UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
☒
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For The Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2026
OR
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition Period from to
Commission File Number: 1-4639
CTS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
IN
35-0225010
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
4925 Indiana Avenue
Lisle IL
60532
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (630) 577-8800
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common stock, without par value
CTS
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13 (a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of July 21, 2026: 28,556,195.
CTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements
3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited) For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Unaudited) For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025
4
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025
5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025
6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited) For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025
7
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements ‑ (Unaudited)
9
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
25
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
31
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
32
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 5.
Other Information
33
Item 6.
Exhibits
34
SIGNATURES
35
2
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS - UNAUDITED
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2026
2025
Net sales
$
144,780
135,309
284,010
261,078
Cost of goods sold
84,732
82,878
168,976
162,099
Gross margin
60,048
52,431
115,034
98,979
Selling, general and administrative expenses
28,390
23,077
54,373
46,700
Research and development expenses
4,763
6,326
11,398
12,515
Restructuring charges
94
297
480
749
Operating earnings
26,801
22,731
48,783
39,015
Other (expense) income:
Interest expense
(704
)
(1,121
(1,412
(2,289
Interest income
571
622
1,051
1,068
Other (expense) income, net
(430
750
(511
1,307
Total other (expense) income, net
(563
251
(872
86
Earnings before income taxes
26,238
22,982
47,911
39,101
Income tax expense
7,074
4,455
11,550
7,210
Net earnings
19,164
18,527
36,361
31,891
Earnings per share:
Basic
0.67
0.62
1.27
1.07
Diluted
0.66
1.26
1.06
Basic weighted – average common shares outstanding:
28,580
29,739
28,634
29,875
Effect of dilutive securities
329
317
285
Diluted weighted – average common shares outstanding:
28,909
29,990
28,951
30,160
Cash dividends declared per share
0.04
0.08
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS ‑ UNAUDITED
(In thousands)
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings:
Changes in fair market value of derivatives, net of tax
439
2,847
527
3,723
Changes in unrealized pension cost, net of tax
(10
(123
(109
Cumulative translation adjustment, net of tax
(1,329
8,024
(3,259
12,672
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings
(900
10,748
(2,729
16,286
Comprehensive earnings
18,264
29,275
33,632
48,177
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
December 31,
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
107,536
82,295
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $673 and $910, respectively
92,157
88,096
Inventories, net
59,588
52,854
Other current assets
27,099
29,461
Total current assets
286,380
252,706
Property, plant and equipment, net
89,113
89,741
Operating lease assets, net
32,142
22,542
Other Assets
Goodwill
208,064
209,611
Other intangible assets, net
144,069
153,562
Deferred income taxes
21,566
25,110
Other
10,196
11,039
Total other assets
383,895
399,322
Total Assets
791,530
764,311
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable
49,955
48,220
Operating lease obligations
4,377
3,453
Accrued payroll and benefits
19,279
20,732
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
36,174
37,283
Total current liabilities
109,785
109,688
Long-term debt
55,000
57,500
Long-term operating lease obligations
30,511
21,841
Long-term pension obligations
3,671
3,698
12,531
12,800
Other long-term obligations
7,217
6,998
Total Liabilities
218,715
212,525
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 9)
Shareholders’ Equity
Common stock
326,815
324,982
Additional contributed capital
43,208
43,303
Retained earnings
747,540
713,467
Accumulated other comprehensive income
11,019
13,748
Total shareholders’ equity before treasury stock
1,128,582
1,095,500
Treasury stock
(555,767
(543,714
Total shareholders’ equity
572,815
551,786
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS ‑ UNAUDITED
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
17,589
17,045
Pension and other post-retirement plan expense
12
117
Stock-based compensation
4,016
2,263
3,406
(84
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liability
108
(1,523
(Gain) loss on foreign currency hedges, net of cash
(213
65
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable
(4,117
(5,181
Inventories
(6,994
(2,960
Operating lease assets
(9,600
1,230
Other assets
1,061
1,404
2,137
3,017
(1,822
354
Operating lease liabilities
9,592
(1,282
(774
(2,402
Pension and other post-retirement plans
(27
Net cash provided by operating activities
50,735
43,870
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures
(9,577
(7,745
Short-term investments
2,888
—
Net cash used in investing activities
(6,689
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments of long-term debt
(342,200
(541,700
Proceeds from borrowings of long-term debt
339,700
537,400
Purchases of treasury stock
(11,967
(22,995
Dividends paid
(2,296
(2,401
Taxes paid on behalf of equity award participants
(1,941
(2,655
Net cash used in financing activities
(18,704
(32,351
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(101
1,332
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
25,241
5,106
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
94,334
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
99,440
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest
1,288
2,169
Cash paid for income taxes, net
7,506
7,092
Non-cash financing and investing activities:
Capital expenditures incurred but not paid
1,076
1,700
Excise taxes on purchase of treasury stock incurred not paid
88
127
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - UNAUDITED
(in thousands, except shares and per share amounts)
The following summarizes the changes in total equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026:
CommonStock
AdditionalContributed Capital
RetainedEarnings
AccumulatedOther Comprehensive Income(Loss)
TreasuryStock
Total
Balances at December 31, 2025
17,197
13
(1,930
Cash dividends of $0.04 per share
(1,146
Acquired 176,909 shares of treasury stock
(8,616
Issued shares on vesting of restricted stock units
1,595
(3,327
(1,732
Stock compensation
1,815
Balances at March 31, 2026
326,577
41,791
729,518
11,919
(552,330
557,475
(1,142
Acquired 63,530 shares of treasury stock
(3,437
238
(448
(210
1,865
Balances at June 30, 2026
The following summarizes the changes in total equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025:
Balances at December 31, 2024
321,979
44,662
652,851
(4,266
(487,018
528,208
13,367
876
14
4,648
(1,201
Acquired 143,541 shares of treasury stock
(6,472
2,656
(5,290
(2,634
1,432
Balances at March 31, 2025
324,635
40,804
665,017
1,272
(493,490
538,238
(1,184
Acquired 411,650 shares of treasury stock
(16,651
47
(68
(21
500
Balances at June 30, 2025
324,682
41,236
682,360
12,020
(510,141
550,157
8
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - UNAUDITED
(in thousands, except for share and per share data)
June 30, 2026
NOTE 1 - Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by CTS Corporation (“CTS”, “we”, “our”, “us” or the “Company”), without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, notes thereto, and other information included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring items) necessary for a fair statement, in all material respects, of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year.
