Crown Holdings Q3 adjusted EPS up 7% to $2.39; net sales reach $3.71 billion
Crown Holdings reported third quarter 2026 results for the period ended September 30, 2026. Net sales rose to $3,711 million from $3,202 million, and adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 7% to $2.39, while segment income slipped to $484 million from $490 million. The company also gave full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $8.35 to $8.45 and adjusted free cash flow of at least $950 million.
Key points
- Q3 2026 reported diluted EPS was $2.08 versus $1.85 in 2025; net income attributable to Crown Holdings was $225 million versus $214 million.
- Global beverage can volumes increased 6% in the quarter, and the company repurchased $81 million of its common stock.
- Fourth quarter 2026 adjusted diluted EPS is expected in the range of $1.63 to $1.73.
- Results will be discussed on a conference call on October 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EDT.
The filing
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