Carpenter Technology reported a strong first quarter for fiscal year 2024, exceeding expectations with earnings per diluted share of $0.88 and operating income of $69.0 million. The company benefited from strong demand across end-use markets and improved operating performance, particularly within the Specialty Alloys Operations segment. Looking ahead, the company anticipates continued profitability and progress toward its long-term financial goals.
Reported earnings per diluted share of $0.88, up from $0.78 in the previous quarter.
Achieved operating income of $69.0 million, up from $62.9 million in the previous quarter.
Specialty Alloys Operations segment reached $80.8 million of operating income and 19.4 percent adjusted operating margin.
Generated $7.4 million of cash from operating activities compared to $78.0 million cash used in the prior year first quarter.
Carpenter Technology expects operating income for the second quarter to be in line with the first quarter, in the range of $66.0 million to $72.0 million. The company anticipates an even stronger second half of fiscal year 2024, with operating income expected to increase 28-35 percent compared to the first half, resulting in $310 million to $330 million in total operating income for fiscal year 2024.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income