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Crane NXT (P8Q) Stock Price & Analysis

P8Q Stock Chart & Stats

€53.50€1.50(2.88%)
At close: 5:30 PM GMT+1
EUR 42.5EUR 45EUR 47.5EUR 5023 Sep14 Oct19 Oct
Day’s Range
EUR 53.50 - EUR 53.50
52-Week Range
EUR 31.00 - EUR 55.50
Previous Close
EUR 52.00
Volume
0
Average Volume (3M)
40
Market Cap
EUR 3.01B
Enterprise Value
EUR 4.22B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
EUR 231.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
EUR 1.47B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
24.0
Beta
0.76
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
1.08
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
1.16%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Secure Transaction And Authentication Platform

Crane NXT operates in specialized secure-transaction and authentication markets where customers rely on proprietary products, repeat component purchases, and lifecycle services. These embedded applications can support durable customer relationships and recurring demand beyond individual project cycles.

Consistent Cash Generation

Consistently positive operating and free cash flow gives Crane NXT internal funding for investment, debt reduction, and customer support. Although conversion has weakened, approximately $200M of TTM free cash flow still provides meaningful financial capacity across the next several quarters.

Backlog-supported Growth And Margin Execution

Raised guidance, strong backlog visibility, and targeted EBITDA margins indicate that growth is supported by contracted or identifiable demand rather than only near-term sales momentum. Successful Antares integration and margin actions could broaden earnings capacity as execution continues.

Bears Say

Elevated Leverage Reduces Flexibility

The substantial increase in debt has reduced balance-sheet flexibility and increased the importance of sustained cash generation. Higher leverage can constrain capital allocation and leave less room to absorb weaker earnings while management works toward debt reduction.

Material Profitability Compression

The sharp TTM margin step-down shows that revenue growth has not translated proportionally into profitability. If weaker margins persist, returns and internally generated capital could remain pressured, limiting the benefit of the company’s otherwise steady top-line expansion.

Antares Margin Ramp Remains Incomplete

Antares contributes meaningful growth and backlog, but its current margins remain below Crane NXT’s consolidated target. The expected improvement depends on continued integration and operational execution, creating an ongoing risk that acquired growth may dilute profitability before the ramp is completed.

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P8Q FAQ

What was Crane NXT’s price range in the past 12 months?
Crane NXT lowest stock price was €31.00 and its highest was €55.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Crane NXT’s market cap?
Crane NXT’s market cap is €3.01B.
When is Crane NXT’s upcoming earnings report date?
Crane NXT’s next earnings report is estimated for Nov 04, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is in 2 days.
How were Crane NXT’s earnings last quarter?
Crane NXT released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported €0.982 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.924 by €0.058.
Is Crane NXT overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Crane NXT’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Crane NXT pay dividends?
Crane NXT does not currently pay dividends.
What is Crane NXT’s EPS estimate?
Crane NXT’s EPS estimate is 1.08.
How many shares outstanding does Crane NXT have?
Crane NXT has 57,561,302 shares outstanding.
What happened to Crane NXT’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Crane NXT reported an EPS of €0.982 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.924. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.238%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Crane NXT?
Hedge funds hold Crane NXT shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Crane NXT is 1,615,820,585 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 210.4K shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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