Upside case
Bull case
$319+48.6%
CR would need investors to value it at roughly 47x earnings — about 15x more generous than today's 32x forward P/E. That requires meaningful multiple expansion on top of continued earnings growth.
Analysis OverviewBuyUpdated Jun 18, 2026
Crane Company (CR) Stock Analysis
Wall Street verdict, consensus price target, and analyst rating breakdown — everything needed to frame the risk/reward at today's price.
Analyst consensus
Buy
Covering
28
analysts
21 bullish · 0 bearish · 28 covering CR
Strong Buy
0
Buy
21
Hold
7
Sell
0
Strong Sell
0
Consensus Target
$227
+5.4% vs today
Scenario Range
$153 – $319
Model bear to bull value window
Coverage
28
Published analyst ratings
Valuation Context
31.6x
Forward P/E · Market cap $12.4B
CR price targets
Three scenarios for where CR stock could go
Current
~$215
Confidence
54 / 100
Updated
Jun 18, 2026
Where we are now
Current · $215
Bear
$153
Base
$242
Bull
$319
Market caseClosest to today
Base case
$242+12.8%
At 36x on FY1 earnings, the base case reflects a reasonable but not stretched valuation. It prices in continued growth without assuming an exceptional setup.
Stress case
Bear case
$153-28.9%
If investor confidence fades or macro conditions deteriorate, a 9x multiple contraction could push CR down roughly 29% from where it trades now.
Not financial advice. Model confidence reflects internal scenario assumptions, not a guarantee of returns. Past performance does not predict future results.
Crane Company
CR · NYSEIndustrialsIndustrial - MachineryDecember year-end
Crane Company is an engineered industrial products manufacturer operating through four main segments. It generates revenue primarily from Aerospace & Electronics (critical components for aerospace/defense), Process Flow Technologies (fluid handling equipment), Payment & Merchandising Technologies (electronic payment systems), and Engineered Materials — with Aerospace being the largest segment. The company's competitive advantage lies in its engineering expertise for mission-critical applications and long-standing customer relationships in highly regulated industries like aerospace and defense.
Market Cap
$12.4B
Revenue TTM
$2.4B
Net Income TTM
$327M
Net Margin
13.4%
CR Revenue and Earnings Performance
Quarterly beat-or-miss track record against analyst estimates, plus forward revenue and EPS outlook for the next two fiscal years.
EPS Beat Rate
100%Exceptional
12 quarters tracked
Revenue Beat Rate
75%Exceptional
vs consensus estimates
Avg EPS Surprise
+10.1%
above Street consensus
Beat / Miss Record
BeatMissLeft = EPS · Right = Revenue
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Q1 2026
Q2 2026
Last 4 Quarters
EPS beats: 4 of 4Q3 2025
EPS
$1.49/$1.34
Revenue
$577M/$579M
Q4 2025
EPS
$1.64/$1.49
Revenue
$589M/$579M
Q1 2026
EPS
$1.53/$1.43
Revenue
$581M/$571M
Q2 2026
EPS
$1.65/$1.44
Revenue
$696M/$673M
| Quarter | EPS (Actual / Est) | EPS Surprise | Revenue (Actual / Est) | Rev Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | $1.49/$1.34 | +11.2% | $577M/$579M | -0.3% |
| Q4 2025 | $1.64/$1.49 | +10.1% | $589M/$579M | +1.8% |
| Q1 2026 | $1.53/$1.43 | +7.0% | $581M/$571M | +1.7% |
| Q2 2026 | $1.65/$1.44 | +14.6% | $696M/$673M | +3.5% |
FY1–FY2 Estimates
Revenue Outlook
FY1
$2.6B
+6.9% YoY
FY2
$2.8B
+8.4% YoY
EPS Outlook
FY1
$6.55
+17.7% YoY
FY2
$7.35
+12.2% YoY
Trailing FCF (TTM)$262M
FCF Margin: 10.7%
Next Earnings
July 27, 2026
Expected EPS
$1.65
Expected Revenue
$705M
CR beat EPS estimates in 4 of 4 tracked quarters. A perfect track record raises the bar for the upcoming report.
