Meta Platforms' NASDAQ: META primary revenue driver, digital advertising, is approaching a seismic shift in the industry's balance of power. The company’s advertising revenue is projected to overtake Alphabet subsidiary Google’s NASDAQ: GOOGL advertising sales for the first time ever in 2026.
Google has long dominated high-intent search ads, but Meta's relentless optimization of its AI recommendation engine is leading it to capture a higher share of marketing budgets. This comes as incremental demand shifts toward highly targeted, visual feed injections rather than text-based queries, marking a shift in strategy for enterprise ad spending. If Meta in fact claims the global advertising crown and continues to grow its lead, its earnings multiple could see a positive re-rating over time.
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Meta Looks Poised to Eclipse Google’s Ad Revenue in 2026Meta’s revenue growth has consistently tracked higher than Google’s advertising growth for some time. In 2025, Meta grew ad sales by 22.1% year-over-year (YOY), compared to Google Search’s 17% growth, and YouTube ads' growth of 9% YOY. Through the first half of 2026 (H1 2026), Meta’s ad sales were at $114.1 billion, a 30% increase versus the same period last year.
Meanwhile, Google Search revenue was $123.7 billion in H1 2026, up only around 18%. Additionally, YouTube ads contributed $21 billion in sales, up just 12%. These factors show a continuation of a trend in which Meta’s growth is outpacing Google Search, and the gap has widened in 2026.
Amid this, data from EMARKETER points to Meta’s advertising business surpassing Google’s for the first time in 2026. It projects that Meta’s growth rate will be more than double Google’s total ad growth rate in 2026, coming in at 24.1% versus Google’s 11.9%. This would put Meta’s full-year ad revenue at $243.46 billion, moderately above Google’s $239.54 billion. Notably, EMARKETER’s Google forecast includes not only Search, but also ad spending at YouTube.
Meta’s AI-Enabled Discovery Engine: The Key to Its Ad SuccessEMARKETER also sheds considerable light on the reasons behind Meta’s ability to generate much faster ad growth than Google. The firm writes “Tools including its Advantage+, AI-generated ad creative, and Meta’s automation stack are improving performance across Facebook and Instagram, with Reels a major beneficiary.”
This ties back to a vital part of Meta’s AI strategy; using the technology to greatly improve ad targeting, especially in short-form video. Meta said that in Q4 2025, watch time on Reels increased by 30% YOY. Last quarter, total time spent on Instagram increased by double-digits YOY, largely driven by improvements in Meta’s Feed and Reels recommendations. Additionally, video time spent on Facebook increased 9% YOY. This dramatic increase in engagement gives Meta more time to show users advertisements and improves the incentive for marketers to advertise on its platforms.
As EMARKETER notes, “Google has traditionally dominated performance advertising through what the industry calls a "pull" model for search, which fulfills immediate consumer needs.” On the other hand, Meta’s method of algorithmic discovery “creates new demand by predicting and presenting products to users they did not know they wanted through feeds and videos.”
This is what makes Meta’s advertising engine particularly valuable to companies looking to grow their business, with small businesses being a large beneficiary. In many cases, people would not have been previously exposed to the products and services a small business provides. This creates a significant market for exposing their potential customers, who are Meta’s users, to their offerings. By showing its users advertisements for products and services they did not know they wanted, Meta helps fill that gap.
Forecasts Show Meta’s Ad Lead Widening Through 2028Meta’s advertising growth is clearly impressive, and EMARKETER expects this success to continue. The firm forecast that by 2028, Meta’s ad revenue will increase to $316 billion, approximately $18 billion higher than its $298 billion estimate for Google.
Wall Street analysts expect Meta to generate over $360 billion of total revenue in 2028, $44 billion higher than EMARKETER’s forecast. However, this gap may also be due to analysts expecting Meta to generate considerable non-advertising sales from its other AI initiatives during that period. Nonetheless, EMARKETER’s forecast that Meta will widen the gap with Google’s ad sales after 2026 strengthens the re-rating argument.
Still, investors need to pay attention to the other side of the equation: costs. Meta’s strong ad growth is partially a function of the billions it is spending on AI infrastructure to drive improved targeting. This contributed to Meta’s free cash flow falling 91% last quarter to $784 million. In turn, a positive re-rating of Meta’s multiple is also largely dependent on the company building a large non-advertising revenue stream to offset spending.
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Stock to Watch: Crown Holdings (CCK - Free Report) Headquartered at Tampa, FL, Crown Holdings is a leading global manufacturer of packaging products for consumer goods. Crown makes a wide variety of steel and aluminum cans for food, beverage, household, and other consumer products and metal vacuum closures, steel crowns and caps.
CCK is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. CCK has a Growth Style Score of B, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 7.7% for the current fiscal year.
For fiscal 2026, seven analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.34 to $8.39 per share. CCK boasts an average earnings surprise of +9.6%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, CCK should be on investors' short list.
CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Point Energy Inc. ("Crown Point" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned Argentine subsidiary, Crown Point Energia S.A. ("CPE"), has issued US$8.2 million principal amount of Series X fixed-rate secured notes ("Series X Notes") and US$46.8 million principal amount of Series XI fixed-rate unsecured notes ("Series XI Notes"), for total proceeds of US$55 million (the "Offering"). The Series X Notes are denominated and payable in US dollars and the Series XI Notes are denominated in US dollars and payable in Argentine pesos.
Payment for the Series X Notes consisted of cash, paid in US dollars. The Series X Notes will be repaid in eight equal quarterly installments commencing on December 3, 2027, with the final installment due on September 3, 2029. The Series X Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 8.5% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears from the issue date. The Series X Notes are guaranteed with a pledge on crude oil sales collections from the El Tordillo, Puesto Quiroga and La Tapera concessions.
Payment for the Series XI Notes consisted of (i) US$21.8 million in cash, and (ii) the exchange of US$25 million principal amount of Series VII notes of the Company, which were subsequently cancelled. The Series XI Notes will be repaid in five equal semi-annual installments commencing on December 3, 2026, with the final installment due on March 3, 2029. The Series XI Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 9.5% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears from the issue date.
The net proceeds from the Offering will be used for general corporate purposes and to make investments in the development of assets in Argentina.
The Offering was made pursuant to CPE's Negotiable Obligations Issuance Global Program for up to US$300 million (or its equivalent in other currencies) established by CPE's base prospectus dated June 23, 2026, as supplemented by prospectus supplements dated July 6, 2026 and July 30, 2026, copies of which can be found in Spanish on the Financial Information Highway on the CNV website (https://www.argentina.gob.ar/cnv), on the primary placements micro-website A3 Mercados S.A., and in the Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos S.A.'s (BYMA's) daily electronic bulletin.
Following the closing of the Offering, CPE has the following notes outstanding: US$22,000,000 principal amount of Series VI Notes; US$30,000,000 principal amount of Series IX Notes, US$8,264,901 principal amount of Series X Notes; and US$46,774,854 principal amount of Series XI Notes.
References to "US$" are to United States dollars.
For inquiries please contact:
Brian J. Moss Marcos Esteves Interim President & CEO Vice-President, Finance & CFO Ph: (403) 232-1150 Ph: +54 11 4776 0622 Crown Point Energy Inc. Crown Point Energy Inc. [email protected][email protected] Website: www.crownpointenergy.com
About Crown Point
Crown Point Energy Inc. is an international oil and gas exploration and development company headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, incorporated in Canada, trading on the TSX Venture Exchange and operating in Argentina. Crown Point’s exploration and development activities are focused in three producing basins in Argentina, the Golfo San Jorge basin in the Provinces of Santa Cruz and Chubut and the Neuquén and Cuyo (or Cuyana) basins in the Province of Mendoza.
Forward-looking Information: This document contains forward-looking information. This information relates to future events and the Company's future performance. All information and statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature constitute forward-looking information. Such information represents the Company's internal projections, estimates, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions or statements about future events or performance. This information involves known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. Crown Point believes that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable; however, undue reliance should not be placed on this forward-looking information, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are based will occur. This press release contains forward-looking information concerning the anticipated use of proceeds of the Offering. The reader is cautioned that such information, although considered reasonable by the Company, may prove to be incorrect. Actual results achieved during the forecast period will vary from the information provided in this document as a result of numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors. A number of risks and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking information contained in this document including, but not limited to, the risk that CPE determines to use the proceeds of the Offering for purposes other than as disclosed herein; and the risks and other factors described under "Business Risks and Uncertainties" in the Company's most recently filed management's discussion and analysis and under "Risk Factors" in the Company’s most recently filed Annual Information Form, which are available for viewing on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. With respect to forward-looking information contained in this document, the Company has made assumptions regarding various matters, including how the proceeds of the Offering will be used. Management of Crown Point has included the forward-looking information included in this document in order to provide investors with a more complete perspective on the Company's future operations. Readers are cautioned that this information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing lists of factors are not exhaustive. The forward-looking information contained in this document is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this document and the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable Canadian securities laws.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
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How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank is a proprietary stock-rating model that harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to help investors build a successful portfolio.
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Stock to Watch: Crown Holdings (CCK - Free Report) Headquartered at Tampa, FL, Crown Holdings is a leading global manufacturer of packaging products for consumer goods. Crown makes a wide variety of steel and aluminum cans for food, beverage, household, and other consumer products and metal vacuum closures, steel crowns and caps.
CCK is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of A thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 13.9; value investors should take notice.
Seven analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.34 to $8.39 per share. CCK boasts an average earnings surprise of +9.6%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, CCK should be on investors' short list.
For those looking to find strong Industrial Products stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Has Crown Holdings (CCK - Free Report) been one of those stocks this year? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.
Crown Holdings is a member of our Industrial Products group, which includes 186 different companies and currently sits at #5 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank includes 16 different groups and is listed in order from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors.
The Zacks Rank emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find stocks with improving earnings outlooks. This system has a long record of success, and these stocks tend to be on track to beat the market over the next one to three months. Crown Holdings is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Over the past 90 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for CCK's full-year earnings has moved 4.2% higher. This means that analyst sentiment is stronger and the stock's earnings outlook is improving.
According to our latest data, CCK has moved about 15% on a year-to-date basis. In comparison, Industrial Products companies have returned an average of 14.6%. This means that Crown Holdings is performing better than its sector in terms of year-to-date returns.
Another stock in the Industrial Products sector, Helios Technologies (HLIO - Free Report) , has outperformed the sector so far this year. The stock's year-to-date return is 36.6%.
Over the past three months, Helios Technologies' consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 10.1%. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Looking more specifically, Crown Holdings belongs to the Containers - Metal and Glass industry, which includes 4 individual stocks and currently sits at #62 in the Zacks Industry Rank. On average, this group has gained an average of 14.9% so far this year, meaning that CCK is performing better in terms of year-to-date returns.
In contrast, Helios Technologies falls under the Manufacturing - General Industrial industry. Currently, this industry has 41 stocks and is ranked #81. Since the beginning of the year, the industry has moved +4.5%.
Investors with an interest in Industrial Products stocks should continue to track Crown Holdings and Helios Technologies. These stocks will be looking to continue their solid performance.
HOUSTON, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) ("Crown Castle") announced today that Kris Hinson, Crown Castle’s Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, is scheduled to present on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time at Citi’s 2026 Global TMT Conference. The presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet and is expected to last approximately 35 minutes. The live audio webcast link and presentation for the conference will be available on Crown Castle’s website at www.crowncastle.com, where it will also be archived for replay.
