report may lead to a muted reaction as investors await more clarity on future guidance.

Miss

If CPS misses expectations again, the stock could drop by about 3.5%, reflecting ongoing investor concerns.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on cost-cutting measures and their impact on profitability.
2Insights into supply chain challenges and how they are being addressed.
3Comments on customer demand trends in the automotive sector.
4Details on new product launches or innovations in development.
5Management's outlook on future earnings and market conditions.