Crane (CR) Stock Overview
Engages in the manufacture and sale of engineered industrial products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$181.75 |
| 52 Week High | US$214.31 |
| 52 Week Low | US$159.58 |
| Beta | 1.14 |
| 1 Month Change | 3.65% |
| 3 Month Change | -7.37% |
| 1 Year Change | 7.06% |
| 3 Year Change | 143.57% |
| 5 Year Change | 89.03% |
| Change since IPO | 15,516.68% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 06
CR: Acquisition Pipeline And Strong Balance Sheet Will Support 2026 Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target for Crane slightly higher to around $220 from about $219, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What’s in the News Crane is actively seeking acquisitions, with management highlighting significant opportunity to add to its portfolio in Aerospace & Advanced Technologies and Process Flow Technologies, supported by what it describes as a robust pipeline of potential deals.
Narrative Update • Apr 22
CR: 2026 Outlook Suggests Leadership Transition And Higher Dividend Will Support Fair Pricing
Analysts have made a slight upward adjustment to their Crane price target, lifting it by about $0.35 as small tweaks to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions feed into their updated view. What's in the News Crane issued earnings guidance for 2026, indicating that total sales are expected to be in the low to mid 20% range above 2025 levels, including contributions from acquisitions, with core sales in the mid single digits and core operating leverage in the mid 30s (company guidance).Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 06
CR: Acquisition Pipeline And Strong Balance Sheet Will Support 2026 Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target for Crane slightly higher to around $220 from about $219, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What’s in the News Crane is actively seeking acquisitions, with management highlighting significant opportunity to add to its portfolio in Aerospace & Advanced Technologies and Process Flow Technologies, supported by what it describes as a robust pipeline of potential deals.Narrative Update • Apr 22
CR: 2026 Outlook Suggests Leadership Transition And Higher Dividend Will Support Fair Pricing
Analysts have made a slight upward adjustment to their Crane price target, lifting it by about $0.35 as small tweaks to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions feed into their updated view. What's in the News Crane issued earnings guidance for 2026, indicating that total sales are expected to be in the low to mid 20% range above 2025 levels, including contributions from acquisitions, with core sales in the mid single digits and core operating leverage in the mid 30s (company guidance).Seeking Alpha • Apr 20
Crane Company Is Too Lofty For My Liking, Even As Earnings Near
Summary Crane Company remains rated a soft "Sell" due to high absolute valuation despite strong operational momentum and acquisition-driven growth. CR’s 2026 guidance projects revenue of $2.845–$2.875 billion and adjusted EPS of $6.55–$6.75, with core sales expected to grow mid-single digits. Aerospace & Advanced Technologies outperforms with 14.7% revenue growth and backlog expansion, while Process Flow Technologies faces organic headwinds. Even with robust backlog and acquisition benefits, current growth appears fully priced in, limiting near-term upside versus market benchmarks. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 08
CR: 2026 Outlook, Leadership Shift And Dividend Increase Will Support Fair Pricing
Analysts have raised their price target on Crane to $185.88 from $181.53, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and the stock's future P/E multiple. What's in the News Crane issued earnings guidance for 2026, calling for total sales to rise in the low to mid 20% range versus 2025, including contributions from acquisitions, with core sales growing mid single digits and core operating leverage in the mid 30s (company guidance).
Narrative Update • Mar 25
CR: Dividend Hike And New Leadership Will Support Premium P/E Upside
Crane's analyst price target has been reaffirmed at $238.00. Analysts cited updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as support for maintaining this level.Narrative Update • Mar 10
CR: Dividend Increase And Leadership Transition Will Support Premium P/E Upside
Analysts now set their price target for Crane at $238, up from $235, reflecting updated views on slightly softer revenue growth assumptions, a modestly higher discount rate, improved profit margin expectations, and a marginally lower future P/E multiple. What’s in the News Crane’s Board of Directors approved an 11% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.255 per share from $0.23 per share, with the first quarter 2026 dividend payable on March 11, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 24
CR: Fair Outlook Will Weigh 2026 Guidance, Leadership Transition And Dividend Increase
Analysts have nudged their price target on Crane higher to about $219 from roughly $214, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly adjusted future P/E multiple. Together, these factors point to a modestly stronger outlook for earnings power.Narrative Update • Feb 10
CR: Higher 2026 Sales Outlook Will Likely Fail To Justify Rich Pricing
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Crane from about $175.61 to $181.53, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and the company’s future P/E profile. What's in the News Crane issued earnings guidance for 2026, calling for total sales to be in the low to mid 20% range above 2025 levels, including acquisitions, with core sales in the mid single digits and core operating leverage in the mid 30s (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 26
CR: Higher Revenue Outlook And Premium P/E Are Expected To Drive Upside
Analysts have maintained their price target on Crane at US$235.00. The latest update reflects adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that they see as better aligning with current expectations for the business.Narrative Update • Jan 11
CR: Fair Outlook Will Balance Higher Growth Assumptions And Richer P/E
Analysts have modestly lifted their price target on Crane to US$214.22 from US$211.88 after adjusting their models for updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Raised slightly from US$211.88 to US$214.22 per share.Narrative Update • Dec 27
CR: Higher Margins And Richer Multiple Are Expected To Drive Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Crane from $228.00 to $235.00, reflecting higher expected profit margins and a modestly richer future valuation multiple. These factors more than offset tempered revenue growth forecasts and a slightly higher discount rate.Analysis Article • Dec 24
Should You Investigate Crane Company (NYSE:CR) At US$189?
