CRS's Future Looks Bright: Analyst Forecasts Steady Earnings Growth And Margin Improvements For FY27
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Benchmark analyst Josh Sullivan reiterated a Buy rating on Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS), raising the price target to $100 from $65. CRS is leveraging an attractive layer within the aerospace supply chain that offers broad cycle exposure but limited platform-specific risk. CRS's spring investor day highlighted a four-year 40%+ CAGR for operating income and 80% FCF conversion in FY27. With EBITDA margins working towards 20%, double-digit top-line growth, and steady, durable earnings growth ahead, CRS is beginning to re-rate from upper-teens P/E to low 20's.

September 13, 2023 | 7:23 pm
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The fragility of the aerospace supply chain is causing significant disruptions, as Boeing Company (BA) has recently experienced.
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Benchmark analyst Josh Sullivan reiterated a Buy rating on Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS), raising the price target to $100 from $65. CRS's spring investor day highlighted a four-year 40%+ CAGR for operating income and 80% FCF conversion in FY27.
The analyst's positive outlook on CRS, along with the raised price target, indicates a strong potential for stock price growth. The company's position in the aerospace supply chain and its financial projections further support this outlook.
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