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CRCrane Company
$201.06$11.6B
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Crane Company

CR
NYSE · Pumps & Flow Control
$201.06
At close - USD
Market Cap$11.61B
P/E32.1x
52W High$230.50
Volume282.04K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q3

Acquisition-Driven Growth Masks Cash Conversion Weakness

Crane's revenue growth has accelerated sharply from 6.8% in 2025Q4 to 28.1% in 2026Q3, supported by gross margin expansion to 42.4% from approximately 40.0% in mid-2024, which appears to reflect favorable Aerospace & Electronics mix shift.

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityStrong
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsMixed
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MARKET ACTION

CR price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

12/12 Beats

EPS beat 12 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-7% Peers

P/E is 7% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 66 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 66)

04

Mixed Trend

Mixed

Price < 50DMA but > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Jan 27
01

Build the investment case

Start with the evidence for owning the stock and the risks that can break the thesis.

EXECUTIVE THESIS

The Investment Case

Full Analysis
Fundamental Trajectory

Revenue growth surged to 28.1% year-over-year in 2026Q3 on gross margins of 42.4% in 2026Q2 versus roughly 40.0% in mid-2024, though operating margins have been volatile within 2026 (14.4% to 19.9%) and EPS growth swung from -39.0% to +6.4% over the last three quarters.

Analyst Consensus+23.7% target
Buy(28 analysts)
21 Buy7 Hold0 Sell

The Bull Case

Upside Catalysts

Portfolio transformation success

Crane Company has successfully focused on high-return businesses and shed non-core assets, resulting in a balanced portfolio in aerospace & defense and process flow technologies.

Strong organic EPS growth

The company has achieved over 20% organic EPS growth, driven by value-based pricing strategies.

Accretive M&A strategy

Crane Company's mergers and acquisitions have been accretive, contributing positively to its financial performance and growth.

The Bear Case

Key Downside Risks

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/7/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
CR+7.62%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
CR+6.91%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
CR+104.03%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+71.68%
5-Year Return
CR+92.83%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+59.42%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
34.6x
Forward P/EExpansion
27.5x
EV/EBITDA0th %ile
19.1x
FCF YieldCash Flow
2.4%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
34.6x
26.5x
100th· High
EV/EBITDA
19.1x
23.7x
0th· Low
Price/FCF
41.5x
35.9x
100th· High
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$63.85-68.2%
Base (Fair)$121.09-39.8%
Bull$129.50-35.6%
$63.85 Bear$121.09 Base$129.50 Bull
Current Market Price: $201.06
Trades at a 66.0% premium to Base DCF ($121.09)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY25
$2.31B+8.2% YoY
Net income FY25
$367M+24.4% YoY
Free cash flow FY25
$341M+44.5% YoY
Operating margin FY25
18.4%+1.7 pts YoY
ROIC (FY25)19.9%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (FY25)19.8%
Piotroski Score5 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate12/12 (100%)
Revenue Beat Rate10/12 (83%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q4 2026Latest
Oct 27, 2026
$2.05+12.6%
vs $1.82
$757M+2.7%
vs $737M
Q3 2026
Jul 28, 2026
$1.79+6.5%
vs $1.68
$725M+2.3%
vs $708M
Q2 2026
Apr 27, 2026
$1.65+14.6%
vs $1.44
$696M+3.5%
vs $673M
Q1 2026
Jan 26, 2026
$1.53+7.0%
vs $1.43
$581M+1.7%
vs $571M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
Business Wire·Oct 27, 2026
Crane Company Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results, Raises and Narrows Full Year Adjusted EPS Guidance

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crane Company ("Crane," NYSE: CR) today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2026 and raised its full-year adjusted EPS outlook. Alex Alcala, Crane's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: "We delivered another exceptional quarter, with strong performance across both AAT and PFT. AAT continued its strong momentum with 9.5% core sales growth, while PFT delivered 6.2% core sales growth and particularly strong core order growth of 19.7%.

Zacks Investment Research·Oct 23, 2026
4 Industrial Stocks Set to Outshine Q3 Earnings Estimates

Caterpillar, Crane, Flowserve and Constellium show Q3 earnings beat potential as manufacturing strength and solid demand support industrial sector growth.

Defense World·Oct 20, 2026
Crane (CR) Projected to Announce Earnings on Tuesday

Crane (NYSE: CR - Get Free Report) is anticipated to post its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, October 27th. Analysts expect Crane to announce earnings of $1.82 per share and revenue of $737.04 million for the quarter. Crane has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.850-7.050 EPS. Interested persons may review the

GlobeNewsWire·Oct 15, 2026
Crane NXT Announces Dates for Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Earnings Call

WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE: CXT), a global leader in authentication and traceability technologies, today announced its schedule for the company's third quarter 2026 results.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark CR against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Crane Company (CR)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
CR logoCRCrane CompanyCurrent
$201.06$11.61B32.128.15%15.9%19.79%0.45%
IEX logoIEXIDEX Corporation
$226.99$16.73B35.415.77%14.65%13.31%1.24%
FLS logoFLSFlowserve Corporation
$80.37$10.3B30.443.76%5.42%11.02%1.04%
GNSS logoGNSSGenasys Inc.
$1.40$63.53M-3.4969.76%-10.86%-435.06%—
PNR logoPNRPentair plc
$68.12$11.01B17.202.28%15.44%16.02%1.46%
RBC logoRBCRBC Bearings Incorporated
$474.45$15.01B52.1914.34%17.51%10.39%—

Compare CR vs Peers

Crane Company (CR) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs IEX

Most directly comparable listed peer for CR.

Scale Benchmark

vs DHR

Larger-name benchmark to compare CR against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs IEX, FLS, GNSS, PNR

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

CR SEC Filings & Documents

Crane Company (CR) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Oct 27, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Sep 29, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Aug 11, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

4
FY 2026

Feb 26, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Feb 26, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 27, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Oct 29, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Jul 31, 2026·SEC

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CR Frequently Asked Questions

Crane Company (CR) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Crane Company's revenue?

Crane Company (CR) reported $2.76B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $2.31B in fiscal year 2025. That is 25% more than the $1.85B of fiscal year 1996.

How fast is Crane Company growing?

Crane Company (CR) grew revenue by 8.2% in fiscal year 2025, compared with the prior fiscal year.

Is CR profitable?

Yes. Crane Company (CR) earned $342.0M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 12.4% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does CR pay dividends?

Yes. Crane Company (CR) pays a dividend that yields 0.45% at the current price, a small yield.

What is CR's return on equity?

Crane Company (CR) had a return on equity (ROE) of 19.8% in fiscal year 2025. That is above the market's typical 10-15%.

What is Crane Company's free cash flow?

Crane Company (CR) generated $279.9M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.

What if you invested $1,000 in CR back in 1996?

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