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CR Stock Chart & Stats
$226.44
$0.30(0.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$226.44
$0.30(0.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$159.58 - $230.50
Previous Close$226.44
Volume470.57K
Average Volume (3M)463.73K
Market Cap
$11.94B
Enterprise Value$13.84K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$350.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.10B
Price to Earnings (P/E)39.1
Beta1.21
Next Earnings
Oct 26, 2026EPS Estimate
1.79Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.45%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.79
Shares Outstanding57,745,686
10 Day Avg. Volume501,208
30 Day Avg. Volume463,725
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.21
Price to Book (P/B)5.15
Price to Sales (P/S)4.60
P/FCF Ratio31.07
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$243.75Price Target Upside7.64% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)6.84
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.87B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin ExpansionSustained margin expansion to a record 21.3% reflects durable operational improvements: pricing, cost control and integration gains. Higher structural margins increase free cash flow potential and resilience across cycles, supporting reinvestment, M&A funding and long-term profitability.
Backlog And VisibilityA growing, record backlog—especially in Aerospace & Advanced Technologies—provides multi-quarter revenue visibility tied to program wins. Durable backlog in aerospace/defense programs supports predictable revenue conversion, engineering content expansion, and higher margin aftermarket streams.
Acquisitions Driving ScaleAcquisitions are integrating ahead of plan and delivering faster synergies, boosting scale and product breadth. If sustained, disciplined M&A strengthens market position, diversifies end markets, and accelerates revenue and capability buildout over the medium term.
Bears Say
Weaker Cash GenerationMaterial deterioration in operating and free cash flow reduces financial flexibility. Lower cash conversion versus net income limits the company’s ability to self-fund capex, dividends or M&A, elevates reliance on external financing, and raises earnings-quality concerns over coming quarters.
Higher Leverage Vs. Prior YearsThe step-up in leverage reduces balance sheet cushion and increases fixed costs sensitivity. With cash generation down, elevated leverage constrains optionality for opportunistic investing, increases refinancing risk in stress periods, and reduces margin for cyclical headwinds.
Process Flow Technologies Organic SoftnessPFT is a major revenue contributor; persistent organic weakness there signals exposure to slower industrial end markets (e.g., chemicals). Reliance on acquisitions and backlog to offset organic shortfalls raises execution risk and may limit sustainable, broad-based revenue growth.
CR FAQ
What was Crane Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Crane Company lowest stock price was $159.58 and its highest was $230.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Crane Company’s market cap?
Crane Company’s market cap is $11.94B.
When is Crane Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Crane Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 26, 2026 which is in 87 days.
How were Crane Company’s earnings last quarter?
Crane Company released its earnings results on Jul 28, 2026. The company reported $1.79 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.676 by $0.114.
Is Crane Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Crane Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Crane Company pay dividends?
Crane Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.255 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.45%. See more information on Crane Company dividends here
What is Crane Company’s EPS estimate?
Crane Company’s EPS estimate is 1.79.
How many shares outstanding does Crane Company have?
Crane Company has 57,745,686 shares outstanding.
What happened to Crane Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Crane Company reported an EPS of $1.79 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.676. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.664%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Crane Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CR
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Crane Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$243.75 (7.64% Upside)
$243.75 (7.64% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CR Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 147.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $26.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 19.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 19.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
20.15%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
60.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Crane Company
Established in 1855 in Stamford, Connecticut, Crane Company, formerly known as Crane Holdings, Co., is a global industrial manufacturer and distributor of specialized engineered products. Operating across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, the company is structured into four main business divisions. The Aerospace & Electronics segment provides critical components and integrated systems, including both original equipment and aftermarket parts, primarily to commercial and military aerospace, defense, and space exploration markets. This encompasses products like pressure sensors for aircraft engine control, braking systems for fighter jets, power conversion solutions for spacecraft, and lubrication systems. Through its Process Flow Technologies division, Crane supplies engineered equipment for mission-critical fluid handling, offering a range of process and commercial valves, along with various pumps and related systems. The Payment & Merchandising Technologies segment delivers electronic devices and associated software, leveraging proprietary expertise in payment verification and authentication, automation, field service, remote diagnostics, and software designed to boost efficiency. Lastly, the Engineered Materials segment manufactures fiberglass-reinforced plastic panels and coils, predominantly used in the production of recreational vehicles and for commercial and industrial construction applications. Crane Company's diverse offerings cater to a wide array of end markets, including aerospace, defense, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, water and wastewater management, payment automation, non-residential and municipal construction, energy, banknote design and production, and numerous general industrial and consumer applications.
CR Company Deck
CR Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a strongly positive operational and financial result: record margins, double-digit gains in Aerospace & Advanced Technologies, stronger-than-expected performance from recent acquisitions, and upgraded EPS guidance. Weakness was concentrated in Process Flow Technologies' organic top-line, some acquisition-related short-term margin dilution, and one-time tariff recoveries excluded from adjusted results. On balance, the highlights—particularly margin expansion, backlog strength, acquisition outperformance, and balance-sheet improvement—significantly outweigh the lowlights.View all CR earnings summariesCR Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
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Ownership Overview
1.04% Insiders
27.45% Mutual Funds
3.39% Other Institutional Investors
49.17% Public Companies and Individual Investors







