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Carpenter Technology (NYSE: CRS) CFO gets 1,383 RSUs, 2,407 withheld for taxes

Carpenter Technology (CRS) CFO Timothy Lain received 1,383 restricted stock units (RSUs) and had 2,407 shares withheld for taxes and exercise price, valued at $544.59 per share. Lain also holds 3,138.321 shares indirectly through the company's 401(k) plan. The transactions were not part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
stocktitan.net
Published Aug 18, 2026, 8:33 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to alphai Aug 19, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
$CRS
Neutral
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
5/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CRSNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The filing provides a factual update on the CFO's equity compensation but does not alter the company's fundamentals.

02

Market read

Minor insider transaction with limited market impact.

03

What to watch

Potential future vesting schedule or performance conditions tied to the RSUs could affect long‑term dilution.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 5/10Timing: filing date 2026-08-18

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider equity activity; CFO compensation changes are routinely reported.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CRSNeutralMedium confidence
Context

CFO Timothy Lain reported a grant of 1,383 RSUs and a disposition of 2,407 common shares for tax/exercise on a Form 4 filing.

Expected impact

little to no short-term price movement

Evidence & confidence

Transaction size (~$1.3M) is small relative to market cap; CFO grants are routine and do not signal material change.

Market effects

Sector

None

Regional

None

Global

None

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Even small insider sales can precede negative sentiment if the executive anticipates downside.

Key entities

  • person
    Timothy Lain

    SVP and CFO of Carpenter Technology Corp.

  • company
    Carpenter Technology Corp.

    Manufacturer of specialty metals and engineered products.

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