Carpenter Technology Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
Carpenter Technology has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 73%, while the Aerospace & Defense industry saw earnings growing at 18.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 14.8% per year. Carpenter Technology's return on equity is 23.2%, and it has net margins of 15.8%.
Key information
72.97%
Earnings growth rate
72.94%
EPS growth rate
| Aerospace & Defense Industry Growth | 5.38% |
| Revenue growth rate | 14.79% |
| Return on equity | 23.17% |
| Net Margin | 15.81% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • May 01
Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Carpenter Technology Corporation's (NYSE:CRS) Third-Quarter Report
Last week saw the newest third-quarter earnings release from Carpenter Technology Corporation ( NYSE:CRS ), an...
Narrative Update • Apr 27
CRS: Leadership Shift And Buybacks Will Support Balanced Outlook Into 2026
Analysts have raised their price target on Carpenter Technology to $439.33 from $431.44, citing updated fair value estimates and a slightly higher assumed future P/E multiple, while keeping revenue growth and profit margin expectations effectively unchanged. What's in the News The Board appoints Brian Malloy, currently President & Chief Operating Officer, as Chief Executive Officer effective July 1, 2026.Narrative Update • Apr 11
CRS: Leadership Transition And Buybacks Will Support Measured Outlook Into 2026
Analysts now estimate Carpenter Technology's fair value at $431.44, up from $412.75 previously. The change reflects updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and a future P/E assumption of 34.51 compared with 33.30 before.Narrative Update • Mar 28
CRS: Leadership Transition, Buybacks And 2026 Guidance Will Support Balanced Outlook
Analysts have kept their Carpenter Technology fair value estimate steady at $412.75 while making only very small tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. This signals that recent research has not led to a material shift in their overall view of the stock.Narrative Update • Mar 11
CRS: Leadership Change, Completed Buybacks And 2026 Guidance Will Support Balanced Outlook
Analysts have inched their price target for Carpenter Technology higher from $404.57 to $412.75, tying the move to updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and the forward P/E multiple. What's in the News Board appoints President & Chief Operating Officer Brian Malloy as next Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026.
New Narrative • Mar 03
Carpenter Technology Corp (CRS): The Titanium Titan – Forging the High-Performance Future of Aerospace in 2026.
Carpenter Technology (CRS) is currently operating as a linchpin in the global aerospace supply chain, trading at $401.67 as of the March 3, 2026, close. The stock experienced a modest 1.67% intraday decline today, following a historic run that saw it hit an all-time high of $410.10 on March 2nd.Seeking Alpha • Feb 26
Carpenter Technology Gains Pricing Power In A Tight Market (Upgrade)
Summary Carpenter Technology Corporation is upgraded to 'Strong Buy' with a $487/share target, reflecting robust aerospace-driven demand and tight nickel-based superalloy supply. CRS achieved sequential margin expansion in Q2’26, driven by Specialty Alloys Operations and substantial pricing power due to tight supply in the market. Capital spending will rise in 2H26 for brownfield expansion, adding 9,000 tons of capacity, adding roughly 7% to 2019-level volumes. Despite trading at a premium (27.48x EV/EBITDA), CRS shares' valuation may normalize as operational growth aligns with valuation amid durable aerospace market tailwinds. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Feb 25
CRS: Leadership Transition, Buybacks And 2026 Guidance Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have kept their Carpenter Technology fair value estimate steady at about $405 per share, citing unchanged views on revenue growth of roughly 10.2%, a profit margin of about 19.2%, and a future P/E near 32.6x as key drivers for the maintained price target. What's in the News The board has appointed Brian Malloy, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, to become Chief Executive Officer effective July 1, 2026.Narrative Update • Feb 11
CRS: Buybacks And 2026 Earnings Guidance Will Support Future Upside
Analysts now place Carpenter Technology's fair value estimate at about $405, up from roughly $382. The revision reflects updated assumptions that combine a slightly lower discount rate with adjusted views on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels.Narrative Update • Jan 26
CRS: Share Repurchases And Stable Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their fair value target for Carpenter Technology unchanged at $382.37, with only minor tweaks to assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E feeding into the updated model rather than driving a headline price target move. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Fair value estimate is unchanged at $382.37 per share.Narrative Update • Jan 11
CRS: Share Repurchases And Rising Operating Income Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have maintained their price target on Carpenter Technology while fine-tuning their models to reflect a small adjustment to the discount rate, slightly different revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a marginally higher assumed future P/E, in line with updated views on the company’s risk profile and earnings outlook. What's in the News From July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, Carpenter Technology repurchased 200,000 shares, representing 0.4% of shares, for $49.12 million under its existing buyback program (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Jan 03
Does Carpenter Technology (NYSE:CRS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Narrative Update • Dec 18
CRS: Buybacks And Rising Operating Income Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Carpenter Technology, reflecting slightly stronger long term revenue growth assumptions and a lower discount rate. This was offset by a marginally softer profit margin outlook and a small compression in projected future valuation multiples.Narrative Update • Dec 04
CRS: Share Repurchases Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Carpenter Technology to approximately $382 per share, reflecting slightly higher assumed discount rates and long term profitability expectations. What's in the News Completed a share repurchase tranche, buying 200,000 shares for $49.12 million in the quarter, and totaling 775,000 shares for $150.99 million under the July 2024 authorization (company filing) Issued new guidance for fiscal 2026, projecting operating income of $660 million to $700 million, implying a 26% to 33% increase over fiscal 2025 with upside potential from higher volume, pricing, and productivity (company guidance) Set a fiscal 2027 operating income target of $765 million to $800 million, citing opportunities to exceed that range as strategic initiatives scale (company guidance) Added to the S&P Aerospace and Defense Select Industry Index, which may broaden the shareholder base via index-linked funds (index announcement) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate remains unchanged at approximately $382.37 per share, reflecting stable long term cash flow assumptions.Narrative Update • Nov 20
CRS: Share Buyback Completion And Index Inclusion Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target for Carpenter Technology from $376.10 to $382.37. They cite updated discount rates and refined forecasts that reflect continued confidence in the company's growth outlook.Narrative Update • Nov 06
