Cooper-Standard Director Buys $45,193 in Stock

Insider purchase represents 7.43% increase in director's holdings

Mar. 14, 2026 at 12:50pm

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Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CPS) Director David John Mastrocola purchased 1,494 shares of the company's stock on March 12th for $45,193.50, increasing his total holdings to 21,609 shares. This transaction was part of a larger insider buying spree by Mastrocola, who acquired a total of 6,885 shares between March 11-13 for around $208,144.

Why it matters

Insider buying can be a positive signal for investors, as it suggests company insiders believe the stock is undervalued. However, Cooper-Standard recently reported a larger-than-expected quarterly earnings loss, and the stock is down about 3.5% in the wake of the earnings miss.

The details

Mastrocola's purchase of 1,494 shares on March 12 was made at an average price of $30.25 per share. The director now owns 21,609 shares of Cooper-Standard, valued at approximately $653,672. Cooper-Standard, an auto parts supplier, reported a Q4 EPS loss of ($1.73) versus an estimate of ($0.95), despite revenue beating expectations. The stock is currently trading around $29, down from a 52-week high of $47.98.

  • On March 12, 2026, Mastrocola purchased 1,494 shares.
  • Between March 11-13, 2026, Mastrocola acquired a total of 6,885 shares.
  • Cooper-Standard reported Q4 2025 earnings on February 13, 2026.

The players

David John Mastrocola

Director of Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.

A global supplier of sealing, fuel and brake delivery, and fluid transfer systems for the automotive industry.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

Insider buying by a Cooper-Standard director could signal the stock is undervalued, but the company's recent earnings miss and market reaction suggest investors remain cautious about the auto parts supplier's near-term prospects.