Let's talk about the popular Crane Company ( NYSE:CR ). The company's shares received a lot of attention from a...Narrative Update • Dec 13
CR: Profitability Improvements Will Likely Offset Softer Revenue Outlook Going Forward
Analysts have raised their price target on Crane from 161.00 dollars to 175.61 dollars, citing expectations for stronger profit margins that more than offset slightly softer projected revenue growth. Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has risen moderately from $161.00 to approximately $175.61, reflecting a higher intrinsic valuation for Crane shares.Analysis Article • Oct 31
Crane Company (NYSE:CR) Just Reported Third-Quarter Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?
Crane Company ( NYSE:CR ) last week reported its latest third-quarter results, which makes it a good time for investors...Analysis Article • Oct 01
Getting In Cheap On Crane Company (NYSE:CR) Might Be Difficult
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 19x, you may...Narrative Update • Aug 27
Advanced Sensing And Process Automation Will Unlock Global Opportunity
With both Crane's future P/E and discount rate remaining effectively unchanged, consensus fair value has been marginally revised upward, with the analyst price target increasing slightly from $208.75 to $211.88. What's in the News Crane is actively seeking acquisitions, supported by a strong balance sheet and a robust pipeline of M&A opportunities.Analysis Article • Aug 20
When Should You Buy Crane Company (NYSE:CR)?
NYSE:CR 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Crane's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Let's talk...Analysis Article • Jul 29
Is Crane (NYSE:CR) A Risky Investment?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Jul 08
Calculating The Fair Value Of Crane Company (NYSE:CR)
Key Insights Crane's estimated fair value is US$184 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...Analysis Article • May 26
Crane's (NYSE:CR) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Typically, we'll want to notice a...Seeking Alpha • Jan 25
Crane Company: A Profitable Growth Firm In A Virtuous Circle
Summary Crane Company is rated a Strong Buy with a one-year price target of $185.41, indicating a 13.81% increase from January 23, 2025. The company’s strategic focus on Aerospace & Electronics and Process Flow Technologies, along with successful acquisitions, drives its projected earnings growth of over 14% annually through 2027. Despite being in highly competitive markets, Crane’s technological differentiation and strong financial performance provide it with a competitive edge and a narrow to medium moat. Risks include acquisition uncertainties, competitive pressures, regulatory compliance, and dependence on cyclical markets, but Crane’s growth-oriented strategy and financial resources mitigate these concerns. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| CR | US Machinery | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.2% |
| 1Y | 7.1% | 58.6% | 31.0% |
Return vs Industry: CR underperformed the US Machinery industry which returned 58.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CR underperformed the US Market which returned 31% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CR volatility | |
|---|---|
| CR Average Weekly Movement | 5.2% |
| Machinery Industry Average Movement | 6.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: CR has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CR's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855 | 7,100 | Alex Alcala | www.craneco.com |
Crane Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of engineered industrial products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Aerospace & Advanced Technologies and Process Flow Technologies. The Aerospace & Electronics segment supplies critical components and systems, including original equipment and aftermarket parts for commercial aerospace, as well as the military aerospace, defense, and space markets.
Crane Company Fundamentals Summary
| CR fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$10.49b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$320.50m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$2.44b |
32.7x
P/E Ratio4.3x
P/S RatioIs CR overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CR income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$2.44b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.43b |
| Gross Profit | US$1.02b |
| Other Expenses | US$696.00m |
| Earnings | US$320.50m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 5.55 |
| Gross Margin | 41.60% |
| Net Profit Margin | 13.11% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 57.1% |
How did CR perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.6%
Current Dividend Yield17%
Payout RatioDoes CR pay a reliable dividends?
See CR dividend history and benchmarks| Crane dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | May 29 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 10 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 20 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 32 days |
Does CR pay a reliable dividends?
See CR dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 12:22 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Crane Company is covered by 25 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Shannon O'Callaghan | Barclays |
| Ronald Epstein | BofA Global Research |
| Kenneth Herbert | Canaccord Genuity |