Citigroup Raises Crown (CCK) Price Target to $139
Key Points
- Citigroup reiterated its Buy rating on Crown Holdings on October 21, 2026, and raised its price target from $137.00 to $139.00.
- Citigroup's $139 price target implies 19.60% upside from Crown Holdings, Inc.'s ($CCK) current $116.22 share price.
- Crown Holdings trades recently around $116.22, sitting above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
- Other major financial firms including UBS and Wells Fargo have also recently updated their views on the packaging company.
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On October 21, 2026, Citigroup reaffirmed its Buy rating on Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) and raised its price target on the packaging stock from $137.00 to $139.00. The update came via a research note from the firm on the day the stock closed at $116.22.
Citigroup's Call on Crown Holdings
Citigroup kept its upbeat stance on the company, pointing to fresh expectations by lifting its target by $2.00.
Other Institutional Activity in Crown Holdings
Other large funds have also adjusted their positions in Crown Holdings recently. Franklin Resources, Inc. grew its holdings by 116,925 shares, ending with 3,025,512 shares worth about $360,232,593.00. AQR Capital Management, LLC reduced its stake by 1,170,258 shares, a 29.2% decrease, leaving it with 2,834,732 shares valued at approximately $337,517,372.00. Swedbank AB grew its holdings by 4,574 shares, a 0.2% increase to end with 2,545,883 shares worth about $303,125,565.00.
Crown Holdings, Inc. Stock Holds Steady
Crown Holdings shares recently traded around $116.22. That price is right on par with the stock's close of $116.22 on October 21, 2026. The stock sits above its 50-day moving average of $112.85 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $107.91.
$CCK price target
Crown Holdings, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $139 target. Not advice.
Recent Earnings
Crown Holdings reported $13.77 billion in trailing twelve-month revenue alongside $7.17 in earnings per share over the same period. The packaging firm's next scheduled earnings report is set for release on February 3, 2027.
Dividend
Crown Holdings pays an annual dividend rate of $1.31 per share.
Insider Buying and Selling at Crown Holdings, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer Timothy Joseph Donahue completed several transactions earlier in the year. On April 8, 2026, he sold 7,500 shares at an average price of $105.00 for a total value of $787,500.00. Later, on April 15, 2026, he sold another 7,500 shares at $106.85 each, worth $801,375.00. On June 23, 2026, he parted with 15,000 shares at $105.00 for a total of $1,575,000.00, followed by a sale of 7,500 shares on July 15, 2026, at $110.29 per share totaling $827,175.00.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Wall Street firms have kept a steady stream of updates on the stock. On September 18, 2026, JP Morgan upgraded the stock to Overweight with a $121.00 target. UBS maintained a Neutral rating with a $116.00 target on October 5, 2026, and another UBS note on October 21, 2026, kept a Neutral rating while moving the target to $118.00 from $116.00. Wells Fargo maintained an Equal-Weight rating with a $126.00 target on October 19, 2026. Overall, the stock carries a consensus buy recommendation with 13 analyst opinions.
About Crown Holdings, Inc.
Crown Holdings makes recyclable metal packaging and containers for consumer goods companies around the globe. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the firm produces aluminum beverage cans, food and aerosol cans, and glass bottles used by makers of drinks, food, and household products.
Bottom Line
Investors will look ahead to Crown Holdings' next earnings report on February 3, 2027, to see how packaging demand holds up. Wall Street analysts maintain an average view on the company as updates continue to roll in.
Source: Citigroup's rating change on $CCK (Oct 21, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts