Crown (NYSE:CCK) Updates Q3 2026 Earnings Guidance

Crown (NYSE:CCK) issued an update on its third quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Monday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 2.200-2.30 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.250. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Crown also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 8.300-8.50 EPS.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have commented on CCK shares. BMO Capital Markets started coverage on shares of Crown in a research report on Thursday. They set an “outperform” rating and a $130.00 price target for the company. Citigroup boosted their price objective on shares of Crown from $127.00 to $129.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. UBS Group lowered their price target on Crown from $120.00 to $112.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded Crown from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $107.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of Crown from $109.00 to $117.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $124.07.

Crown Price Performance

Shares of CCK traded down $2.48 during trading hours on Monday, hitting $114.73. The stock had a trading volume of 1,323,412 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,145,497. The company’s fifty day moving average is $102.90 and its two-hundred day moving average is $104.72. Crown has a 52 week low of $89.21 and a 52 week high of $118.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.67, a current ratio of 1.12 and a quick ratio of 0.70. The stock has a market capitalization of $12.82 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.27, a P/E/G ratio of 1.96 and a beta of 0.60.

Crown (NYSE:CCK) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, July 20th. The industrial products company reported $2.49 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.15 by $0.34. Crown had a return on equity of 26.62% and a net margin of 5.65%.The business had revenue of $3.67 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.37 billion. Crown has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.200-2.30 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 8.300-8.50 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Crown will post 8.06 EPS for the current year.

Crown Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, May 28th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 14th were issued a dividend of $0.35 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, May 14th. This represents a $1.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.2%. Crown’s payout ratio is currently 22.29%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CEO Timothy J. Donahue sold 15,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.00, for a total value of $1,575,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 436,070 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $45,787,350. This represents a 3.33% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Company insiders own 0.90% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Crown

Here are the key news stories impacting Crown this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Crown reported Q2 EPS of $2.49, beating estimates of $2.15, and revenue of $3.67 billion versus expectations of $3.37 billion, signaling better-than-expected demand and profitability. CROWN HOLDINGS, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
• Positive Sentiment: The company lifted FY 2026 EPS guidance to $8.30-$8.50, above the consensus estimate of $8.10, suggesting management sees continued earnings strength ahead.
• Neutral Sentiment: Q3 2026 EPS guidance of $2.20-$2.30 was roughly in line with expectations, indicating a stable near-term outlook rather than a major surprise.
• Positive Sentiment: WSJ reported higher sales as global beverage can volumes rose 5%, a favorable operating trend for Crown’s core packaging business. Crown Holdings Posts Higher Sales As Global Beverage Can Volumes Rise
• Positive Sentiment: Technical commentary also highlighted a recent “golden cross,” which can reinforce bullish sentiment among momentum investors. Should You Buy Crown Holdings (CCK) After Golden Cross?

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Crown in the 3rd quarter valued at about $29,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Crown by 45.3% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 356 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 111 shares during the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in Crown by 52.2% during the fourth quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 440 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $46,000 after purchasing an additional 151 shares in the last quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust boosted its stake in shares of Crown by 905.2% in the 4th quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 583 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $60,000 after buying an additional 525 shares during the period. Finally, Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new position in shares of Crown in the 3rd quarter valued at $66,000. 90.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Crown Company Profile

Crown Holdings, Inc is a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products for consumer goods markets. The company designs, manufactures and sells metal packaging for beverage, food, household, personal care and specialty products. Its portfolio includes aluminum and steel beverage cans, steel food cans, aluminum aerosols, metal closures and ends, offering customers end-to-end solutions from design and prototyping to large-scale production.

Founded in 1919 as the Crown Cork & Seal Company, Crown has grown through strategic acquisitions and investments in advanced manufacturing technologies.