Crown Holdings (CCK)
NYSE:CCK
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 27, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
2.16Last Year’s EPS
2.15Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 14 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Q1 2026
Earnings Call Date:Apr 27, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly constructive operational and financial picture: adjusted EPS, net sales and multiple regions (Europe, Asia Pacific) showed strong growth, cash generation and shareholder returns remain robust, and management provided steady guidance. Offsetting these positives are meaningful near-term headwinds — higher input and freight costs driven by the Middle East conflict, margin pressure in the Americas and transit packaging from pass-through/timing mismatches, and localized weakness in Brazil. Management has actionable responses (capacity adjustments, price recovery efforts, global network flexibility) and maintains healthy cash flow and leverage targets, suggesting the company is managing the challenges without a fundamental change to its growth trajectory.Company Guidance
Adjusted EPS Growth
Adjusted earnings per share of $1.86, up 11% versus $1.67 a year ago, showing improved underlying profitability despite GAAP EPS softness.
Strong Top-Line Performance
Net sales increased 13% year-over-year, reflecting higher volumes and price pass-throughs (including $234 million attributable to pass-through of higher raw material costs and $74 million favorable FX).
Global Beverage Volume Growth
Global beverage can unit volumes rose 5% in the quarter, driven by strong demand in Europe and Asia Pacific and supportive trends in North America.
Regional Outperformance — Europe
European beverage volumes advanced 7% with segment income increasing 28%, benefiting from tight capacity and sustained demand across Northwest and Southern Europe and Gulf States.
Asia Pacific Momentum
Asia Pacific segment income rose 10% on 17% unit volume gains, with notable growth across Vietnam, Cambodia, and China driven by commercial adjustments and cost reduction programs.
Cash Generation and Capital Returns
Company returned in excess of $250 million to shareholders in Q1, repurchased ~6% of outstanding shares over the last five quarters, plans approximately $600 million of repurchases for 2026, and maintains FCF guidance of ~ $900 million after ~$550 million of CapEx.
Solid Segment and Company-Level Guidance
Q2 adjusted EPS guidance of $2.10–$2.20 and full-year guidance of $7.90–$8.30 (including a $0.10/share headwind from the Middle East) with net leverage expected to finish near 2.5x.
Operational Milestones and Capacity Investments
Company recorded its highest-ever shipment day and strongest shipment month (March); ongoing growth projects and greenfield expansions in Brazil, Greece, Spain and India (India greenfield ~2.2 billion units added; India market ~4–5 billion units and growing 15–20% annually).
Other Segment Strength
North American food cans volumes up 3% and 'Other' segment income increased by $18 million; beverage can equipment income tripled year-over-year in the quarter (off a smaller base) with improving order inflows.
CCK Earnings History
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CCK Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 27, 2026 | $101.61 | $100.17 | -1.42% |
Feb 04, 2026 | $114.86 | $113.82 | -0.90% |
Oct 20, 2025 | $93.85 | $99.01 | +5.50% |
Jul 21, 2025 | $103.86 | $104.15 | +0.29% |
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FAQ
When does Crown Holdings (CCK) report earnings?
Crown Holdings (CCK) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 27, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is CCK EPS forecast?
CCK EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 2.16.