ABOUT CROWN CASTLE
Crown Castle owns, operates and leases approximately 40,000 cell towers across the U.S. This nationwide portfolio serves as the foundation of wireless connectivity that provides cities and communities access to essential data, technology and wireless service – bringing information, ideas, innovations and the connectivity of modern life to help people and businesses thrive. For more information on Crown Castle, please visit www.crowncastle.com.
CONTACTSSunit Patel, CFO
Hamilton West, VP & Treasurer
Crown Castle Inc.
713-570-3050
HOUSTON, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) ("Crown Castle") announced today that Chris Hillabrant, Crown Castle’s President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 1:50 p.m. Eastern Time at the Goldman Sachs 2026 Communacopia & Technology Conference. The presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet and is expected to last approximately 40 minutes. The live audio webcast link and presentation for the conference will be available on Crown Castle’s website at www.crowncastle.com, where it will also be archived for replay.
ABOUT CROWN CASTLE
Crown Castle owns, operates and leases approximately 40,000 cell towers across the U.S. This nationwide portfolio serves as the foundation of wireless connectivity that provides cities and communities access to essential data, technology and wireless service – bringing information, ideas, innovations and the connectivity of modern life to help people and businesses thrive. For more information on Crown Castle, please visit www.crowncastle.com.
CONTACTS
Sunit Patel, CFO
Hamilton West, VP & Treasurer
Crown Castle Inc.
713-570-3050
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CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Point Energy Inc. (TSX-V:CWV) ("Crown Point" or the "Company") announces that the hydrocarbon exploitation concessions in the Río Cullen, Las Violetas and La Angostura areas of the Province of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina (the "TDF Concessions") in which the Company's wholly-owned Argentine subsidiary, Crown Point Energia S.A. ("CPESA"), held a 48.3275% non-operating participating interest, expired on August 18, 2026.
CPESA, together with the other members of the joint venture formed to operate the TDF Concessions, has entered into an agreement with the Province of Tierra del Fuego that provides for the final settlement, closure and reversion of the TDF Concessions to the Province. CPESA will be responsible for its share of the trailing liabilities associated with the TDF Concessions (including severance costs and abandonment liabilities), which will be offset by the remaining assets associated with the TDF Concessions (including accounts receivable, materials and crude oil inventories). CPESA's trailing net liabilities associated with the TDF Concessions are not expected to be material to Crown Point.
Due to Crown Point's acquisition of operated oil and gas assets in the Golfo San Jorge basin in the Provinces of Santa Cruz and Chubut during the last several years, the TDF Concessions were not material to Crown Point. The TDF Concessions had high fixed operating costs, declining production volumes, no identified low risk economic drilling opportunities and much lower operating netbacks than the Company's corporate average. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2026, revenue from the TDF Concessions represented less than 5% of the Company's total revenue for the period.
Sproule International Limited, the Company's independent qualified reserves evaluator, evaluated the oil and natural gas reserves attributable to all of the Company's properties as at December 31, 2025 (the "Sproule ERCE Report"). The gross proved plus probable oil and gas reserves ("2P Reserves") assigned to the TDF Concessions in the Sproule ERCE Report represented less than 4% of the total 2P Reserves assigned to all of Crown Point's properties in the Sproule ERCE Report. The net present value (before tax, discounted at 10%) of the 2P Reserves ("2P NPV") assigned to the TDF Concessions in the Sproule ERCE Report represented less than 3% of the total 2P NPV assigned to all of Crown Point's properties in the Sproule ERCE Report.
For inquiries please contact: Brian J. Moss Marcos EstevesInterim President & CEO Vice-President, Finance & CFOPh: (403) 232-1150 Ph: +54 11 4776 0622Crown Point Energy Inc. Crown Point Energy [email protected][email protected] Website: www.crownpointenergy.com About Crown Point
Crown Point Energy Inc. is an international oil and gas exploration and development company headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, incorporated in Canada, trading on the TSX Venture Exchange and operating in Argentina. Crown Point’s exploration and development activities are focused in three producing basins in Argentina, the Golfo San Jorge basin in the Provinces of Santa Cruz and Chubut and the Neuquén and Cuyo (or Cuyana) basins in the Province of Mendoza.
Forward-looking information
Certain information set forth in this news release, including Crown's Point's belief that its trailing net liabilities associated with the TDF Concessions are not expected to be material and Crown Point's views regarding the prospects for the TDF Concessions going forward, are considered forward-looking information, and necessarily involve risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond Crown Point’s control. Such risks include but are not limited to the risk that Crown Point's estimate of its share of trailing liabilities and assets associated with the TDF Concessions are incorrect or that unforeseen liabilities arise for which Crown Point is responsible. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking information and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-looking information will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits that Crown Point will derive therefrom. With respect to forward-looking information contained herein, the Company has made certain assumptions, including regarding the nature and quantum of the liabilities and assets associated with the TDF Concessions that the Company will be responsible for and/or have the benefit of. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect Crown Point are included in reports on file with Canadian securities regulatory authorities, including under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent annual information form, and may be accessed through the SEDAR+ website (www.sedarplus.ca). Furthermore, the forward-looking information contained in this news release are made as of the date of this document, and Crown Point does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be expressly required by applicable securities law.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
Here at Zacks, we focus on our proven ranking system, which places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, to find winning stocks. But we also understand that investors develop their own strategies, so we are constantly looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong companies for our readers.
Looking at the history of these trends, perhaps none is more beloved than value investing. This strategy simply looks to identify companies that are being undervalued by the broader market. Value investors use a variety of methods, including tried-and-true valuation metrics, to find these stocks.
Zacks has developed the innovative Style Scores system to highlight stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will be interested in stocks with great grades in the "Value" category. When paired with a high Zacks Rank, "A" grades in the Value category are among the strongest value stocks on the market today.
One company value investors might notice is Crown Holdings (CCK - Free Report) . CCK is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), as well as an A grade for Value. The stock holds a P/E ratio of 12.1, while its industry has an average P/E of 13.85. Over the last 12 months, CCK's Forward P/E has been as high as 14.81 and as low as 10.99, with a median of 12.98.
We should also highlight that CCK has a P/B ratio of 3.27. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock's market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. This stock's P/B looks attractive against its industry's average P/B of 9.25. Within the past 52 weeks, CCK's P/B has been as high as 3.88 and as low as 2.89, with a median of 3.49.
Finally, our model also underscores that CCK has a P/CF ratio of 10.98. This metric focuses on a firm's operating cash flow and is often used to find stocks that are undervalued based on the strength of their cash outlook. CCK's P/CF compares to its industry's average P/CF of 16.85. Within the past 12 months, CCK's P/CF has been as high as 20.49 and as low as 9.25, with a median of 11.97.
These figures are just a handful of the metrics value investors tend to look at, but they help show that Crown Holdings is likely being undervalued right now. Considering this, as well as the strength of its earnings outlook, CCK feels like a great value stock at the moment.
HOUSTON, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) ("Crown Castle") announced today that Kris Hinson, Crown Castle’s Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, is scheduled to present on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time at the Bank of America 2026 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference. The presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet and is expected to last approximately 40 minutes. The live audio webcast link and presentation for the conference will be available on Crown Castle’s website at www.crowncastle.com, where it will also be archived for replay.
ABOUT CROWN CASTLE
Crown Castle owns, operates and leases approximately 40,000 cell towers across the U.S. This nationwide portfolio serves as the foundation of wireless connectivity that provides cities and communities access to essential data, technology and wireless service – bringing information, ideas, innovations and the connectivity of modern life to help people and businesses thrive. For more information on Crown Castle, please visit www.crowncastle.com.
CONTACTS
Sunit Patel, CFO
Hamilton West, VP & Treasurer
Crown Castle Inc.
713-570-3050
Shares of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK – Get Free Report) have earned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the seventeen ratings firms that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 12-month target price among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $128.20.
Several research analysts have commented on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group set a $121.00 price objective on shares of Crown in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Crown in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Crown in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Robert W. Baird raised their price target on Crown from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on Crown from $131.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, July 24th.
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Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, CEO Timothy J. Donahue sold 15,000 shares of the business’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 sale, the chief executive officer owned 436,070 shares in the company, valued at approximately $45,787,350. The trade was a 3.33% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Corporate insiders own 0.90% of the company’s stock. Hedge Funds Weigh In On Crown A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Royal Bank of Canada grew its position in Crown by 24.1% in the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 48,920 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $4,367,000 after acquiring an additional 9,497 shares in the last quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC raised its position in Crown by 39.4% during the first quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC now owns 4,109 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $367,000 after purchasing an additional 1,161 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of Crown in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $111,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Crown by 6.3% in the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 5,917 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $528,000 after purchasing an additional 351 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Crown by 23.7% in the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 666,262 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $59,471,000 after purchasing an additional 127,737 shares during the period. 90.93% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Crown Trading Up 0.2% Crown stock opened at $117.21 on Tuesday. Crown has a 1 year low of $89.21 and a 1 year high of $122.91. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $113.51 and its 200-day moving average price is $107.23. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.63, a current ratio of 1.05 and a quick ratio of 0.65. The stock has a market cap of $12.75 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.86, a PEG ratio of 1.64 and a beta of 0.59.
Crown (NYSE:CCK – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Monday, July 20th. The industrial products company reported $2.49 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.16 by $0.33. The firm had revenue of $3.67 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.37 billion. Crown had a net margin of 5.91% and a return on equity of 27.33%. Crown’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $2.15 earnings per share. 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, equities analysts predict that Crown will post 8.39 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Crown Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 20th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 6th were issued a $0.35 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, August 6th. This represents a $1.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.2%. Crown’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 20.14%.
Crown Company Profile (Get Free Report)
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.
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Shares of Crown Crafts, Inc. (CRWS - Free Report) have lost 0.7% since the company reported its earnings for the quarter ended June 28, 2026, compared with a 0.4% decline for the S&P 500 Index over the same period. Over the past month, CRWS shares gained 0.3%, trailing the S&P 500’s 2.9% rise.
Crown Crafts’ Earnings SnapshotCrown Crafts reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 net sales of $16.8 million, up 8.3% from $15.5 million a year earlier. Net income was $2.1 million, or $0.19 per share, against a net loss of $1.1 million, or $0.10 per share, in the prior-year quarter.
Sales of bibs, toys and disposable products increased 23.6% to $10.7 million from $8.7 million, while bedding and diaper bag sales declined 11.2% to $6 million from $6.8 million. CRWS operates as a single reportable segment covering infant, toddler and juvenile products.
CRWS’ Other Key Business MetricsGross profit rose 128.3% to $8 million from $3.5 million, while the reported gross margin expanded to 47.9% from 22.7%. The sharp increase reflected $3.7 million of tariff refunds recorded as a reduction to cost of products sold. Excluding those refunds, gross margin was 25.6%, up 290 basis points year over year.
Marketing and administrative expenses increased 10.9% to $5.2 million from $4.7 million, including $529,000 of accrued incentive compensation associated with tariff refunds.
Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $5.5 million from $5.2 million a year earlier. Crown Crafts ended the quarter with $9.6 million of debt, down from $14.1 million at the beginning of the fiscal year, and had total liquidity of $12.1 million. Inventory declined to $26.8 million as of June 28 from $28.4 million as of March 29, 2026.
Crown Crafts’ Management CommentaryManagement characterized consumer demand as still soft amid high interest rates, inflation and geopolitical uncertainty, but said improved inventory availability accounted for most of the sales growth after tariff-related inventory disruption in the prior year. Management also highlighted strategic pricing and a more favorable mix of higher-margin products as contributors to adjusted gross-margin expansion.
The relaunched Groovy Girls line exceeded management’s expectations, particularly in Canada, where demand became strong enough for Crown Crafts to divert inventory originally intended for the United States. Management also cited improvement from a new Canadian distributor handling both Manhattan Toy and Sassy products, along with some gains from newer European distributors.
