Sidoti Equities Analysts Reduce Earnings Estimates for TWI

Key Points

• Analyst downgrade: Sidoti cut Q2 2027 EPS for Titan from $0.14 to $0.12 and projects Q3 EPS of $0.10, while the consensus full‑year estimate is $0.05 per share.
• Mixed quarter — revenue beat but big EPS miss: Titan reported revenue of $505.1M (above $497.2M est.) but posted a ($0.38) EPS versus a $0.01 consensus, and showed negative net margin (4.72%) and negative ROE (3.00%).
• Significant insider sale and neutral analyst backdrop: Major shareholder Aipct Holdings sold 3,041,288 shares (a 25.51% reduction), the stock trades around $7.91 with an average price target of $12 and an overall MarketBeat consensus rating of "Hold."

Titan International, Inc. (NYSE:TWI - Free Report) - Analysts at Sidoti cut their Q2 2027 earnings per share estimates for shares of Titan International in a note issued to investors on Friday, May 1st. Sidoti analyst S. Ferazani now forecasts that the industrial products company will post earnings of $0.12 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.14. The consensus estimate for Titan International's current full-year earnings is $0.05 per share. Sidoti also issued estimates for Titan International's Q3 2027 earnings at $0.10 EPS.

Titan International (NYSE:TWI - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The industrial products company reported ($0.38) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.01 by ($0.39). Titan International had a negative net margin of 4.72% and a negative return on equity of 3.00%. The company had revenue of $505.07 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $497.23 million.

TWI has been the subject of several other reports. DA Davidson set a $13.00 price objective on shares of Titan International in a research note on Tuesday, March 3rd. Weiss Ratings reissued a "sell (d-)" rating on shares of Titan International in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut shares of Titan International from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research note on Saturday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $12.00.

Titan International Stock Up 0.4%

Shares of NYSE TWI opened at $7.91 on Monday. Titan International has a 52-week low of $6.43 and a 52-week high of $11.70. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $8.17 and a 200-day moving average of $8.41. The stock has a market capitalization of $509.42 million, a PE ratio of -5.78 and a beta of 1.50. The company has a quick ratio of 1.22, a current ratio of 2.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15.

Insider Activity

In related news, major shareholder Aipct Holdings Llc sold 3,041,288 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $8.95, for a total transaction of $27,219,527.60. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 8,880,478 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $79,480,278.10. This represents a 25.51% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. 32.50% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Titan International

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Quarry LP purchased a new stake in Titan International during the 3rd quarter worth $27,000. Federated Hermes Inc. purchased a new stake in Titan International during the 3rd quarter worth $31,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its position in Titan International by 22,000.0% during the 3rd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 4,199 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 4,180 shares during the period. Byrne Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in Titan International during the 3rd quarter worth $32,000. Finally, Quantbot Technologies LP purchased a new stake in Titan International during the 2nd quarter worth $46,000. 80.39% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Titan International News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Titan International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 revenue beat consensus — Titan reported first‑quarter sales above analysts’ forecasts, driven by strength in its off‑highway wheels, tires and undercarriage businesses. This top‑line surprise is the primary positive catalyst cited by the market. Titan International, Inc. Reports First Quarter Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Guidance updated — Titan gave Q2 revenue guidance of $470–$490 million and FY2026 revenue guidance of $1.9–$2.0 billion, roughly in line with or slightly above consensus revenue expectations, which supports the constructive reaction from investors.
• Positive Sentiment: Investor outreach — Management will participate in the Oppenheimer Industrial Growth Virtual Conference, increasing analyst and investor engagement that can help rerate the stock if management can demonstrate margin recovery or sustained revenue growth. TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. TO PARTICIPATE IN OPPENHEIMER INDUSTRIAL GROWTH CONFERENCE
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call transcript available — The full Q1 earnings call transcript is published and provides details on demand trends, channel dynamics and cost drivers; useful for investors doing a deeper read but not an immediate price driver by itself. Titan International, Inc. (TWI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Preview and coverage — Multiple previews and recap articles highlight the revenue beat and areas to watch (costs, inventory, end‑market demand) but add little new information beyond the release. Titan International tops Q1 revenue forecasts
• Negative Sentiment: Small EPS miss and margin pressure — EPS missed estimates by about $0.01 and the company still shows negative net margins and modest returns on equity; investors worried about cost/fee pressure and profitability have sold shares at points this week. Why Titan International (TWI) shares are falling today

Titan International Company Profile

Titan International, Inc is a leading global manufacturer of wheels, tires and undercarriage systems designed for off-highway vehicles. The company serves a diverse range of markets including agricultural, construction, earthmoving and consumer segments. Titan's product portfolio encompasses a variety of tire sizes and tread designs, steel and cast centers, wheels, tracks and complete wheel‐and‐tire assemblies tailored to meet the needs of tractors, combines, skid steers, loaders, haul trucks and other specialized equipment.

In addition to original equipment manufacturing, Titan provides extensive aftermarket support through its network of distributors and sales offices.

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