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company entered into new agreements for the purchase of platinum used in the manufacturing process of certain products. The purchased platinum is presented in Property, plant and equipment, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The platinum is not depreciated because it has very low physical loss and is repeatedly reclaimed and reused in our manufacturing process over a very long useful life. The physical loss of platinum in the manufacturing and reclamation process is treated as depletion and these losses are accounted for as a period expense based on actual units lost. Platinum is reviewed for impairment as part of our assessment of long-lived assets. This review considers all our platinum that is either in place in the production process; in reclamation, fabrication, or refinement in anticipation of re-use; or awaiting use to support increased capacity. Platinum is only acquired to support our operations and is not held for trading purposes.
There have been no material changes in the Company’s significant accounting policies as compared to the significant accounting policies described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted
ASU No. 2025-05, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets”
In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets, which allows for a practical expedient election to assume that current conditions as of the balance sheet date do not change for the remaining life of the asset in the development of a reasonable and supportable forecast as part of estimating expected credit losses. The Company adopted ASU 2025-05 effective January 1, 2026 on a prospective basis and elected the practical expedient for the calculation of current expected credit losses. The adoption did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
ASU No. 2024-03, “Income Statement (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses”
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires additional information about certain expenses in the notes to the financial statements. ASU 2024-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, with early adoption permitted. The standard can be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2024-03.
ASU No. 2025-06, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software”
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software, which is intended to improve the operability and application of guidance related to capitalized software development costs. ASU 2025-06 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2025-06.
NOTE 2 – Revenue Recognition
CTS designs and manufactures sensors, actuators, and electronic components for original equipment manufacturers and the U.S. Government. For our customer contracts, we determine the transaction price based on the consideration expected to be received by the Company in exchange for performing its obligations under the applicable contract. We allocate the transaction price to each distinct performance obligation to deliver a good or service, or a collection of goods and/or services, based on the relative standalone selling prices. We usually expect payment from our customers within 30 to 90 days from the shipping date or invoicing date, depending on our terms with the customer. None of our contracts as of June 30, 2026 contained a significant financing component. Differences between the amount of revenue recognized and the amount invoiced, collected from, or paid to our customers are recognized as contract assets or liabilities. Contract assets will be reviewed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that they may not be recoverable.
To the extent the transaction price includes variable consideration, we estimate the amount of variable consideration that should be included in the transaction price utilizing the most likely value method based on an analysis of historical experience and current facts and circumstances, which may require significant judgment. Variable consideration is included in the transaction price if, in our judgment, it is probable that a significant future reversal of cumulative revenue under the contract will not occur.
Our revenue reserves contain uncertainties because they require management to make assumptions and to apply judgment to estimate the value of future credits to customers for product returns, price adjustments, and stock rotation adjustments. We base these estimates on the most likely value method considering all reasonably available information, including our historical experience and current expectations, and are reflected in the transaction price when sales are recorded.
Approximately 97% of our revenue is derived from contracts for sales of commercial products, which generally contain a single performance obligation. We generally recognize revenue at a point in time on the delivery date based on the shipping terms stipulated in the contract.
We also design, manufacture, and test products for certain customers under contracts that allow the customers to unilaterally terminate the contract for convenience, take control of any work in process, and pay us for costs incurred plus a reasonable profit. Revenue from these contracts is generally recognized over time as the work progresses, either as products are produced or services are rendered, because we generally do not have an alternative use for the completed assets produced and we have an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. These contracts may contain a single or multiple performance obligations. The accounting for these contracts involves applying significant judgment with respect to estimating total revenues, costs and profit for each performance obligation. We generally estimate revenue for these contracts using the costs incurred by the Company as we have determined that this method is the most representative of the Company's cumulative efforts relative to the total expected efforts to satisfy the performance obligations. Approximately 3% of the Company’s revenue is recognized over time.
See Note 9, “Commitments and Contingencies” for information about our product warranties.
10
Contract Assets and Liabilities
Contract assets and liabilities included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:
As of
2024
Contract Assets
Unbilled customer receivables included in Other current assets
5,968
6,688
4,104
Total Contract Assets
Contract Liabilities
Customer advance payments included in Accrued expenses and other liabilities
(1,007
(1,633
(910
Total Contract Liabilities
The revenue recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 that was in contract liabilities at the beginning of the period amounted to $606 and $100, respectively.
Disaggregated Revenue
The following table presents revenues disaggregated by the major markets we serve:
Three months ended
Six months ended
June 30, 2025
Transportation
59,251
60,674
119,409
119,163
Industrial
39,508
34,110
76,647
66,558
Medical
27,849
19,177
52,366
38,308
Aerospace & Defense
18,172
21,348
35,588
37,049
NOTE 3 – Accounts Receivable, net
The components of accounts receivable, net are as follows:
Accounts receivable, gross
92,830
89,006
Less: Allowance for credit losses
(673
Accounts receivable, net
86,558
78,379
(980
(730
85,578
77,649
11
NOTE 4 – Inventories, net
Inventories, net consists of the following:
Finished goods
11,810
11,390
Work-in-process
26,692
24,404
Raw materials
34,326
30,726
Less: Inventory reserves
(13,240
(13,666
NOTE 5 – Property, Plant and Equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, net is comprised of the following:
Land and land improvements
399
Buildings and improvements
74,402
73,248
Machinery and equipment(1)
283,204
276,416
Less: Accumulated depreciation
(268,892
(260,322
(1)Includes $4,637 of platinum which is depleted based on actual usage. See Note 1, “Basis of Presentation,” for further discussion.