Factors Influencing CRWS’ Headline NumbersTariff refunds were the most significant factor affecting reported profitability. Crown Crafts had $4.7 million of refund claims accepted as of June 28, of which $3.7 million reduced cost of sales and $0.9 million reduced tariff costs capitalized in inventory. The company was still evaluating an additional roughly $0.9 million of refund requests.
Revenue growth was primarily attributable to improved inventory availability, while higher international sales contributed to the 23.6% increase in bibs, toys and disposable products. Net interest expense also declined 32.9% to $190,000 from $283,000, reflecting lower debt.
Crown Crafts’ GuidanceCrown Crafts did not provide formal sales or earnings guidance. The company said that it does not anticipate a material change in its estimated 24.1% annual effective tax rate for the remainder of fiscal 2027, although actual results could vary.
Management is targeting an October launch of at least part of the Groovy Girls line on Amazon and expects warehouse-related capital spending to begin next fiscal year rather than fiscal 2027.
CRWS’ Other DevelopmentsCrown Crafts is pursuing an approximately 18-month warehouse consolidation project, with consolidation targeted for May 2028. The company also plans not to renew its Manhattan Toy office lease in Minnesota when it expires at the end of March 2027 and is evaluating remote work or a smaller facility.
Separately, the board reduced the quarterly dividend to $0.03 per share to retain more cash for growth initiatives, debt reduction and warehouse consolidation.
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Stock to Watch: Crown Holdings (CCK - Free Report) Headquartered at Philadelphia, PA, Crown Holdings is a leading global manufacturer of packaging products for consumer goods. Crown makes a wide variety of steel and aluminum cans for food, beverage, household, and other consumer products and metal vacuum closures, steel crowns and caps.
CCK is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. CCK has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 7.7% for the current fiscal year.
Seven analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.34 to $8.39 per share. CCK also boasts an average earnings surprise of +9.6%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, CCK should be on investors' short list.
GONZALES, La., Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Crafts, Inc. (NASDAQ-CM: CRWS) (the “Company”) a producer, designer, and distributor of infant, toddler, and juvenile consumer products, today reported results for the first quarter fiscal year 2027, which ended June 28, 2026.
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One company to watch right now is Crown Holdings (CCK - Free Report) . CCK is currently holding a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A. The stock has a Forward P/E ratio of 12.1. This compares to its industry's average Forward P/E of 13.69. CCK's Forward P/E has been as high as 14.81 and as low as 10.99, with a median of 12.98, all within the past year.
Another valuation metric that we should highlight is CCK's P/B ratio of 3.27. The P/B ratio is used to compare a stock's market value with its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. This stock's P/B looks attractive against its industry's average P/B of 9.10. Over the past year, CCK's P/B has been as high as 3.88 and as low as 2.89, with a median of 3.49.
Finally, we should also recognize that CCK has a P/CF ratio of 10.98. This figure highlights a company's operating cash flow and can be used to find firms that are undervalued when considering their impressive cash outlook. CCK's current P/CF looks attractive when compared to its industry's average P/CF of 16.58. Within the past 12 months, CCK's P/CF has been as high as 20.49 and as low as 9.25, with a median of 11.97.
These figures are just a handful of the metrics value investors tend to look at, but they help show that Crown Holdings is likely being undervalued right now. Considering this, as well as the strength of its earnings outlook, CCK feels like a great value stock at the moment.
CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TSX-V: CWV: Crown Point Energy Inc. (“Crown Point”, the “Company”, "our" or "we") today announced its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. All dollar figures are expressed in United States dollars ("USD") unless otherwise stated.
August 05, 2026 16:20 ET | Source: Crown Castle Inc.
HOUSTON, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) ("Crown Castle") announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.0625 per common share. The quarterly dividend is payable on September 30, 2026, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2026. Future dividends are subject to the approval of Crown Castle's Board of Directors.
ABOUT CROWN CASTLE
Crown Castle owns, operates and leases approximately 40,000 cell towers across the U.S. This nationwide portfolio serves as the foundation of wireless connectivity that provides cities and communities access to essential data, technology and wireless service – bringing information, ideas, innovations and the connectivity of modern life to help people and businesses thrive. For more information on Crown Castle, please visit www.crowncastle.com.
Contact:
Sunit Patel, CFO
Hamilton West, VP & Treasurer
Crown Castle Inc.
713-570-3050
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Stock to Watch: Crown Holdings (CCK - Free Report) Headquartered at Philadelphia, PA, Crown Holdings is a leading global manufacturer of packaging products for consumer goods. Crown makes a wide variety of steel and aluminum cans for food, beverage, household, and other consumer products and metal vacuum closures, steel crowns and caps.
CCK is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of A thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 14.5; value investors should take notice.
Seven analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.34 to $8.39 per share. CCK boasts an average earnings surprise of +9.6%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, CCK should be on investors' short list.
For those looking to find strong Industrial Products stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Is Crown Holdings (CCK - Free Report) one of those stocks right now? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.
Crown Holdings is one of 187 individual stocks in the Industrial Products sector. Collectively, these companies sit at #5 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank includes 16 different groups and is listed in order from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors.
The Zacks Rank emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find stocks with improving earnings outlooks. This system has a long record of success, and these stocks tend to be on track to beat the market over the next one to three months. Crown Holdings is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Within the past quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for CCK's full-year earnings has moved 4.2% higher. This is a sign of improving analyst sentiment and a positive earnings outlook trend.
Our latest available data shows that CCK has returned about 16.3% since the start of the calendar year. At the same time, Industrial Products stocks have gained an average of 13%. As we can see, Crown Holdings is performing better than its sector in the calendar year.
Another stock in the Industrial Products sector, Fastenal (FAST - Free Report) , has outperformed the sector so far this year. The stock's year-to-date return is 19.1%.
For Fastenal, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 1.8% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Breaking things down more, Crown Holdings is a member of the Containers - Metal and Glass industry, which includes 4 individual companies and currently sits at #33 in the Zacks Industry Rank. This group has gained an average of 17.7% so far this year, so CCK is slightly underperforming its industry in this area.
On the other hand, Fastenal belongs to the Industrial Services industry. This 17-stock industry is currently ranked #178. The industry has moved +10.5% year to date.
Crown Holdings and Fastenal could continue their solid performance, so investors interested in Industrial Products stocks should continue to pay close attention to these stocks.
Key Takeaways CCK benefits from resilient industrial demand and improving earnings estimates for the year.RTX is supported by aerospace and defense demand, with higher current-year earnings estimates.KALU targets aerospace and industrial markets, with strong expected earnings growth. The industrial sector has been one of Wall Street's stronger performers in 2026, with the State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) gaining 14.5% year to date as of July 29. Investors have favored industrial companies as demand for infrastructure development, defense equipment, aerospace, electrical systems and factory automation remained resilient despite an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop. Companies tied to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure also benefited as rising investment in data centers boosted demand for electrical equipment, power management systems and industrial machinery. Crown Holdings, Inc. (CCK - Free Report) , RTX Corporation (RTX - Free Report) and Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU - Free Report) are three stocks that have benefited.
Economic Data Reinforces Manufacturing TrendsEconomic releases throughout the year have been painting a gradually improving picture for U.S. manufacturing. The Institute for Supply Management's (“ISM”) Manufacturing PMI has spent the last 20 months above the 50-point expansion threshold, indicating continued strength in factory activity. The Manufacturing PMI registered 53.3 percent in June, 0.7 percentage point lower than in May. S&P Global's Manufacturing PMI has also remained in expansion territory for much of 2026, signaling that manufacturing conditions are stabilizing. Durable goods orders generally demonstrated resilience, supported by healthy demand for commercial aircraft, defense products and capital equipment, even as higher interest rates weighed on some business investment.
Long-Term Themes Continue to Support the SectorBeyond the monthly economic data, investors remained focused on long-term growth drivers. Federal infrastructure spending, manufacturing reshoring initiatives and increased investment in domestic production facilities continued to create opportunities across industrial businesses. Rising defense spending amid ongoing geopolitical tensions further strengthened aerospace and defense companies, while the expansion of AI-related infrastructure generated robust demand for electrical components, engineering services and industrial automation.
Our ChoicesThe stocks below flaunt a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or Rank #2 (Buy). The search was also narrowed down with a VGM Score of A or B. Here, V stands for Value, G for Growth and M for Momentum. The score is a weighted combination of these three metrics. Such a score allows you to eliminate the negative aspects of stocks and select winners. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Crown Holdings manufactures beverage, food and aerosol packaging, closures, bottles and transit packaging solutions. The company also provides industrial packaging equipment and protective products, serving beverage, food, personal care, household and industrial markets worldwide. CCK’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 7.7%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings has improved 4.2% over the past 60 days. This Zacks Rank #2 company has a VGM Score of A.
RTX is an aerospace and defense company providing aircraft engines, avionics, aerospace systems, missile defense, sensors and military technologies. It serves commercial, defense and government customers worldwide. RTX’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 14%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings has increased 3.8% over the past 60 days. This Zacks Rank #2 company has a VGM Score of B.
Kaiser Aluminum produces specialty aluminum products for aerospace, automotive, packaging and industrial applications. KALU’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 51.2%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings has increased 5% over the past 60 days. This Zacks Rank #1 company has a VGM Score of A.
Bottom LineAlthough concerns over tariffs, global trade and manufacturing activity periodically created volatility, the industrial sector's earnings resilience and exposure to structural growth trends have enabled it to outperform the broader market in 2026, making it one of Wall Street's standout sectors so far this year.
Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lessened its holdings in shares of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK – Free Report) by 27.4% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 267,585 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 101,241 shares during the period. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership owned approximately 0.24% of Crown worth $26,825,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. State Street Corp raised its stake in shares of Crown by 2.1% in the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 4,514,736 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $436,078,000 after buying an additional 93,045 shares in the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Crown by 19.3% during the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 4,137,962 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $426,086,000 after acquiring an additional 670,412 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. increased its stake in Crown by 33.6% in the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 3,526,983 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $363,173,000 after acquiring an additional 886,471 shares during the period. Swedbank AB raised its position in Crown by 1.9% in the fourth quarter. Swedbank AB now owns 2,541,183 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $261,666,000 after purchasing an additional 47,613 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its stake in Crown by 1.7% during the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,977,123 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $198,186,000 after purchasing an additional 32,112 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 90.93% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of research analysts have issued reports on the company. Jefferies Financial Group set a $121.00 price objective on Crown in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Raymond James Financial increased their target price on shares of Crown from $125.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Crown from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 20th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Crown in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Mizuho lifted their target price on shares of Crown from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $128.20.
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Crown Stock Performance Shares of Crown stock opened at $119.81 on Thursday. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $105.99 and its 200 day simple moving average is $105.51. The company has a current ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.63. The company has a market capitalization of $13.39 billion, a PE ratio of 17.24, a PEG ratio of 1.70 and a beta of 0.60. Crown Holdings, Inc. has a 12 month low of $89.21 and a 12 month high of $121.90.
Crown (NYSE:CCK – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, July 20th. The industrial products company reported $2.49 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.16 by $0.33. The firm had revenue of $3.67 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.37 billion. Crown had a net margin of 5.91% and a return on equity of 27.33%. The business’s revenue was up 16.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.15 earnings per share. 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, research analysts predict that Crown Holdings, Inc. will post 8.39 EPS for the current year.
