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CRS Stock Forecast: Carpenter Technology Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 18 Sept 2026
$408
+0.35% on the day

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Carpenter Technology Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $614 — +50.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 73 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$20.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
73 / 100
Median analyst target
$614
Analysts covering
8
Revenue$851.0M+12.6% y/y
Operating income$206.9M
Net income$162.4M
Free cash flow$155.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−7.9%
1M
−23.2%
YTD
+29.8%
1Y
+65.8%
From 52W high
−34.1%
From 52W low
+76.0%
$232
$619
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CRS stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Carpenter Technology Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 19 Sept 2026
73 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Quality
98
Revisions
86
Issuance
77
Momentum
76
Growth
54
Value
49
Volatility
43
Accruals
30
Size
10

Quality (98): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Accruals (30): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (10): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

CRS stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CRS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$200$300$400$500$600$700Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CRSHigh $700Median $614Low $540

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says8 analysts
7 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $540Median $614High $700

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +50.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
4 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$425 → $540
3 Aug 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight$644 → $608
31 July 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy$450 → $620
31 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$705 → $700
31 July 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive$680 → $600
14 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$470 → $705
14 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
13 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$470 → $650
13 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
9 July 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive—
9 July 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive$495 → $680
30 June 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
22 May 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
4 May 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
4 May 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
30 Apr 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy—
30 Apr 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
30 Apr 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive—
30 Apr 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
20 Apr 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CRS appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

CRS vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, Carpenter Technology Corp. returned +65.8% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CRS vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100150200250Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CRSS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

CRS analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+5.2%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Carpenter Technology Corp. (CRS) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
38.8×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

Price / sales
6.5×

Cheaper than 20% of US stocks

Price / book
9.1×

Cheaper than 10% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
24.9×

Cheaper than 11% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
12.6%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
45.4%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Gross margin
31.6%

Higher than 36% of US stocks

Operating margin
24.1%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Net margin
17.0%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
25.8%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Return on assets
11.9%

Higher than 95% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.2%

Higher than 3% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Carpenter Technology Corp. (CRS) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Carpenter Technology Corp. has a market value of $20.2B and an enterprise value of $20.6B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.1B. The latest quarter grew 12.6% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $529.8M, a 17.0% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $10.52.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $362.3M.

  • Carpenter Technology Corp. spent $179.1M on share buybacks and $40.3M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 49.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 38.8×; forward P/E: 25.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.20%, paying out 8% of earnings.

  • Carpenter Technology Corp. employs 4,500 people — $694K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 19 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

CRS vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelMetal Fabrication
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CRSCarpenter Technology Corp.$20.2B
73
ATIATI, Inc.$26.0B
71
MLIMueller Industries, Inc.$13.3B
91
CMCCommercial Metals Co.$7.2B
63
ESABESAB Corp.$4.0B
18
GPGIGPGI, Inc.$3.5B
13
WORWorthington Enterprises, Inc.$2.8B
70

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Carpenter Technology Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest CRS news & analysis

Our Top 10 High Growth Dividend Stocks - September 2026

Seeking Alpha · 19 Sept 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha published an article outlining its methodology for selecting the top 10 high-growth dividend stocks for September 2026, based on dividend growth and sustainability, sector diversity, high-growth quality scores, and positive momentum. The article does not name individual stocks in the excerpt.

Why it matters — CRS watchers may wish to see whether Carpenter Technology appears on this high-growth dividend stock list, though the excerpt does not confirm its inclusion.

After Plunging 18.6% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why the Trend Might Reverse for Carpenter (CRS)

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Sept 2026positive

Carpenter Technology (CRS) has plunged 18.6% over the past four weeks and is now technically in oversold territory. Wall Street analysts are in strong agreement in revising earnings estimates higher, which suggests the stock may be poised for a trend reversal.

Why it matters — A CRS watcher would care because the combination of oversold technical conditions and upward analyst estimate revisions suggests the stock's recent decline may reverse course.

Can Strong End-Market Demand Boost Carpenter Technology's Growth?

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Sept 2026positive

Carpenter Technology Corp. cites strong aerospace demand and rising bookings as supporting fiscal 2027 growth, with capacity expansion expected to aid longer-term gains.

Why it matters — A CRS watcher would care because the report points to sustained aerospace demand and bookings underpinning the company's growth outlook through fiscal 2027.

Can Carpenter Technology Sustain Its Strong Cash Flow Growth in FY27?

Zacks Investment Research · 1 Sept 2026positive

Carpenter Technology reported strong fiscal 2026 cash flow growth and anticipates higher profitability, projecting $400-$430 million in adjusted free cash flow for fiscal 2027.

Why it matters — The company's anticipated profitability gains and projected free cash flow range provide a forward-looking signal on its financial trajectory for the coming fiscal year.

Will CRS's Brownfield Expansion Project Aid Growth Through 2029?

Zacks Investment Research · 25 Aug 2026positive

Carpenter Technology's $400 million brownfield expansion project is on track to increase capacity, which the company expects will support its $1.2-$1.3 billion operating income target for fiscal year 2029.

Why it matters — CRS watchers would care because the expansion's progress is tied to the company's stated long-term operating income goal through 2029.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CRS stock

What is the CRS stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Carpenter Technology Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $614, with estimates ranging from $540 to $700. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CRS stock a buy right now?

Of the 8 analysts covering Carpenter Technology Corp., 7 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Carpenter Technology Corp. 73 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CRS?

As at 19 Sept 2026, Carpenter Technology Corp. ranks 73 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (98 of 100).

Will CRS stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +50.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Carpenter Technology Corp. 73 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CRS stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Carpenter Technology Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CRS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $540 to $700 over the next 12 months.

How has CRS stock performed over the past year?

Carpenter Technology Corp. returned +65.8% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Carpenter Technology Corp. do?

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a specialty metals manufacturer that produces and distributes high-performance alloys and engineered metal products. The company serves critical end markets including aerospace, defense, medical, energy, transportation, industrial, and consumer electronics.

What is the latest news on CRS?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 19 Sept 2026): "Our Top 10 High Growth Dividend Stocks - September 2026". Seeking Alpha published an article outlining its methodology for selecting the top 10 high-growth dividend stocks for September 2026, based on dividend growth and sustainability, sector diversity, high-growth quality scores, and positive momentum. The article does not name individual stocks in the excerpt.

Company

About Carpenter Technology Corp.

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a specialty metals manufacturer that produces and distributes high-performance alloys and engineered metal products. The company serves critical end markets including aerospace, defense, medical, energy, transportation, industrial, and consumer electronics. Its product portfolio includes titanium alloys, stainless steels, alloy steels, tool steels, powder metals, and metal powders used in demanding applications that require strength, precision, and reliability. Carpenter Technology operates through two main business segments, Specialty Alloys Operations and Performance Engineered Products, supporting customers with materials used in components, parts, and advanced manufacturing processes. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company is a significant supplier in the specialty materials market, where it plays a key role in providing advanced metal solutions for performance-driven industries.

CEO Mr. Tony R. Thene CPA · 4,500 employees · United States · https://www.carpentertechnology.com