Why These 15 Vehicles & Parts Stocks Are Surging In 2025

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5. Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc (NYSE:CPS)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 14

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc (NYSE:CPS) is a global supplier of sealing, fuel and brake delivery, and fluid transfer systems primarily for the automotive industry.

Cooper-Standard’s stock price surged significantly in late April and early May 2025, jumping 46% in the month leading up to May 3, 2025. This rise was primarily driven by the company’s strong first quarter 2025 financial results reported on May 1, 2025.

Cooper Standard announced a return to profitability, posting net income of $1.6 million compared to a net loss of $31.7 million in the first quarter of 2024. Adjusted earnings per share were $0.19, dramatically beating analyst forecasts, which anticipated a loss.

The improved profitability resulted from operational efficiencies, including $20 million saved through manufacturing and purchasing improvements and $8 million from cost initiatives, rather than sales growth, as revenue slightly declined by 1.4%. Gross profit margin expanded significantly to 11.6% from 9.1%, and the adjusted EBITDA margin doubled to 8.8%.

The consensus price target of $12 implies 45% downside.

CPS stock is up 61.36% year-to-date.

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