Crane NXT (CXT)
NYSE:CXT
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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
$2.44B
Enterprise Value$3.53B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$232.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.8
Beta1.05
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 Cap1.44
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.06
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.90
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.80
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$67.25Price Target Upside44.94% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)4.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.85B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Solid Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating and free cash flow across periods provides durable internal funding for capex, capacity build, debt reduction and M&A. Even with weaker conversion vs 2023, FCF covering a large portion of net income supports balance sheet repair and reinvestment without reliance on equity issuance.
TAM Expansion Via Antares AcquisitionClosing Antares materially broadens addressable markets into life sciences and food & beverage, diversifying revenue beyond legacy cash-handling. The sizable incremental revenue and backlog enlarge the firm’s platform, supporting sustainable top-line growth and cross-sell opportunities that can drive scale and long-term structural revenue resilience.
High-growth, High-margin SAT SegmentThe SAT business shows durable structural strength: strong organic growth, rapid margin expansion and a robust backlog/funnel for new micro‑optic wins. Higher-margin security and authentication products enhance overall profitability mix and create recurring aftermarket and services opportunities that support longer-term margin sustainability.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageMaterial debt growth raises financial risk and interest burden, reducing flexibility to absorb shocks or fund strategic investments. Higher leverage limits free-cash-flow-to-debt coverage and increases sensitivity to rate moves and cyclical revenue swings, constraining long-term capital allocation despite management’s plan to lower net leverage.
Margin Compression Vs Prior YearsSustained margin compression points to pricing pressure, cost or mix shifts that erode profitability. Lower margins reduce free cash generation potential and returns on equity, making it harder to fund growth or pay down debt. Structural mix toward lower-margin products or integration costs could prolong this weakness.
Hardware Softness And Integration CostsWeakness in hardware-centric DTT and CPI hardware/vending creates cyclical revenue and margin volatility. Combined with near-term OpEx and capacity spending for international currency and lower initial margins from Antares, this structural hardware exposure can suppress segment profitability and prolong recovery timelines.
Crane NXT News
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 $2.44B.
When is Crane NXT’s upcoming earnings report date?
Crane NXT’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 57 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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Crane NXT Stock Smart Score
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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 ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 307.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
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.
CXT Company Deck
CXT Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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
0.18% Insiders
39.45% Mutual Funds
20.17% Other Institutional Investors
15.57% Public Companies and
Individual Investors