Cooper Standard Q4 Sales Up 1.8% to $672.4 Million; FY EBITDA +16%
Cooper Standard's fourth-quarter sales totaled $672.4 million, up 1.8% year-over-year, with net cash from operations of $56.2 million and free cash flow of $44.6 million despite operating income falling $31.1 million. Full-year 2025 sales were $2.74 billion, adjusted EBITDA rose 16% to $209.7 million, and free cash flow was $16.3 million.
1. Fourth-Quarter 2025 Results
Cooper Standard reported Q4 sales of $672.4 million, a 1.8% increase versus Q4 2024, while operating income declined by $31.1 million to $0.6 million. Net income was $3.3 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA reached $34.9 million, representing 5.2% of sales.
2. Full-Year 2025 Performance
For full-year 2025, sales totaled $2.74 billion, up 0.4% year-over-year, and operating income grew 24% to $86.6 million. The company posted a net loss of $4.2 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, while adjusted EBITDA climbed to $209.7 million, or 7.6% of sales, a $29.0 million increase versus 2024.
3. Cash Flow and Liquidity
In Q4, net cash provided by operating activities was $56.2 million, yielding free cash flow of $44.6 million. Full-year operating cash flow was $64.4 million with free cash flow of $16.3 million. As of December 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents stood at $191.7 million, and total liquidity was $352.6 million.
4. 2026 Outlook
Management expects adjusted EBITDA margin to reach or exceed 10% of sales in 2026, driven by new program launches, ongoing cost optimization and margin expansion initiatives despite prior production disruptions.