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Crown Holdings (CCK) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Crown Holdings gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 5, 2024. Of 1 guided period since reported, it met or beat its own guidance once (100%). Tax rate: 1 of 1, on average -0.4 pts against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 7 times and lowered it 0 times.
Tax rate
Met or beat 1 of 1 periods (0 above, 0 within, 1 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 25.0% (Feb 5, 2024) | 24.6% | below the range | -0.4 pts |
Adjusted tax rate
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 25.0% (Feb 5, 2025) → reaffirmed 25.0% (Apr 28, 2025) → reaffirmed 25.0% (Jul 21, 2025) → reaffirmed 25.0% (Oct 20, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | 25.0% (Apr 29, 2024) | — | — | — |
Capital expenditures
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $550M (Jul 20, 2026) → reaffirmed $550M (Oct 19, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $450M (Feb 5, 2025) | $413M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
| FY2024 | $500M (Feb 5, 2024) → reaffirmed $500M (Apr 29, 2024) | $403M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
Operating cash flow
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $1.2B (Feb 5, 2024) | $1.2B (GAAP) | not judged | — |
Free cash flow
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $750M (Jul 22, 2024) | $789M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $1.63–$1.73 (Oct 19, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $2.20–$2.30 (Jul 20, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | $2.10–$2.20 (Apr 27, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2026 | $1.70–$1.80 (Feb 4, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY2026 | $7.90–$8.30 (Feb 4, 2026) → reaffirmed $7.90–$8.30 (Apr 27, 2026) → raised $8.30–$8.50 (Jul 20, 2026) → reaffirmed $8.35–$8.45 (Oct 19, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q4 2025 | $1.65–$1.75 (Oct 20, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2025 | $1.95–$2.05 (Jul 21, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2025 | $1.80–$1.90 (Apr 28, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2025 | $1.20–$1.30 (Feb 5, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2025 | $6.60–$7.00 (Feb 5, 2025) → raised $6.70–$7.10 (Apr 28, 2025) → raised $7.10–$7.50 (Jul 21, 2025) → raised $7.70–$7.80 (Oct 20, 2025) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Crown Holdings, Q3 2026: revenue $3.7B (+16% year over year), operating margin 11.9%, net earnings $225M, operating cash flow $406M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Crown Holdings beat its guidance?
Crown Holdings gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 5, 2024. Of 1 guided period since reported, it met or beat its own guidance once (100%). Tax rate: 1 of 1, on average -0.4 pts against the guided midpoint.
How often does Crown Holdings raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 7 times and lowered it 0 times since Feb 5, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.