Sidoti Research Analysts Lift Earnings Estimates for CTS

Key Points

• Sidoti raised CTS’s Q1 2027 EPS estimate to $0.64 from $0.56 and forecast Q2 2027 EPS of $0.74. The company’s full-year consensus EPS estimate is $2.72.
• CTS recently reported quarterly EPS of $0.74, beating the $0.61 consensus, while revenue of $144.78 million also exceeded expectations. Management’s FY 2026 EPS guidance remains $2.55–$2.70.
• Analyst sentiment is mixed but leans positive, with CTS holding a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating and an average price target of $73.50 versus its recent $56.13 share price. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share.

CTS Corporation (NYSE:CTS - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Sidoti increased their Q1 2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of CTS in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, September 10th. Sidoti analyst J. Franzreb now forecasts that the electronics maker will post earnings per share of $0.64 for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $0.56. The consensus estimate for CTS's current full-year earnings is $2.72 per share. Sidoti also issued estimates for CTS's Q2 2027 earnings at $0.74 EPS.

CTS (NYSE:CTS - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The electronics maker reported $0.74 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.61 by $0.13. The business had revenue of $144.78 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $143.43 million. CTS had a return on equity of 13.48% and a net margin of 12.37%.During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.62 earnings per share. CTS has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.700 EPS.

Several other research analysts have also issued reports on CTS. Zacks Research lowered shares of CTS from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Wall Street Zen downgraded CTS from a "strong-buy" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Saturday, August 8th. Weiss Ratings lowered CTS from a "buy (b-)" rating to a "hold (c+)" rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 25th. Barrington Research started coverage on CTS in a report on Thursday. They issued an "outperform" rating and a $80.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Lake Street Capital assumed coverage on CTS in a report on Wednesday, September 2nd. They issued a "buy" rating and a $67.00 target price on the stock. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $73.50.

CTS Stock Down 0.0%

NYSE CTS opened at $56.13 on Friday. CTS has a 12 month low of $36.03 and a 12 month high of $69.55. The company has a market capitalization of $1.60 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.59, a PEG ratio of 1.29 and a beta of 1.03. The company's 50 day simple moving average is $60.25 and its 200 day simple moving average is $58.08. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10, a current ratio of 2.61 and a quick ratio of 2.07.

CTS Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 23rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 25th will be issued a dividend of $0.04 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 25th. This represents a $0.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.3%. CTS's payout ratio is currently 6.72%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of CTS. Royal Bank of Canada increased its holdings in shares of CTS by 11.2% in the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 7,036 shares of the electronics maker's stock valued at $292,000 after purchasing an additional 710 shares during the period. Amundi lifted its position in CTS by 9.7% in the 1st quarter. Amundi now owns 11,542 shares of the electronics maker's stock worth $480,000 after buying an additional 1,019 shares in the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its position in CTS by 19.4% in the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 9,576 shares of the electronics maker's stock worth $398,000 after buying an additional 1,558 shares in the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of CTS by 4.6% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 17,904 shares of the electronics maker's stock valued at $744,000 after buying an additional 785 shares during the period. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its holdings in shares of CTS by 11.3% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 70,298 shares of the electronics maker's stock valued at $2,921,000 after acquiring an additional 7,144 shares in the last quarter. 96.87% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About CTS

CTS Corporation NYSE: CTS is a global manufacturer and supplier of electronic components and sensors, headquartered in Lisle, Illinois. Established in 1896 as the Chicago Telephone Supply Company, the firm has evolved over more than a century to become a diversified provider of high-precision products for a wide range of end markets.

The company's core business encompasses the design, development and production of sensors and actuators, frequency control devices such as quartz crystals and filters, multilayer ceramic capacitors, and inductive components.

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