Depreciation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025 was $4,750 and $4,508, respectively. Depreciation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025 was $9,522 and $8,970, respectively.
NOTE 6 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill were as follows:
Goodwill as of December 31, 2025
Foreign exchange impact
(1,547
Goodwill as of June 30, 2026
Other Intangible Assets
Other intangible assets, net consist of the following components:
GrossCarrying Amount
AccumulatedAmortization
Net Amount
Customer lists/relationships
215,153
(92,475
122,678
Technology and other intangibles
61,933
(40,542
21,391
277,086
(133,017
December 31, 2025
216,927
(86,526
130,401
62,167
(39,006
23,161
279,094
(125,532
Amortization expense for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025 was $4,029 and $4,044, respectively. Amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025 was $8,067 and $8,075, respectively.
Remaining amortization expense for other intangible assets as of June 30, 2026 is as follows:
Amortizationexpense
Remaining 2026
8,003
2027
15,947
2028
15,912
2029
14,744
2030
14,570
Thereafter
74,893
Total amortization expense
NOTE 7 – Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities
Restructuring charges are reported as a separate line within operating earnings in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Total restructuring charges are as follows:
During the three months ended June 30, 2026, we incurred total restructuring charges of $94, comprised of $74 and $20 in workforce reduction costs and building and equipment relocation costs, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we incurred total restructuring charges of $480, comprised of $460 and $20 in workforce reduction and building and equipment relocation costs, respectively. The workforce reduction charges incurred are for restructuring activities used to adjust our business in response to reduced demand across certain locations and products. Restructuring charges incurred in relation to building and equipment relocation costs and other charges are for activities intended to consolidate operations across our site locations. The remaining liability associated with our restructuring actions was $89 and $192 at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.
The following table displays the restructuring liability activity included in accrued expenses and other liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2026:
Restructuring liability at December 31, 2025
192
Costs paid
(583
Restructuring liability at June 30, 2026
89
NOTE 8 – Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities
The components of accrued expenses and other liabilities are as follows:
Accrued product-related costs
2,124
1,789
Accrued income taxes
7,737
7,175
Accrued property and other taxes
1,166
1,071
Accrued professional fees
1,263
1,454
Accrued customer-related liabilities
1,735
2,602
Dividends payable
1,142
1,151
Remediation reserves
16,468
16,450
Derivative liabilities
372
786
Other accrued liabilities
4,167
4,805
Total accrued expenses and other liabilities
NOTE 9 – Commitments and Contingencies
Certain processes in the manufacture of our current and past products may create by-products classified as hazardous waste. As a result, we have been notified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), state environmental agencies and in some cases, groups of potentially responsible parties, that we may be potentially liable for environmental contamination at several sites currently or formerly owned or operated by us. Currently, none of these costs and accruals relate to sites that provide revenue generating activities for the Company. Two of those sites, Asheville, North Carolina (the “Asheville Site”) and Mountain View, California, are designated National Priorities List sites under the EPA’s Superfund program. We accrue a liability for probable remediation activities, claims, and proceedings against us with respect to environmental matters if the amount can be reasonably estimated, and provide disclosures including the nature of a loss whenever it is probable or reasonably possible that a potentially material loss may have occurred but cannot be estimated. We record contingent loss accruals on an undiscounted basis.
A roll-forward of remediation reserves included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets is comprised of the following:
Balance at beginning of period
12,192
Remediation expense
647
5,465
Net remediation payments
(629
(1,213
Other activity(1)
-
Balance at end of the period
The Company operates under and in accordance with a federal consent decree, dated March 7, 2017, with the EPA for the Asheville Site. On February 8, 2023, the Company received a letter from the EPA (the “EPA Letter”) seeking reimbursement of its past response costs and interest thereon relating to any release or threatened release of hazardous substances at the Asheville Site in the aggregate amount of $9,955 from the three potentially responsible parties associated with the Asheville Site, including the Company. Subsequently, the Department of Justice (the "DOJ") re-evaluated the EPA's past response costs and interest thereon and adjusted the amount of the costs to $8,288. On October 3, 2025, the Company presented a settlement offer as part of pre-litigation mediation and on March 16, 2026, the Company, the other potentially responsible parties, and the EPA agreed in principle on a settlement agreement in the amount of $7,610 (plus additional interest accrued on the unpaid principal from the settlement date) subject to final approval by the EPA, including a notice and comment period. The Company has updated the estimate of its portion of the settlement agreement to be $6,711, which has been recorded as of June 30, 2026. As of December 31, 2025 the liability recorded for the Asheville Site was $6,575.
Unrelated to the environmental claims described above, certain other legal claims are pending against us with respect to matters arising out of the ordinary conduct of our business.
We provide product warranties when we sell our products and accrue for estimated liabilities at the time of sale. Warranty estimates are forecasts based on the best available information and historical claims experience. We accrue for specific warranty claims if we believe that the facts of a specific claim make it probable that a liability in excess of our historical experience has been incurred, and provide disclosures for specific claims whenever it is reasonably possible that a material loss may be incurred which cannot be estimated.
We cannot provide assurance that the ultimate disposition of environmental, legal, and product warranty claims will not materially exceed the amount of our accrued losses and adversely impact our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Our accrued liabilities and disclosures will be adjusted accordingly if additional information becomes available in the future.
NOTE 10 - Debt
Long-term debt is comprised of the following:
Total credit facility
300,000
Balance outstanding
Standby letters of credit
1,540
1,640
Amount available, subject to covenant restrictions
243,460
240,860
Weighted-average interest rate
4.73
%
5.48
On November 24, 2025, we entered into a five-year revolving credit agreement (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with a group of banks for a total credit facility availability of $300,000, which may be increased by at least $125,000 pursuant to the Revolving Credit Facility subject to the administrative agent's approval. The Revolving Credit Facility is unsecured and replaced the prior $400,000 revolving credit facility, which would have expired on December 15, 2026. The Revolving Credit Facility matures on November 24, 2030 and modified the financial and non-financial covenants to provide the Company additional flexibility.
