Carpenter Technology Corp
Carpenter Technology Corp manufactures specialty alloys and engineered materials for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications, generating revenue through the sale of high-performance metal products.
Business. Carpenter Technology Corp manufactures specialty alloys and engineered materials for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications, generating revenue through the sale of high-performance metal products.
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- Company
- EarningsFY 2026 earnings (expected)2026-08-09 · estimated
- Peers
- EarningsQ2 2026 earnings (expected)2026-08-28 · estimated · Salesforce (CRM)
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated · ServiceNow (NOW)
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
- Congressional trades
- CongressMarkwayne Mullin — Carpenter Technology Corporation Common Stock2026-02-04 · Purchase · $15,001 - $50,000
- CongressMarkwayne Mullin — Carpenter Technology Corporation Common Stock2026-01-05 · Purchase · $15,001 - $50,000
- CongressMarkwayne Mullin — Carpenter Technology Corporation Common Stock2026-01-05 · Purchase · $15,001 - $50,000
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Carpenter Technology Corp manufactures specialty alloys and engineered materials for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications, generating revenue through the sale of high-performance metal products.
Carpenter Technology maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33 and a current ratio of 3.73, indicating strong short-term liquidity despite a medium liquidity risk flag. The balance sheet shows total assets of $3.68 billion against total liabilities of $1.61 billion, with long-term debt of $690.4 million and cash equivalents of $294.8 million. Operating cash flow for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, reached $364.9 million, supporting ongoing operations and capital expenditures. The company recently refinanced debt, issuing $692.1 million in new long-term debt while retiring $700 million in prior obligations, resulting in a net cash outflow for financing activities of $229.5 million.
Profitability metrics demonstrate strong operational efficiency, with a return on equity of 18.19% and a return on assets of 10.22%. The gross profit for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, was $686.6 million, representing a gross margin of approximately 30.2%, up from $554.6 million in the prior year period. Operating income increased to $495.1 million from $370.4 million year-over-year, driven by higher net sales of $2.27 billion compared to $2.12 billion. Net income rose to $367.4 million, or $7.29 per diluted share, from $264.3 million, or $5.21 per diluted share, in the same period last year. These figures exceed typical industrial sector medians, reflecting the company's niche market positioning.
- Strong profitability with ROE of 18.19% and ROA of 10.22%, exceeding typical industrial sector medians.
- Revenue growth of 7.1% YoY to $2.27 billion, driven by higher demand in aerospace and automotive sectors.
- Conservative capital structure with debt-to-equity of 0.33 and current ratio of 3.73, ensuring liquidity.
- Recent debt refinancing of $692.1 million reduces near-term refinancing risk but increases interest expense exposure.
- Positive analyst sentiment with a mean price target of $558.49 and a buy recommendation.
- Medium dilution risk flagged due to potential equity offerings, though share count remains stable.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedIn focus — financials by report
Revenue $2.27B; Operating income $495.1M.
- ▍Revenue $2.27B
- ▍Operating income $495.1M
- ▍Net margin 16.2%
Revenue $1.46B; Operating income $308.6M.
- ▍Revenue $1.46B
- ▍Operating income $308.6M
- ▍Net margin 15.6%
Revenue $733.7M; Operating income $153.3M.
- ▍Revenue $733.7M
- ▍Operating income $153.3M
- ▍Net margin 16.7%
Revenue $2.88B; Operating income $521.8M.
- ▍Revenue $2.88B
- ▍Operating income $521.8M
- ▍Net margin 13.1%
Revenue $2.76B; Operating income $323.1M.
- ▍Revenue $2.76B
- ▍Operating income $323.1M
- ▍Net margin 6.8%
Revenue $2.76B; Operating income $323.1M.
- ▍Revenue $2.76B
- ▍Operating income $323.1M
- ▍Net margin 6.8%
Revenue $2.55B; Operating income $133.1M.
- ▍Revenue $2.55B
- ▍Operating income $133.1M
- ▍Net margin 2.2%
Revenue $2.55B; Operating income $133.1M.
- ▍Revenue $2.55B
- ▍Operating income $133.1M
- ▍Net margin 2.2%
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 10,49 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 3,1B USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 676,4M USD |
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Risk factors
- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
- Source documents mention dilution or offering risk.
