Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS) Stock Forecast
CRS analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.62 / 5 from 8 analysts
- Price target
- $536.25 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +42.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 22, 2026 EPS estimate $2.97
- 52-week range
- $241.77 – $619.25
CRS analyst ratings
8 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CRS price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CRS earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.03 | $2.94 | $3.10 | $2.43 | +24.8% | 6 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $3.08 | $2.92 | $3.17 | $2.33 | +32.3% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $13.44 | $12.79 | $13.78 | $10.76 | +24.9% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $15.94 | $15.32 | $16.65 | $13.44 | +18.6% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CRS revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $830.7M | $799.0M | $863.4M | +13.2% | 7 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $828.1M | $807.0M | $852.8M | +13.8% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.50B | $3.39B | $3.58B | +11.9% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $3.86B | $3.65B | $4.11B | +10.4% | 6 |
CRS EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CRS revenue: reported and forecast
CRS EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.85 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.03 | +6.5% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $2.86 | $3.08 | $3.08 | $3.08 | $3.08 | +7.9% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $12.91 | $13.38 | $13.38 | $13.38 | $13.44 | +4.1% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $15.36 | $15.88 | $15.88 | $15.88 | $15.94 | +3.8% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CRS earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CRS beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from CRS
8 analysts cover Carpenter Technology; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.62 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $536.25, 42.2% above the latest close of $377.09. Analysts expect earnings of $13.44 per share for FY2027, +24.9% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $15.94 per share on revenue of $3.9 billion. Carpenter Technology beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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CRS forecast FAQ
What is Carpenter Technology's price target?
The average analyst price target for Carpenter Technology is $536.25, 42.2% above the latest close of $377.09.
Is Carpenter Technology a buy, hold or sell?
Of 8 analysts covering Carpenter Technology, 6 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Carpenter Technology's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $13.44 per share for FY2027 (range $12.79 to $13.78); for FY2028 the estimate is $15.94.
What is Carpenter Technology's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $3.5 billion, growth of 11.9%; for FY2028 it is $3.9 billion.
When does Carpenter Technology report earnings?
Carpenter Technology is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 22, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.97.
Does Carpenter Technology usually beat earnings estimates?
Carpenter Technology reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.