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Crown Holdings Q2 adjusted EPS $2.49 beats $2.15; raises FY2026 guidance to $8.30-$8.50
CROWN HOLDINGS, INC.
- Q2 adjusted diluted EPS $2.49, up 16% YoY from $2.15; GAAP EPS $2.23 vs $1.56.
- Net sales $3,668M (+16% YoY) on 5% global beverage can volume growth and $395M material cost pass-through.
- FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance raised to $8.30-$8.50 from $7.90-$8.30; Q3 guidance $2.20-$2.30.
- Share repurchases $305M in Q2; $500M+ in H1; net leverage 2.5x; adjusted FCF at least $900M.
- Segment income $501M vs $476M; strong results in beverage can equipment and North American tinplate.