Crown Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, August 20th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.35 per share. This represents a $1.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 6th. Crown’s dividend payout ratio is currently 20.14%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Crown In other Crown news, CEO Timothy J. Donahue sold 15,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.00, for a total value of $1,575,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 436,070 shares in the company, valued at $45,787,350. This trade represents a 3.33% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Crown Profile (Free Report)
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.
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Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the "long context," investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.
While many investors like to look for momentum in stocks, this can be very tough to define. There is a lot of debate surrounding which metrics are the best to focus on and which are poor quality indicators of future performance. The Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.
Below, we take a look at Crown Holdings (CCK - Free Report) , which currently has a Momentum Style Score of A. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.
It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Crown Holdings currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of "A or B" outperform the market over the following one-month period.
You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>
Set to Beat the Market? In order to see if CCK is a promising momentum pick, let's examine some Momentum Style elements to see if this packaging company holds up.
A good momentum benchmark for a stock is to look at its short-term price activity, as this can reflect both current interest and if buyers or sellers currently have the upper hand. It is also useful to compare a security to its industry, as this can help investors pinpoint the top companies in a particular area.
For CCK, shares are up 0.57% over the past week while the Zacks Containers - Metal and Glass industry is up 1.19% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 8.39% compares favorably with the industry's 7.79% performance as well.
While any stock can see its price increase, it takes a real winner to consistently beat the market. That is why looking at longer term price metrics -- such as performance over the past three months or year -- can be useful as well. Shares of Crown Holdings have increased 22.85% over the past quarter, and have gained 19.95% in the last year. On the other hand, the S&P 500 has only moved 4.37% and 17.58%, respectively.
Investors should also take note of CCK's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. Right now CCK is averaging 1,134,764 shares for the last 20 days..
Earnings OutlookThe Zacks Momentum Style Score encompasses many things, including estimate revisions and a stock's price movement. Investors should note that earnings estimates are also significant to the Zacks Rank, and a nice path here can be promising. We have recently been noticing this with CCK.
Over the past two months, 7 earnings estimates moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost CCK's consensus estimate, increasing from $8.05 to $8.39 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 7 estimates have moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.
Bottom LineTaking into account all of these elements, it should come as no surprise that CCK is a #2 (Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of A. If you've been searching for a fresh pick that's set to rise in the near-term, make sure to keep Crown Holdings on your short list.
Apple (AAPL +0.83%) and Nvidia (NVDA -2.33%) are locked in a back-and-forth battle for the title of world's most valuable company, with both companies having market capitalizations of around $5 trillion. With their values fluctuating daily, the tech crown can shift rapidly between them.
While being the most valuable company doesn't have any impact on how well their shares perform over the long haul, it's worth evaluating these two leading tech companies on their own merits to find out which one is the better buy. Here's what investors should know.
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The case for Nvidia Nvidia has profited for years by being the go-to provider of GPUs for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. Tech giants will spend an estimated $750 billion this year and could increase that spending next year. The company enjoys 86% of the AI data center GPU market, making it the undisputed leader ahead of Intel and Advanced Micro Devices.
And its sales and earnings have followed. Even with some of its growth slowing, Nvidia's sales increased 86% to $81.6 billion, and its net income of $1.87 per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2027 (which ended April 26) surged 140% from the year-ago quarter.
While its share price has been a bit volatile lately, Nvidia's position in the AI space is unrivaled, and management believes there's plenty more good times ahead. CEO Jensen Huang said on the first-quarter earnings call: "Demand has gone parabolic. The reason is simple: Agentic AI has arrived. AI can now do productive and valuable work."
What's intriguing about Nvidia right now is that the company is also looking to future opportunities. Management recently revealed more details about its next-generation Vera central processing units (CPUs) for AI, which will directly compete with Intel and AMD CPUs.
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It's a bold move for Nvidia, considering that Intel and AMD have the vast majority of the CPU market right now. But the company has likely noticed that tech companies are increasingly interested in efficient CPUs that can process AI agent computing needs quickly. It's still early, but it is positioning itself to potentially benefit from CPU demand in the coming years.
The icing on the cake is that, even with its new CPU opportunities, GPU dominance, and impressive earnings, its shares are still well priced. Nvidia stock has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 32, slightly below the tech sector's average P/E of 33.
The case for Apple While many of Apple's peers are pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into expanding data centers and building AI models, Apple has taken a very different approach. It's doubling down on its high-margin devices and subscription sales strategy, all while maintaining its impressive free cash flow.
But that doesn't mean the company isn't benefiting from an increasingly AI-dominant tech industry. Consider that Apple's upcoming Siri update, called Siri AI, will require more-advanced iPhones to run it. It already has 1.5 billion iPhones worldwide, and some analysts believe the improved Siri AI (which uses Google Gemini as its underlying model) will create an upgrade supercycle for the devices. Even if a fraction of current iPhone owners upgraded, it would result in impressive sales, considering iPhone revenue was nearly $210 billion in fiscal 2025.
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What's more, Apple says higher usage limits (such as more image-generation capabilities) will be available to users on higher-priced tiers of its iCloud+ subscription plan. Management hasn't outlined the details of the subscription yet, but Wedbush analyst Dan Ives estimates AI services could eventually add $15 billion annually to the company's services revenue. That's on top of services sales (which include subscriptions) of $109 billion in 2025.
Investors have been drawn to Apple lately because the company isn't spending piles of cash to win the AI race. This is allowing it to keep its free cash flow of about $101 billion right now, while its peers are blowing through their cash.
Verdict: Nvidia wins by a hair I'm a big fan of Apple, and I believe it has unique benefits for investors in the AI age. But I believe Nvidia's position in the GPU market, its expansion into CPUs, and the current spending boom that's underway for data centers mean there are more growth opportunities for the company. I think both stocks are a good buy right now, but Nvidia has the slight advantage as tech giants expand their data center infrastructure.
A strong stock as of late has been Crown Holdings (CCK - Free Report) . Shares have been marching higher, with the stock up 8.4% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $121.9 in the previous session. Crown has gained 17.7% since the start of the year compared to the 17.9% move for the Zacks Industrial Products sector and the 21.2% return for the Zacks Containers - Metal and Glass industry.
What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings consensus estimate in any of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on July 20, 2026, Crown reported EPS of $2.49 versus consensus estimate of $2.15.
For the current fiscal year, Crown is expected to post earnings of $8.39 per share on $13.6 in revenues. This represents a 7.7% change in EPS on a 9.99% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $9.03 per share on $13.82 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 7.57% and 1.64%, respectively.
Valuation MetricsCrown may be at a 52-week high right now, but what might the future hold for the stock? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company is due for a pullback from this level.
On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as these give investors a variety of ways to comb through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). These styles are represented by grades running from A to F in the categories of Value, Growth, and Momentum, while there is a combined VGM Score as well. Investors should consider the style scores a valuable tool that can help you to pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.
Crown has a Value Score of A. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are A and A, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of A.
In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 14.5X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is not in-line with the peer industry average of 15.6X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 10.3X versus its peer group's average of 8.7X. Additionally, the stock has a PEG ratio of 1.7. This is good enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective, making Crown an interesting choice for value investors.
Zacks RankWe also need to consider the stock's Zacks Rank, as this is even more important than the company's VGM Score. Fortunately, Crown currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to favorable earnings estimate revisions from covering analysts.
Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if Crown fits the bill. Thus, it seems as though Crown shares could have potential in the weeks and months to come.
How Does CCK Stack Up to the Competition?Shares of CCK have been soaring, and the company still appears to be a decent choice, but what about the rest of the industry? One industry peer that looks good is Silgan Holdings Inc. (SLGN - Free Report) . SLGN has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Value Score of A, a Growth Score of D, and a Momentum Score of B.
Earnings were strong last quarter. Silgan Holdings Inc. beat our consensus estimate by 5.41%, and for the current fiscal year, SLGN is expected to post earnings of $3.79 per share on revenue of $6.83 billion.
Shares of Silgan Holdings Inc. have gained 3.5% over the past month, and currently trade at a forward P/E of 12.65X and a P/CF of 7.03X.
The Containers - Metal and Glass industry is in the top 9% of all the industries we have in our universe, so it looks like there are some nice tailwinds for CCK and SLGN, even beyond their own solid fundamental situation.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today unveiled the first menus from its newest Mint® culinary partners – Crown Shy and Birdee – available online now and across select domestic and transatlantic Mint routes starting July 31, 2026. Developed in collaboration with Kent Hospitality Group, the new menus from New York City eateries Crown Shy and Birdee build on JetBlue's distinctive approach to hospitality, bringing a fresh, unmistakably New York perspective to Mint that captures th.
TORONTO, ON – TheNewswire - July 28, 2026 –Silver Crown Royalties Inc. (“Silver Crown”, “SCRi”, the “Corporation”, or the “Company”) (Cboe:SCRI; OTCQX:SLCRF; FRA:QS0) reports that all resolutions proposed to shareholders at the annual general meeting of shareholders (held on July 28, 2026) were approved, including the election of all of the director nominees listed in the management information circular for the meeting. Please refer to the report of voting results filed under SCRi’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca for further details.
Voting as to each of the director nominees was as follows:
DIRECTORS
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Peter Bures
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Peter Schloo
1,499,899
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Peter Simeon
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Philip van den Berg
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ABOUT SILVER CROWN ROYALTIES INC.
Founded by seasoned industry professionals, Silver Crown Royalties (Cboe: SCRI | OTCQX: SLCRF | BF: QS0) is a publicly traded silver royalty company dedicated to generating free cash flow. Silver Crown currently holds seven royalties. Its business model offers investors exposure to precious metals, providing a natural hedge against currency devaluation while mitigating the adverse effects of production-related cost inflation. Silver Crown strives to minimize the economic burden on mining projects while simultaneously maximizing shareholder returns. For further information, please contact:
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Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual actions, events or results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: the impact of general business and economic conditions; the absence of control over mining operations from which SCRI will purchase silver and other metals or from which it will receive royalty payments and risks related to those mining operations, including risks related to international operations, government and environmental regulation, delays in mine construction and operations, actual results of mining and current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; accidents, equipment breakdowns, title matters, labor disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions in operations; SCRI’s ability to enter into definitive agreements and close proposed royalty transactions; the inherent uncertainties related to the valuations ascribed by SCRI to its royalty interests; problems inherent to the marketability of silver and other metals; the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; industry conditions, including fluctuations in the price of the primary commodities mined at such operations, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and fluctuations in interest rates; government entities interpreting existing tax legislation or enacting new tax legislation in a way which adversely affects SCRI; stock market volatility; regulatory restrictions; liability, competition, the potential impact of epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises on SCRI’s business, operations and financial condition, loss of key employees. SCRI has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. SCRI undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents management's best judgment based on information currently available. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
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Each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics. Just like in school, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on -- that means the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.
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Value ScoreFor value investors, it's all about finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value before the broader market catches on. The Value Style Score utilizes ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to help pick out the most attractive and discounted stocks.
Growth ScoreGrowth investors are more concerned with a stock's future prospects, and the overall financial health and strength of a company. Thus, the Growth Style Score analyzes characteristics like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will see sustainable growth over time.
Momentum ScoreMomentum traders and investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." This investing style is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Employing factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, the Momentum Style Score can indicate favorable times to build a position in high-momentum stocks.
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How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank A proprietary stock-rating model, the Zacks Rank utilizes the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings outlook, to help investors create a successful portfolio.
#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.94% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
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Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: Crown Holdings (CCK - Free Report) Headquartered at Philadelphia, PA, Crown Holdings is a leading global manufacturer of packaging products for consumer goods. Crown makes a wide variety of steel and aluminum cans for food, beverage, household, and other consumer products and metal vacuum closures, steel crowns and caps.
