Cooper-Standard Secures $300M in New EV and Hybrid Awards, Posts $209.7M EBITDA
Cooper-Standard’s adjusted EBITDA rose to $209.7 million from $180.7 million, and it secured nearly $300 million in awards for electric and hybrid platforms. It ended 2025 with $352 million in liquidity, generated $16.3 million of free cash flow and cut its full-year net loss to $4.2 million from $78.7 million.
1. Adjusted EBITDA and Sales Performance
Cooper-Standard achieved adjusted EBITDA of $209.7 million in 2025, up from $180.7 million in 2024, reaching the high end of guidance. Full-year sales grew 0.4% to $2.74 billion, driven by favorable foreign exchange and net customer pricing.
2. Liquidity and Cash Flow
The company ended the year with $352 million in total liquidity, including $191.7 million in cash and $160.9 million available on its revolving credit facility, and generated $16.3 million of free cash flow.
3. Net Loss Reduction and Debt Refinancing
Cooper-Standard narrowed its full-year net loss to $4.2 million from $78.7 million in 2024 and reported a fourth-quarter adjusted net loss of $31 million. It anticipates potential challenges refinancing debt due in mid-2026 and is evaluating options to address the notes before maturity.
4. EV and Hybrid Business Awards
The company secured nearly $300 million in net new business awards in 2025, with a significant portion tied to battery electric and hybrid vehicle platforms, supporting its strategy for margin expansion and faster market entry in China.