Borrowings in U.S. dollars under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest, at a per annum rate equal to the applicable Term SOFR rate (but not less than 0.0%), plus the Term SOFR adjustment, plus an applicable margin, which ranges from 1.00% to 1.75%, based on our net leverage ratio. Similarly, borrowings of alternative currencies under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest equal to a defined risk-free reference rate, plus the applicable risk-free rate adjustment plus an applicable margin, which ranges from 1.00% to 1.75%, based on our net leverage ratio. We use interest rate swaps to convert a portion of our revolving credit facility’s outstanding balance from a variable rate of interest to a fixed rate. The contractual rate of these arrangements ranges from 2.45% to 3.36%. Refer to Note 11, “Derivative Financial Instruments,” for further discussion on the impact of interest rate swaps.
The Revolving Credit Facility includes a swing line sublimit of $20,000, letter of credit sublimit of $20,000, and an alternative currency sublimit of $150,000. We also pay a quarterly commitment fee on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility. The commitment fee ranges from 0.175% to 0.25% based on our net leverage ratio.
The Revolving Credit Facility requires, in addition to customary representations and warranties, that we comply with a maximum net leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio. Failure to comply with these covenants could reduce the borrowing availability under the Revolving Credit Facility. We were in compliance with all debt covenants at June 30, 2026. The Revolving Credit Facility requires that we deliver quarterly financial statements, annual financial statements, auditor certifications, and compliance certificates within a specified number of days after the end of a quarter and year. Additionally, the Revolving Credit Facility contains restrictions limiting our ability to: dispose of assets; incur certain additional debt; repay other debt or amend subordinated debt instruments; create liens on assets; make investments, loans or advances; make acquisitions or engage in mergers or consolidations; engage in certain transactions with our subsidiaries and affiliates; and make stock repurchases and dividend payments.
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We have debt issuance costs related to our long-term debt that are being amortized using the straight-line method over the life of the debt, which approximates the effective interest method. Amortization expense for three and six months ended June 30, 2026 was $61 and $123, respectively. Amortization expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was $48 and $97, respectively. These costs are included in interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Note 11 - Derivative Financial Instruments
Our earnings and cash flows are subject to fluctuations due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We selectively use derivative financial instruments including foreign currency forward contracts as well as interest rate and cross-currency swaps to manage our exposure to these risks.
The use of derivative financial instruments exposes the Company to credit risk, which relates to the risk of nonperformance by a counterparty to the derivative contracts. We manage our credit risk by entering into derivative contracts with only highly-rated financial institutions and by using netting agreements.
The effective portion of derivative gains and losses is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until the hedged transaction affects earnings upon settlement, at which time it is reclassified to cost of goods sold or net sales. If it is probable that an anticipated hedged transaction will not occur by the end of the originally specified time period, we reclassify the gains or losses related to that hedge from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to other (expense) income, net.
We assess hedge effectiveness qualitatively by verifying that the critical terms of the hedging instrument and the forecasted transaction continue to match, and that there have been no adverse developments that have increased the risk that the counterparty will default. No recognition of ineffectiveness was recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.
Foreign Currency Hedges
We use forward contracts to mitigate currency risk related to a portion of our forecasted foreign currency revenues and costs. The currency forward contracts are designed as cash flow hedges and are recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value.
We continue to monitor the Company’s overall currency exposure and may elect to add cash flow hedges in the future. At June 30, 2026, we had a net unrealized gain of $4,959 in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), $4,415 of which is expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months. The notional amount of foreign currency forward contracts outstanding was $63,972 at June 30, 2026.
Interest Rate Swaps
We use interest rate swaps to convert a portion of our Revolving Credit Facility’s outstanding balance from a variable rate of interest to a fixed rate. As of June 30, 2026, we have agreements to fix interest rates on $50,000 of long-term debt until December 2030. The difference to be paid or received under the terms of the swap agreements will be recognized as an adjustment to interest expense when settled.
These swaps are treated as cash flow hedges and consequently, the changes in fair value are recorded in other comprehensive earnings (loss). The estimated net amount of the existing gains that are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) that are expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months is approximately $500.
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Cross-Currency Swap
The Company has operations and investments in various international locations and is subject to risks associated with changing foreign exchange rates. In order to hedge the Krone-based purchase price for the acquisition of Ferroperm Piezoceramics, A.S. (“Ferroperm”), the Company entered into a cross-currency interest rate swap agreement on June 27, 2022 that synthetically swapped $25,000 of variable rate debt to Krone denominated variable rate debt. Upon completion of the Ferroperm acquisition on June 30, 2022, the transaction was designated as a net investment hedge for accounting purposes and will mature on June 30, 2027.
Accordingly, any gains or losses on this derivative instrument are included in the foreign currency translation component of other comprehensive earnings (loss) until the net investment is sold, diluted or liquidated. As of June 30, 2026, we had a net unrealized loss of $1,498 in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Interest payments received for the cross-currency swap are excluded from the net investment hedge effectiveness assessment and are recorded in interest expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The assumptions used in measuring fair value of the cross-currency swap are considered level 2 inputs, which are based upon the Krone to U.S. Dollar exchange rate market.
The location and fair values of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2026, are shown in the following table:
Interest rate swaps reported in Other current assets
455
Interest rate swaps reported in Other assets
723
Cross-currency swap reported in Accrued expenses and other liabilities
(372
(786
Foreign currency hedges reported in Other current assets
4,707
4,767
The Company has elected to net its foreign currency derivative assets and liabilities in the balance sheet in accordance with ASC 210-20 (Balance Sheet, Offsetting). On a gross basis, there were foreign currency derivative assets of $4,710 and foreign currency derivative liabilities of $3 at June 30, 2026.
