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CR Stock Chart & Stats
$208.98
$0.30(0.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$208.98
$0.30(0.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$159.58 - $230.50
Previous Close$226.44
Volume470.57K
Average Volume (3M)342.19K
Market Cap
$11.92B
Enterprise Value$13.86B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$350.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.12B
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.8
Beta1.11
Next Earnings
Oct 27, 2026EPS Estimate
1.82Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.49%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.79
Shares Outstanding57,800,358
10 Day Avg. Volume298,170
30 Day Avg. Volume342,192
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 Cap1.16
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.35
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.81
Enterprise Value/Ebitda24.83
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$245.00Price Target Upside17.24% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)7.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.89B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Aerospace Growth And BacklogStrong aerospace growth and record backlog provide durable revenue visibility across specialized, engineered programs. Program wins in aerospace and defense can deepen customer relationships, support sustained demand, and reinforce Crane’s position in applications where qualification and technical content create meaningful competitive advantages.
Profitability And Guidance ImprovementRecord adjusted margins alongside higher full-year EPS guidance indicate that Crane is converting growth and operational execution into stronger earnings power. Sustained margin expansion can improve internal funding capacity, support investment in engineered products, and strengthen resilience across industrial demand cycles.
Strategic Pump AcquisitionThe proposed acquisition broadens Process Flow Technologies into mission-critical pump applications and resilient municipal water and wastewater markets. Its installed base could expand recurring aftermarket, repair, retrofit, and replacement demand while giving Crane additional products and channels for long-term cross-selling and innovation.
Bears Say
Weak Cash ConversionMaterially weaker operating and free cash flow reduces the quality of recent earnings and limits the cash available for debt reduction, acquisitions, dividends, or internal investment. If conversion remains at current levels, Crane may have less flexibility to pursue growth while absorbing normal industrial-cycle volatility.
Process Flow Organic SoftnessProcess Flow Technologies is not currently delivering broad-based organic growth, with sales and backlog pressured despite acquisition support. Continued weakness in core demand could constrain segment revenue momentum and make consolidated growth more dependent on acquisitions, while delaying the benefits of expected end-market recovery.
Higher Leverage And Integration RiskThe step-up in leverage reduces financial flexibility compared with prior years, particularly while cash generation is weaker. Recent acquisitions have also created temporary margin dilution and added integration complexity, so Crane must realize synergies and manage debt carefully to preserve returns and funding capacity.
Crane Company News
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 $11.92B.
When is Crane Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Crane Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 27, 2026 which is in 6 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 0.49%. See more information on Crane Company dividends here
What is Crane Company’s EPS estimate?
Crane Company’s EPS estimate is 1.82.
How many shares outstanding does Crane Company have?
Crane Company has 57,800,358 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:
$245.00 (17.24% Upside)
$245.00 (17.24% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CR Sentiment 63%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 263.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $220.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.94%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
16.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
60.17%
Trailing 12-Months
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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
$245.00
▲(17.24% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
1.04% Insiders
27.42% Mutual Funds
2.40% Other Institutional Investors
49.47% Public Companies and
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