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Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS-5.37%) has submitted its 10-Q filing for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2024.
The filing includes financial statements for the quarter, showing an increase in net sales to $676.9 million, up from $624.2 million in the same quarter the previous year. This represents an 8% increase, driven by stronger sales in the Aerospace and Defense end-use market.
Net income for the quarter was reported at $84.1 million, or $1.66 per diluted share, compared to $42.7 million, or $0.85 per diluted share, in the previous year.
Operating income for the quarter was $118.9 million, reflecting a 17.6% operating margin, compared to $69.8 million and an 11.2% margin in the previous year.
Gross profit increased to $177.5 million, representing 26.2% of net sales, compared to $122.6 million, or 19.6% of net sales, in the prior year.
The company reported a decrease in cash and cash equivalents to $162.1 million from $199.1 million at the end of the previous quarter.
Carpenter Technology's Specialty Alloys Operations segment reported net sales of $601.5 million, up 9% from $549.4 million in the previous year, driven by increased demand in the Aerospace and Defense markets.
The Performance Engineered Products segment recorded net sales of $95.0 million, slightly down from $95.7 million in the previous year.
Interest expense for the quarter was $12.2 million, compared to $13.0 million in the previous year, reflecting a decrease due to no short-term borrowings under the Credit Facility.
The company disclosed it repurchased 275,000 shares of its common stock for $40.3 million during the six months ended December 31, 2024, as part of its share repurchase program.
The filing also discusses various financial agreements, including a secured revolving credit facility with a commitment of $350.0 million, of which $348.9 million remains available.
Carpenter Technology does not anticipate material impacts from recent accounting pronouncements and continues to monitor market conditions and regulatory developments.
This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov. The original data was derived from the Carpenter Technology Corporation quarterly 10-Q report dated January 30, 2025. To report an error, please email earnings@qz.com.