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CXT Stock Chart & Stats
$46.40
$0.21(0.35%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$46.40
$0.21(0.35%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$35.71 - $69.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume63.26K
Average Volume (3M)494.30K
Market Cap
$2.83B
Enterprise Value$3.90B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$232.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.8
Beta1.09
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
1.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.42%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.26
Shares Outstanding57,542,366
10 Day Avg. Volume587,344
30 Day Avg. Volume494,302
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.87
Price to Book (P/B)2.15
Price to Sales (P/S)1.63
P/FCF Ratio13.62
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.38
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.28
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.42
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.06
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$67.25Price Target Upside44.94% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)4.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.88B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Solid Free Cash Flow GenerationConsistent positive operating and free cash flow across recent periods underpins durable financial flexibility. Reliable FCF supports reinvestment in capacity, funds integration of acquisitions, services and aftermarket programs, and enables deleveraging or M&A without relying solely on external financing.
TAM Expansion Via Antares AcquisitionClosing Antares materially broadens addressable markets and diversifies revenue into higher-growth life sciences and food & beverage verticals. The added scale and cross-sell potential create a lasting growth runway and reduces dependence on legacy cash-handling cycles once integration and synergies are realized.
Strong SAT Growth And BacklogHigh-single- to mid-double-digit organic growth in security & authentication and substantial backlog reflect structural demand and competitive strength in premium, high-margin technology. Durable backlog and margin improvement indicate sustained pricing power and recurring program-based revenue.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageMaterially higher debt ratios raise financial risk and constrain flexibility for incremental investment or downturns. Elevated leverage increases interest burden, slows covenant headroom recovery, and makes the company more sensitive to cash flow volatility until deleveraging targets are met.
Sustained Margin CompressionA persistent decline in margins despite top-line growth suggests structural pressure from cost inflation, product mix shifts, or pricing limitations. Lower margins reduce cash conversion and ROIC, limiting the company's ability to fund growth, reduce leverage, or absorb future cost shocks.
Near-term Dilution And Integration Risk From AntaresAcquisition-related interest and lower initial margins create multi-quarter dilution and execution risk. Realizing promised CBS synergies, margin recovery and debt paydown is necessary for accretion; delays or weaker-than-expected synergies would prolong elevated leverage and compress returns.
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CXT FAQ
What was Crane NXT’s price range in the past 12 months?
Crane NXT lowest stock price was $35.70 and its highest was $69.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Crane NXT’s market cap?
Crane NXT’s market cap is $2.83B.
When is Crane NXT’s upcoming earnings report date?
Crane NXT’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 34 days.
How were Crane NXT’s earnings last quarter?
Crane NXT released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $0.6 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.571 by $0.029.
Is Crane NXT overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Crane NXT’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Crane NXT pay dividends?
Crane NXT pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.18 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.42%. See more information on Crane NXT dividends here
What is Crane NXT’s EPS estimate?
Crane NXT’s EPS estimate is 1.04.
How many shares outstanding does Crane NXT have?
Crane NXT has 57,542,366 shares outstanding.
What happened to Crane NXT’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Crane NXT reported an EPS of $0.6 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.571. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.877%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Crane NXT?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CXT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$67.25 (44.94% Upside)
$67.25 (44.94% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CXT Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 307.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $1.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.07%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
49.89%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Crane NXT
Crane NXT, Co. focuses its efforts on developing technologies for payment processing and merchandising. The company supplies integrated electronic hardware and accompanying software solutions. These offerings are underpinned by its deep and proprietary core capabilities, which include secure payment verification and authentication, as well as sophisticated tools for automation, field service management, remote diagnostics, and software designed to boost efficiency. Crane NXT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
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CXT Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented several meaningful positives: strong Q1 revenue and organic growth, meaningful margin expansion, successful early closing of the Antares Vision acquisition that materially expands TAM and adds near-term revenue, a robust SAT performance with large backlog and clear targets, and a credible plan to reduce leverage and maintain EPS guidance. Near-term challenges include DTT hardware softness, modest EPS dilution from Antares financing this year, non-linear currency phasing due to tough 2025 comps, and incremental near-term costs to expand capacity. Overall, management communicated confidence in integration synergies, margin recovery for Antares, and a path to accretion in 2027, with most key metrics and guidance maintained or improved.View all CXT earnings summariesCXT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$67.25
▲(44.94% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.23% Insiders
35.46% Mutual Funds
2.09% Other Institutional Investors
35.93% Public Companies and
Individual Investors