CMT CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES INC Insider Trading

Core Molding COO Eric Palomaki bought 400 shares at blended $20.05 on 2026-03-20

Eric Palomaki, Chief Operating Officer, executed 2 separate purchases totaling 400 shares for $8,020.14, bringing his post-transaction holdings to 168,899 shares. His cross-ticker track record shows 2 prior buys with a 100.00% 90-day win rate and average 90-day return of +18.4%; at Core Molding specifically, his 2 prior purchases on 2025-03-17 and 2025-03-14 were both well-timed at the 90-day mark, with 90d returns of +17.7% and +19.1% respectively. The current stock price of $20.06 sits -8.5% from the 52-week high of $21.92 and +3.1% over 30 days; the purchase prices of $20.15 and $19.96 represent near-current-market entry points. However, fundamentals show revenue decline of -9.4% year-over-year with a P/E of 29.50, and the 90-day price change stands at -5.8%, suggesting the recent 30-day uptick may be the opening of a recovery window similar to his prior profitable entries.

CMT EVP buys 500 shares at $20.12; now holds 27.2K shares. Stock up 7.6% in 30 days, down 9.4% YoY revenue.

Gayford Michael James, EVP of Operations, purchased 500 shares of Core Molding Technologies at $20.12, increasing his holdings to 27.2K shares—a modest 1.9% net addition to his prior stake of 26.7K shares. The purchase occurs with the stock trading 6.8% below its 52-week high of $21.92 and within a 30-day window of +7.6% gains, suggesting recent upward momentum. However, the company's fundamentals present a conflicting picture: annual revenue declined 9.4% year-over-year to $58.4M in the latest quarter, net income stands at $1.9M, and the stock trades at a P/E of 30.06 relative to a $180.6M market cap. This modest insider buy by an operations executive does not clearly signal conviction in a turnaround given the revenue headwinds. The transaction merits attention to whether operational improvements are stabilizing performance despite the recent revenue contraction.

CEO David L. Duvall sells 50,000 CMT shares at $20.32; stock now at $21.08, +22.9% in 30 days

CEO David L. Duvall sold 50,000 shares (50.0K shares) for $1,016,205.00 ($1.0M) at $20.32 on 2025-09-09, reducing his holdings from 198,780 to 148,780 shares (-25.2% net change). The stock has risen sharply since the transaction: $21.08 current price is +22.9% over 30 days and +28.0% over 90 days, positioning well above the 52-week low of $13.06 and near the 52-week high of $21.08. His prior four sales at CMT were all well-timed at the 90-day mark (returns of -3.9%, -3.8%, +0.1%, and +3.1% at 30 days, followed by -10.1%, -10.3%, -10.5%, and -9.1% at 90 days respectively), establishing a consistent pattern of selling ahead of subsequent declines. Against this backdrop, the current trade occurred near the 52-week high and before a significant rally, marking a departure from his established timing pattern at this ticker and raising questions about whether the underlying business fundamentals justify the recent price momentum given annual revenue growth of -15.5%.

CFO Panda Alex Joseph buys 200 CMT shares at $19.10; 5th consecutive purchase in 8 days amid -15.5% revenue decline.

Panda Alex Joseph, the company's CFO, purchased 200 shares at $19.10 on 2025-08-26, bringing his holdings to 30,596 shares. This represents his fifth consecutive open-market purchase at CMT within an 8-day window (2025-08-13 through 2025-08-26), suggesting concentrated accumulation activity by a senior financial officer. The transaction occurs against a backdrop of significant fundamental headwinds: annual revenue declined 15.5% year-over-year, and the stock has recovered sharply (+13.9% over 90 days, +7.6% over 30 days) from a 52-week low of $13.06. At $19.10, the purchase price is 0.6% below the current market price of $18.98 and sits 2.5% below the 52-week high. The rapid succession of buys by the CFO warrants monitoring to understand whether they reflect conviction in a turnaround or are programmatic/routine additions to holdings.

CMT CFO Alex Joseph buys 200 shares at $19.14 as fifth consecutive CMT purchase in 2 weeks

Alex Joseph, EVP, Treasurer, Secretary, and CFO of Core Molding Technologies, purchased 200 shares at $19.14 on 2025-08-25, bringing holdings to 30,396 shares. This purchase marks the fifth consecutive buy at CMT within a 14-day span (2025-08-11 through 2025-08-25), with the prior four trades' outcomes not yet measurable at 30 and 90 days. The stock has declined 3.7% from its 52-week high of $19.47, though it is up 7.6% over the past 30 days and 16.0% over 90 days. The company reports a 30-day change of +7.6% and recent quarterly net income of $4.1M on revenue of $79.2M, but faces annual revenue decline of -15.5% year-over-year. The pattern of repeated purchases at or near resistance levels warrants attention to whether this reflects opportunistic accumulation or internal expectations about valuation—though recent buy outcomes remain unmeasurable.

