Crown Holdings reported strong earnings growth, increased net sales, and record free cash flow, with positive performance in its beverage segments across North America and Europe. The company raised its full-year earnings guidance, showing confidence in future performance. However, challenges remain, particularly in the Asia Pacific region, where volumes declined due to tariff impacts. The company also faces potential tariff exposure and incurred restructuring charges during the quarter.

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Q3 2025

During the call, Crown Holdings reported significant improvements in various financial metrics for the second quarter of 2025. Earnings per share increased to $1.81 from $1.45 year-over-year, while adjusted earnings per share rose to $2.15 from $1.81. Net sales grew by 3.6%, driven by a 1% increase in North American beverage shipments, a 7% rise in European beverage, and a 5% increase in North American food can volumes. Segment income climbed to $476 million, up from $437 million in the previous year, with free cash flow significantly improving to $387 million from $178 million. The company returned $269 million to shareholders in the first half of the year. Crown Holdings raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to between $7.10 and $7.50, projecting third-quarter adjusted EBITDA between $1.95 and $2.05 per share. Assumptions for the year included net interest expense of approximately $360 million, a 25% tax rate, and $310 million in depreciation, among others. The company anticipates ending the year with an estimated adjusted free cash flow of $900 million and a net leverage ratio of approximately 2.5x.

Strong Earnings Growth

Earnings for the quarter were $1.81 per share compared to $1.45 per share in the prior year quarter. Adjusted earnings per share were $2.15 compared to $1.81 in the prior year quarter.

Increase in Net Sales

Net sales were up 3.6% compared to the prior year quarter, primarily reflecting 1% higher shipments in North American beverage, a 7% increase across European beverage, and a 5% increase in North American food can volumes.

Record Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow improved to $387 million from $178 million in the prior year, reflecting higher income and lower capital spending.

Positive Segment Income

Segment income was $476 million in the quarter compared to $437 million in the prior year, reflecting increased volumes and improved operations across the global manufacturing footprint.

Raising Guidance

Crown Holdings raised its guidance for the full year adjusted EPS to $7.10 to $7.50 per share, projecting strong performance for the third quarter as well.

Strong Performance in European Beverage

Across European Beverage, unit volumes advanced 6%, following 7% growth in the prior year, leading to another quarter of record income.

Crown Holdings (CCK) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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CCK Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 27, 2025	2025 (Q3)	1.99 / -	1.99	―	―	―
Jul 21, 2025	2025 (Q2)	1.88 / 2.15	1.81	18.78% (+0.34)	―
Apr 28, 2025	2025 (Q1)	1.24 / 1.67	1.02	63.73% (+0.65)	―
Feb 05, 2025	2024 (Q4)	1.51 / 1.59	1.24	28.23% (+0.35)	―
Oct 17, 2024	2024 (Q3)	1.81 / 1.99	1.73	15.03% (+0.26)	―
Jul 22, 2024	2024 (Q2)	1.59 / 1.81	1.68	7.74% (+0.13)	―
Apr 29, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.96 / 1.02	1.2	-15.00% (-0.18)	―
Feb 05, 2024	2023 (Q4)	1.43 / 1.24	1.17	5.98% (+0.07)	―
Oct 23, 2023	2023 (Q3)	1.73 / 1.73	1.46	18.49% (+0.27)	―
Jul 24, 2023	2023 (Q2)	1.63 / 1.68	2.1	-20.00% (-0.42)	―

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CCK Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 21, 2025	$104.75	$105.05	+0.29%
Apr 28, 2025	$89.54	$96.68	+7.97%
Feb 05, 2025	$84.63	$86.87	+2.65%
Oct 17, 2024	$93.07	$96.95	+4.17%

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