Outlier Inflows Boosting Carpenter Technology

CRS produces and distributes specialty alloys, including titanium, powder metals, stainless steels, alloy steels, tool steels, and drilling tools. The company’s business segments include aerospace and defense, energy, transportation, medical, industrial and consumer, and distribution.

Financially, CRS’s third-quarter fiscal 2025 report showed record operating income of $137.8 million, which is a 53% year-over-year jump. Diluted per-share earnings were $1.88. CRS reported $34 million in adjusted free cash flow and $37.5 million in share repurchases. The company also raised its 2025 guidance for operating income to a high end of $527 million.

No wonder CRS shares are up 46% this year – and they could rise more. MoneyFlows data shows how Big Money investors are again betting heavily on the stock.

Big Money Buys Carpenter Technology

Institutional volumes reveal plenty. In the last year, CRS has enjoyed strong investor demand, which we believe to be institutional support.

Each green bar signals unusually large volumes in CRS shares. They reflect our proprietary inflow signal, pushing the stock higher:

Plenty of materials names are under accumulation right now. But there’s a powerful fundamental story happening with Carpenter Technology.

Carpenter Technology Fundamental Analysis

Institutional support and a healthy fundamental backdrop make this company worth investigating. As you can see, CRS has had strong sales and earnings growth:

• 3-year sales growth rate (+23.8%)
• 3-year EPS growth rate (+152.6%)

Source: FactSet

Also, EPS is estimated to ramp higher this year by +26.2%.

Now it makes sense why the stock has been generating Big Money interest. CRS has a track record of strong financial performance.

Marrying great fundamentals with MoneyFlows software has found some big winning stocks over the long term.

Carpenter Technology has been a top-rated stock at MoneyFlows. That means the stock has unusual buy pressure and growing fundamentals. We have a ranking process that showcases stocks like this on a weekly basis.

It’s made the rare Outlier 20 report multiple times in a year. The blue bars below show when CRS was a top pick…boosted by Big Money:

Tracking unusual volumes reveals the power of money flows.

This is a trait that most outlier stocks exhibit…the best of the best. Big Money demand drives stocks upward.

Carpenter Technology Price Prediction

The CRS action isn’t new at all. Big Money buying in the shares is signaling to take notice. Given the historical gains in share price and strong fundamentals, this stock could be worth a spot in a diversified portfolio.

Disclosure: the author holds no position in CRS at the time of publication.

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