Carpenter Technology stock price jumps nearly 8% as raised outlook keeps CRS in focus
Carpenter Technology shares jumped 7.8% to $335.75 Tuesday after the company raised its full-year profit outlook and reported record second-quarter operating income of $155.2 million. Trading volume reached 1.2 million shares by mid-afternoon. The company cited strong aerospace and defense demand and projected Q3 operating income of $177 million to $182 million. Investors await third-quarter results due April 23.