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Crown Holdings Inc

Crown Holdings Inc

CCK
$117.21USD↑+0.16%+0.19 today

MARKET CAP

13.1B

P/E (TTM)

14.7x

FWD P/E

13.9x

DAY RANGE

$116 – $119

52W RANGE

$89
$119

AI Summary

Stalk
StalkMedium

CCK remains in a Stage 2 advancing regime with bullish long-term and medium-term trends. The active Lockout Rally underscores strong upward momentum driven by forced participation, but price is now extended above rising EMAs with extreme overbought readings and a recent Bullish Exhaustion candle signaling waning upside. Tactical participation is best deferred, awaiting a shallow pullback into the rising short-term EMA support.

  • ↑Global beverage can volumes grew 5% YoY, led by Europe and Asia Pacific
  • ↑Adjusted EPS increased 11% to $1.86, reflecting strong operational efficiency
  • ↓Profitability under pressure as returns struggle to offset rising costs
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The case for & against

Bull & Bear analysis

Bullish

Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) is a global leader in metal packaging solutions, particularly for beverage and food products. The company specializes in aluminum beverage cans and operates across numerous markets, capitalizing on the rising demand for sustainable packaging alternatives. Crown is well-positioned in key growth themes such as the increase in beverage can volumes and expanding its presence in emerging markets, particularly with new production facilities in India.

Bull says

  • ↑Global beverage can volumes grew 5% YoY, led by Europe and Asia Pacific
  • ↑Adjusted EPS increased 11% to $1.86, reflecting strong operational efficiency
  • ↑Free cash flow guidance of ~$900 M for 2026 supports reinvestment and buybacks
  • ↑New India manufacturing facility enhances market share in high-growth region
  • ↑Share buybacks of $600 M signal capital return commitment
  • ↑Stock has gained 2.6% in the last week; analysts maintain Buy, $122.50 PT

Bear says

  • ↓Profitability under pressure as returns struggle to offset rising costs
  • ↓Middle East conflict drives volatility in energy, transportation, and aluminum prices
  • ↓Soft consumer demand in Brazil may curb revenue growth in key markets
  • ↓Heavy capex and $600 M buybacks risk elevated leverage without offsetting cash flow
  • ↓Negative price momentum and stagnant analyst revisions could limit upside
  • ↓Balance sheet weaknesses and waning institutional interest may amplify downturn

Investment themes with CCK

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CENX · CCK · AA

Earnings Call · Q1 2026 · Mgmt. Guidance

Updated 04-28-2026neutral

Transcript signals

Bull points

  • As Kevin just discussed and as reflected in last night's earnings release, the company had a firm start to the year with earnings per share up 11% over 2025.
  • Global beverage unit volumes were up 5% in the quarter on the back of strong demand across Europe and Asia Pacific.
  • We expect strengthening demand into what should be a very tight can supply situation this summer, with our current full-year growth estimate unchanged at 2% to 3%.

Bear points

  • As Kevin just discussed, we've included a full-year $0.10 per share headwind with $0.05 a share in the second quarter and $0.05 a share in the second half to account for increased costs related to ocean freight, energy, and direct materials.
  • We are also mindful of building inflationary pressure on consumers, although canned demand remains strong globally owing to its many favorable characteristics.
  • Income was down about 10% in the quarter, in line with expectations, owing to volume mix effects Q1 cost timing and higher cost inputs not recovered through our contractual pricing formula.
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