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Mar 31

Carpenter Technology Q3 2025 Earnings Report

Carpenter Technology achieved record profitability in Q3 2025, surpassing its operating income guidance and posting strong results across core segments.

Key Takeaways

In Q3 2025, Carpenter Technology posted its highest-ever operating income and solid earnings, with a strong performance from the Specialty Alloys segment and improved product mix driving profitability.

Posted record operating income of $137.8 million for the quarter

Delivered EPS of $1.88, with matching adjusted EPS

Achieved 29.1% adjusted operating margin in the SAO segment

Repurchased $37.5 million in shares and generated $34 million in adjusted free cash flow

Total Revenue
$727M
Previous year: $685M
+6.1%
EPS
$1.88
Previous year: $1.19
+58.0%
Adjusted Op Margin
23.1%
Previous year: 16.3%
+41.7%
SAO Adj Margin
29.1%
Previous year: 21.4%
+36.0%
Share Repurchases
$37.5M
Gross Profit
$201M
Previous year: $147M
+36.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$152M
Previous year: $53.5M
+183.2%
Free Cash Flow
$34M
Previous year: $61.9M
-45.1%
Total Assets
$3.36B
Previous year: $3.18B
+5.8%

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Forward Guidance

Carpenter Technology raised its FY25 operating income and free cash flow guidance, with continued strength expected in core segments and growth outlook through FY27.

Positive Outlook

  • Raised FY25 operating income guidance to $520M–$527M
  • Q4 FY25 operating income expected to be $146M–$153M
  • FY25 adjusted free cash flow expected to reach $250M–$300M
  • Anticipates continued earnings growth through FY27
  • Targets $765M–$800M operating income in FY27

Challenges Ahead

  • Q3 shipment volumes declined by 7% YoY
  • Adjusted free cash flow fell from $61.9M in Q3 FY24
  • Operating cash flow impacted by $38M discretionary pension contribution
  • Higher capex in Q3 FY25: $40.2M vs. $21.6M last year
  • Ongoing supply chain challenges may pose risks

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income