Crane Company

NYSE:CR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$10.5b

Crane Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

Crane is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 12.9% and 7.6% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 12.7% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 17.1% in 3 years.

Key information

12.9%

Earnings growth rate

12.73%

EPS growth rate

Machinery earnings growth16.4%
Revenue growth rate7.6%
Future return on equity17.05%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated30 Apr 2026

Recent future growth updates

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...

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 Alpha
Narrative 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 Alpha

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:CR - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20283,1985045155845
12/31/20273,0304404534889
12/31/20262,8663643554339
3/31/20262,444321362412N/A
12/31/20252,305332341395N/A
9/30/20252,268320341398N/A
6/30/20252,227302297350N/A
3/31/20252,179288264307N/A
12/31/20242,131268236273N/A
9/30/20241,896219191224N/A
6/30/20241,878202196229N/A
3/31/20241,859179181219N/A
12/31/20231,862176189228N/A
9/30/20232,039194253295N/A
6/30/20231,98918-259-219N/A
3/31/20232,010181-200-167N/A
12/31/20221,777166-185-152N/A
9/30/20222,374204-258-206N/A
6/30/20222,788441284341N/A
3/31/20223,113373331393N/A
12/31/20212,063197463499N/A
9/30/20213,267406388427N/A
6/30/20213,059339405439N/A
3/31/20212,848214364394N/A
12/31/20202,937181275310N/A
9/30/20202,9158393431N/A
6/30/20203,00131372418N/A
3/31/20203,198109402459N/A
12/31/20193,283133N/A394N/A
9/30/20193,285335N/A362N/A
6/30/20193,369360N/A335N/A
3/31/20193,378349N/A239N/A
12/31/20183,346336N/A414N/A
9/30/20183,220218N/A366N/A
6/30/20183,060189N/A379N/A
3/31/20182,912177N/A388N/A
12/31/20172,786172N/A318N/A
9/30/20172,753137N/A324N/A
6/30/20172,752132N/A337N/A
3/31/20172,761131N/A340N/A
12/31/20162,748123N/A318N/A
9/30/20162,747252N/A282N/A
6/30/20162,723245N/A235N/A
3/31/20162,722233N/A223N/A
12/31/20152,741229N/A229N/A
9/30/20152,791220N/A266N/A
6/30/20152,848191N/A265N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: CR's forecast earnings growth (12.9% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: CR's earnings (12.9% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (16.4% per year).

High Growth Earnings: CR's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: CR's revenue (7.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.4% per year).

High Growth Revenue: CR's revenue (7.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: CR's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (17.1%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 19:54
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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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.

AnalystInstitution
Shannon O'CallaghanBarclays
Ronald EpsteinBofA Global Research
Kenneth HerbertCanaccord Genuity