JP Morgan Rates Crown (CCK) Overweight, $121 Price Target

JP Morgan issued an Overweight rating on Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) on September 18, 2026, setting a price target of $121.00. According to research notes from the firm, the updated evaluation provides a forward-looking perspective on the packaging company's market position.

CCK Crown Holdings, Inc.

$114.15 ▲ +10.63% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

JP Morgan's Call on Crown Holdings

On September 18, 2026, JP Morgan evaluated Crown Holdings with an Overweight rating and a $121.00 price target.

Other Institutional Activity in Crown Holdings

Franklin Resources, Inc. grew its holdings by 116,925 shares, ending with 3,025,512 shares worth about $345,362,199.00. AQR Capital Management, LLC reduced its stake by 1,170,258 shares, resulting in 2,834,732 shares valued at roughly $323,584,662.00. Swedbank AB grew its holdings by 4,574 shares, ending with 2,545,883 shares worth about $290,612,548.00.

Crown Holdings, Inc. Stock Up 5.3%

Crown Holdings shares recently traded around $115.00 as of October 16, 2026, placing them about 5.0% below the $121.00 price target set by JP Morgan. The stock's valuation includes a beta of 0.574, pointing to lower volatility than the broader market.

Recent Earnings

Crown Holdings posted trailing-twelve-month revenue of $13,255,999,488.00 and earnings per share of $6.95. The company recorded a net profit margin of 5.9% and a return on equity of 27.4%. Crown Holdings is scheduled to release its next earnings report on October 19, 2026.

Dividend

Crown Holdings pays an annual dividend rate of $1.31 per share. The payout ratio sits at 17.5% of earnings.

Insider Buying and Selling at Crown Holdings, Inc.

Chief Executive Officer Timothy Joseph Donahue sold 7,500 shares at a price of $105.00 for a total value of $787,500.00 on April 8, 2026. Timothy Joseph Donahue later sold 7,500 shares at $106.85 worth $801,375.00 on April 15, 2026. Timothy Joseph Donahue sold 15,000 shares at $105.00 for $1,575,000.00 on June 23, 2026. Timothy Joseph Donahue sold 7,500 shares at $110.29 for $827,175.00 on July 15, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wells Fargo maintained an Equal-Weight rating with a $127.00 price target on July 22, 2026, moving from a prior target of $117.00. UBS maintained a Neutral rating with a $123.00 target on July 22, 2026, up from $115.00. BMO Capital maintained an Outperform rating with a $135.00 target on July 22, 2026, raising it from $130.00. RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating with a $135.00 target on July 24, 2026, lifting it from $131.00.

About Crown Holdings

Crown Holdings, Inc. operates in the packaging industry, manufacturing recyclable aluminum beverage cans, glass bottles, steel crowns, food cans, and aerosol closures for customers around the world. The company serves various consumer markets through its regional segments across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Bottom Line

Investors will look ahead to Crown Holdings' earnings report on October 19, 2026, for updated financial results. Market participants continue to track institutional portfolio adjustments and evolving Wall Street price targets for the packaging firm.