CTS (CTS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

CTS Corporation is a global provider of electronic components and sensor solutions, serving a wide range of industries including automotive, industrial, communications, medical and aerospace. The company designs and manufactures discrete and integrated passive components, precision sensors, actuators and filters, offering tailored products to meet rigorous performance and reliability requirements. CTS’s portfolio includes pressure and temperature sensors, magnetic and optical encoders, surface-mount capacitors and inductors, as well as radio frequency (RF) filters and custom actuators.

Founded in the late 19th century as the Chicago Telephone Supply Company, CTS has evolved from a supplier of telephone network parts into a diversified electronics manufacturer. Through strategic investments in research and development and targeted acquisitions, the company has broadened its technological capabilities and product offerings. Today, CTS delivers innovations such as piezoresistive pressure sensors for automotive safety systems, high-precision passive components for mobile devices and specialty filters for cellular base stations.

CTS operates an extensive manufacturing and distribution network spanning North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Its production facilities are located in the United States, Mexico, Germany, Italy, China and South Korea, enabling CTS to provide responsive service and localized support to customers worldwide. The company’s global footprint is complemented by engineering centers focused on rapid prototyping, design for manufacturability and collaborative development with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tier-one suppliers.

Guided by a seasoned executive leadership team with deep expertise in electronics and global operations, CTS maintains a strong emphasis on quality management and continuous improvement. The company upholds industry certifications such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, and prioritizes sustainable manufacturing practices. Through ongoing investments in process automation and advanced materials, CTS continues to enhance product performance while supporting the evolving needs of its diverse customer base.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $43.08 to $43.65
• 50-Day Range: $38.04 to $44.62
• 52-Week Range: $34.02 to $59.68
• Volume: 68,514 shs
• Average Volume: 160,866 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.29 billion
• P/E Ratio: 21.81
• Dividend Yield: 0.37%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

CTS Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

CTS scored higher than 53% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 404th out of 659 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for CTS.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of CTS is 21.81, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.67.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of CTS is 21.81, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 37.32.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

CTS has a P/B Ratio of 2.45. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.43% of the float of CTS has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

CTS has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in CTS has recently decreased by 10.39%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

CTS has a dividend yield of 0.37%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

CTS does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of CTS is 8.08%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• Environmental Score: -2.14

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.43% of the float of CTS has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

CTS has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in CTS has recently decreased by 10.39%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.39

News Sentiment

CTS has a news sentiment score of 0.39. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.65 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for CTS this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, CTS insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.60% of the stock of CTS is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

96.87% of the stock of CTS is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

CTS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CTS shares performed this year?

CTS's stock was trading at $52.73 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, CTS stock has decreased by 18.1% and is now trading at $43.2030.

How were CTS's earnings last quarter?

CTS Corporation (NYSE:CTS) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April, 30th. The electronics maker reported $0.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.49 by $0.05. The electronics maker earned $125.77 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $128.72 million. CTS had a net margin of 11.70% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.32%.
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How do I buy shares of CTS?

Shares of CTS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of CTS own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that CTS investors own include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Meta Platforms (META), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Netflix (NFLX) and Home Depot (HD).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/25 Dividend: 3/28/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/25 Dividend: 3/28/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/25/2025
• Last Earnings: 4/30/2025
• Record date for 7/25 Dividend: 6/27/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/25 Dividend: 6/27/2025
• Today: 7/10/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/25/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC - MISC COMPONENTS
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Manufacturing Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:CTS
• CIK: 26058
• Web: www.ctscorp.com
• Phone: (630) 577-8800
• Fax: 630-577-8894
• Employees: 3,549
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.98
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 21.81
• Forward P/E Ratio: 18.95
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $58.11 million
• Net Margins: 11.70%
• Pretax Margin: 14.29%
• Return on Equity: 12.32%
• Return on Assets: 8.58%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.16
• Current Ratio: 2.63
• Quick Ratio: 2.05

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $515.77 million
• Price / Sales: 2.50
• Cash Flow: $3.25 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 13.31
• Book Value: $17.63 per share
• Price / Book: 2.45

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 29,840,000
• Free Float: 29,366,000
• Market Cap: $1.29 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.80