Q3 EPS Estimates for Strattec Security Cut by Sidoti Csr

Strattec Security Corporation (NASDAQ:STRT) – Investment analysts at Sidoti Csr reduced their Q3 2026 EPS estimates for Strattec Security in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, February 9th. Sidoti Csr analyst J. Franzreb now anticipates that the auto parts company will earn $1.14 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $1.47. The consensus estimate for Strattec Security’s current full-year earnings is $3.67 per share. Sidoti Csr also issued estimates for Strattec Security’s Q4 2026 earnings at $1.18 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $6.25 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.58 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.19 EPS and Q4 2027 earnings at $1.72 EPS.

Several other research firms have also recently commented on STRT. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Strattec Security in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research raised shares of Strattec Security from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and one has assigned a Buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Strong Buy”.

Strattec Security Price Performance

NASDAQ:STRT opened at $87.19 on Wednesday. Strattec Security has a one year low of $31.57 and a one year high of $92.50. The company has a market cap of $364.45 million, a PE ratio of 13.21, a P/E/G ratio of 1.44 and a beta of 1.19. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $80.82 and its 200 day simple moving average is $72.74.

Strattec Security (NASDAQ:STRT) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The auto parts company reported $1.71 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.93 by $0.78. The company had revenue of $137.53 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $132.29 million. Strattec Security had a return on equity of 12.33% and a net margin of 4.63%.

Insider Activity at Strattec Security

In other Strattec Security news, VP Richard P. Messina sold 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $66.35, for a total value of $199,050.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 11,624 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $771,252.40. The trade was a 20.51% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Insiders own 3.90% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Strattec Security

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in STRT. WINTON GROUP Ltd boosted its stake in Strattec Security by 1.1% during the fourth quarter. WINTON GROUP Ltd now owns 11,507 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $876,000 after buying an additional 122 shares during the last quarter. Deutsche Bank AG grew its holdings in Strattec Security by 6.3% during 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 during the last quarter. Bailard Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Strattec Security by 5.0% during the 4th quarter. Bailard Inc. now owns 4,200 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $320,000 after acquiring an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Strattec Security by 3.8% in the third quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 5,652 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $385,000 after purchasing an additional 207 shares during the last quarter. Finally, New York State Teachers Retirement System bought a new stake in shares of Strattec Security during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.91% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Strattec Security

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded STRT from a “hold” to a “strong‑buy” and highlighted the company as a short‑term momentum candidate — this upgrade and related coverage are likely supporting investor demand. Zacks/TickerReport Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks published two bullish writeups arguing STRT is a solid growth name (three reasons to think “yes”) and that recent price strength could be sustainable — positive thematic coverage that can attract growth/momentum buyers. Zacks Growth Article
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks’ momentum screen piece highlighting STRT as “on the move” reinforces short‑term bullish flows from traders using systematic screens. Zacks Momentum Article
• Positive Sentiment: Sidoti raised several forward estimates — notably lifting FY2026 EPS to $6.25 (from $5.40) and increasing Q4 2026, Q2 2027 and Q4 2027 quarter estimates — a material upward revision to annual guidance that could support valuation re‑rating if sustained.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst previews and consensus commentary on Q3 expectations were published (researchers offering predictions for STRT Q3 earnings); these preview notes set expectations ahead of results and may act as a catalyst when the company reports. Analyst Q3 Predictions
• Negative Sentiment: Offsetting the raises, Sidoti cut several quarter estimates — including lowering Q3 2026 (to $1.14 from $1.47) and trimming Q1 2027 (to $1.58 from $2.04) — which introduces near‑term earnings risk and may pressure short‑term sentiment.

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.