Carpenter Technology posts record first quarter, holds full-year profit outlook

Carpenter Technology delivered the most profitable first quarter in its history as aerospace demand picked up, and the specialty alloys maker kept its full-year target intact.

Operating income for the fiscal first quarter ended Sept. 30 rose 28% from a year earlier to $196.4 million, and diluted EPS was $3.25, according to its earnings release filed with an 8-K on Thursday. Operating income fell 5% from the prior quarter, which the company tied to planned maintenance downtime.

Aerospace orders accelerate

The Specialty Alloys Operations segment earned $216.3 million, up 27% from a year earlier, with an adjusted operating margin of 37.7%, up from 32.0%. Bookings in the aerospace structural and distribution sub-markets rose 23% sequentially and 49% year over year.

For the fiscal second quarter, Carpenter expects operating income of $192 million to $197 million. It maintained its fiscal 2027 operating income outlook of $850 million to $880 million, which it said represents a 21% to 25% increase over fiscal 2026.

"This was the most profitable first quarter in the Company's history," Chairman and CEO Tony Thene said in the release.

The company repurchased $133.9 million of stock in the quarter and announced an additional $1.0 billion buyback program in August. Cash from operating activities was $52.8 million.

By the numbers

• Operating income: $196.4 million, up 28%
• Diluted EPS: $3.25
• SAO adjusted operating margin: 37.7%
• Q2 operating income outlook: $192 million to $197 million
• FY2027 operating income outlook: $850 million to $880 million

Sources

1. Carpenter Technology Corporation, Form 8-K (Item 2.02) with Exhibit 99.1 earnings release dated Oct. 22, 2026, accession 0000017843-26-000049
2. Carpenter Technology Corporation, Form 8-K (Item 2.02) with Exhibit 99.1 earnings call slides dated Oct. 22, 2026, accession 0000017843-26-000047

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