Benchmarks vs cohort
Corporate actions / M&A
FX exposure
Comparable transactions
Derivatives & instruments
Derivative transactions
- Director · Director Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 33grant · 2026-06-30
- Director · Director Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 44grant · 2026-06-30
- Director · Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 250 @ $45,12exercise · 2026-05-28
- Director · Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 750 @ $45,12exercise · 2026-05-04
- Director · Director Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 52grant · 2026-03-31
- Director · Director Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 68grant · 2026-03-31
- Director · Director Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 85grant · 2025-12-31
- Director · Director Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 39grant · 2025-12-31
- President and COO · Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 4 130 @ $44,13exercise · 2025-12-11
- President and COO · Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 31 813 @ $39,02exercise · 2025-12-10
- President and COO · Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 5 505 @ $40,43exercise · 2025-12-10
- President and COO · Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 4 276 @ $58,94exercise · 2025-12-10
- President and COO · Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 2 094 @ $44,13exercise · 2025-12-10
- President and COO · Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 25 168 @ $39,02exercise · 2025-12-09
- President and COO · Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 5 774 @ $39,02exercise · 2025-12-09
- Director · Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 3 433 @ $34,76exercise · 2025-10-13
- Director · Director Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 557grant · 2025-10-07
- Director · Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockAcquired 304 @ $256,27grant · 2025-10-07
- Director · Director Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 557grant · 2025-10-07
- Director · Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockAcquired 304 @ $256,27grant · 2025-10-07
- Director · Director Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 557grant · 2025-10-07
- Director · Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockAcquired 304 @ $256,27grant · 2025-10-07
- Director · Director Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 557grant · 2025-10-07
- Director · Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockAcquired 304 @ $256,27grant · 2025-10-07
- Director · Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockAcquired 304 @ $256,27grant · 2025-10-07
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- Cash Conversion Ratiooperating_cash_flow / net_income
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- Ev To Revenueenterprise_value / revenue
- Net Cashcash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
- Return On Equitynet_income / total_equity
- Market Capmarket_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
- CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORP company facts · 2026-08-01
- CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORP 10-Q 2026-04-29 · 2026-08-01
- CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORP 10-Q 2026-01-29 · 2026-08-01
- CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORP 10-Q 2025-10-23 · 2026-08-01
- CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORP 10-K 2025-08-12 · 2026-08-01
- 8-K (sec_8k_material) on CRS · 2026-08-01
- Carpenter Technology Corp Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-08-01
- Carpenter Technology Corp Market data — ESG · 2026-08-01
- CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORP HA canonical relationships · 2026-08-01
- Carpenter Technology Corp — company reference export (2026-07-05) · 2026-08-01
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,22 %$317M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,13 %$285M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,12 %$778M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,09 %$1 705M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,07 %$139M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,05 %$151M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$167M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$174M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$212M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$180M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$98M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$55M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$158M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$792M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$431M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$168M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$44M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$168M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,02 %$1 418M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$110M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,02 %$836M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$69M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,02 %$64M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$22M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$38M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$76M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$138M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$30M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$9M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Insider activity
- Director, Executive Chairman · Common StockOther 68 860 · 2026-07-14
- Director, Executive Chairman · Common StockOther 29 913 @ $576,87$17,3M · 2026-07-14
- VP, Contr & Ch Acctg Officer · Common StockOther 1 128 @ $576,87$651K · 2026-07-14
- SVP and CFO · Common StockOther 8 300 @ $576,87$4,8M · 2026-07-14
- SVP, Gen Counsel & Sec · Common StockOther 12 052 · 2026-07-14
- SVP and CFO · Common StockOther 18 076 · 2026-07-14
- Director, President and CEO · Common StockOther 7 905 @ $576,87$4,6M · 2026-07-14
- Director, President and CEO · Common StockOther 17 216 · 2026-07-14
- VP, Contr & Ch Acctg Officer · Common StockOther 2 584 · 2026-07-14
- VP and Chief Comm Officer · Common StockOther 12 912 · 2026-07-14
- VP and Chief Comm Officer · Common StockOther 5 929 @ $576,87$3,4M · 2026-07-14
- SVP, Gen Counsel & Sec · Common StockOther 5 534 @ $576,87$3,2M · 2026-07-14
- Director · Common StockSold 2 000 @ $487,74$975K · 2026-06-01
- Director · Common StockSold 250 @ $461,88$115K · 2026-05-28
- Director · Common StockOther 250 @ $45,12$11K · 2026-05-28
- VP and Chief Comm Officer · Common StockSold 235 @ $443,78$104K · 2026-05-05
- VP and Chief Comm Officer · Common StockSold 560 @ $436,37$244K · 2026-05-05
- VP and Chief Comm Officer · Common StockSold 837 @ $437,86$366K · 2026-05-05
- VP and Chief Comm Officer · Common StockSold 999 @ $438,87$438K · 2026-05-05
- VP and Chief Comm Officer · Common StockSold 850 @ $439,86$374K · 2026-05-05
- VP and Chief Comm Officer · Common StockSold 1 953 @ $441,18$862K · 2026-05-05
- VP and Chief Comm Officer · Common StockSold 2 947 @ $442,15$1,3M · 2026-05-05
- VP and Chief Comm Officer · Common StockSold 3 434 @ $443,37$1,5M · 2026-05-05
- Director · Common StockOther 750 @ $45,12$34K · 2026-05-04
- Director · Common StockSold 750 @ $423,86$318K · 2026-05-04
Short positioning
Held by funds 1
- BlackRock (iShares) · ETF0,84 %95,0B $ · #35
Geographic breakdown
Intel & risk
no material change vs prior analysis (walked 17 fields; 4 schema-expansion field(s) excluded)
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Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -5.6%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 43.1%Derived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 0.77xDerived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 4.25xDerived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 5.3%Derived (calculated)
- Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -0.7%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 15.6%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 1.52BSEC XBRL filing
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 231.9MSEC XBRL filing
- Current assets (annual): USD 1.76BSEC XBRL filing
- Long-term debt (annual): USD 690.1MSEC XBRL filing
- Current liabilities (annual): USD 412.8MSEC XBRL filing
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 1.99BSEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 3.5BSEC XBRL filing
- Shares outstanding (annual): 49.81MSEC XBRL filing
- Gross margin (FY 2025-06-30): 26.7%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-06-30 vs 2024-06-30): 60.2%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-06-30 vs 2024-06-30): 61.5%Derived (calculated)
- R&D expense (YoY) (2025-06-30 vs 2024-06-30): 2.0%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-06-30 vs 2024-06-30): 101.6%Derived (calculated)
- Gross profit (YoY) (2025-06-30 vs 2024-06-30): 31.5%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-06-30 vs 2024-06-30): 4.3%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-06-30): 13.1%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-06-30 vs 2024-06-30): 100.5%Derived (calculated)