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Carpenter Technology Corporation · CRS · FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q2 2026
Carpenter Technology Raises FY2026 Outlook on Aerospace Demand
The quarter strengthens the case for continued earnings momentum from aerospace demand, pricing, productivity, and added capacity. Whether that momentum persists depends on lead-time management, pricing durability, and the aerospace and defense cycle.
Reported Before market openNYSEBasic Materials
$14.48B market cap
100quality score
Earnings scorecard
Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS
$2.77
Consensus $2.63
EPS surprise
+5.3%
Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue
$811.5M
Consensus $797.0M
Revenue surprise
+1.8%
Reported versus consensus
Market reaction
prior-close to event-session close
Stock move
-5.0%
Event window
SPY move
-0.0%
Same window
Abnormal move
-5.0%
Stock minus SPY
Volume
2.3×
Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift
+13.6%
Up to 20 sessions
CRSSPY benchmark
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Why did CRS fall 5.0% after beating EPS estimates in FY2026 Q3?What changed in CRS's guidance and outlook in FY2026 Q3?Give me the bull and bear case for CRS after FY2026 Q3 earnings.
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What changed
Compared with the prior quarter, the supplied analysis shows another record SAO margin, a brownfield expansion still on schedule, lower FY2026 capital-spending guidance due to cash-timing changes, and a raised FY2026 operating-income outlook.
Guidance delta
Management raised FY2026 operating-income guidance; the supplied analysis says the outlook implies at least 33% growth over FY2025.
Key takeaways
- Record FY2026 Q3 results and cash generation extended the company’s earnings momentum.
- Aerospace and defense demand, pricing, productivity, and mix supported record SAO adjusted operating margin.
- The brownfield expansion remains on budget and on schedule while capital allocation stays balanced.
Management priorities
- Complete the brownfield capacity expansion and bring new equipment online.
- Pursue additional long-term aerospace agreements and invest in high-margin growth projects.
- Maintain productivity and margin expansion while continuing disciplined capital allocation.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
$292.26Previous close
$144Low
$457.12Average
$620High
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted previous close from FN2's market snapshot as of Oct 23, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Oct 14, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Keybanc | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Equal Weight | Equal Weight | Maintain | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Positive | Positive | Maintain | Jul 31, 2026 |
| BTIG | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Benchmark | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Northcoast Research | Sell | Neutral | Downgrade | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Cowen & Co. | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Longbow Research | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Deutsche Bank | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Seaport Global | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Sterne Agee | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Apr 13, 2015 |
| Credit Suisse | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Oct 27, 2014 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 24, 2014 |
| Stifel | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 24, 2014 |
| Topeka Capital | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Topeka | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Goldman Sachs | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Oct 30, 2013 |
| Buckingham Research | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Dec 21, 2012 |
| Citigroup | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Apr 26, 2012 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted previous close $292.26. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KeyBanc | Samuel McKinney | $465 | $391.17 | +59.1% | Oct 8, 2026 |
| KeyBanc | Samuel McKinney | $608 | $519.66 | +108.0% | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Analyst unavailable | $600 | $521.89 | +105.3% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| BTIG | Andre Madrid | $620 | $514.6 | +112.1% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Analyst unavailable | $680 | $597.14 | +132.7% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| KeyBanc | Samuel McKinney | $459 | $429.41 | +57.1% | May 4, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Analyst unavailable | $425 | $429.41 | +45.4% | May 4, 2026 |
| Deutsche Bank | Analyst unavailable | $500 | $420.53 | +71.1% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Analyst unavailable | $495 | $406.53 | +69.4% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| BTIG | Analyst unavailable | $450 | $406.53 | +54.0% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| KeyBanc | Analyst unavailable | $453 | $431.21 | +55.0% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| BTIG | Andre Madrid | $375 | $310.39 | +28.3% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| BTIG | Analyst unavailable | $365 | $316.71 | +24.9% | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Deutsche Bank | Analyst unavailable | $425 | $300.27 | +45.4% | Oct 24, 2025 |
| BTIG | Andre Madrid | $230 | $193.06 | -21.3% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Deutsche Bank | Scott Deuschle | $144 | $98.46 | -50.7% | Jun 25, 2024 |
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Start freeCompany context
Snapshot as of publicationCarpenter Technology Corporation is a global leader in the production and supply of high-performance metallic materials, serving markets across the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, Mexico, and Canada. The company's operations are structured into two primary divisions: Specialty Alloys Operations and Performance Engineered Products. Its diverse product portfolio encompasses advanced alloys like titanium, stainless, alloy, and tool steels, alongside various powder metals, additives, and custom-fabricated metal components. These specialized materials are critical to numerous industries, including aerospace, defense, medical devices, transportation, energy generation, general manufacturing, and consumer goods. Established in 1889, Carpenter Technology maintains its corporate headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Historical context
All CRS earningsBasic Materials peers this season
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOW Dow Inc. | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | +11.3% | +4.7% | Dow’s Q3 growth and self-help gains support a steady Q4 outlook |
| NEM Newmont Corporation | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | +12.2% | -2.6% | Newmont Holds 2026 Guidance as Projects Set Up 2027 Growth |
| SCCO Southern Copper Corporation | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | +6.4% | -2.1% | Southern Copper: Record Q3 results, projects advance amid execution risks |
| RS Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | +17.4% | -0.7% | Reliance posts record quarter as pricing and volume gains drive results |
Latest beats and misses
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- DECKFY2027 Q2 · October 22, 2026+13.4% EPS-0.2% move
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- ROPFY2026 Q3 · October 22, 2026+1.7% EPS+9.7% move
- BPOPFY2026 Q3 · October 22, 2026+5.8% EPS-2.8% move
Missed on EPS
- SNAFY2026 Q3 · October 22, 2026-5.9% EPS-3.4% move
- SPOTFY2026 Q3 · October 22, 2026-11.6% EPS+11.1% move
- VRSNFY2026 Q3 · October 22, 2026-2.0% EPS-0.9% move
- HBANMFY2026 Q3 · October 22, 2026-5.3% EPS+0.5% move
- HBANPFY2026 Q3 · October 22, 2026-5.3% EPS0.0% move
- PCGFY2026 Q3 · October 22, 2026-0.8% EPS-1.3% move
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Sources
- Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-05-11T10:29:34.698584+00:00
- FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-07-26T00:37:12.209961+00:00
- Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-10-23T11:40:43.066954+00:00
- Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-10-23T11:40:43.064054+00:00
Methodology
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Analyst target low, average, and high values are derived at request time from each named analyst's latest persisted FMP target. The current-price marker comes from FN2's persisted market snapshot. They are sell-side estimates, not an FN2 valuation or recommendation.
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