CRS: Share Buyback And S&P Index Addition Will Drive Bullish Momentum
Analysts have raised their price target for Carpenter Technology from $338.10 to $376.10, citing improvements in revenue growth and profit margins as key factors behind the increased valuation. What's in the News Completed repurchase of 775,000 shares for $150.99 million under the buyback announced on July 25, 2024 (Key Developments) Issued new earnings guidance, projecting fiscal year 2026 operating income of $660 million to $700 million, which represents a 26% to 33% increase over 2025, and targeting up to $800 million for 2027 (Key Developments) Added to the S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Index (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Consensus Analyst Price Target has increased from $338.10 to $376.10.Analysis Article • Oct 30
Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) Stocks Shoot Up 34% But Its P/E Still Looks Reasonable
Carpenter Technology Corporation ( NYSE:CRS ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 34% share price jump...Narrative Update • Oct 23
Analysts Lift Carpenter Technology Price Target as Valuation Improves on Upbeat Guidance
Narrative Update on Carpenter Technology: Analyst Price Target Shift Analysts have raised their price target for Carpenter Technology from $325.72 to $338.10. They cite incremental improvements in profit margin and valuation multiples as key drivers of the upward revision.Analysis Article • Oct 01
The Compensation For Carpenter Technology Corporation's (NYSE:CRS) CEO Looks Deserved And Here's Why
Key Insights Carpenter Technology to hold its Annual General Meeting on 7th of October Salary of US$1.02m is part of...Narrative Update • Sep 08
Aerospace Demand And Brownfield Expansion Will Open New Markets
Carpenter Technology’s consensus analyst price target saw only a marginal increase, with key valuation metrics such as future P/E and discount rate remaining essentially unchanged, resulting in a minimal upward revision of fair value from $321.43 to $325.72. What's in the News Carpenter Technology issued fiscal year 2026 operating income guidance of $660 million to $700 million, up 26% to 33% from adjusted fiscal year 2025, and reaffirmed a fiscal year 2027 target of $765 million to $800 million.Analysis Article • Aug 15
The Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) Full-Year Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts
NYSE:CRS 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Carpenter Technology's Fair Values from the Community and select...Analysis Article • Jul 08
Carpenter Technology (NYSE:CRS) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Jun 20
Are Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?
Key Insights Carpenter Technology's estimated fair value is US$202 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Carpenter...Analysis Article • May 21
Is Carpenter Technology (NYSE:CRS) Using Too Much Debt?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Seeking Alpha • Mar 03
Carpenter Technology Corp. Is Targeting Higher Growth In High-Margin Markets
Summary Carpenter Technology Corporation has strong growth potential in the aerospace & defense and energy markets, driven by high demand for specialty alloys and materials. Improved productivity and pricing have boosted CRS's Specialty Alloys Operations segment margins to 23%. CRS management has guided $500-520mm in operating income for eFY25, with a long-term target of $765-800mm by eFY27, driven by improved pricing and volumes in high-margin markets. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Carpenter Technology makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 3,029 | 479 | 262 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 2,944 | 435 | 262 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 2,893 | 414 | 260 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 2,877 | 376 | 259 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 2,920 | 358 | 261 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 2,878 | 269 | 255 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 2,825 | 227 | 249 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 2,760 | 186 | 245 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 2,719 | 131 | 234 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 2,724 | 143 | 230 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,679 | 107 | 224 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,550 | 56 | 214 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 2,356 | 20 | 196 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,155 | -6 | 178 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,972 | -41 | 168 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,836 | -49 | 159 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,694 | -109 | 165 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,557 | -142 | 174 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,510 | -198 | 178 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,476 | -230 | 181 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,491 | -290 | 177 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,725 | -210 | 181 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,949 | -87 | 194 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 2,181 | 1 | 204 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 2,385 | 167 | 215 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,410 | 178 | 215 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 2,393 | 175 | 209 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 2,380 | 165 | 204 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 2,357 | 159 | 204 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 2,319 | 139 | 203 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 2,250 | 195 | 198 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 2,158 | 187 | 195 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 2,047 | 170 | 185 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,949 | 161 | 181 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,888 | 76 | 183 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,798 | 47 | 200 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,748 | 36 | 174 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,730 | -8 | 168 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,747 | -4 | 165 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,813 | 11 | 174 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 1,914 | 19 | 172 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 2,028 | 41 | 174 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 2,133 | 54 | 169 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 2,227 | 59 | 173 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: CRS has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: CRS's current net profit margins (15.8%) are higher than last year (12.2%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CRS has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 73% per year.
Accelerating Growth: CRS's earnings growth over the past year (33.9%) is below its 5-year average (73% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: CRS earnings growth over the past year (33.9%) exceeded the Aerospace & Defense industry 23.9%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: CRS's Return on Equity (23.2%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 04:37 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Carpenter Technology Corporation is covered by 20 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Andre Madrid | BTIG |
| Jonathan Sullivan | Citigroup Inc |
| Christopher Olin | Cleveland Research Company |