The effect of derivative instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings is as follows:
Foreign Exchange Contracts:
Amounts reclassified from AOCI to earnings:
(148
(232
(416
(272
1,882
(315
3,492
(946
Total net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to earnings
1,734
(547
3,076
(1,218
Total derivative gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts recognized in earnings
Interest Rate Swaps:
Income recorded in Interest expense
151
236
305
471
Cross-Currency Swap:
41
84
78
Total net gain (loss) on derivatives
1,926
(305
3,465
(669
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NOTE 12 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Shareholders’ equity includes certain items classified as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, including:
Changes in exchange rates between the functional currency and the currency in which a transaction is denominated are foreign exchange transaction gains or losses. Transaction losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 were $(432) and $(512), respectively. Transaction gains for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 were $770 and $1,304, respectively. The impact of these changes are included in Other (expense) income in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2026, are as follows:
(Gain) Loss
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified
March 31,
Recognized
from AOCI
in OCI
to Earnings
Changes in fair market value of derivatives:
Gross
5,607
2,458
(1,885
6,180
Income tax (expense) benefit
(1,327
(578
444
(1,461
Net
4,280
1,880
(1,441
4,719
Changes in unrealized pension cost:
(289
(20
(309
Income tax benefit
262
272
(37
Cumulative translation adjustment:
7,666
6,337
Income tax benefit (expense)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
551
(1,451
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The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2025 are as follows:
(585
3,410
311
3,136
128
(801
(73
(746
(457
2,609
2,390
(395
(128
(523
300
(95
(218
1,824
9,848
10,633
115
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2026 are as follows:
5,492
4,070
(3,382
(1,300
(956
795
4,192
3,114
(2,587
(301
(8
261
(40
9,596
(145
(2,584
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The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 are as follows:
(1,730
4,118
748
397
(968
(175
(1,333
3,150
573
(409
(114
(2,824
Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
15,822
464
NOTE 13 – Shareholders’ Equity
Share count and par value data related to shareholders’ equity are as follows:
Preferred Stock
Par value per share
No par value
Shares authorized
25,000,000
Shares outstanding
Common Stock
75,000,000
Shares issued
57,677,689
57,628,332
28,567,018
28,758,100
Shares held
29,110,671
28,870,232
In November 2025, our Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $100,000 of its common stock (“2025 Repurchase Program”). This program replaces the prior share repurchase program that was approved in February 2024. The 2025 Repurchase Program has no set expiration date and authorizes repurchases from time to time in the open market (including, without limitation, the use of Rule 10b5-1 plans), or through privately negotiated transactions, and repurchases will depend on various factors, including our evaluation of general market and economic conditions, our financial condition and the trading price of our common stock. The 2025 Repurchase Program may be extended, modified, suspended or discontinued at any time.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, 63,530 and 240,439 shares of common stock were repurchased for $3,457 and $12,101, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, 411,650 and 555,191 shares of common stock were repurchased for $16,694 and $23,345, respectively. As of June 30, 2026, approximately $78,266 remains available for future purchases.
We are subject to a 1% excise tax on stock repurchases under the United States Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 which we include in the cost of stock repurchases as a reduction of shareholders’ equity. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we had $115 and $517, respectively, recorded in Accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
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A roll-forward of common shares outstanding is as follows:
Balance at the beginning of the year
30,026,045
Repurchases
(240,439
(555,191
Restricted share issuances
49,357
77,883
Balance at the end of the period
29,548,737
Certain restricted stock units are excluded from diluted earnings per share because they are anti-dilutive. The number of outstanding awards that were anti-dilutive shares for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 was 72 and 113. The number of outstanding awards that were anti-dilutive for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was 3,652 and 908.
NOTE 14 - Stock-Based Compensation
At June 30, 2026, we had five active stock-based compensation plans: the Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Retirement Plan (“Directors’ Plan”); the 2004 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2004 Plan”); the 2009 Omnibus Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (“2009 Plan”); the 2014 Performance and Incentive Compensation Plan (“2014 Plan”); and the 2018 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan (“2018 Plan”). Future grants can only be made under the 2018 Plan.
The 2018 Plan allows for grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance shares, performance units, and other stock awards subject to its terms.
The following table summarizes the compensation expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings related to stock-based compensation plans:
Service-based RSUs
1,066
643
2,070
1,591
Performance-based RSUs
799
(143
1,610
341
Cash-settled RSUs
139
116
336
331
2,004
616
145
944
532
Net expense
1,533
3,072
1,731
The following table summarizes the unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested RSUs by type and the weighted-average period in which the expense is to be recognized:
Unrecognized
Compensation
Weighted-
Expense at
Average
Period (years)
1.47
5,460
2.08
9,476
1.82
We recognize expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award was, in substance, multiple awards.
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The following table summarizes the status of these plans as of June 30, 2026:
2018 Plan
2014 Plan
2009 Plan
2004 Plan
Directors'Plan
Awards originally available
2,500,000
1,500,000
3,400,000
6,500,000
N/A
Maximum potential awards outstanding
732,428
35,100
30,000
14,545
4,722
RSUs and cash-settled awards vested and released
874,505
Awards available for grant
893,067
Service-Based Restricted Stock Units
The following table summarizes the service-based RSU activity for the six months ended June 30, 2026:
Units
WeightedAverage Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2025
320,640
34.82
Granted
60,116
56.75
Vested and released
(60,407
44.75
Forfeited
(2,764
47.50
Outstanding at June 30, 2026
317,585
37.00
Releasable at June 30, 2026
169,267
26.42
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
The following table summarizes the performance-based RSU activity for the six months ended June 30, 2026:
200,598
44.07
72,620
57.09
Attained by performance
5,400
43.80
Released
(24,466
(31,373
43.59
222,779
48.44
Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units
Cash-Settled RSUs entitle the holder to receive the cash equivalent of one share of common stock for each unit when the unit vests. These RSUs are issued to key employees residing in foreign locations as direct compensation. Generally, these RSUs vest over a three-year period. Cash-Settled RSUs are classified as liabilities and are remeasured at each reporting date until settled. At June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we had 36,695 and 39,661 cash-settled RSUs outstanding, respectively. At June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 liabilities of $446 and $594, respectively, were included in Accrued expenses and other liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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NOTE 15 - Fair Value Measurements
The table below summarizes our financial assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2026:
Asset (Liability) CarryingValue atJune 30,2026
Quoted Pricesin ActiveMarkets forIdentical(Level 1)
SignificantOtherObservableInputs(Level 2)
SignificantUnobservableInputs(Level 3)
Interest rate swaps
1,223
Foreign currency hedges
Cross-currency swap
Qualified replacement plan assets
7,439
Contingent consideration
(3,561
The table below summarizes the financial assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2025:
Asset (Liability) CarryingValue atDecember 31,2025
8,991
(3,453
We use interest rate swaps to convert a portion of our Revolving Credit Facility’s outstanding balance from a variable rate of interest into a fixed rate and foreign currency forward contracts to hedge the effect of foreign currency changes on certain revenues and costs denominated in foreign currencies. The Company entered into a cross-currency swap agreement in order to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates related to foreign debt. These derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The fair value of our interest rate swaps and foreign currency hedges were measured using standard valuation models using market-based observable inputs over the contractual terms, including forward yield curves, among others. There is a readily determinable market for these derivative instruments, but that market is not active and therefore they are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The fair value of the contingent consideration requires significant judgment. The Company's fair value estimates used in the contingent consideration valuation are considered Level 3 fair value measurements. The fair value estimates were based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, but that are inherently uncertain, including estimates of future revenues and timing of events and activities that are expected to take place.
