Carpenter Technology Corporation: Market Overview
Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS) is listed on the NYSE. As of March 10, 2025, the stock price was at $172.39 USD, with a 5-day change of -4.38%. The 1st January change is +1.58%.
Recent News and Developments
- March 6, 2025: An insider sold shares worth $807,326, according to an SEC filing.
- February 21, 2025: Julie A. Beck joined Carpenter Technology’s Board of Directors.
Analyst Ratings and Recommendations
A recent analysis suggests a potential downward trend for Carpenter Technology Corporation’s stock. Key points from the analysis include:
Strengths:
- Strong Fundamentals: The company has strong fundamentals; analysts anticipate robust earnings growth in the coming years.
- High Margins: The group’s high profit margins contribute to the group’s strong profits.
- Positive EPS Revisions: Analysts have been revising their EPS expectations upwards.
- Appreciation Potential: The average target price set by analysts is above current prices, indicating significant appreciation potential.
- High Visibility: There’s high visibility into the group’s activities in the coming years.
- Upbeat Results: The group usually releases upbeat results with huge surprise rates.
Weaknesses:
- Overvaluation: The company appears overvalued based on anticipated enterprise value.
- High Valuation: The company appears highly valued given the size of its balance sheet and the cash flows generated by its activity.
- Compensation: The company is not the most generous with respect to shareholders’ compensation.
- Sales Outlook Revision: Sales expectations have been downgraded, and no quick recovery is expected.
- Analyst Disagreement: Price targets of analysts covering the stock differ significantly.
Analysts recommend a potential sell with a live entry price of $169.05, a potential target of $160, and stop loss set at $190, indicating a potential loss. This represents a potential gain of +5.35%.
Disclaimer: This is a general investment recommendation and not investment advice.
Company Profile
Carpenter Technology Corporation is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of specialty metals. The company operates in two segments:
- Specialty Alloys Operations (SAO): Premium alloy and stainless-steel manufacturing.
- Performance Engineered Products (PEP): Differentiated operations, including Dynamet titanium business, Carpenter Additive business, and distribution businesses.
The company serves critical applications in the aerospace, defense, medical, transportation, energy, industrial, and consumer markets. It has service and distribution centers in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Asia.
Sector: Iron & Steel.
Employees: 4,600.
Earnings Release (Projected): April 23 – Q3 2025
Analyst Consensus
- Rating: OUTPERFORM
- Number of Analysts: 7
- Average target price: $234.17 USD
- Spread / Average Target: +35.84%
