Crown Holdings, Inc. delivered a strong fourth quarter, with diluted earnings per share of $1.31 and adjusted diluted earnings per share increasing 9% to $1.74. The company achieved record adjusted EBITDA of approximately $2.1 billion for the full year, an 8% increase over 2024, and generated record adjusted free cash flow of $1.15 billion.
Diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter was $1.31.
Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter increased 9% to $1.74.
Net sales in the fourth quarter were $3,127 million, up from $2,903 million in the prior year.
The company returned $625 million to shareholders and reduced its net leverage ratio to 2.5x from 2.7x at the end of 2024.
Crown Holdings, Inc. expects another strong year in 2026, with adjusted diluted earnings per share projected to be between $7.90 and $8.30 and adjusted free cash flow of approximately $900 million. Capital spending is estimated at $550 million for growth objectives.
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