Crane NXT (CXT)
NYSE:CXT
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 12, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.05Last Year’s EPS
0.97Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
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.Company Guidance
Top-Line Growth
Q1 sales of $388 million, up approximately 17% year-over-year, with organic sales growth of approximately 6%.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin Expansion
Company adjusted EBITDA margin increased ~80 basis points to 19% in Q1 (a ~22% improvement versus prior year on a relative basis).
Adjusted EPS Performance
Delivered adjusted EPS of $0.60 in Q1, an increase of approximately 11% year-over-year and on track with full-year guidance.
Acquisition of Antares Vision Completed Ahead of Schedule
Antares Vision acquisition closed early (end of March), expanding TAM into ~$3 billion life sciences and food & beverage end markets and adding an expected ~$200–$210 million of revenue for nine months in 2026 (with Q4 as the largest quarter).
Strong Security & Authentication Technologies (SAT) Performance
SAT segment sales up ~51% year-over-year (including May 2025 De La Rue contribution); organic SAT sales grew ~22%; SAT adjusted EBITDA margin up ~600 basis points to 20% with expected year-end margin of ~25% and robust backlog/funnel for new micro-optic wins (targeting 10–15 new denominations for the year).
Backlog and Order Strength
Segment backlog totaled $221 million (including ~ $100 million from Antares Vision); CPI backlog ~ $120 million representing sequential growth of ~8% and a book-to-bill ratio of ~1.
Maintained Full-Year Guidance and Profitability Targets
Updated 2026 sales growth guidance of 15%–17% (including Antares); maintained full-year EPS guidance of $4.10–$4.40; full-year adjusted segment EBITDA margin expected at ~27% including Antares; plan for ~90%–110% full-year free cash flow conversion.
Balance Sheet and Leverage Plan
Ended Q1 with net leverage of ~2.9x (including Antares financing) and forecasted to reduce net leverage to ~2.3x by year-end 2026, preserving capacity to pursue M&A in 2027.
CXT Earnings History
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CXT Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 06, 2026 | $45.65 | $43.88 | -3.88% |
Feb 11, 2026 | $51.54 | $53.30 | +3.42% |
Nov 05, 2025 | $63.77 | $60.94 | -4.44% |
Aug 06, 2025 | $55.84 | $56.63 | +1.42% |
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FAQ
When does Crane NXT (CXT) report earnings?
Crane NXT (CXT) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 12, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is CXT EPS forecast?
CXT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 1.05.