Update shared on 30 Oct 2025
Fair value Increased 2.65%Analysts have raised their price target on Crane NXT by $2 to $77, citing improved outlooks due to currency tailwinds, stabilization in key markets, and positive impacts from recent acquisitions.
Analyst Commentary
Bullish analysts are highlighting several factors that support their positive outlook on Crane NXT, as reflected in the recent price target increase.
Bullish Takeaways- Currency tailwinds in both the U.S. and international markets are expected to continue providing favorable impacts on company performance and revenue growth.
- End-market stabilization in the company’s Currency and Payment Innovations (CPI) division is contributing to greater business predictability and improved earnings prospects.
- The recent acquisition of Antares Vision is seen as accretive, enhancing Crane NXT’s capabilities and supporting long-term value creation.
- Security and Authentication Technologies are anticipated to achieve solid double-digit growth, driven particularly by international currency dynamics and the strength of the Crane Authentication segment.
- There is an expectation for Q3 results to be in line with consensus, suggesting limited near-term upside surprise potential.
- Some cautious analysts note that while acquisitions are positive, successful integration remains key to unlocking value and avoiding execution risk.
- Reliance on currency tailwinds could introduce volatility if macroeconomic conditions shift unexpectedly.
What's in the News
- Crane NXT has reiterated its earnings guidance for the full year 2025, reflecting management's confidence in future performance (Key Developments).
- The company is maintaining Currency and Payment Innovations (CPI) sales growth expectations between minus 2% and zero percent for the period (Key Developments).
- Security and Authentication Technologies (SAT) sales growth is projected between 19% and 21%, indicating strong momentum in that division (Key Developments).
- Overall, Crane NXT sales growth guidance stands at 6% to 8% for 2025 (Key Developments).
Valuation Changes
- The Fair Value Estimate has risen slightly, moving from $75.33 to $77.33 per share.
- The Discount Rate increased modestly, from 9.05% to 9.13%.
- The Revenue Growth projection is effectively unchanged, remaining at approximately 8.01%.
- The Net Profit Margin is stable at around 18.89%.
- The Future P/E ratio has increased moderately, from 15.48x to 15.93x.
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