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TAMPA - Crown Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CCK) reported second quarter adjusted earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, but shares fell 2.6% in after hours trading following the announcement as investors appeared concerned about potential tariff impacts despite the company’s strong performance.
The packaging manufacturer posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.15 for the second quarter, significantly beating the analyst estimate of $1.88. Revenue rose to $3.15 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $3.11 billion and increasing 3.6% from $3.04 billion in the same quarter last year.
Crown Holdings’ segment income improved by 9% to $476 million compared to $437 million in the prior year period, driven by strong performance in Americas Beverage, European Beverage, and North American Tinplate businesses. Beverage can shipments in North America advanced 1% in line with the company’s expectations.
The company raised its full-year 2025 guidance to $7.10-$7.50 per share, above the analyst consensus of $7.05. Management also increased its adjusted free cash flow forecast to approximately $900 million.
"During the second quarter, continued strong performance, led by Americas Beverage, European Beverage and the North American Tinplate businesses led to segment income growth of 9% over the prior year," said Timothy J. Donahue, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Crown Holdings noted that it is "closely monitoring the potential impacts of tariffs on consumers and industrial activity," which may have contributed to investor caution despite the positive results. The company expects third quarter adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $1.95 to $2.05.
The company’s trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA through June approached $2.1 billion, representing an 11% increase from the same prior period, as it continues to make progress toward its long-term target leverage ratio of 2.5x adjusted EBITDA.
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