CCK is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. CCK has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 7.7% for the current fiscal year.
Seven analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.34 to $8.39 per share. CCK also boasts an average earnings surprise of +9.6%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, CCK should be on investors' short list.
The proven Zacks Rank system focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find winning stocks. Nevertheless, we know that our readers all have their own perspectives, so we are always looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong picks.
Considering these trends, value investing is clearly one of the most preferred ways to find strong stocks in any type of market. Value investors use a variety of methods, including tried-and-true valuation metrics, to find these stocks.
Zacks has developed the innovative Style Scores system to highlight stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will be interested in stocks with great grades in the "Value" category. When paired with a high Zacks Rank, "A" grades in the Value category are among the strongest value stocks on the market today.
One stock to keep an eye on is Crown Holdings (CCK - Free Report) . CCK is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), as well as an A grade for Value. The stock has a Forward P/E ratio of 12.1. This compares to its industry's average Forward P/E of 13.98. Over the past year, CCK's Forward P/E has been as high as 14.81 and as low as 10.99, with a median of 12.98.
Another valuation metric that we should highlight is CCK's P/B ratio of 3.27. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. CCK's current P/B looks attractive when compared to its industry's average P/B of 9.26. Within the past 52 weeks, CCK's P/B has been as high as 3.88 and as low as 2.89, with a median of 3.49.
Finally, investors should note that CCK has a P/CF ratio of 10.98. This metric focuses on a firm's operating cash flow and is often used to find stocks that are undervalued based on the strength of their cash outlook. This stock's P/CF looks attractive against its industry's average P/CF of 15.22. Over the past year, CCK's P/CF has been as high as 20.49 and as low as 9.25, with a median of 11.97.
These figures are just a handful of the metrics value investors tend to look at, but they help show that Crown Holdings is likely being undervalued right now. Considering this, as well as the strength of its earnings outlook, CCK feels like a great value stock at the moment.
Key Takeaways CCK is expected to deliver 9.4% sales growth in 2026, supported by its global packaging business.JBHT's sales are projected to rise 12.5% in 2026 across its five transportation service segments.JPM's sales are expected to increase 12.6% in 2026, backed by operations in more than 60 countries. With the second-quarter earnings season underway, investors are assessing corporate results. However, decisions should also account for macroeconomic trends and their impact on long-term growth. Higher oil prices amid Middle East tensions may keep inflation elevated and encourage the Federal Reserve to remain cautious. Stretched AI-stock valuations, tariff uncertainty and shifting trade policies further highlight the need to evaluate company fundamentals, valuation and earnings potential carefully.
In such a situation, the traditional way of selecting stocks is a good idea. Sales growth provides a more reliable basis for evaluating stocks compared with earnings-focused metrics. In this regard, stocks like Crown Holdings Inc. (CCK - Free Report) , J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT - Free Report) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM - Free Report) are worth betting on.
Sales growth is among the clearest indicators of a company’s core business strength. While several factors can shape earnings, sales offer a more direct view of customer demand and a company’s ability to expand product or service volumes. Consistent revenue gains may signal supportive industry conditions, market-share expansion, pricing strength, effective product launches, or entry into new regions and customer categories.
Rising sales can also create a firmer base for stronger profitability. As revenues increase, businesses may allocate fixed expenses across a larger sales base, improving operating leverage and supporting margin growth. However, revenue growth should not be assessed in isolation. It becomes more meaningful when viewed against industry conditions, competitor trends, pricing dynamics, customer composition and the overall economic environment.
The durability and composition of sales growth matter just as much. Recurring income, repeat buying, volume-driven improvement and sustained demand typically carry greater value than gains arising from short-lived influences. Companies capable of delivering dependable, high-quality revenue growth through different market conditions are generally better positioned to produce steady cash flows, fund business expansion, strengthen competitive advantages and create lasting shareholder returns.
Selecting the Potential Winning StocksTo shortlist stocks with impressive sales growth and a high cash balance, we have selected 5-Year Historical Sales Growth (%) greater than X-Industry and Cash Flow of more than $500 million as our main screening parameters.
But sales growth and cash strength are not the absolute criteria for selecting stocks. Hence, we have added other factors to arrive at a winning strategy.
P/S Ratio less than X-Industry: This metric determines the value placed on each dollar of a company’s revenues. The lower the ratio, the better it is for picking a stock since the investor is paying less for each unit of sales.
% Change F1 Sales Estimate Revisions (four weeks) greater than X-Industry: Estimate revisions, better than the industry, are often seen to trigger an increase in stock price.
Operating Margin (average last five years) greater than 5%: The operating margin measures how much every dollar of a company's sales translates into profits. A high ratio indicates that the company has good cost control and sales are increasing faster than costs — an optimal situation.
Return on Equity (ROE) greater than 5%: This metric will ensure that sales growth is translated into profits and the company is not hoarding cash. A high ROE means that the company is spending wisely and is, in all likelihood, profitable.
Zacks Rank less than or equal to 2: Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) stocks are known to outperform, irrespective of the market environment. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
3 Stocks With Solid Sales Growth to Buy NowBased in Philadelphia, PA, Crown Holdings is a leading global manufacturer of packaging products for consumer goods. CCK makes a wide variety of steel and aluminum cans for food, beverage, household and other consumer products and metal vacuum closures, steel crowns and caps.
Crown Holdings’ expected sales growth rate for 2026 is 9.4%. CCK carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present.
Based in Lowell, AR, J.B. Hunt Transport provides a broad range of transportation, brokerage and delivery services to customers across the United States, Canada and Mexico. JBHT operates through five complementary business segments: Intermodal, Dedicated Contract Services, Integrated Capacity Solutions, Final Mile Services and Truckload.
JBHT’s expected sales growth rate for 2026 is 12.5%. J.B. Hunt Transport currently sports a Zacks Rank #1.
Headquartered in New York, JPMorgan is one of the biggest global banks. JPM operates in more than 60 countries worldwide.
JPM’s sales are expected to rise 12.6% in 2026. JPMorgan sports a Zacks Rank #1 at present.
SummaryMonarch Casino delivered a 6% EPS beat, with hotel segment growth and robust cash generation, despite a 5% stock pullback post-earnings.MCRI's hotel revenue rose 13% YoY, now over 15% of total revenue, driven by regional visitation trends and recent property renovations.Adjusted EBITDA margin dipped 30 bps to ~37%, mainly due to higher F&B costs and wage inflation, but SG&A remains well-controlled.I upgrade to a moderate 'Buy,' targeting $125 short-term and $140–$150 medium-term, citing strong EPS growth and M&A optionality. Alex Potemkin/iStock via Getty Images
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I had written that I expected a moderate EPS beat, with revenue at the same pace as the last
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Key Takeaways CCI's Q2 AFFO per share rose 10.8% and beat estimates by 13% amid lower interest expense.Site rental revenues fell 4.1% as DISH terminations and Sprint cancellations weighed on results.CCI raised its 2026 AFFO outlook after repaying over $7B of debt and buying back $1B of shares. Crown Castle Inc. (CCI - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share of $1.13, up 10.8% year over year. The metric surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.00 by 13%.
Results reflected a rise in AFFO per share, driven by a decrease in interest expense and an increase in interest income resulting from the use of proceeds from the sale of its Fiber and Small Cell businesses.
Quarterly revenues of $1.01 billion, declined 4.9% from the prior-year period but beat the consensus estimate by 1.52%. The decrease was due to lower site rental revenues, services and other revenues.
CCI Site Rental Results Reflect Tenant HeadwindsSite rental revenues were $967 million, down 4.1% year over year. The decline reflected a $49 million impact from DISH terminations, $5 million from Sprint cancellations and a $25 million reduction in straight-lined revenues and the amortization of prepaid rent.
Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings, adjusted for DISH terminations and Sprint cancellations, totaled $38 million, representing 3.9% growth. The metric included $15 million from core leasing activity, $25 million from escalators, a $7 million drag from non-renewals and a $5 million increase in other billings.
CCI's EBITDA Declines on Lower Rental RevenuesAdjusted EBITDA came in at $675 million, down 4.3% from $705 million in the prior-year quarter. Management attributed the decrease mainly to the lower contribution from site rental revenues.
Interest expense and the amortization of deferred financing costs declined to $208 million from $243 million. Net income fell to $94 million from $291 million.
CCI Capital Spending Rises on Land PurchasesCapital expenditures from continuing operations totaled $59 million, up 47.5% year over year. The total included $52 million of discretionary capital expenditures and $7 million of sustaining capital expenditures.
The increase was mainly driven by a $20 million rise in land capital expenditures. Crown Castle continues to prioritize land ownership under its towers to improve margins, strengthen control of its assets and shorten customer delivery times.
CCI Maintains a Stronger Post-Sale Balance SheetCrown Castle ended the quarter with 100% fixed-rate debt and a weighted-average debt maturity of approximately seven years. The company had around $4.5 billion available under its revolving credit facility.
CCI completed the sale of its fiber and small-cell businesses on May 1, receiving $8.4 billion in net proceeds. Following the transaction, the company completed $1 billion of share repurchases and repaid more than $7 billion of debt.
CCI Raises Its 2026 AFFO OutlookCrown Castle raised the midpoint of its full-year 2026 AFFO outlook by $5 million. The company now expects AFFO between $1.95 billion and $2.00 billion compared with its previous range of $1.945-$1.995 billion. AFFO per share is projected between $4.53 and $4.65. The Zacks Consensus Estimate presently is pinned at $4.43.
The site rental revenue outlook was raised by $5 million to a range of $3.833-$3.878 billion. Adjusted EBITDA guidance was maintained between $2.665 billion and $2.715 billion.
Crown Castle currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Performance of Other REITsPrologis, Inc. (PLD - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 core funds from operations (FFO) per share of $1.63, up from $1.46 in the year-ago quarter. The figure surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.53 by 6.54%.
Rental revenues totaled $2.18 billion, up 7.5% year over year. The top line also exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.14 billion with a 1.68% surprise, supported by continued rent growth and resilient operating fundamentals. PLD currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.
Upcoming Earnings ReleaseWe now look forward to the earnings release of other REITs, such as W.P. Carey (WPC - Free Report) , which is slated to report on July 28, 2026.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for W.P. Carey’s second-quarter 2026 FFO per share is pegged at $1.31, which suggests a year-over-year increase of 2.3%. W.P. Carey currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.
Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents funds from operations (FFO), a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.35 per share payable August 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 6, 2026.
About Crown Holdings, Inc.
Crown Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products to consumer marketing companies, as well as transit and protective packaging products, equipment and services to a broad range of end markets. World headquarters are located in Tampa, Florida. Learn more at www.crowncork.com.
For more information, contact:
Kevin C. Clothier, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, (215) 698-5281, or
Thomas T. Fischer, Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs, (215) 552-3720
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HOUSTON, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) ("Crown Castle") today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and updated its full year 2026 Outlook, as reflected in the table below. (dollars in millions, except per share amounts) Current Full Year 2026 Outlook Midpoint(a) Full Year 2025 Actual % Change Previous Full Year 2026 Outlook(b) Current Compared to Previous Outlook Site rental revenues( c ) $ 3,855 $ 4,049 (5 )% $ 3,850 $ 5 Net income (loss) $ 870 $ 444 96 % $ 830 $ 40 Net income (loss) per share—diluted $ 2.02 $ 1.01 100 % $ 1.94 $ 0.08 Adjusted EBITDA( c )( d ) $ 2,690 $ 2,863 (6 )% $ 2,690 $ — AFFO( c )( d ) $ 1,975 $ 1,904 4 % $ 1,970 $ 5 AFFO per share( c )( d ) $ 4.59 $ 4.36 5 % $ 4.59 $ — (a) Reflects midpoint of full year 2026 Outlook as issued on July 22, 2026.