CMT CFO Alex Joseph buys 200 shares at $17.90 on 2025-08-21, extending a 4-trade buying sequence within 10 days

Alex Joseph (EVP, Treasurer, Secretary, CFO) purchased 200 shares at $17.90 on 2025-08-21, bringing his holdings to 30,196 shares. This trade is the fifth open-market buy within a compressed 10-day window—he acquired shares on 2025-08-11, 2025-08-13, 2025-08-18, 2025-08-19, and 2025-08-21. The stock now trades at $19.47, representing a +11.8% gain over 30 days and +24.2% over 90 days from the earliest transaction in that sequence. However, Core Molding's fundamentals remain under pressure: annual revenue declined -15.5% year-over-year, and the company posted $4.1M net income on $79.2M quarterly revenue. The concentrated buying pattern suggests Joseph is accumulating at levels near the 52-week low ($13.06), though recent price momentum has lifted the stock to the 52-week high ($19.47).

CFO Panda Alex Joseph bought 200 shares of CMT in 2 transactions totaling $3,528.32 on 2025-08-18 and 2025-08-19, raising holdings to 29,996 shares.

Panda Alex Joseph, the CFO, made two separate open-market purchases totaling 200 shares for $3,528.32 (141 shares at $17.50 on 2025-08-18 and 59 shares at $17.98 on 2025-08-19, blended average $17.64), increasing his holdings from 29,796 to 29,996 shares. The transaction is modest in size relative to his existing position, representing a +0.7% increase. The purchases follow consecutive buy activity at Core Molding (prior buys on 2025-08-13 and 2025-08-11), establishing a pattern of accumulation within a short timeframe at prices near the current level ($18.11). However, the company faces headwinds: annual revenue declined -15.5% year-over-year, and the stock trades at a P/E of 17.08 with a $160.4M market cap, suggesting the insider is purchasing against a backdrop of negative topline momentum rather than operational strength. Investors should monitor whether this sustained accumulation reflects management's assessment of forward value or represents routine portfolio activity.

CFO Panda Alex Joseph purchases 200 CMT shares at $17.33 in small open-market buy; near 52-week high ($18.71), modest holding increase to 29.8K shares

Panda Alex Joseph, CFO of Core Molding Technologies, purchased 200 shares at $17.33 on 2025-08-13, increasing his holdings from 29.6K to 29.8K shares, a +0.7% increase. The buy occurred at a price -4.3% from the 52-week high of $18.71 and comes within a three-trade span at CMT (two prior buys on 2025-08-11 and 2025-08-18, all outcomes not yet measurable at the 90-day mark). Core Molding posted annual revenue of $79.2M with declining fundamentals (FY revenue -15.5% year-over-year) and a P/E of 16.89. The transaction is modest in absolute terms ($3.5K total value) and represents a small incremental addition to an already sizable position, with limited timing signal available since none of his prior buys show measurable 90-day outcomes.

CFO Alex Joseph purchased 200 CMT shares at $17.06; post-transaction holdings 29,596 shares

On 2025-08-11, Panda Alex Joseph (EVP, Treasurer, Secretary, CFO) purchased 200 shares at $17.06, increasing holdings to 29,596 shares. The transaction value of $3,411.00 represents a modest acquisition relative to his existing position. Core Molding Technologies faces headwinds: annual revenue declined -15.5% year-over-year, though the latest quarter revenue stood at $79.2M with net income of $4.1M. The stock currently trades at $17.15, near the 52-week high of $18.71, having gained 11.2% over 90 days. The small absolute transaction size and lack of material pattern context limit the interpretive weight of this single open-market purchase.

EVP Eric Palomaki buys 2,000 CMT shares across 2 transactions ($28,000) as stock trails 52-week high by 27.5%

Eric Palomaki, EVP of Operations at Core Molding Technologies, executed 2 separate purchases totaling 2,000 shares for $28,000.00 at a blended average price of $14.00, adding 1.3% to his existing 158.2K share holdings. The purchases occurred on 2025-03-14 and 2025-03-17 as the stock trades at $14.60, down 27.5% from its 52-week high of $20.13 but up 8.6% over the prior 30 days. Core Molding is navigating a challenging backdrop: annual revenue declined 15.5% year-over-year, while the company generated $3.2M net income on $73.0M quarterly revenue, yielding a P/E of 15.37. The timing of this insider accumulation—relatively modest in size, paired with near-term price recovery—occurs within a context of material business headwinds that warrant monitoring of execution trends and competitive positioning.