Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.90
Crane Company (CR) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.4%
Payout Ratio
14.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
CR Dividend Income Check
Safety
14.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.2% and trend is falling.
CR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.4%
Trailing DPS$0.90
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout14.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout19.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-21.2%
5Y CAGR-11.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.2%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.4%
1Y Total Return21.0%
5Y Total Return155.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$25,53810Y ago$38,57820Y ago$63,944
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
CR Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Crane Company distributes 14.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 19.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CR has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -21.2% and 5-year CAGR of -11.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.4% dividend yield, 0.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.2% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 155.4%, with dividends contributing 6.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $38,578 today.
CR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.00
Avg/Payment$0.3000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026Latest | $0.2550 | — | 53.01% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.2550 | ↑ +10.9% | 47.13% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.2300 | — | 50.20% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.2300 | — | 48.30% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.2300 | — | 50.76% | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.2300 | ↑ +12.2% | 51.84% | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.2050 | — | 45.04% | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.2050 | — | 50.20% | Sep 11, 2024 |
CR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.4%
#7 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
14.4% payout
Streak
1Y
-11.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.4%
#7 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRCrane Company | $12.4B | 0.4% | 14.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  IEXIDEX Corporation | $16.7B | 1.3% | 44.0% | 16 | Sustainable |
3rd  FLSFlowserve Corporatio… | $10.4B | 1.0% | 31.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  PNRPentair plc | $12.0B | 1.3% | 25.1% | 34 | Sustainable |
 GFFGriffon Corporation | $4.2B | 0.9% | 77.7% | 15 | Watch |
 BWXTBWX Technologies, In… | $18.8B | 0.5% | 28.0% | 10 | Sustainable |
 MLMMartin Marietta Mate… | $36.7B | 0.5% | 17.3% | 10 | Sustainable |
CR Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.51 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $0.92 | 12.2% | 4 | $6.26 | 14.7% | 6.80x | 1.2% |
| 2024 | $0.82 | -18.8% | 4 | $5.05 | 16.2% | 6.16x | 1.1% |
| 2023 | $1.01 | -46.3% | 4 | $4.45 | 22.7% | 4.41x | 1.3% |
| 2022 | $1.88 | 9.3% | 4 | $7.01 | 26.8% | 3.73x | 2.5% |
| 2021 | $1.72 | 0.0% | 4 | $7.35 | 23.4% | 4.27x | 2.3% |
| 2020 | $1.72 | 10.3% | 4 | $3.08 | 55.8% | 1.79x | 2.3% |
| 2019 | $1.56 | 11.4% | 4 | $2.20 | 70.9% | 1.41x | 2.0% |
| 2018 | $1.40 | 6.1% | 4 | $5.50 | 25.5% | 3.93x | 1.8% |
| 2017 | $1.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.84 | 46.5% | 2.15x | 1.7% |
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CR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CR stock.
How much dividend does CR pay per share?
Crane Company (CR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.90 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CR's next ex-dividend date?
CR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CR typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CR's dividend safe?
CR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +14.4% and FCF payout ratio of +19.9%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has CR increased its dividend?
CR has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -11.8%.
How often does CR pay dividends?
Crane Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.90 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CR five years ago would be worth approximately $25,538 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.4% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.