
Carpenter (CRS) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know
Carpenter (CRS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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Carpenter (CRS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Bright Futures Wealth Management LLC. bought a new stake in shares of Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 2,746 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $674,000.

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Carpenter Technology Corporation is upgraded to 'Strong Buy' with a $487/share target, reflecting robust aerospace-driven demand and tight nickel-based superalloy supply. CRS achieved sequential margin expansion in Q2'26, driven by Specialty Alloys Operations and substantial pricing power due to tight supply in the market. Capital spending will rise in 2H26 for brownfield expansion, adding 9,000 tons of capacity, adding roughly 7% to 2019-level volumes.

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Chase Investment Counsel Corp trimmed its holdings in Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) by 31.0% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 23,472 shares of the basic materials company's stock after selling 10,548 shares during the period.

Carpenter Technology is advancing a $400M Athens brownfield expansion to lift melt capacity 7%, targeting commissioning in fiscal 2028.

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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) (the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Brian Malloy, currently President & Chief Operating Officer, to serve as Chief Executive Officer effective July 1, 2026. Tony Thene, currently Chairman and CEO, will continue as Executive Chairman of the Board, guiding strategy, maintaining key stakeholder relationships and providing Board leadership.
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CRS posts record Q2 operating income, raises FY26 guidance and sees strong aerospace demand, even as some end markets lag.

Carpenter (CRS) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS - Get Free Report) has received an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the ten ratings firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have given a buy rating to the company. The average 12-month target price among

Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) recently bought shares of Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMKR). In a filing disclosed on February 04th, the Senator disclosed that they had bought between $15,001 and $50,000 in Amkor Technology stock on January 5th. Senator Markwayne Mullin also recently made the following trade(s): Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of McKesson (NYSE: MCK)