Carpenter Technology reported strong Q3 results driven by increasing demand across end-use markets and increased productivity at operating facilities. The company's backlog is up 10% sequentially and 70% year-over-year. The company expects Q4-23 operating income to be in the range of $65 million to $70 million.
Demand conditions across end-use markets remain strong; backlog up 10% sequentially and 70% year-over-year
Realizing share and price gains through contract negotiations and price increases on transactional business
SAO segment performance driven by higher sequential and year-over-year shipment volumes, primarily in Aerospace and Defense and Medical end-use markets
PEP segment improved operating income sequentially and year-over-year, driven by higher Dynamet Titanium and Additive sales
Q4-23 operating income expected to be in the range of $65 million to $70 million, driven by increasing shipments combined with stronger product mix. Demand conditions expected to remain strong with sequential net sales growth driven by Dynamet Titanium business.