Key Takeaways STRT plans $7.5M in FY25 capital investments in IT, productivity and product innovation. Disciplined spending aims to boost margins, cut costs, and preserve strong cash and flexibility. STRT shares have soared 97.6% in a year, far outpacing the industry's 9.8% decline.Strattec Security (STRT) is focusing on disciplined capital allocation, which means that it is being selective in its spending, especially during uncertain times such as the U.S.-China tariff war and the potential production sl ...

The outlook for the Zacks Automotive - Original Equipment industry remains challenged, weighed down by macroeconomic headwinds and tariff-related demand volatility. The pull-forward in vehicle sales earlier this year, driven by tariff fears, is expected to result in a slowdown in the coming months, pressuring order volumes for equipment suppliers. While the shift toward electric and autonomous vehicles offers long-term growth potential, it also demands heavy investments in R&D, which may strain margins, esp ...