Form 4 Filing for Stephen M. Ward Jr.

This Form 4 filing details transactions made by Stephen M. Ward Jr., a director at CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORP. On October 6, 2026, Mr. Ward acquired 361 Director Stock Units (DSUs) and 193 Director Stock Options. The DSUs convert to common stock on a 1-for-1 basis and are payable upon separation from the company or a specified date/event. The acquisition of DSUs was part of the Carpenter Technology Corporation Stock-Based Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. Following this transaction, Mr. Ward owns 77,607.61 shares, including previously unreported dividend equivalents. The stock option grants the right to purchase common stock with an exercise price of $395.71 per share, exercisable by October 6, 2027, and expiring on October 6, 2036. This option was also granted under the company's stock-based compensation plan for non-employee directors.