California Public Employees Retirement System decreased its stake in shares of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK – Free Report) by 2.8% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 272,565 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 7,987 shares during the period. California Public Employees Retirement System owned approximately 0.24% of Crown worth $27,325,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Royal Bank of Canada increased its holdings in Crown by 24.1% during the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 48,920 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $4,367,000 after purchasing an additional 9,497 shares in the last quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC raised its stake in shares of Crown by 39.4% in the 1st quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC now owns 4,109 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $367,000 after purchasing an additional 1,161 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of Crown in the first quarter valued at about $111,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Crown by 6.3% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 5,917 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $528,000 after purchasing an additional 351 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Crown by 23.7% during the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 666,262 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $59,471,000 after buying an additional 127,737 shares during the period. 90.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Crown News Here are the key news stories impacting Crown this week:
Positive Sentiment: Crown Holdings reported Q2 EPS of $2.49, topping estimates of $2.15, on revenue of $3.67 billion versus expectations of $3.37 billion. Crown Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results Positive Sentiment: The company said global beverage can volumes rose 5%, signaling improving demand in a key end market for Crown’s packaging products. Crown Holdings Posts Higher Sales As Global Beverage Can Volumes Rise Positive Sentiment: Crown raised its FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $8.30-$8.50, above prior expectations, which supports the case for stronger earnings momentum ahead. CCK Q2 Earnings Beat on Strong Beverage Can Volumes, ’26 View Raised Positive Sentiment: Mizuho raised its price target on Crown to $135 from $130 and kept an outperform rating, reflecting a more constructive view on the stock’s upside. Benzinga report on Mizuho price target increase Neutral Sentiment: The earnings call transcript may provide additional detail on margins, demand trends, and guidance, but the headline takeaways already point to a solid quarter. Crown Holdings, Inc. (CCK) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Insider Buying and Selling at Crown In related news, CEO Timothy J. Donahue sold 15,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.00, for a total transaction of $1,575,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 436,070 shares in the company, valued at approximately $45,787,350. The trade was a 3.33% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Corporate insiders own 0.90% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on CCK shares. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Crown in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. DA Davidson reduced their price target on Crown from $115.00 to $107.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. Truist Financial decreased their price target on shares of Crown from $135.00 to $129.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Citigroup lifted 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. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised shares of Crown from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $107.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Monday, May 18th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $124.40.
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Crown Price Performance NYSE:CCK opened at $118.00 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.67, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a current ratio of 1.12. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $103.54 and its 200 day simple moving average is $104.90. The company has a market cap of $13.19 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.98, a P/E/G ratio of 1.91 and a beta of 0.60. Crown Holdings, Inc. has a 52-week low of $89.21 and a 52-week high of $121.76.
Crown (NYSE:CCK – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, July 20th. The industrial products company reported $2.49 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.16 by $0.33. The firm had revenue of $3.67 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.37 billion. Crown had a return on equity of 27.14% and a net margin of 5.91%.During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $2.15 earnings per share. Crown has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.200-2.30 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 8.300-8.50 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Crown Holdings, Inc. will post 8.06 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Crown Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, May 28th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 14th were paid a $0.35 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, May 14th. This represents a $1.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.2%. Crown’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 22.29%.
About Crown (Free Report)
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.
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Crown Castle Inc. has declined to 2014-2016 levels, reflecting valuation compression and capital allocation missteps. CCI's fiber business sale was at $8.5 billion, well below its $20 billion capex. Current valuation and a 5.5% dividend yield make CCI attractive for income-focused strategies, especially via longer-dated covered calls.
Key Takeaways Crown Holdings posted Q2 adjusted EPS of $2.49 as global beverage can volumes rose 5%.CCK raised its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $8.30-$8.50 from the prior $7.90-$8.30.Crown Holdings repurchased more than $500 million in shares in the first half of 2026. Crown Holdings, Inc. (CCK - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $2.49 per share, up 15.8% year over year. The figure surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.15 by 15.81%.
Including one-time items, the company reported earnings of $2.23 per share in the quarter under review compared with $1.56 in second-quarter 2025.
Net sales increased 16.5% to $3.67 billion and beat the consensus estimate of $3.34 billion by 9.88%. Global beverage can volumes rose 5%, led by 6% growth in Europe and 5% growth in the Americas. This was partially offset by softer demand in Latin America.
Crown Holdings’ Q2 Gross Profit Rises Y/YThe cost of products sold rose 19.9% year over year to $2.92 billion. On a year-over-year basis, gross profit moved up 4.9% to $748 million. The gross margin declined to 20.4% from the year-ago quarter’s 22.6%.
Selling and administrative expenses rose 3.1% year over year to $166 million. Segmental operating income was $501 million compared with the prior-year quarter’s $476 million.
CCK’s Segment Performances in Q2Net sales in the Americas Beverage segment totaled $1.7 billion, up 20.1% year over year. The improvement reflected higher beverage can volumes and favorable currency translation. Segmental operating profit decreased 1.1% year over year to $265 million.
The European Beverage segment’s sales rose 15.7% year over year to $735 million. Operating income was $107 million compared with the year-ago quarter’s $97 million. The upside was supported by higher shipments and improved operating performance across the region.
The Asia-Pacific segment’s revenues totaled $331 million, up 29.3% year over year. Operating profit was $53 million compared with the prior-year quarter’s $50 million.
Revenues in the Transit Packaging segment totaled $537 million compared with the year-ago quarter’s $526 million. Operating profit fell 5.6% year over year to $68 million as weakness in global industrial markets continued to weigh on performance.
Crown Holdings’ Cash Flow & Balance Sheet UpdatesCCK had cash and cash equivalents of $0.66 billion at the end of second-quarter 2026, down from $0.94 billion at the end of the prior-year quarter. The company generated $659 million in cash from operating activities in the first half of 2026 compared with $463 million in the year-ago comparable period.
Crown Holdings’ long-term debt decreased to $5.50 billion as of June 30, 2026, from $5.62 billion as of June 30, 2025.
The company repurchased $305 million of common stock during the second quarter. Total repurchases exceeded $500 million in the first six months of 2026 and represented roughly 7% of outstanding shares.
The company emphasized its confidence in long-term cash flow generation while maintaining balance-sheet flexibility. Dividends paid out to shareholders totaled $77 million during the first half, up from $60 million in the prior-year period.
CCK Raises 2026 EPS OutlookCrown Holdings increased its full-year adjusted earnings guidance to $8.30-$8.50 per share from the prior mentioned $7.90-$8.30. The midpoint of $8.40 implies growth of 10.7% from adjusted earnings of $7.59 in 2025.
For the third quarter, CCK expects adjusted earnings of $2.20-$2.30 per share. It also projects adjusted free cash flow of at least $900 million, with a capital expenditure of $550 million.
The company expects beverage can demand to remain strong through the balance of the year. It highlighted continued momentum in Europe and North America, along with improving market conditions in Brazil.
Crown Holdings Stock’s Price PerformanceThe company’s shares have gained 10.8% in the past year compared with the industry’s 5.8% growth.
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CCK’s Zacks RankCrown Holdings currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Corrugated Cash Flow: Hiding in Packaging StocksCrown NYSE: CCK raised its full-year earnings outlook after reporting stronger second-quarter results, supported by higher global beverage can shipments, gains in its beverage can equipment business and improved performance in North American tin plate operations.
Kevin Clothier, senior vice president and chief financial officer, said reported diluted earnings per share were $2.23, up from $1.56 in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted earnings per diluted share rose 16% to $2.49 from $2.15 a year earlier. Net sales increased to $3.7 billion, reflecting 5% growth in global beverage can shipments, the pass-through of higher material costs and favorable foreign currency translation.
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3 Stocks That Just Announced Big Dividend IncreasesSegment income rose to $501 million from $476 million in the second quarter of 2025. Clothier said the increase was driven by higher global beverage can shipments, strong performance in the beverage can equipment business and North American tin plate operations, partially offset by inflationary cost increases.
Crown Raises 2026 Earnings Guidance Based on first-half results and a positive demand outlook, Crown increased its full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to a range of $8.30 to $8.50, up from its prior range of $7.90 to $8.30. The company expects third-quarter adjusted diluted EPS of $2.20 to $2.30.
What are specialty REITs? How to invest in themCrown’s full-year assumptions include net interest expense of about $355 million, an effective tax rate of approximately 25%, depreciation of about $330 million and adjusted free cash flow of at least $900 million. Capital spending is expected to be approximately $550 million.
Clothier said the company repurchased $305 million of its shares in the second quarter. Through the first six months of the year, Crown repurchased $517 million of shares and paid $77 million in dividends, returning a total of $594 million to shareholders. He said the pace of buybacks reflects management’s confidence in the outlook, free cash flow generation and a disciplined capital allocation framework.
The company ended the quarter with an adjusted net leverage ratio of about 2.5 times, which Clothier said was consistent with Crown’s long-term leverage target. Crown continues to invest in growth initiatives in Brazil, Greece, Spain and India, which management said are progressing on schedule.
Beverage Can Demand Drives Regional Results Tim Donahue, president and chief executive officer, said Crown delivered another strong quarter, with revenue and EPS both up 16% from the prior-year period. Global beverage can volumes rose 5% in the second quarter, following 5% growth in the first quarter.
In Americas Beverage, revenue increased 21%, which Donahue said was almost entirely due to the pass-through of higher aluminum costs. Sales unit volumes in North America rose 5%, offsetting declines across Latin America. Segment income declined by $3 million, primarily due to cost inflation. Donahue said North American can demand remains strong and that Crown expects full-year shipments in the region to be 3% to 4% above 2025.
European volumes increased 7% in the quarter, with growth across almost all countries, leading to a 10% improvement in segment income. Donahue said the first line in Greece was commercialized earlier in July, adding needed capacity to Crown’s European system. Additional capacity is expected later in the year from a second Greek line and in Spain.
Asia Pacific income rose 6% as volume gains across most countries offset cost headwinds tied to the Middle East crisis. During the question-and-answer portion of the call, Donahue said Asia Pacific volumes were up double digits in the first half of the year and that management expects high single-digit growth in the second half.
Latin America, Transit Packaging and Food Cans Donahue said Latin America beverage can volumes were down 10% in the quarter. In response to an analyst question, Clothier said weakness in Brazil was largely a matter of customer mix, with Crown more exposed to customers serving lower-end consumers, who he said appear to be under more pressure than higher-end consumers. Donahue added that promotional activity by a major brewer in Brazil affected mix for Crown.
Crown is adding a line in Ponta Grossa, Brazil, which Donahue described as a regional size expansion intended to provide more size capability in the Southeast. He said Crown’s Brazilian team is projecting flat volumes for the full year after being down high single digits in the first half, though management is applying caution to that forecast.
Transit Packaging volumes were level with the prior year. Donahue said improved equipment and tool activity was offset by lower steel and plastic strap volumes, while inflation ran ahead of cost recovery. He said the business remains resilient and that second-half performance is expected to be firmer relative to the prior year than in the first half.
Crown’s North American food can volumes declined 3% in the quarter, though Donahue noted they had increased 9% in the prior-year second quarter. He said the business is now about 40% pet food, which provides stability, and that pet food volumes were stronger than human food volumes on a year-over-year basis.
Management Cites Caution on Inflation and Geopolitical Costs Despite the stronger outlook, management struck a cautious tone on the second half. Donahue said demand remains firm in North America and Europe, but the company is factoring in higher inflation tied to ocean freight, industrial gases and other costs related to the Middle East crisis.
