Carpenter Technology Q2 2025 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Carpenter Technology reported strong Q2 FY2025 results, with record second quarter operating income of $118.9 million and earnings per diluted share of $1.66. The company saw improved productivity, product mix optimization, and pricing actions, particularly in the SAO segment. They are increasing their FY25 outlook.
Delivered $118.9 million of operating income, up 70 percent year-over-year and a record second quarter result.
Realized earnings per diluted share of $1.66.
Delivered adjusted operating margin of 28.3 percent in the Specialty Alloys Operations (“SAO”) segment, up from 20.0 percent in the second quarter of the previous year.
Generated $67.9 million of cash from operating activities, or $38.6 million of adjusted free cash flow.
Carpenter Technology
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Forward Guidance
Carpenter Technology anticipates earnings to continue to grow through fiscal year 2025, with total operating income in the range of $500 million to $520 million for the fiscal year. In addition, they expect to generate $250 million to $300 million in adjusted free cash flow.
Positive Outlook
- Increasing operating income expectations to the range of $500 million to $520 million, up from the high end of the range of $460 million to $500 million
- Projecting $250 million to $300 million in adjusted free cash flow, which represents approximately 85 percent conversion rate
- Anticipating between $126 million and $134 million in operating income for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025
- Well-positioned for continued growth beyond fiscal year 2025 with strong market demand outlook for our broad portfolio of specialized solutions
- Focus on increasing productivity, optimizing product mix and pricing actions