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Carpenter Technology Corp

Industrials · Metal Fabrication

$298.72

+6.69%

Close on Oct 29, 2026

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Quality

72

of 100 · stored research reading

Stored Quality research reads 72 of 100, an above-average reading in the covered universe. Some underlying measurements are stronger than others.

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Fundamental Momentum

Middle

62

of 100 · stored research reading

Stored Fundamental Momentum research reads 62 of 100. Stored measurements classify recent reported fundamentals as middle. This describes reported financial change already disclosed, with no forward-looking claim.

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Capital Returns

Moderate

54

of 100 · stored research reading

Stored Capital Returns research reads 54 of 100, recorded as moderate. Stored records show 13 consecutive years of dividend payments. Share count has increased at about 0.9% a year in the stored window.

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Valuation context

Price / earnings
35.6

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What this company does

Carpenter Technology Corporation, founded in 1889, is engaged in the manufacturing, fabrication and distribution of specialty metals. As used throughout this report, unless the context requires otherwise, the terms "Carpenter," "Carpenter Technology," "Company," "Registrant," "Issuer," "we" and "our" refer to Carpenter Technology Corporation.

We are organized in two reportable business segments: Specialty Alloys Operations ("SAO") and Performance Engineered Products ("PEP"). See Note 20 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" for additional segment reporting information.

We are a producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, powder metals, stainless steels, alloy steels, and tool steels. We are a recognized leader in high-performance specialty alloy-based materials and process solutions for critical applications in the aerospace, defense, medical, transportation, energy, industrial and consumer markets. We have evolved to become a pioneer in premium specialty alloys, including titanium, nickel, and cobalt, as well as alloys specifically engineered for additive manufacturing processes and soft magnetics applications.

The SAO segment is comprised of the Company's major premium alloy and stainless steel manufacturing operations. This includes operations performed at mills primarily in Reading and Latrobe, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas as well as South Carolina and Alabama. The combined assets of the SAO segment are managed in an integrated manner to optimize efficiency and profitability across the total system.

Quoted from the business section of this company’s 10-K filed August 12, 2026. Read the filing

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