A roll-forward of the contingent consideration is as follows:
ContingentConsideration
Balance at December 31, 2025
Change in fair value
Balance at June 30, 2026
3,561
As of June 30, 2026, $3,561 was recorded in Other long-term obligations on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Our long-term debt consists of the Revolving Credit Facility, which is recorded at its carrying value. There is a readily determinable market for our long-term debt and it is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy as the market is not deemed to be active. The fair value of long-term debt approximates its carrying value and was determined by valuing a similar hypothetical coupon bond and attributing that value to our long-term debt under the Revolving Credit Facility.
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The qualified replacement plan assets consist of investment funds maintained for future contributions to the Company’s U.S. 401(k) program. The investments are Level 1 marketable securities and are recorded in Other Assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
NOTE 16 - Income Taxes
The effective income tax rates for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 are as follows:
Effective tax rate
27.0
19.4
24.1
18.4
Our effective income tax rate was 27.0% and 19.4% in the second quarter of 2026 and 2025, respectively. The increase in the effective income tax rate is primarily attributable to the establishment of valuation allowances against certain tax credits. The second quarter 2026 effective income tax rate was higher than the U.S. statutory federal tax rate for this same reason. The second quarter 2025 effective income tax rate was lower than the U.S. statutory federal tax rate primarily due to foreign earnings that are taxed at lower rates.
Our effective income tax rate was 24.1% and 18.4% in the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The increase in the effective income tax rate is primarily attributable to the establishment of valuation allowances against certain tax credits. The effective income tax rate in the first six months of 2026 was higher than the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate for this same reason. The effective income tax rate in the first six months of 2025 was lower than the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate primarily due to foreign earnings that are taxed at lower rates and tax benefits recorded upon the vesting of restricted stock units.
NOTE 17 - Segment Information
The Company designs, manufactures, and sells a broad line of sensors, connectivity components, and actuators across multiple end markets in North America, Asia, and Europe. Our Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), who is our Chief Executive Officer, analyzes the results of our business through one reportable segment. Our CODM evaluates the operating results and performance through Net earnings, which are reported on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. These financial metrics are used to view operating trends, perform analytical comparisons and benchmark performance between periods and to monitor budget-to-actual variances on a monthly basis. To manage operations and make decisions regarding resources, our CODM is regularly provided and reviews expense information at a consolidated level for our Cost of goods sold, Selling, general, and administrative expenses and Research and Development expenses, which are reported on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. As part of our strategic planning and annual operating plan, a focus is on sales growth, diversification, and profitability. The measure of segment assets is reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as Total Assets, but the CODM does not use discrete balance sheet information in assessing performance and allocating resources.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”)
(in thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes included under Item 1, as well as our Consolidated Financial Statements and notes and related Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Overview
CTS is a global manufacturer of sensors, connectivity components, and actuators. CTS was established in 1896 as a provider of high-quality telephone products and was incorporated as an Indiana corporation in February 1929. Our principal executive offices are located in Lisle, Illinois.
We design, manufacture, and sell a broad line of sensors, connectivity components, and actuators primarily to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), tier one suppliers and distributors for the aerospace and defense, industrial, medical, and transportation markets, and the U.S. Government. Our vision is to be a leading provider of sensing and motion devices as well as connectivity components, enabling an intelligent and seamless world. These devices are categorized by their ability to Sense, Connect or Move. Sense products provide vital inputs to electronic systems. Connect products allow systems to function in synchronization with other systems. Move products ensure required movements are effectively and accurately executed. We are committed to achieving our vision by continuing to invest in the development of products, technologies, and talent within these categories.
We operate manufacturing facilities in North America, Asia, and Europe. Sales and marketing are accomplished through our sales engineers. We also utilize independent manufacturers' representatives and distributors to extend our sales capability.
There is an increasing proliferation of sensing and motion applications within various markets we serve. In addition, the increasing connectivity of various devices to the internet results in greater demand for communication bandwidth and data storage, increasing the need for our connectivity products. Our success is dependent on the ability to execute our strategy to support these trends. We are subject to a number of challenges including, without limitation, periodic market softness, competition from other suppliers, changes in technology, and changes in the economy generally, including inflationary and/or recessionary conditions and increased tariffs, as well as the ability to add new customers, launch new products or penetrate new markets. Many of these, and other risks and uncertainties relating to the Company and our business, are discussed in further detail in Item 1A. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings made with the SEC.
Recent Developments
On June 25, 2026 we announced the promotion of Pratik Trivedi to President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 6, 2026. Mr. Trivedi succeeds Kieran O’Sullivan, who will remain on the Board of Directors (the “Board”) and serve as Executive Chair. Mr. Trivedi became a member of the Board, effective July 6, 2026.
