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Crown Holdings
(NYSE:CCK)
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Rating:63Neutral
Price Target:
$121.00
â–²(12.93% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/02/26
The score is driven primarily by solid fundamentals and cash generation, reinforced by steady EPS/FCF guidance and ongoing buybacks. These positives are weighed down by weak technical momentum and balance-sheet comparability risk related to the unusually large shift in reported debt, with valuation appearing fair rather than compelling.
Positive Factors
Cash generation
Sustained OCF (~$1.44B TTM) and near-$1.0B FCF provide durable internal funding for capex, buybacks and debt paydown. Over 2–6 months this supports predictable capital allocation, resilience to working-capital swings and the ability to fund growth projects without relying on external financing.
Negative Factors
Balance-sheet comparability risk
A dramatic reported debt reduction creates uncertainty about the underlying capital structure and historical leverage trends. This comparability issue complicates assessment of structural leverage, refinancing needs and covenant flexibility across the next several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash generation
Sustained OCF (~$1.44B TTM) and near-$1.0B FCF provide durable internal funding for capex, buybacks and debt paydown. Over 2–6 months this supports predictable capital allocation, resilience to working-capital swings and the ability to fund growth projects without relying on external financing.
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Crown Holdings Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Revenue By Geography
Breaks down revenue across different regions, revealing where Crown Holdings is strongest and where it may face risk or growth potential due to local economic conditions or market share shifts.
Breaks down revenue across different regions, revealing where Crown Holdings is strongest and where it may face risk or growth potential due to local economic conditions or market share shifts.
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Market Cap
$12.66B
Dividend Yield1.01%
Average Volume (3M)1.16M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.0
Beta (1Y)0.53
Revenue Growth7.06%
EPS Growth35.16%
CountryUS
Employees23,000
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryPackaging & Containers
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.31
Shares Outstanding111,746,620
10 Day Avg. Volume1,221,670
30 Day Avg. Volume1,160,103
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.20
Price to Book (P/B)3.96
Price to Sales (P/S)0.96
P/FCF Ratio10.81
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.36
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.35
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.51
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.29
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$120.00Price Target Upside11.99% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)8.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.25B
Crown Holdings Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global enterprise dedicated to the design, production, and sale of a diverse range of packaging solutions and related machinery. Its operations span the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, serving both consumer and indust...
How the Company Makes Money
Crown Holdings makes money mainly by manufacturing and selling packaging products to brand owners and product manufacturers under supply agreements and ongoing customer relationships. Its primary revenue stream is the sale of metal beverage cans a...
Crown Holdings Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 27, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 20, 2026
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.Positive Updates
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.
Negative Updates
GAAP EPS Decline
GAAP earnings per share were $1.56, down from $1.65 in the prior-year quarter, reflecting some near-term operational and timing impacts not fully captured in adjusted results.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
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.
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Company Guidance
Crown guided second-quarter 2026 adjusted EPS of $2.10–$2.20 and full-year adjusted EPS of $7.90–$8.30, reflecting a $0.10/share hit from the Middle East (split $0.05 in Q2 and $0.05 in H2). Assumptions include net interest expense of ~ $355M, euro at $1.17, a full‑year tax rate of ~25%, depreciation of ~ $330M, noncontrolling interest expense of ~ $145M (with $110M of dividends to noncontrolling interest), and share repurchases of about $600M. The company reiterated full‑year free cash flow of ~ $900M after ~$550M of capex to support Brazil, Greece, Spain and India projects, and expects net leverage to move from 2.7x at Q1 end to about 2.5x at year‑end.Crown Holdings Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
68
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 12.74B | 12.37B | 11.80B | 12.01B | 12.94B | 11.39B |
| Gross Profit | 2.29B | 2.27B | 2.54B | 2.46B | 2.30B | 2.37B |
| EBITDA | 2.07B | 2.02B | 1.90B | 1.82B | 1.75B | 279.00M |
| Net Income | 719.00M | 734.00M | 424.00M | 450.00M | 727.00M | -560.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 14.30B | 14.27B | 13.85B | 15.03B | 14.30B | 13.86B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 695.00M | 879.00M | 1.02B | 1.40B | 639.00M | 592.00M |
| Total Debt | 6.47B | 6.17B | 6.42B | 7.70B | 7.21B | 6.46B |
| Total Liabilities | 10.89B | 10.79B | 10.62B | 12.17B | 12.01B | 11.53B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.92B | 3.00B | 2.76B | 2.41B | 1.85B | 1.91B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 976.00M | 1.10B | 789.00M | 660.00M | -36.00M | 89.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.44B | 1.51B | 1.19B | 1.45B | 803.00M | 905.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -418.00M | -320.00M | -12.00M | -804.00M | -642.00M | 1.51B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.22B | -1.34B | -1.53B | 116.00M | -25.00M | -2.94B |
Crown Holdings Technical Analysis
Positive
107.15
Price Trends
100.22
Positive
103.34
Positive
100.92
Positive
Market Momentum
3.87
Negative
78.37
Negative
93.39
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CCK, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 107.15 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 102.89, above the 50-day MA of 100.22, and above the 200-day MA of 100.92, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 3.87 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 78.37 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 93.39 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for CCK.
Crown Holdings Risk Analysis
Crown Holdings disclosed 35 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Crown Holdings reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Crown Holdings Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | $21.22B | 28.87 | 15.95% | 2.42% | 7.86% | -13.88% | |
63 Neutral | $12.66B | 17.95 | 24.33% | 1.01% | 7.06% | 35.16% | |
63 Neutral | $16.88B | 18.22 | 17.29% | 1.53% | 14.00% | 82.84% | |
63 Neutral | $4.90B | 17.44 | 12.47% | 1.97% | 9.55% | -1.62% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
61 Neutral | $20.81B | 31.47 | 5.80% | 6.20% | 64.83% | -48.00% | |
57 Neutral | $3.21B | 11.67 | 8.38% | 2.91% | -0.17% | -55.17% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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