Carpenter Technology shares fall 5.09% intraday amid insider sales by VP and Chief Commercial Officer.
ByAinvest
Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026 12:58 pm ET1min read
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Carpenter Technology (CRS) fell 5.09% intraday trading after a series of insider sales and mixed analyst activity weighed on sentiment. The stock experienced selling pressure following reports that its VP sold $97,500 in shares on September 18 and 1,500 shares on September 15, signaling potential internal concerns. Despite a JPMorgan price target raise to $394 and multiple "Buy" ratings from brokerages, the immediate decline aligns with the negative signal from insider transactions. The mixed environment—combining positive analyst outlooks and direct insider divestment—suggests short-term uncertainty, with the latter driving the intraday selloff.
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