CR Revenue Breakdown by Segment
Product and geographic revenue mix from the latest annual disclosure, with year-over-year growth by segment.
Latest disclosure
FY 2025
Total disclosed revenue $592M
Product Mix
Latest annual revenue by segment or product family
Engineered Materials
100.0%
YoY unavailable
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Geographic Mix
Latest annual revenue by reported region
North America
50.1%
YoY unavailable
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Engineered Materials is the largest disclosed segment at 100.0% of FY 2025 revenue, with no year-over-year comparison yet.
North America is the largest reported region at 50.1%, with no year-over-year comparison yet.
CR Valuation Snapshot
Current multiples compared to the S&P 500, the company's sector, and its own five-year average.
Relative Value Signal
Slightly expensive versus peers
Fair value est. $191 — implies -11.1% from today's price.
Premium to Fair Value
11.1%
above fair value
Deep DiscountFair ValueVery Expensive
vs S&P 500 Trailing P/E
CR
34.3x
vs
S&P 500
24.4x
+40% premium
vs Industrials Trailing P/E
CR
34.3x
vs
Industrials
25.6x
+34% premium
vs CR 5Y Avg P/E
Today
34.3x
vs
5Y Average
22.8x
+50% premium
Forward PE
31.6x
S&P 500
18.8x
+68%
Industrials
21.2x
+49%
5Y Avg
—
—
Trailing PE
34.3x
S&P 500
24.4x
+40%
Industrials
25.6x
+34%
5Y Avg
22.8x
+50%
PEG Ratio
2.25x
S&P 500
1.66x
+36%
Industrials
1.65x
+37%
5Y Avg
—
—
EV/EBITDA
25.1x
S&P 500
15.2x
+65%
Industrials
13.9x
+80%
5Y Avg
23.0x
+9%
Price/FCF
36.4x
S&P 500
20.7x
+76%
Industrials
20.0x
+81%
5Y Avg
29.5x
+23%
Price/Sales
5.4x
S&P 500
3.1x
+74%
Industrials
1.6x
+245%
5Y Avg
3.7x
+44%
Dividend Yield
0.42%
S&P 500
1.91%
-78%
Industrials
1.21%
-65%
5Y Avg
1.08%
-61%
| Metric | CR | S&P 500 | Industrials | 5Y Avg CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward PE | 31.6x | 18.8x+68% | 21.2x+49% | — |
| Trailing PE | 34.3x | 24.4x+40% | 25.6x+34% | 22.8x+50% |
| PEG Ratio | 2.25x | 1.66x+36% | 1.65x+37% | — |
| EV/EBITDA | 25.1x | 15.2x+65% | 13.9x+80% | 23.0x |
| Price/FCF | 36.4x | 20.7x+76% | 20.0x+81% | 29.5x+23% |
| Price/Sales | 5.4x | 3.1x+74% | 1.6x+245% | 3.7x+44% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% | 1.91% | 1.21% | 1.08% |
CR trades above S&P 500 benchmarks on 6 of 6 measured multiples — commands a broad premium across most valuation dimensions.
Forward P/E and PEG reflect analyst consensus estimates. Historical averages use trailing ratios where forward data is unavailable.S&P 500 and sector benchmarks both use trailing median P/E — similar readings indicate the broader index and sector are priced alike.
Open valuation toolCR Financial Health
Verdict
Strong
CR generates $262M in free cash flow at a 10.7% margin — 19.9% ROIC signals a durable competitive advantage.
