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Crane NXT (CXT)
NYSE:CXT
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 13, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.57Last Year’s EPS
0.54Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a generally positive outlook: the company delivered strong top-line growth, excellent cash conversion, exceeded currency win targets, expanded backlog, and set mid-2026 milestones for the Antares Vision acquisition. Management is investing to capture sustained international currency demand and expects margin recovery and synergy realization in 2026. Offsetting these positives are notable near-term margin pressures in SAT, incremental costs and FX headwinds tied to rapid ramping of international currency capacity, CPI softness (particularly vending due to tariffs), and acquisition-related expenses and financing draws that create near-term earnings/interest effects. Overall, leadership frames these headwinds as manageable and temporary given backlog strength and planned productivity improvements.Company Guidance
Strong Top-Line Growth
Q4 sales of $477M, up ~20% year-over-year (driven by acquisitions and Crane Currency); full-year sales of approximately $1.7B, up ~11% year-over-year; Q4 core sales up ~5% and full-year core sales growth ~1%.
Robust Profitability and Cash Generation
Adjusted EBITDA margin of ~25% in Q4 and ~24% for the full year; delivered adjusted EPS of $1.27 in Q4 and $4.06 for the full year; adjusted free cash flow conversion ~135% in Q4 and ~94% for the full year.
Currency Business Outperformance and Wins
Crane Currency achieved 20 new micro-optics denomination wins in 2025 (exceeding target of 10–15), including five denominations for Fiji; organic backlog up (Aaron cited >30% YoY) and SAT backlog reported up >50% YoY, providing strong visibility for 2026.
Acquisitions and Strategic Investments
Closed De La Rue Authentication acquisition in May 2025 and completed an initial equity investment (~32%) in Antares Vision in Q4 2025 with regulatory approval to launch a mandatory tender—expected to consolidate >50% ownership in Q1 and take private mid-2026; these expand offerings in authentication, life sciences, and track-and-trace.
2026 Financial Guidance
Full-year sales growth guidance of 4%–6% for 2026; adjusted segment EBITDA margin expected ~28% (approximately flat YoY); adjusted EPS guidance $4.10–$4.40; adjusted free cash flow conversion targeted 90%–110%.
Balance Sheet and Capital Allocation
Ended year with net leverage ~2.3x; secured a ~$500M term loan and drew ~$130M for Antares investment; plan to use strong free cash flow to pay down debt and maintain ~2.3x net leverage by year-end 2026; declared a 6% increase to the annual dividend.
Operational Capacity and Growth Investments
Investing to expand international currency capacity: moving to 24/7 operations, adding micro-optics lines in Nashua and Malta, increasing design staff; expect currency CapEx to be ~7% of currency revenue in 2026 (company-wide CapEx 3%–5% of sales) and modest incremental OpEx (~$4M) and SAT costs (~$4M) to support growth.
CXT Earnings History
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CXT Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 11, 2026 | $51.73 | $53.50 | +3.42% |
Nov 05, 2025 | $64.00 | $61.16 | -4.44% |
Aug 06, 2025 | $56.04 | $56.84 | +1.43% |
May 07, 2025 | $47.21 | $50.50 | +6.97% |
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FAQ
When does Crane NXT (CXT) report earnings?
Crane NXT (CXT) is schdueled to report earning on May 13, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is CXT EPS forecast?
CXT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.57.