Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Jul 26, 2026

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CRS fits a short-term momentum profile with record fiscal Q3 operating income of $186.5M, EPS of $2.77, raised fiscal 2026 operating income and free cash flow guidance, strong aerospace/defense demand, bullish headlines, and about 27% upside over the last 21 trading days.

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Idea window: 6/26/2026 – 7/3/2026Sector: Industrials

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$557.40
Market Cap
$21.32B
1D Return
-3.94%
YTD Return
+77.22%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
44.8
P/B
10.4
P/S
7.0
EV/EBITDA
28.2
Div Yield
0.19%

Price Behavior

7.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Reclaimed support • Fast rebound • Near resistance Support Level: $590–$591 Resistance Level: $619–$620 CRS has turned constructive over the last month, rebounding from a mid-July low and reclaiming $590–$591 support, but it still needs a clean break above $619–$620 resistance to confirm the upside.

bullish
volatile

Sentiment & News

8.0

Key News Insights: • Raised guidance • Buy momentum • Earnings watch Carpenter Technology showed strong July momentum on record Q3 results, raised FY26 guidance, and repeated buy/momentum upgrades, though earnings expectations remain in focus ahead of the next report.

Momentum
Growth
AI

AI Summary

8.0
Positive

CRS is increasingly looking like a specialty materials compounder rather than a cyclical metals supplier, with record margins, stronger FCF, and aerospace/defense LTAs improving earnings visibility, but the stock now hinges on execution of the elevated capex and build-rate ramp as medical weakness and shipment timing remain the main risks.

Earnings
ExecutionRisk
Aerospace
AI summary updated 2 days ago

Description

Carpenter Technology Corporation manufactures, fabricates and distributes specialty metal products worldwide through two business segments: Specialty Alloys Operations and Performance Engineered Products. Its portfolio includes various high-performance alloys and metal powders used across aerospace, defense, medical, transportation, energy and industrial markets. Founded in 1889, the company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Jun 26Jul 3CRSCarpenter Technology Corporation
CRS fits a short-term momentum profile with record fiscal Q3 operating income of $186.5M, EPS of $2.77, raised fiscal 2026 operating income and free cash flow guidance, strong aerospace/defense demand, bullish headlines, and about 27% upside over the last 21 trading days.
Closed+0.9%
Jun 3Jun 10CRSCarpenter Technology Corporation
Quality industrial momentum: latest quarter showed operating income of $186.5M and EPS of $2.77, with management raising fiscal 2026 operating income and free cash flow outlook. Aerospace and defense demand, stronger bookings, pricing power, and record SAO adjusted operating margin of 35.6% support near-term upside.
Closed+7.4%
Feb 18Feb 25CRSCarpenter Technology Corporation
Beat-and-raise Q2 (EPS $2.09, guidance raised), accelerating aerospace/defense bookings, strong cash/liquidity, dividend/buybacks and ~12% 21-day price surge near 52-week highs create a clear short-term momentum setup, albeit with rich valuation risk.
Closed+6.3%
Feb 6Feb 13CRSCarpenter Technology Corporation
Carpenter Technology exhibits robust short-term momentum highlighted by record Q2 2026 operating income and EPS, expanding aerospace/defense demand, improved liquidity, moderate leverage, and an 8.5% stock price gain over the past month, underpinning solid near-term growth and price appreciation potential.
Closed+4.0%
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