Strattec Q1 sales beat expectations on higher demand

Strattec Security

30/10/2025 20:48

Overview

Strattec fiscal Q1 2026 sales rose 10% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations, per LSEG data

Net income for fiscal Q1 2026 increased significantly compared to prior-year period

Company improved gross margin by 370 basis points due to pricing and volume

Outlook

Company highlights uncertainty in North American automotive industry due to supply chain challenges

Strattec focuses on balancing cost management with growth investments

Company maintains strong cash position to support business transformation

Result Drivers

SALES GROWTH - Driven by higher demand on existing platforms, favorable pricing, improved sales mix, and new program launches

GROSS MARGIN IMPROVEMENT - Pricing actions and higher volume contributed to gross margin expansion, offsetting increased labor and tariff costs

RESTRUCTURING SAVINGS - Mexico operations restructuring expected to save $1 million annually, aiding profitability

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Sales
Beat
$152.39 mln
$144.90 mln (1 Analyst)
Q1 EPS
$2.07
Q1 Net Income
$8.53 mln
Q1 Gross Profit
$26.33 mln


Analyst Coverage

The one available analyst rating on the shares is "buy"

The average consensus recommendation for the auto, truck & motorcycle parts peer group is "buy"

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Strattec Security Corp is $80.00, about 17.8% above its October 29 closing price of $65.74

Press Release: ID:nBw9llq45a

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