Dec 31, 2024

Carpenter Technology Q2 2025 Earnings Report

Carpenter Technology reported a record second quarter operating income and expanded operating margins in Specialty Alloys Operations segment.

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.

Total Revenue
$677M
Previous year: $624M
+8.4%
EPS
$1.66
Previous year: $0.85
+95.3%
Gross Profit
$178M
Previous year: $121M
+46.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$162M
Previous year: $15.7M
+932.5%
Free Cash Flow
$38.6M
Previous year: -$10.7M
-460.7%
Total Assets
$3.33B
Previous year: $3.16B
+5.3%

Carpenter Technology

Carpenter Technology

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