Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK) is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. The company operates in various segments, including beverage cans, food cans, and aerosol containers. Crown competes with other packaging giants like Ball Corporation and Ardagh Group. As Crown prepares to release its quarterly earnings on October 20, 2025, Wall Street analysts have set their sights on an earnings per share (EPS) estimate of $1.98 and projected revenue of approximately $3.13 billion.
Analysts expect Crown Holdings to report an EPS of $1.98, reflecting a slight decline of 0.5% from the previous year. Despite this, revenues are anticipated to rise by 3.9%, reaching $3.19 billion for the quarter ending September 2025. This increase in revenue suggests that Crown is effectively growing its sales, even as earnings face slight pressure. Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been revised upward by 1.1%, indicating a positive reassessment by analysts.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate aligns with Wall Street's outlook, predicting an EPS of $1.98. This consistency in estimates underscores the market's expectations for Crown's performance. The upcoming earnings report could significantly impact Crown's stock price. If the actual earnings exceed these estimates, the stock might experience an upward movement. Conversely, a miss could lead to a decline in stock value, as highlighted by Zacks Investment Research.
Crown Holdings has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about its earnings prospects. This upgrade suggests that Crown could be an attractive choice for investors, as the upward trend in earnings estimates is a key factor influencing stock prices. The Zacks rating system, which focuses on a company's changing earnings picture, highlights the potential for near-term stock price movements based on these positive earnings forecasts.
Crown Holdings' financial metrics provide insight into its market valuation. The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 19.26, indicating how the market values its earnings. The price-to-sales ratio stands at about 0.89, showing how much investors are willing to pay per dollar of sales. With an enterprise value to sales ratio of 1.36, the company is valued at 1.36 times its sales when considering its debt and cash. The debt-to-equity ratio is 2.24, indicating a significant use of debt compared to equity. Lastly, the current ratio of 1.06 suggests a modest level of short-term financial health.