Results of Operations: Second Quarter 2026 versus Second Quarter 2025
The following table highlights changes in significant components of the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the quarters ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025:
PercentChange
Percentage of Net Sales –2026
Percentage of Net Sales –2025
7.0
100.0
2.2
58.5
61.3
14.5
41.5
38.7
23.0
19.6
17.1
(24.7
3.3
4.7
(68.4
0.1
0.2
Total operating expenses
33,247
29,700
11.9
21.9
17.9
18.5
16.8
(324.3
(0.4
14.2
18.1
17.0
58.8
4.9
3.4
13.2
13.7
Diluted net earnings per share
Net sales were $144,780 in the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $9,471, or 7.0%, from the second quarter of 2025. Net sales to the diversified end markets increased $10,894, or 14.6%. We achieved continued growth in the medical and industrial end markets, while the aerospace and defense end market declined primarily due to the timing of contract awards. Net sales to the transportation end market decreased $1,423 or 2.3%. Changes in foreign exchange rates increased net sales by $1,354, net of hedges.
Gross margin was $60,048 in the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $7,617, or 14.5%, from the second quarter of 2025. Our gross margin percentage increased from 38.7% for the second quarter of 2025 to 41.5% for the second quarter of 2026 due to improved mix of sales by end market, operational improvements and the favorable impact of changes in foreign exchange rates of approximately $961, net of hedges.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were $28,390, or 19.6% of net sales, in the second quarter of 2026 versus $23,077, or 17.1% of net sales, in the second quarter of 2025. The increase in SG&A expenses was primarily driven by higher incentive compensation expense in the second quarter of 2026 due to company performance and a reduction to an acquisition earnout liability in the second quarter of 2025.
Research and development (“R&D”) expenses were $4,763, or 3.3% of net sales, in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $6,326, or 4.7% of net sales, in the comparable quarter of 2025. R&D expenses were lower in the second quarter of 2026 due to a $1,634 one-time customer reimbursement.
Restructuring charges were $94 or 0.1% of net sales in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $297 or 0.2% of net sales in the second quarter of 2025. See Note 7 “Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities” in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information.
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Other income and expense items are summarized in the following table:
Other (expense) income, net is due to foreign currency losses, primarily related to the Euro. Interest expense decreased due to lower borrowings on our Revolving Credit Facility during the second quarter of 2026.
Our effective income tax rate was 27.0% and 19.4% in the second quarters of 2026 and 2025, respectively. The increase in the effective income tax rate is primarily attributable to the establishment of valuation allowance against certain tax credits.
Results of Operations: Six Months ended June 30, 2026 versus Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
The following table highlights changes in significant components of the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2025:
8.8
4.2
59.5
62.1
16.2
40.5
37.9
16.4
19.1
(8.9
4.0
4.8
(35.9
0.3
66,251
59,964
10.5
23.3
25.0
17.2
14.9
(1114.0
(0.3
22.5
16.9
15.0
60.2
4.1
2.9
14.0
12.8
12.2
Net sales were $284,010 in the six months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $22,932 or 8.8% from the six months ended June 30, 2025. Net sales to the diversified end markets increased $22,686, or 16%. We achieved continued growth in the medical and industrial end markets, while the aerospace and defense end market declined primarily due to the timing of contract awards. Net sales to the transportation end market increased $246, or 0.2%. Changes in foreign exchange rates increased net sales by $4,252, net of hedges.
Gross margin was $115,034 for the six months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $16,055 or 16.2% from the six months ended June 30, 2025. Our gross margin percentage increased from 37.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2025 to 40.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2026 due to an improved mix of sales by end market, operational improvements, and a favorable impact of changes in foreign exchange rates had a net benefit on our gross margin of approximately $1,632 net of hedges.
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SG&A expenses were $54,373 or 19.1% of net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2026 versus $46,700 or 17.9% of net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in SG&A expenses was primarily driven by higher employee incentive expense for the six months ended June 30, 2026 due to company performance and a reduction to an acquisition earnout liability in the six months ended June 30, 2025.
R&D expenses were $11,398 or 4.0% of net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $12,515 or 4.8% of net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2025. R&D expenses were lower in the six months ended June 30, 2026 due to a $1,634 one-time customer reimbursement.
Restructuring charges were $480 or 0.2% of net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $749 or 0.3% of net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The restructuring charges in the six months ended June 30, 2026 were primarily related to efficiency enhancements. See Note 7 “Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities” in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information.
Our effective income tax rate was 24.1% and 18.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The increase in the effective income tax rate is primarily attributable to the establishment of valuation allowances against certain tax credits.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We historically have funded our capital and operating needs primarily through cash flows from operating activities, supported by available credit under our Revolving Credit Facility (as defined below). We believe that cash flows from operating activities and available borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility will be adequate to fund our working capital needs, capital expenditures, investments, and debt service requirements for at least the next twelve months and for the foreseeable future thereafter. However, we may choose to pursue additional equity and debt financing to provide additional liquidity or to fund acquisitions.
Cash and cash equivalents were $107,536 at June 30, 2026, and $82,295 at December 31, 2025, of which $97,612 and $75,943, respectively, were held outside the United States. Total long-term debt was $55,000 as of June 30, 2026 and $57,500 as of December 31, 2025.
Cash Flow Overview
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $50,735 during the six months ended June 30, 2026. Components of net cash provided by operating activities included net earnings of $36,361, depreciation and amortization expense of $17,589, other net non-cash items of $7,329, and a net cash outflow from changes in assets and liabilities of $10,544.
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Net cash provided by operating activities was $43,870 during the six months ended June 30, 2025. Components of net cash provided by operating activities included net earnings of $31,891, depreciation and amortization expense of $17,045, other net non-cash items of $838, and a net cash outflow from changes in assets and liabilities of $5,094.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $6,689 for capital expenditures of $9,577 partially offset by the maturity of short term investments of $2,888.
Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $7,745.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $18,704. The net cash outflow was the result of treasury stock purchases of $11,967, net cash payments of long-term debt of $2,500, dividends paid of $2,296, and taxes paid on behalf of equity award participants of $1,941.
Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $32,351. The net cash outflow was the result of treasury stock purchases of $22,995, net cash payments of long-term debt of $4,300, taxes paid on behalf of equity award participants of $2,655, dividends paid of $2,401.
Capital Resources
Revolving Credit Facility
Long‑term debt is comprised of the following:
Borrowings in U.S. dollars under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest, at a per annum rate equal to the applicable Term SOFR rate (but not less than 0.0%), plus the Term SOFR adjustment, plus an applicable margin, which ranges from 1.00% to 1.75%, based on our net leverage ratio. Similarly, borrowings of alternative currencies under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest equal to a defined risk-free reference rate, plus the applicable risk-free rate adjustment plus an applicable margin, which ranges from 1.00% to 1.75%, based on our net leverage ratio. We use interest rate swaps to convert a portion of our revolving credit facility's outstanding balance from a variable rate of interest to a fixed rate. The contractual rate of these arrangements ranges from 2.45% to 3.36%.
The Revolving Credit Facility includes a swingline sublimit of $20,000, letter of credit sublimit of $20,000, and an alternative currency sublimit of $150,000. We also pay a quarterly commitment fee on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility. The commitment fee ranges from 0.175% to 0.25% based on our net leverage ratio. We were in compliance with all debt covenants at June 30, 2026.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In connection with the preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company uses estimates and makes judgments and assumptions about future events that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, and the related disclosures. The assumptions, estimates, and judgments are based on historical experience, current trends, and other factors the Company believes are relevant at the time it prepares the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
The critical accounting policies and estimates are consistent with those discussed in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements and the MD&A section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. During and as of the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, there were no significant changes in the application of critical accounting policies or estimates.
Significant Customers
Our net sales to customers representing at least 10% of total net sales is as follows:
Toyota Motor Corporation
8.1
12.0
8.3
No other customer accounted for 10% or more of total net sales during these periods. We continue to focus on broadening our customer base to grow our non-transportation end market exposure at a faster rate.
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Forward‑Looking Statements
Readers are cautioned that the statements contained in this document regarding expectations of our performance or other matters that may affect our business, results of operations, or financial condition are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements” as defined by the “safe harbor” provisions in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are made in reliance on the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included or incorporated in this document, including statements regarding our strategy, financial position, guidance, funding for continued operations, cash reserves, liquidity, projected costs, plans, projects, awards and contracts, and objectives of management, among others, are forward-looking statements. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “believe,” “hope,” “target,” “continued,” “project,” “plan,” “goals,” “opportunity,” “appeal,” “estimate,” “potential,” “predict,” “demonstrates,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “could,” “intend,” “shall,” “possible,” “would,” “approximately,” “likely,” “outlook,” “schedule,” “on track,” “poised,” “pipeline,” and variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations, certain assumptions, and currently available information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof and are based on various assumptions as to future events, the occurrence of which necessarily are subject to uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are made subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which could cause CTS’ actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those presented in the forward-looking statements. Examples of factors that may affect future operating results and financial condition include, but are not limited to: supply chain disruptions (including, but not limited to, the availability and cost of rare earth elements, minerals and metals); changes in the economy generally, including inflationary and/or recessionary conditions and increased tariffs, and in respect to the businesses in which CTS operates; unanticipated issues in integrating acquisitions; the funding of contracts by the U.S. Government; the results of actions to reposition CTS’ business; rapid technological change; general market conditions in the transportation, as well as conditions in the industrial, aerospace and defense, and medical markets; reliance on key customers; unanticipated public health crises, natural disasters or other events; environmental compliance and remediation expenses; the ability to protect CTS’ intellectual property; pricing pressures and demand for CTS’ products; risks associated with CTS’ international operations, including trade and tariff barriers, trade pacts, including the future of the USMCA, exchange rates and political and geopolitical risks (including, without limitation, the impact of tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, and other nations); the potential impact of U.S./China relations and the impact of geopolitical conflicts may have on our business, results of operations and financial condition; write offs of goodwill on our balance sheet; the amount and timing of any share repurchases; and the effect of any cybersecurity incidents on our business. Many of these, and other risks and uncertainties, are discussed in further detail in Item 1A. of CTS’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings made with the SEC. CTS undertakes no obligation to publicly update CTS’ forward-looking statements to reflect new information or events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof, including market or industry changes.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
See Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, there have been no material changes in our exposure to market risk.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q were effective in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within CTS have been detected.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we are involved in litigation with respect to matters arising from the ordinary conduct of our business, and currently certain claims are pending against us. In the opinion of management, we believe we have established adequate accruals pursuant to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for our expected future liability with respect to pending lawsuits, claims and proceedings, where the nature and extent of any such liability can be reasonably estimated based on presently available information. However, there can be no assurance that the final resolution of any existing or future lawsuits, claims or proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows.
See Note 9 "Commitments and Contingencies" in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no changes to our risk factors from those contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On November 7, 2025, the Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program (“2025 Repurchase Program”) that authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $100 million of its common stock. The 2025 Repurchase Program has no set expiration date and supersedes and replaces the $100 million repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors in February 2024.
Total Number
Maximum Dollar
of Shares
Value of Shares
Purchased as
That May Yet Be
Part of Publicly
Purchased Under
Average Price
Announced
Publicly Announced
Period
Purchased
Paid per Share
Programs
Plans or Programs
April 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
44,000
52.51
79,412,130
May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
19,530
58.69
78,265,872
June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
63,530
Item 5. Other Information
From time to time, our directors and officers may purchase or sell shares of our common stock in the market, including pursuant to plans intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Rule 10b5-1 Plans”).
During the quarter ended June 30, 2026, no director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act) of the Company adopted, modified or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” (as each term is defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K).
Item 6. Exhibits
(31)(a)
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002.
(31)(b)
(32)(a)
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002.
(32)(b)
101.1
The following information from CTS Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings; (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings; (iii) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity; (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text and including detailed tags.
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The cover page from this Current Report on Form 10-Q formatted as inline XBRL
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CTS Corporation
/s/ Ashish Agrawal
Ashish Agrawal
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer & Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: July 28, 2026