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CRS Stock Chart & Stats
$603.69
-$13.41(-2.22%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$603.69
-$13.41(-2.22%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$228.00 - $625.99
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.30K
Average Volume (3M)778.51K
Market Cap
$26.20B
Enterprise Value$31.30K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$393.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$690.70M
Price to Earnings (P/E)50.6
Beta1.61
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
3.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.15%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.59
Shares Outstanding49,558,567
10 Day Avg. Volume558,558
30 Day Avg. Volume778,510
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.41
Price to Book (P/B)13.85
Price to Sales (P/S)9.87
P/FCF Ratio85.13
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$629.57Price Target Upside4.29% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)13.34
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.49B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Margin ExpansionThe SAO segment's long-running margin expansion (18 consecutive quarters, 37.8% SAO margin in Q4) indicates structural cost, mix and operational advantages in high-spec alloys. Durable high margins signal pricing power in aerospace/defense and value-added services that support lasting profitability even with cyclical volumes.
Strong Cash Generation And LiquidityRobust operating cash flow and sizeable liquidity provide durable financial flexibility to fund capex, brownfield expansion and buybacks while supporting resilience through cyclical downturns. Consistent recent OCF recovery improves ability to self-finance growth and return capital without relying on external financing.
On‑schedule Brownfield ExpansionAn on-budget, on-time brownfield expansion that targets meaningful incremental operating income (~$150M by 2030) provides structural capacity and margin leverage. This visible, executable expansion underpins multi-year earnings guidance and offers a durable runway for volume-driven profit growth once ramped.
Bears Say
End‑market Concentration And VolatilityHeavy exposure to aerospace-adjacent and specialty end markets with pronounced recent swings (medical -30% YoY; energy -22% sequential) creates durable revenue sensitivity. If structural customers remain cautious, order timing and cyclical demand can materially compress throughput, margins, and cash across multiple quarters.
Product‑mix Pressure On Realized PricesMix-driven declines in average selling price per pound indicate margin vulnerability if higher-value product mix cannot be sustained. Even with healthy segment margins, persistent shipments of lower-priced SKUs could erode company-level margins and weaken the lift from operating leverage over a multi-quarter horizon.
High Near‑term Capex And Execution ComplexityLarge, front‑loaded capex for a complex brownfield build raises execution and cash‑flow risk during the ramp. Even though on schedule, higher reinvestment can depress free cash flow volatility and amplify sensitivity to order timing or mix issues, creating a multi‑quarter operational and financial execution bar to clear.
Carpenter Technology News
CRS FAQ
What was Carpenter Technology Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Carpenter Technology Corp lowest stock price was $228.00 and its highest was $625.99 in the past 12 months.
What is Carpenter Technology Corp’s market cap?
Carpenter Technology Corp’s market cap is $26.20B.
When is Carpenter Technology Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Carpenter Technology Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 68 days.
How were Carpenter Technology Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Carpenter Technology Corp released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $3.23 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.085 by $0.145.
Is Carpenter Technology Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Carpenter Technology Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Carpenter Technology Corp pay dividends?
Carpenter Technology Corp pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.15%. See more information on Carpenter Technology Corp dividends here
What is Carpenter Technology Corp’s EPS estimate?
Carpenter Technology Corp’s EPS estimate is 3.04.
How many shares outstanding does Carpenter Technology Corp have?
Carpenter Technology Corp has 49,558,567 shares outstanding.
What happened to Carpenter Technology Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Carpenter Technology Corp reported an EPS of $3.23 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.085. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.071%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Carpenter Technology Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CRS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Carpenter Technology Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$629.57 (4.29% Upside)
$629.57 (4.29% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CRS Sentiment 79%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 243.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
121.75%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Carpenter Technology Corp
Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS) is a U.S.-based specialty materials company that develops, manufactures, and distributes high-performance alloys and engineered materials. The company serves end markets that require demanding performance characteristics—such as aerospace and defense, medical, energy, transportation, and industrial—by supplying materials used in critical components and applications. Its offerings include specialty alloys (e.g., stainless steels, titanium alloys, nickel- and cobalt-based alloys) and related engineered products and services, with production and finishing capabilities designed to meet stringent customer specifications.
CRS Company Deck
CRS Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a strongly positive performance and outlook: record quarterly and annual profitability, robust cash generation, an aggressive but balanced capital-return program, and confident multi-year guidance supported by an on-budget/on-schedule brownfield expansion. Notable near-term weaknesses include a sharp YoY decline in medical revenue, volatility in energy (IGT) sales, some YoY weakness in the PEP segment, and product-mix pressure lowering average selling price per pound. Management emphasized conservative but achievable guidance and asserted confidence in continued margin and cash-flow expansion, while acknowledging project complexity and some cautious ordering among structural customers.View all CRS earnings summariesCRS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$629.57
▲(4.29% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.72% Insiders
26.32% Mutual Funds
12.10% Other Institutional Investors
34.73% Public Companies and Individual Investors