Carpenter Technology (CRS) to Release Earnings on Thursday

Carpenter Technology (NYSE:CRS) is anticipated to announce its Q4 2025 earnings results before the market opens on Thursday, July 31st. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $2.02 per share and revenue of $790.73 million for the quarter.

Carpenter Technology Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:CRS opened at $275.09 on Wednesday. Carpenter Technology has a twelve month low of $119.69 and a twelve month high of $290.84. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $259.95 and its 200-day moving average is $216.23. The company has a quick ratio of 1.89, a current ratio of 3.75 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The firm has a market capitalization of $13.69 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.96, a PEG ratio of 0.91 and a beta of 1.39.

Carpenter Technology declared that its board has authorized a stock buyback program on Thursday, April 24th that allows the company to buyback $400.00 million in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization allows the basic materials company to reacquire up to 4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually an indication that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently commented on CRS. Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Carpenter Technology in a research report on Thursday, June 12th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on Carpenter Technology from $245.00 to $305.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 17th. Northcoast Research raised Carpenter Technology from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 9th. Finally, Benchmark lifted their target price on Carpenter Technology from $250.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, June 9th. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Carpenter Technology currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $278.33.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Carpenter Technology news, Director Anastasios John Hart sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $243.72, for a total value of $243,720.00. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 2.90% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Carpenter Technology

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Focus Partners Wealth grew its holdings in shares of Carpenter Technology by 7.3% in the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 4,615 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $836,000 after acquiring an additional 314 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its stake in Carpenter Technology by 1.7% in the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 104,785 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $18,985,000 after purchasing an additional 1,701 shares during the period. Finally, Woodline Partners LP purchased a new stake in shares of Carpenter Technology during the 1st quarter valued at $4,050,000. Institutional investors own 92.03% of the company’s stock.

About Carpenter Technology

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 additives, and metal powders and parts.