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Core Molding Technologies Inc

Stage 3 · Topping · week 4

As of Oct 22, 2026, Core Molding Technologies is in Stage 3, the topping phase, now in week 4 (since Sep 30, 2026). It closed at $24.24, 14.5% below its 52-week high and above its 200-day average, which is rising.

Core Molding Technologies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a molder of thermoplastic and thermoset structural products in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and internationally. More about the company

$24.24
+2.97% today
$215M · Micro cap
Market Neutral — Building

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Topping: the uptrend is tiring

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22
S4 13w
S4 26w
S2 21w
S2 13w
2023-08-162026-10-22
S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)
S2 12w → S3 5w → S4 13w → S1 12w → S4 12w → S1 6w → S4 26w → S1 9w → S2 21w → S3 6w → S2 10w → S3 3w → S2 13w → S3 5w → S2 7w → S3 3w current
Total tracked: 165 weeks across 16 stage runs.

CMT among Specialty Chemicals16th of 62 by relative strength

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Stocks in Specialty Chemicals ranked by relative strength, with stage and one-month change
#StockStageRS1M
1SSLStage 2 · wk 798+22.2%
2ALTOStage 4 · wk 498−3.8%
3CLMTStage 2 · wk 5897−9.3%
4KROStage 2 · wk 1090−9.4%
5LYBStage 2 · wk 787+9.0%
6ASHStage 2 · wk 2086+6.6%
7IFFStage 2 · wk 2185+9.5%
8KOPStage 3 · wk 485−11.9%
…16CMTStage 3 · wk 476+5.7%
vs 52W High
-14.5%
$17.56 lo$28.35 hi
14.5% below 52W high, weakening from peak
The stock is rolling over from its 52-week high. In Stage 3 distribution, new long positions carry high risk.
Stage Maturity
Week 4
1w13w26w
Week 4, early distribution
How long this stock has been in Stage 3 distribution. Longer tops often precede deeper Stage 4 declines.
vs 200 DMA
5.6%
200 DMA: $22.96 · rising
Stock is losing its 200 DMA. Once lost, it confirms Stage 4 risk. This is a major red flag for existing holders.
Rel Volume
1.15x
vs 50-day avg
Volume spikes on down days during Stage 3 signal distribution, with institutions exiting. Stage analysis reads that as a warning against new long positions.
Trend Health
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Short-term trend flat
Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.
1M
+5.7%
3M
-1.2%
6M
-11.2%
YTD
+24.6%
1Y
+28.9%
Scan Membership
Breakout Watch
Latest: 2025-06-23
6 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2020-06-30.
A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.
Recent Stage Timeline
2026-10-22S3
Wk 4 · Vol 1.15x
2026-10-21S3
Wk 4 · Vol 2.41x
2026-10-20S3
Wk 3 · Vol 1.53x
2026-10-19S3
Wk 3 · Vol 1.24x
2026-10-16S3
Wk 3 · Vol 1.37x
2026-10-15S3
Wk 3 · Vol 1.53x
2026-10-14S3
Wk 3 · Vol 2.05x
2026-10-13S3
Wk 2 · Vol 1.00x
2026-10-12S3
Wk 2 · Vol 1.41x
2026-10-09S3
Wk 2 · Vol 1.03x
2026-10-08S3
Wk 2 · Vol 1.44x
2026-10-07S3
Wk 2 · Vol 0.70x
Moving averages & range
50 DMA
$23.99
200 DMA
$22.96
52W High
$28.35
52W Low
$17.56
5D Low
$22.44
Resistance levels (recent highs)
20d High
$24.24
60d High
$26.47
120d High
$26.47
250d High
$28.35
Next resistance
+9.2%
to 60d High
P/E (TTM)
28.5
Forward 14.1
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-55.8%
Revenue -20.8%
ROE
+4.7%
Profit margin +2.9%
Dividend Yield
0.00%
P/B 1.2

Core Molding Technologies: quick answers

What stage is Core Molding Technologies in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Core Molding Technologies (CMT) is in Stage 3, the topping phase. It entered Stage 3 on Sep 30, 2026 and is in week 4. What the four stages mean

Is Core Molding Technologies in an uptrend?

Its uptrend has stalled. Core Molding Technologies is in Stage 3, the topping phase that follows an advance. It trades 5.6% above its 200-day average, which is rising.

How far is Core Molding Technologies from its 52-week high?

Core Molding Technologies closed at $24.24 on Oct 22, 2026, 14.5% below its 52-week high of $28.35. Its 52-week low is $17.56.

How has Core Molding Technologies performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Core Molding Technologies is up 28.9% over the past year and up 24.6% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is Core Molding Technologies in?

Core Molding Technologies is in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Materials sector.

About this companyMaterials· Specialty Chemicals

Core Molding Technologies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a molder of thermoplastic and thermoset structural products in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and internationally. The company offers a range of manufacturing processes, such as sheet molding compound compression molding, direct long fiber thermoplastic compression molding, vacuum resin transfer compression molding, structural foam and web injection molding, reaction injection molding, hand lay-up, and spray-up processes. It serves various markets, including medium and heavy-duty trucks, power sports, building products, industrial and utilities, and other commercial markets. The company was formerly known as Core Materials Corporation and changed its name to Core Molding Technologies, Inc. in August 2002. Core Molding Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

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