Q1 EPS Forecast for Strattec Security Lowered by Analyst

Strattec Security Corporation (NASDAQ:STRT) – Analysts at Sidoti decreased their Q1 2027 earnings per share estimates for shares of Strattec Security in a research report issued on Monday, May 11th. Sidoti analyst J. Franzreb now expects that the auto parts company will earn $1.31 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $1.58. The consensus estimate for Strattec Security’s current full-year earnings is $6.12 per share. Sidoti also issued estimates for Strattec Security’s Q3 2027 earnings at $1.02 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $4.85 EPS.

Several other research analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. Freedom Capital raised Strattec Security from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Strattec Security in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Zacks Research downgraded Strattec Security from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded Strattec Security from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

Strattec Security Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ STRT opened at $62.76 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $77.32 and its two-hundred day moving average is $77.79. Strattec Security has a 1-year low of $42.46 and a 1-year high of $92.50. The company has a market cap of $262.34 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.36, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.05 and a beta of 1.17.

Strattec Security (NASDAQ:STRT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The auto parts company reported $0.90 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.14 by ($0.24). Strattec Security had a return on equity of 11.00% and a net margin of 4.31%.The company had revenue of $137.63 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $140.35 million.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Strattec Security

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. WINTON GROUP Ltd increased its stake in Strattec Security by 1.1% in the 4th quarter. WINTON GROUP Ltd now owns 11,507 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $876,000 after purchasing an additional 122 shares in the last quarter. Deutsche Bank AG increased its stake in Strattec Security by 6.3% in the 4th quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 2,907 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $221,000 after purchasing an additional 172 shares in the last quarter. Bailard Inc. increased its stake in Strattec Security by 5.0% in the 4th quarter. Bailard Inc. now owns 4,200 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $320,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its stake in Strattec Security by 3.8% in the 3rd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 5,652 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $385,000 after purchasing an additional 207 shares in the last quarter. Finally, New York State Teachers Retirement System purchased a new position in Strattec Security in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $27,000. 68.91% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Strattec Security News

Here are the key news stories impacting Strattec Security this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Freedom Capital upgraded Strattec Security from “hold” to “strong-buy,” which can support the stock by signaling improved confidence in the company’s outlook. Freedom Broker upgrades Strattec Security (STRT)
• Positive Sentiment: The company also announced a $2 million investment in its Glendale plant, suggesting continued commitment to manufacturing capacity and operations. Manufacturer invests $2M in Glendale plant as office search continues
• Neutral Sentiment: Sidoti published updated earnings estimates across several future periods, including a slight boost to Q4 2026 EPS, but those longer-dated projections were mixed overall and mostly reflect changing expectations rather than a major new catalyst.
• Negative Sentiment: Strattec Security’s Q3 results missed estimates, with lower OEM volume, foreign exchange drag, and tariff-related pressure outweighing restructuring benefits and strong cash generation. STRT Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates on Lower Volume and Forex Drag
• Negative Sentiment: Several analyst revisions were cut, including lower FY2026, Q2 2027, and Q4 2027 earnings estimates, reinforcing concerns that near-term profitability may be softer than previously expected.

About Strattec Security

Strattec Security Corporation is a Wisconsin?based designer and manufacturer of mechanical and electronic locking systems for the global automotive market. Established more than five decades ago, the company supplies original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket with a broad portfolio of lock and key solutions tailored to passenger cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles.

The company’s product range includes mechanical locking systems such as door lock cylinders, ignition lock modules, key blanks and door handles, as well as electromechanical and keyless?entry systems.