Cash Engine
Revenue, margins, and cash generation
Revenue (TTM)
Trailing-twelve-month sales base
$2.4B
Revenue Growth
TTM vs prior year
+9.7%
Gross Margin
Gross profit as a share of revenue
41.6%
Operating Margin
Operating income divided by revenue
17.3%
Net Margin
Net income divided by revenue
13.4%
EPS (TTM)
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months
$5.56
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
Cash generation after capex
$262M
FCF Margin
FCF as share of revenue — the primary cash quality signal
10.7%
Capital Quality
ROIC, leverage, and debt serviceability
ROIC
Return on invested capital — primary competitive quality signal
19.9%
ROA
Return on assets, trailing twelve months
10.1%
Cash & Equivalents
Liquid assets on the balance sheet
$1.7B
Net Cash
Cash exceeds total debt — no net leverage
$514M
Debt Serviceability
Net debt as a multiple of annual free cash flow
Net cash ✓
ROE
Return on equity, trailing twelve months
16.3%
Shareholder Returns
How capital is returned to owners
Total shareholder yield
0.4%
Dividend
0.4%
Buyback
0.0%
Share Repurchases
Trailing buyback outflow — dollar magnitude of capital returned
$0
Dividend / Share
Annualized trailing dividend per share
$0.90
Payout Ratio
Share of earnings distributed as dividends
14.4%
Shares Outstanding
Current diluted share count
58M
All figures from the trailing twelve months. ROIC uses invested capital (equity + net debt).
Open full ratios pageCR Stock Risk Factors
Key factors that could pressure the stock price, compress the multiple, or weigh on future results.
AI analysis · updated June 18, 2026
High Risk
Integration Risks
Crane Company's 2026 trajectory depends on seamless integration of recent acquisitions, which could pose operational challenges.
Medium
Execution Focus
With no major macroeconomic shocks, the company's performance hinges on execution, leaving little margin for error.
Medium
Market Sentiment
Despite strong quarterly results, the stock slipped as investors focused on weaker operating performance.
Lower
Macroeconomic Stability
No major macroeconomic shocks or regulatory hurdles have emerged recently, reducing near-term risks.
High Risk
Revenue Reliability
The company's revenue depends on highly engineered solutions in harsh environments, which may face demand volatility.
These are risk mechanisms, not predictions. The key question is which would force a cut to earnings estimates or a lower multiple than the market currently prices in.
Why CR Stock Could Outperform
Structural drivers behind the upside case and why the stock could outperform over the next 12 months.
AI analysis · updated June 18, 2026
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.
Mission-critical solutions provider
The company delivers highly engineered, proprietary solutions for reliability in harsh environments across industries like cryogenics, nuclear, pharmaceutical, and chemical.
Resilient thesis despite weakness
Despite broader economic weakness causing a stock depreciation, the bullish investment thesis for Crane Company remains intact.
A real bull case compounds — each driver matters most when it strengthens margins, supports capital returns, and keeps the company above the market's minimum growth bar simultaneously.
CR Stock Price Performance
52-week range context and price returns across multiple time horizons. Dividend contribution is shown separately in the Capital Return section.
Current Price
$214.90
52W Range Position
98%
52-Week Range
Current price plotted between the 52-week low and high.
52-Week Low
$159.58
+34.7% from the low
52-Week High
$216.19
-0.6% from the high
1 Month
+25.84%
3 Month
+22.74%
YTD
+14.6%
1 Year
+20.5%
3Y CAGR
+38.9%
5Y CAGR
+20.0%
10Y CAGR
+13.8%
Range context matters because valuation compression and earnings misses rarely hit from the same starting point. A stock already far below its high can still fall, but it is no longer carrying the same embedded optimism as one pressing a fresh peak.
CR vs Peers
Valuation, growth, and margin comparison against the closest publicly traded peers for this company.
Peer Set
Accurate peer set
Forward PE
31.6x
vs 23.3x median
+36% above peer median
Revenue Growth
+6.9%
vs +6.3% median
+10% above peer median
Net Margin
13.4%
vs 14.4% median
-7% below peer median
| Company | Mkt Cap | Fwd PE | Rev Grw | Margin | Rating | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CR CR Crane Company | $12.4B | 31.6x | +6.9% | 13.4% | Buy | +5.4% |
IEX IEX IDEX Corporation | $16.7B | 26.5x | +5.1% | 14.4% | Hold | +8.8% |
FLS FLS Flowserve Corporation | $10.4B | 20.1x | +6.3% | 7.6% | Hold | +12.6% |
GNS GNSS Genasys Inc. | $74M | — | +114.0% | -13.4% | — | — |
PNR PNR Pentair plc | $12.0B | 13.9x | +2.6% | 16.0% | Hold | +44.6% |
RBC RBC RBC Bearings Incorporated | $20.2B | 52.5x | +7.9% | 15.4% | Buy | -6.4% |
This peer comparison reflects companies with similar business models, product lines, or market positioning, supplemented by industry grouping when direct matches are limited.
