Carpenter Technology (CRS) Stock Overview
Engages in the manufacture, fabrication, and distribution of specialty metals in the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Mexico, Canada, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 1/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$429.41 |
| 52 Week High | US$459.18 |
| 52 Week Low | US$204.47 |
| Beta | 1.24 |
| 1 Month Change | 9.68% |
| 3 Month Change | 26.70% |
| 1 Year Change | 102.63% |
| 3 Year Change | 744.13% |
| 5 Year Change | 937.22% |
| Change since IPO | 8,793.93% |
Recent News & Updates
Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Carpenter Technology Corporation's (NYSE:CRS) Third-Quarter Report
May 01
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.Recent updates
Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Carpenter Technology Corporation's (NYSE:CRS) Third-Quarter Report
May 01CRS: 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.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.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.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.
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.Carpenter Technology Gains Pricing Power In A Tight Market (Upgrade)
Feb 26CRS: 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.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.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.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).Does Carpenter Technology (NYSE:CRS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Jan 03CRS: 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.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.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.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.Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) Stocks Shoot Up 34% But Its P/E Still Looks Reasonable
Oct 30Analysts 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.The Compensation For Carpenter Technology Corporation's (NYSE:CRS) CEO Looks Deserved And Here's Why
Oct 01Aerospace 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.The Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) Full-Year Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts
Aug 15Carpenter Technology (NYSE:CRS) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
Jul 08Are Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?
Jun 20Is Carpenter Technology (NYSE:CRS) Using Too Much Debt?
May 21Market Participants Recognise Carpenter Technology Corporation's (NYSE:CRS) Earnings Pushing Shares 40% Higher
May 04Carpenter Technology Corp. Is Targeting Higher Growth In High-Margin Markets
Mar 03Shareholder Returns
| CRS | US Aerospace & Defense | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| 1Y | 102.6% | 32.8% | 27.8% |
Return vs Industry: CRS exceeded the US Aerospace & Defense industry which returned 32.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CRS exceeded the US Market which returned 27.8% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CRS volatility | |
|---|---|
| CRS Average Weekly Movement | 6.9% |
| Aerospace & Defense Industry Average Movement | 8.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: CRS has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CRS's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | 4,500 | Tony Thene | www.carpentertechnology.com |
Carpenter Technology Corporation engages in the manufacture, fabrication, and distribution of specialty metals in the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Mexico, Canada, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Specialty Alloys Operations and Performance Engineered Products. The company offers specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, powder metals, stainless steels, alloy steels, and tool steels, as well as metal powders and parts.
Carpenter Technology Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| CRS fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$21.34b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$478.90m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.03b |
44.6x
P/E Ratio7.0x
P/S RatioIs CRS overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CRS income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$3.03b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$2.13b |
| Gross Profit | US$900.60m |
| Other Expenses | US$421.70m |
| Earnings | US$478.90m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 9.64 |
| Gross Margin | 29.73% |
| Net Profit Margin | 15.81% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 33.4% |
How did CRS perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.2%
Current Dividend Yield8%
Payout RatioDoes CRS pay a reliable dividends?
See CRS dividend history and benchmarks| Carpenter Technology dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Apr 28 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 04 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 6 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 31 days |
Does CRS pay a reliable dividends?
See CRS dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/04 03:26 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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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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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Carpenter Technology Corporation is covered by 19 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 |