Increase in Segment Income
Segment income increased to $472 million in Q3 2024, compared to $430 million in the prior year, due to volume gains in Americas and European beverage segments.
Strong Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow remained strong at $668 million through nine months, driven by excellent operational performance and reduced capital spending.
Reduction in Net Leverage
Net leverage was reduced to 3x compared to 3.5x for the same period last year, with expectations to end the year below 3x.
Positive Adjusted Earnings Growth
Adjusted earnings per diluted share increased by 15% to $1.99 compared to $1.73 in the prior quarter.
Americas Beverage Volume Growth
Americas Beverage reported a 21% increase in segment income with 10% volume growth, including a 5% increase in North America.
Share Repurchase Program
Crown's Board authorized a repurchase of up to $2 billion of common stock through 2027, with $110 million repurchased in the quarter.