Alloys maker Carpenter Technology's Q1 sales rise less than expected

Overview

• U.S. specialty alloys maker's fiscal Q1 sales rose 9% yr/yr but missed analyst expectations

• EPS for fiscal Q1 rose to $3.25 from $2.43 a year ago

• Company repurchased $133.9 mln in shares and announced new $1 bln buyback program

Outlook

• Company sees Q2 FY2027 operating income between $192 mln and $197 mln

• Carpenter Technology maintains FY2027 operating income outlook of $850 mln to $880 mln

• Company sees potential upside to demand, pricing and productivity beyond current guidance

Result Drivers

• PRODUCTIVITY AND PRICING - Co said productivity improvements, product mix optimization and pricing actions drove Q1 results

• AEROSPACE DEMAND - Co said accelerating demand in commercial aerospace supply chain led to increased bookings, especially in structural and distribution sub-markets

Company press release:

Key Details

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