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MILWAUKEE - Strattec Security Corporation (NASDAQ:STRT), a provider of automotive access and security solutions, has been added to the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 Indexes following the 2025 annual reconstitution, the company announced Monday. The inclusion became effective after market close on Friday, June 27. The company’s stock has shown remarkable strength, delivering a 144% return over the past year, with current trading at $61.02, near its 52-week high of $61.77.
"Our inclusion in the Russell indexes is a meaningful milestone that reflects the continued progress we’re making to transform Strattec into a stronger, more resilient company," said Jennifer Slater, President and CEO, in a press release statement. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains strong fundamentals with a P/E ratio of 11.89 and healthy current ratio of 2.33, earning an overall financial health score of "GREAT."
The Russell 3000 Index includes the largest 3,000 U.S. public companies by market capitalization, while the Russell 2000 Index is a subset tracking small-cap segment performance. Membership in these indexes is determined annually and remains in place for one year.
The indexes are widely used by institutional investors and index funds as benchmarks for both passive and active investment strategies.
Strattec provides automotive access, security and authorization solutions to automotive OEMs. The company’s product offerings include power access solutions and security systems such as door handles, lift gates, latches, and key fobs.
The Milwaukee-based company has a history spanning over 110 years in the automotive industry, according to the company’s announcement.
In other recent news, Strattec Security Corporation reported its Q3 2025 earnings, showing mixed results with a slight miss on earnings per share (EPS) forecasts but exceeding revenue expectations. The company’s EPS was reported at $0.65, falling short of the forecasted $0.69, while revenue reached $144.08 million, surpassing the expected $137.27 million. Despite the EPS miss, Strattec’s revenue beat suggests strong sales performance, which helped offset the impact of the earnings miss. Notably, the company’s net income increased significantly to $5.4 million, or $1.32 per diluted share, compared to $1.5 million, or $0.37 per share, in the same period last year. Strattec has also made progress in its operational restructuring, leading to significant cost savings and a gross margin expansion of 560 basis points to 16%. Analysts from Sidoti have acknowledged the company’s efforts in mitigating tariff impacts, with Strattec successfully reducing approximately 30% of potential tariff-related costs. These recent developments highlight Strattec’s strategic focus on improving operational efficiency and financial performance.
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