CR Dividend and Capital Return
CR returns 0.4% total yield, led by a 0.42% dividend.
Dividend SustainableFCF Well Covered
Total Shareholder Yield
0.4%
Dividend + buyback return per year
Buyback Yield
0.0%
Dividend Yield
0.42%
Payout Ratio
14.4%
How CR Splits Its Return
Div 0.42%
Dividend 0.42%Buybacks 0.0%
Dividend Profile
Yield, cadence, and growth quality
Dividend / Share
Trailing annualized cash dividend
$0.90
Growth Streak
Consecutive years of dividend increases
1Y
3Y Div CAGR
-21.2%
5Y Div CAGR
-11.8%
Ex-Dividend Date
—
Payment Cadence
Quarterly
4 payments over the last 12 months
Buyback Engine
How much per-share support comes from repurchases
Repurchases (TTM)
Cash used for buybacks in the latest trailing period
$0
Estimated Shares Retired
0
Approx. Share Reduction
0.0%
Shares Outstanding
Current diluted share count from the screening snapshot
58M
| Year | Div / Share | YoY Grw | BB Yield | Total Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.51 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | $0.92 | +12.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2024 | $0.82 | -18.8% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2023 | $1.01 | -46.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2022 | $1.88 | +9.3% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
FAQ
7 questionsCR Investor Questions
Common questions answered from live analyst data and company financials.
01Is Crane Company (CR) stock a buy or sell in 2026?
Crane Company (CR) is rated Buy by Wall Street analysts as of 2026. Of 28 analysts covering the stock, 21 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 7 rate it Hold, and 0 rate it Sell or Strong Sell. The consensus 12-month price target is $227, implying +5.4% from the current price of $215. The bear case scenario is $153 and the bull case is $319.
02What is the CR stock price target for 2026?
The Wall Street consensus price target for CR is $227 based on 28 analyst estimates. The high-end target is $238 (+10.7% from today), and the low-end target is $215 (+0.0%). The base case model target is $242.
03Is Crane Company (CR) stock overvalued in 2026?
CR trades at 31.6x times forward earnings. The stock trades at a notable premium to the broad market, which is typical for businesses with strong free cash flow and above-average growth expectations. Based on current multiples versus the peer group, the relative model signals slightly expensive versus peers. Whether the stock is over or undervalued ultimately depends on whether consensus earnings estimates are achievable.
04What are the main risks for Crane Company (CR) stock in 2026?
The primary risks for CR in 2026 are: (1) Integration Risks — Crane Company's 2026 trajectory depends on seamless integration of recent acquisitions, which could pose operational challenges. (2) Revenue Reliability — The company's revenue depends on highly engineered solutions in harsh environments, which may face demand volatility. (3) Execution Focus — With no major macroeconomic shocks, the company's performance hinges on execution, leaving little margin for error. Each factor has the potential to pressure earnings or compress the stock's valuation multiple.
05What is Crane Company's revenue and earnings forecast?
Analyst consensus estimates CR will report consensus revenue of $2.6B (+6.9% year-over-year) and EPS of $6.55 (+17.7% year-over-year) for the upcoming fiscal year. The following year, analysts project $2.8B in revenue.
06When does Crane Company (CR) report its next earnings?
Crane Company is expected to report its next earnings on approximately 2026-07-27. Consensus expects EPS of $1.65 and revenue of $705M. Over recent quarters, CR has beaten EPS estimates 100% of the time.
07How much free cash flow does Crane Company generate?
Crane Company (CR) generated $262M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months — a free cash flow margin of 10.7%. CR returns capital to shareholders through dividends (0.4% yield) and share repurchases ($0 TTM).