In response to Anthony Pettinari of Citi, Donahue said the Middle East conflict had an estimated impact of about $0.05 to $0.06 per share in the second quarter, with a possible $0.07 to $0.10 impact in the second half embedded in current expectations. He said some of these costs are running ahead of Crown’s cost recovery mechanisms, which reset either at year-end or early next year.
Management also discussed the impact of the World Cup and other activity on North American volumes. Clothier said that, while difficult to isolate precisely, the World Cup or America 250-related activity may have represented roughly 2% of North American volume in the second quarter. Donahue said Crown does not expect that same benefit in the third quarter.
Capital Allocation Remains Focused on Buybacks and Internal Growth Asked about capital allocation, Donahue said Crown is not currently contemplating any major M&A and is not contemplating M&A broadly, aside from the possibility of very small transactions. He said free cash flow next year could again be in the $900 million to $1 billion range, subject to future results, and that beyond business investments, Crown expects continued share repurchases.
Clothier said Crown should be able to repurchase close to $200 million of stock in the second half of 2026. Donahue also said the board will review dividend policy as the company approaches year-end.
On India, Clothier said a new plant with two high-speed lines typically costs around $250 million, depending on land and construction costs. He said Crown generally seeks long-term contracts that anchor the economics of a greenfield plant, with commitments covering a large majority of expected volume.
Donahue closed the call by reiterating that the company remains positive on its business, even as it builds caution into second-half expectations because of inflation, geopolitical uncertainty and tougher comparisons in some markets.
About Crown (NYSE:CCK)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.
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Bank of New York Mellon Corp decreased its stake in shares of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK – Free Report) by 12.5% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,159,975 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 165,311 shares during the quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned approximately 1.03% of Crown worth $116,288,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund increased its stake in shares of Crown by 232.0% during the first quarter. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund now owns 19,400 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $1,945,000 after buying an additional 13,556 shares during the period. Empirical Financial Services LLC d.b.a. Empirical Wealth Management lifted its stake in Crown by 27.4% in the first quarter. Empirical Financial Services LLC d.b.a. Empirical Wealth Management now owns 7,641 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $766,000 after acquiring an additional 1,643 shares during the last quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. lifted its stake in Crown by 2.0% in the first quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 250,252 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $25,088,000 after acquiring an additional 5,025 shares during the last quarter. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC grew its holdings in Crown by 7.5% during the 1st quarter. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC now owns 12,352 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $1,258,000 after acquiring an additional 866 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Arbejdsmarkedets Tillaegspension increased its position in shares of Crown by 1.0% in the 1st quarter. Arbejdsmarkedets Tillaegspension now owns 249,499 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $25,012,000 after purchasing an additional 2,589 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.93% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Crown from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded Crown from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $107.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Monday, May 18th. BMO Capital Markets started coverage on Crown in a report on Thursday. They set an “outperform” rating and a $130.00 price target for the company. Citigroup upped their price objective on Crown from $127.00 to $129.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft assumed coverage on Crown in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $124.00 price objective on the stock. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Crown has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $124.07.
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Insider Transactions at Crown In other Crown news, CEO Timothy J. Donahue sold 15,000 shares of Crown 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 directly owned 436,070 shares in the company, valued at approximately $45,787,350. The trade was 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 this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders own 0.90% of the company’s stock.
Key Crown News Here are the key news stories impacting Crown this week:
Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter earnings beat Wall Street estimates, with Crown reporting $2.49 EPS versus $2.15 expected, and revenue of $3.67 billion versus $3.37 billion expected. Crown Holdings Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates Positive Sentiment: Management lifted FY 2026 EPS guidance to $8.30-$8.50, above the $8.10 consensus, signaling confidence in full-year profitability. Positive Sentiment: Operational momentum improved as global beverage can volumes rose 5%, supporting higher sales and suggesting steady demand in Crown’s core packaging business. Crown Holdings Posts Higher Sales As Global Beverage Can Volumes Rise Neutral Sentiment: The company’s Q3 EPS guidance of $2.20-$2.30 was slightly below the $2.25 consensus midpoint, which may limit upside as investors assess whether the strong second quarter can carry forward. Neutral Sentiment: Technical commentary noted a recent golden cross, which can be viewed as a constructive long-term chart signal, though it was not a direct fundamental driver. Should You Buy Crown Holdings After Golden Cross? Crown Trading Down 2.1% CCK opened at $114.73 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.70, a current ratio of 1.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.67. Crown Holdings, Inc. has a 52 week low of $89.21 and a 52 week high of $118.50. The business’s 50 day moving average is $103.18 and its two-hundred day moving average is $104.80. The firm has a market cap of $12.82 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.27, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.96 and a beta of 0.60.
Crown (NYSE:CCK – Get Free Report) last posted 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. The business had revenue of $3.67 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.37 billion. Crown had a return on equity of 26.62% and a net margin of 5.65%.During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $2.15 earnings per share. 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, research analysts predict that Crown Holdings, Inc. will post 8.06 EPS for the current year.
Crown Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, May 28th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 14th were given a dividend of $0.35 per share. This represents a $1.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, May 14th. Crown’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 22.29%.
Crown Profile (Free Report)
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.
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For the quarter ended June 2026, Crown Holdings (CCK - Free Report) reported revenue of $3.67 billion, up 16.5% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.49, compared to $2.15 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of +9.88% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.34 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $2.15, the EPS surprise was +15.81%.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Crown performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
External Sales- Americas Beverage: $1.7 billion versus $1.58 billion estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +20.9% change.External Sales- European Beverage: $735 million compared to the $676.58 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +15.8% year over year.External Sales- Transit Packaging: $537 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $538.69 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +2.1%.External Sales- Other segments: $366 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $358.12 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +11.9%.External Sales- Asia Pacific: $331 million versus $267.52 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +29.3% change.Segment Income- Americas Beverage: $265 million compared to the $253.62 million average estimate based on two analysts.Segment Income- European Beverage: $107 million compared to the $101.8 million average estimate based on two analysts.Segment Income- Transit Packaging: $68 million versus $65.96 million estimated by two analysts on average.Segment Income- Other segments: $52 million compared to the $43.48 million average estimate based on two analysts.Segment Income- Corporate and other: $-44 million versus $-42 million estimated by two analysts on average.Segment Income- Asia Pacific: $53 million versus $49.17 million estimated by two analysts on average.View all Key Company Metrics for Crown here>>>
Shares of Crown have returned +15.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.6% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Crown Holdings (CCK - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.49 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.15 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.15 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +15.81%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this packaging company would post earnings of $1.75 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.86, delivering a surprise of +6.29%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Crown, which belongs to the Zacks Containers - Metal and Glass industry, posted revenues of $3.67 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.88%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $3.15 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Crown shares have added about 13.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.9%.
What's Next for Crown?While Crown has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Crown was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.23 on $3.36 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $8.06 on $13.22 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Containers - Metal and Glass is currently in the top 42% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Silgan Holdings (SLGN - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on July 29.
This packaging products supplier is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.96 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -5%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.1% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.
Silgan Holdings' revenues are expected to be $1.62 billion, up 5.1% from the year-ago quarter.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Highlights
Second Quarter
Diluted earnings per share of $2.23 versus $1.56 in 2025 Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 16% to $2.49 compared to $2.15 in 2025 Global beverage can volumes increased 5% Share repurchases of $305 million during the quarter. Total share repurchases almost 7% of outstanding Company shares over previous twelve months Net leverage ratio of 2.5x adjusted EBITDA 2026 Outlook
Full year guidance range for adjusted diluted earnings per share increased to $8.30 to $8.50 with adjusted free cash flow of at least $900 million Commenting on the quarter, Timothy J. Donahue, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The Company continued its strong 2026 performance with excellent second quarter results. Global beverage can volume growth of 5% in the quarter was driven by double-digit gains in Asia and increases of 7% and 5% in Europe and North America, respectively, which more than offset softer demand in Latin America. Second quarter segment income results also reflect robust results across the Company's beverage can equipment and North American Tinplate businesses. The Transit business performed well despite a continuing tepid global industrial production environment.
"The Company is on pace for another exceptional year in 2026. Notably, we expect that global beverage can demand will continue to thrive, as customers and consumers alike continue to increasingly prefer aluminum cans as the most sustainable and responsible beverage packaging option. Cans are the ideal package for brands in both the alcoholic and non-alcoholic segments and continue to be the choice for new beverage product introductions around the world. To meet this expanded demand, the Company is advancing as planned with previously announced capacity expansion projects in Brazil, Greece and Spain as well as the construction of a state-of-the-art facility in Northern India, marking Crown's entry into one of the world's fastest growing beverage markets.
"The Company has repurchased more than $500 million in stock during the first six months of the year, reflecting both our confidence in the long-term outlook for the Company and the continued strength of free cash flow generation. We remain committed to a disciplined and opportunistic approach to share repurchases while balancing investment opportunities and maintaining financial flexibility through a strong balance sheet. The net leverage ratio was 2.5x at the end of the second quarter of 2026."
Net sales in the second quarter were $3,668 million compared to $3,149 million in the second quarter of 2025 reflecting higher global beverage can shipments, the pass-through of $395 million in higher material costs and favorable foreign currency translation of $32 million.
Income from operations was $464 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $391 million in the second quarter of 2025. Segment income in the second quarter of 2026 was $501 million compared to $476 million in the prior year second quarter driven by 5% higher global beverage can shipments and strong results across the beverage can equipment and North American tinplate businesses offset by inflationary cost increases.
Net income attributable to Crown Holdings in the second quarter of 2026 was $245 million compared to $181 million in the second quarter of 2025. Reported diluted earnings per share were $2.23 in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $1.56 in 2025 and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $2.49 compared to $2.15 in 2025.
Six Month Results
Net sales for the first six months of 2026 were $6,927 million compared to $6,036 million in the first six months of 2025, reflecting the pass-through of $629 million in higher material costs, favorable foreign currency translation of $106 million and higher global beverage can shipments.
Income from operations was $829 million in the first half of 2026 compared to $756 million in the first half of 2025. Segment income in the first half of 2026 was $906 million compared to $874 million in the prior year period driven by 5% higher global beverage can shipments partially offset by inflationary cost pressures.
Net income attributable to Crown Holdings in the first six months of 2026 was $420 million compared to $374 million in the first six months of 2025. Reported diluted earnings per share were $3.78 compared to $3.21 in 2025. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $4.34 compared to $3.81 in 2025.
Outlook
Kevin C. Clothier, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, commented "The global beverage can market remains healthy, our manufacturing network continues to perform at a high level and our balance sheet remains strong. As a result, the Company is raising 2026 adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance from a range of $7.90 to $8.30 to a range of $8.30 to $8.50 and expects third quarter adjusted diluted earnings per share in the range of $2.20 to $2.30."
The Company expects to generate adjusted free cash flow of at least $900 million in 2026 after capital spending of approximately $550 million.
Non-GAAP Measures
Segment income, adjusted free cash flow, net debt, adjusted net leverage ratio, adjusted net income, the adjusted effective tax rate, adjusted diluted earnings per share, net interest expense, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are not defined terms under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (non-GAAP measures). Non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for income from operations, cash flow, leverage ratio, net income, effective tax rates, diluted earnings per share or interest expense and interest income prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to calculations of similarly titled measures by other companies.
