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

Last close, 3 Aug 2026
$543
+4.59% on the day

The 9 Wall Street analysts covering Carpenter Technology Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $644 — +18.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 83 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$25.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
83 / 100
Median analyst target
$644
Analysts covering
9
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−6.3%
1M
−9.0%
YTD
+72.8%
1Y
+111.4%
From 52W high
−12.2%
From 52W low
+134.3%
$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 1 Aug 2026
83 / 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
91
Momentum
89
Issuance
82
Growth
58
Volatility
53
Value
41
Accruals
39
Size
8

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

Accruals (39): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (8): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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

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$700$800Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CRSHigh $722Median $644Low $400

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

What Wall Street says9 analysts
8 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $400Median $644High $722

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +18.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
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—
14 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$470 → $705
13 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$470 → $650
13 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
9 July 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive$495 → $680
9 July 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive—
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—
9 Apr 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight—

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

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.

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
49.5×

Cheaper than 15% of US stocks

Price / sales
8.2×

Cheaper than 16% of US stocks

Price / book
12.5×

Cheaper than 8% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
30.9×

Cheaper than 9% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
12.6%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
45.4%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Gross margin
31.0%

Higher than 37% of US stocks

Operating margin
24.3%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Net margin
17.0%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
25.8%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Return on assets
12.0%

Higher than 95% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.2%

Higher than 2% of US dividend payers

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

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.$25.8B
83
ATIATI, Inc.$25.5B
87
MLIMueller Industries, Inc.$14.7B
93
CMCCommercial Metals Co.$7.6B
69
ESABESAB Corp.$5.3B
21
GPGIGPGI, Inc.$3.8B
13
WORWorthington Enterprises, Inc.$2.8B
66
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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News

Latest CRS news & analysis

3 Momentum Anomaly Stocks to Buy as Trump Calls Off Iran Strike Plan

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Aug 2026positive

A Zacks Investment Research article identifies CRS, alongside SNDK and AMKR, as stocks that pair strong one-year gains with sharp weekly pullbacks, fitting a momentum-anomaly screen built for fast movers. The piece follows news that Trump called off an Iran strike plan.

Why it matters — The mention places Carpenter Technology on a momentum screen tied to strong recent performance and high trading activity, which is relevant to CRS watchers tracking how the stock is being positioned in the market.

Carpenter Technology: The Specialty Materials Play On Boeing's Production Ramp

Seeking Alpha · 3 Aug 2026positive

Carpenter Technology is positioned for durable, margin-accretive growth, with aerospace demand tied to Boeing and Airbus production ramp-ups and industrial demand from data center and power infrastructure. Despite product mix headwinds and a high trading multiple, disciplined capital allocation and a strong balance sheet support continued organic growth.

Why it matters — A CRS watcher would care because the report highlights that Carpenter's growth outlook is supported by aerospace production ramps and industrial infrastructure demand, alongside its financial position.

Should You Buy Billionaire Investor Stephen Mandel's Top 5 Stock Picks in August?

24/7 Wall Street · 2 Aug 2026neutral

The article reports on billionaire investor Stephen Mandel's Lone Pine Capital, whose latest 13F filing dated March 31 and filed May 15 reveals five U.S. stock picks. It asks whether investors should buy those picks in August.

Why it matters — A CRS watcher would watch coverage of a prominent hedge fund's top U.S. stock picks to see whether Carpenter Technology is among the disclosed holdings, though the excerpt does not name the company.

CRS Q4 Earnings Call Highlights Strong Growth Outlook

Zacks Investment Research · 31 July 2026positive

Carpenter Technology reported record profitability in its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings call, highlighting rising aerospace demand and setting a fiscal 2029 operating income target of $1.2 billion to $1.3 billion.

Why it matters — The strong growth outlook and record profitability signal that Carpenter Technology is entering fiscal 2027 on solid footing, making its future performance a key watchpoint for investors.

Carpenter Technology Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 31 July 2026positive

Carpenter Technology reported record fourth-quarter and full-year profitability for fiscal 2026, driven by stronger demand in aerospace, defense and other high-value markets, along with margin expansion and operational execution.

Why it matters — The record profitability signals sustained strength in Carpenter Technology's core high-value markets and successful execution of its operational strategy.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CRS stock

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

The 9 Wall Street analysts covering Carpenter Technology Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $644, with estimates ranging from $400 to $722. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CRS stock a buy right now?

Of the 9 analysts covering Carpenter Technology Corp., 8 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Carpenter Technology Corp. 83 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CRS?

As at 1 Aug 2026, Carpenter Technology Corp. ranks 83 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 9 analysts implies +18.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Carpenter Technology Corp. 83 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 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: $400 to $722 over the next 12 months.

How has CRS stock performed over the past year?

Carpenter Technology Corp. returned +111.4% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 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 focused on high-performance materials for demanding applications. The company produces and processes advanced alloys, stainless steels, and titanium-based products used in critical components across aerospace and defense, medical, energy, industrial, and transportation markets.

What is the latest news on CRS?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 3 Aug 2026): "3 Momentum Anomaly Stocks to Buy as Trump Calls Off Iran Strike Plan". A Zacks Investment Research article identifies CRS, alongside SNDK and AMKR, as stocks that pair strong one-year gains with sharp weekly pullbacks, fitting a momentum-anomaly screen built for fast movers. The piece follows news that Trump called off an Iran strike plan.

Company

About Carpenter Technology Corp.

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a specialty metals manufacturer focused on high-performance materials for demanding applications. The company produces and processes advanced alloys, stainless steels, and titanium-based products used in critical components across aerospace and defense, medical, energy, industrial, and transportation markets. Its operations are organized into two primary segments: Specialty Alloys Operations, which encompasses premium alloy and stainless-steel melting, remelting, and finishing facilities; and Performance Engineered Products, which includes titanium products, additive manufacturing solutions through Carpenter Additive, and distribution businesses in key regions. Carpenter Technology Corporation emphasizes engineered materials that offer strength, corrosion resistance, and performance at extreme temperatures, serving original equipment manufacturers and their supply chains worldwide. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and founded in 1889, the company currently plays a significant role in supplying specialized metal solutions to technologically advanced and safety-critical industries.

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