The Company views segment income as the principal measure of the performance of its operations and adjusted free cash flow and adjusted net leverage ratio as the principal measures of its liquidity. The Company considers all of these measures in the allocation of resources. Adjusted free cash flow has certain limitations, however, including that it does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures since other non-discretionary expenditures, such as mandatory debt service requirements, are not deducted from the measure. The amount of mandatory versus discretionary expenditures can vary significantly between periods. The Company believes that adjusted free cash flow and adjusted net leverage ratio provide meaningful measures of liquidity and a useful basis for assessing the Company's ability to fund its activities, including the financing of acquisitions, debt repayments, share repurchases or dividends. The Company believes that adjusted net income, segment income, the adjusted effective tax rate and adjusted diluted earnings per share are useful in evaluating the Company's operations as these measures are adjusted for items that affect comparability between periods. Segment income, adjusted free cash flow, net debt, adjusted net leverage ratio, adjusted net income, the adjusted effective tax rate, adjusted diluted earnings per share, net interest expense, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are derived from the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations, Cash Flows and Consolidated Balance Sheets, as applicable, and reconciliations to segment income, adjusted free cash flow, net debt, adjusted net leverage ratio, adjusted net income, the adjusted effective tax rate, adjusted diluted earnings per share and adjusted EBITDA can be found within this release. Reconciliations of estimated adjusted diluted earnings per share, adjusted free cash flow, the adjusted effective tax rates and adjusted net leverage ratio for the third quarter and full year of 2026 to estimated diluted earnings per share, operating cash flow, the effective tax rate and income from operations on a GAAP basis are not provided in this release due to the unavailability of estimates of the following, the timing and magnitude of which the Company is unable to reliably forecast without unreasonable efforts, which are excluded from estimated adjusted diluted earnings per share, the adjusted effective tax rates and adjusted net leverage ratio, and could have a significant impact on earnings per share, the effective tax rate and income from operations on a GAAP basis: gains or losses on the sale of businesses or other assets, restructuring and other costs, asset impairment charges, asbestos-related charges, losses from early extinguishment of debt, pension settlement and curtailment charges, the tax and noncontrolling interest impact of the items above, and the impact of tax law changes or other tax matters.
Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call tomorrow, July 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (EDT) to discuss this news release. Forward-looking and other material information may be discussed on the conference call. The dial-in numbers for the conference call are 630-395-0194 or toll-free 888-324-8108 and the access password is "packaging." A live webcast of the call will be made available to the public on the internet at the Company's website, www.crowncork.com. A replay of the conference call will be available for a one-week period ending at midnight on July 28, 2026. The telephone numbers for the replay are 203-369-0896 or toll free 866-427-6407.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Except for historical information, all other information in this press release consists of forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, including expected levels of capital expenditures, free cash flow and earnings; the Company's ability to continue to operate its plants, distribute its products, and maintain its supply chain, including any impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict; the Company's ability to complete the projects in Brazil, Greece, Spain and Northern India; the future impact of currency translation; the continuation of performance and market trends in 2026, including consumer preference for beverage cans and global beverage can demand; the future impact of inflation, including the potential for higher interest rates and energy and transportation prices and the Company's ability to recover raw material and other inflationary costs, including tariffs and retaliatory trade measures; future demand for food cans; the Company's ability to deliver continuous operational improvement and future demand in the Transit Packaging segment that may cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause the statements made in this press release or the actual results of operations or financial condition of the Company to differ are discussed under the caption "Forward Looking Statements" in the Company's Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2025 and in subsequent filings made prior to or after the date hereof. The Company does not intend to review or revise any particular forward-looking statement in light of future events.
Crown Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products to consumer marketing companies, as well as transit and protective packaging products, equipment and services to a broad range of end markets. World headquarters are located in Tampa, Florida.
For more information, contact:
Kevin C. Clothier, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, (215) 698-5281
Thomas T. Fischer, Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs, (215) 552-3720
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations, Balance Sheets, Statements of Cash Flows, Segment Information and Supplemental Data follow.
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(in millions, except share and per share data)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net sales
$ 3,668
$ 3,149
$ 6,927
$ 6,036
Cost of products sold
2,920
2,436
5,535
4,698
Depreciation and amortization
116
114
234
224
Selling and administrative expense
166
161
325
313
Restructuring and other
2
47
4
45
Income from operations (1)
464
391
829
756
Loss on debt extinguishment
1
3
1
Other pension and postretirement
5
(1)
10
4
Foreign exchange
3
9
11
Earnings before interest and taxes
456
382
816
740
Interest expense
105
103
202
202
Interest income
(14)
(14)
(26)
(27)
Income from operations before income taxes
365
293
640
565
Provision for income taxes
89
78
159
124
Equity earnings
1
1
2
Net income
276
216
482
443
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
31
35
62
69
Net income attributable to Crown Holdings
$ 245
$ 181
$ 420
$ 374
Earnings per share attributable to Crown Holdings
common shareholders:
Basic
$ 2.24
$ 1.57
$ 3.80
$ 3.22
Diluted
$ 2.23
$ 1.56
$ 3.78
$ 3.21
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic
109,358,347
115,329,354
110,663,255
115,997,384
Diluted
109,798,634
115,841,544
111,154,898
116,462,524
Actual common shares outstanding at quarter end
108,766,371
116,393,989
108,766,371
116,393,989
(1) Reconciliation from income from operations to segment income follows.
Consolidated Supplemental Financial Data (Unaudited)
(in millions)
Reconciliation from Income from Operations to Segment Income
The Company views segment income, as defined below, as a principal measure of performance of its operations and for the allocation of resources. Segment income is defined by the Company as income from operations adjusted to exclude intangibles amortization charges and provisions for restructuring and other.
Three Months
Ended June 30,
Six Months
Ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Income from operations
$
464
$
391
$
829
$
756
Intangibles amortization
35
38
73
73
Restructuring and other
2
47
4
45
Segment income
$
501
$
476
$
906
$
874
Segment Information
Net Sales
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Americas Beverage
$
1,699
$
1,405
$
3,229
$
2,725
European Beverage
735
635
1,323
1,147
Asia Pacific
331
256
634
535
Transit Packaging
537
526
1,033
1,008
Other (1)
366
327
708
621
Total net sales
$
3,668
$
3,149
$
6,927
$
6,036
Segment Income
Americas Beverage
$
265
$
268
$
475
$
504
European Beverage
107
97
193
164
Asia Pacific
53
50
105
97
Transit Packaging
68
72
121
132
Other (1)
52
35
99
64
Corporate and other unallocated items
(44)
(46)
(87)
(87)
Total segment income
$
501
$
476
$
906
$
874
(1) Includes the Company's North America tinplate businesses: food can, aerosol can and closures, and beverage tooling
and equipment operations in the U.S. and United Kingdom.
Consolidated Supplemental Data (Unaudited)
(in millions, except per share data)
Reconciliation from Net Income and Diluted Earnings Per Share to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share
The following table reconciles reported net income and diluted earnings per share attributable to the Company to adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share, as used elsewhere in this release.
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net income/diluted earnings per share
attributable to Crown Holdings, as reported
$245
$2.23
$181
$1.56
$420
$3.78
$374
$3.21
Intangibles amortization (1)
35
0.32
38
0.33
73
0.66
73
0.62
Restructuring and other (2)
2
0.02
47
0.40
4
0.04
45
0.39
Loss on debt extinguishment
1
0.01
3
0.02
1
0.01
Other pension and postretirement (3)
(5)
(0.04)
(5)
(0.04)
Income taxes (4)
(9)
(0.08)
(13)
(0.11)
(17)
(0.15)
(44)
(0.38)
Noncontrolling interests (5)
(1)
(0.01)
Adjusted net income/diluted earnings per share
$273
$2.49
$249
$2.15
$482
$4.34
$444
$3.81
Effective tax rate as reported
24.4 %
26.6 %
24.8 %
21.9 %
Adjusted effective tax rate
24.4 %
24.3 %
24.4 %
24.7 %
Adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share and the adjusted effective tax rate are non-GAAP measures and are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income, diluted earnings per share and effective tax rates determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to evaluate the performance of the Company's ongoing business.
(1)
In the second quarter and first six months of 2026, the Company recorded charges of $35 million ($27 million net of tax) and $73 million ($56 million net of tax) for intangibles amortization arising from prior acquisitions. In the second quarter and first six months of 2025, the Company recorded charges of $38 million ($29 million net of tax) and $73 million ($56 million net of tax) for intangibles amortization arising from prior acquisitions.
(2)
In the second quarter and first six months of 2026, the Company recorded net restructuring and other charges of $2 million ($1 million net of tax) and $4 million ($5 million net of tax). In the second quarter and first six months of 2025, the Company recorded net restructuring and other charges of $47 million ($42 million net of tax) and $45 million ($40 million net of tax) primarily related to asset impairment charges in Asia Pacific, severance costs in the Transit Packaging segment and a reserve for a legal dispute.
(3)
In the second quarter of 2025, the Company recorded a pension settlement gain of $5 million ($4 million net of tax), related to repayment of the contribution the Company made in 2021 to settle the U.K. defined pension plan.
(4)
The Company recorded income tax benefits of $9 million and $17 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2026, primarily related to the items described above. The Company recorded income tax benefits of $13 million and $44 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2025, primarily related to an income tax benefit of $22 million from an internal reorganization in the first quarter of 2025 and the items described above.
(5)
In the first six months of 2026, the Company recorded noncontrolling interest related to the items described above.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Condensed & Unaudited)
(in millions)
Six months ended June 30,
2026
2025
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income
$
482
$
443
Depreciation and amortization
234
224
Restructuring and other
4
45
Pension and postretirement expense
19
14
Pension contributions
(10)
22
Stock-based compensation
23
26
Loss on debt extinguishment
3
Working capital changes and other
(96)
(311)
Net cash provided by operating activities
659
463
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures
(203)
(89)
Other
9
45
Net cash used for investing activities
(194)
(44)
Cash flows from financing activities
Net change in debt
168
(83)
Dividends paid to shareholders
(77)
(60)
Common stock repurchased
(517)
(209)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
(41)
(62)
Other, net (1)
(95)
(13)
Net cash used for financing activities
(562)
(427)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(3)
30
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
(100)
22
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1
879
1,016
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at June 30 (2)
$
779
$
1,038
(1) Primarily consists of payments for assets financed in 2025.
(2) Cash and cash equivalents include $123 million and $102 million of restricted cash at June 30, 2026 and 2025.
Adjusted free cash flow is defined by the Company as net cash from operating activities less capital expenditures and certain other items. A reconciliation of net cash from operating activities to adjusted free cash flow for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 follows.
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 713
$ 449
$ 659
$ 463
Interest included in investing activities (3)
4
16
13
Capital expenditures
(116)
(56)
(203)
(89)
Adjusted free cash flow
$ 601
$ 393
$ 472
$ 387
(3) Interest benefit of cross currency swaps included in investing activities.
Consolidated Supplemental Data (Unaudited)
(in millions)
Impact of Foreign Currency Translation – Favorable/(Unfavorable) (1)
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Net Sales
Segment
Income
Net Sales
Segment
Income
Americas Beverage
$
8
$
(1)
$
16
$
(3)
European Beverage
16
3
52
8
Asia Pacific
4
11
1
Transit Packaging
4
1
25
5
Corporate and other
(1)
2
$
32
$
2
$
106
$
11
(1) The impact of foreign currency translation represents the difference between actual current year U.S. dollar
results and pro forma amounts assuming constant foreign currency exchange rates for translation in both periods.
In order to compute the difference, the Company compares actual U.S. dollar results to an amount calculated by
dividing the current U.S. dollar results by current year average foreign exchange rates and then multiplying those
amounts by the applicable prior year average foreign exchange rates.
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Leverage Ratio
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