Crane Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
Crane's CEO is Alex Alcala, appointed in Apr 2026, has a tenure of less than a year. total yearly compensation is $2.82M, comprised of 25.7% salary and 74.3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.065% of the company’s shares, worth $8.16M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.6 years and 12 years respectively.
Key information
Alex Alcala
Chief executive officer
US$2.8m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 25.74% |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | 0.06% |
| Management average tenure | 2.6yrs |
| Board average tenure | 12yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 02
Crane Company: Solid Fundamentals, Premium Valuation Warrants Hold
Summary Crane Company is rated Hold, as robust sales and margin expansion are already priced in at a 32.8x forward P/E premium to peers. CR’s revenue growth is driven by strong defense and commercial aerospace demand, recent acquisitions, and data center power generation investments. Margin expansion in FY26 is expected from value-based pricing and integration benefits, though inflation and aftermarket weakness may impact margins. Acquisitions contributed 18% to Q1 sales growth, but commercial aerospace aftermarket and Middle East disruptions pose risks to near-term results. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jun 22
CR: Acquisition Capacity And M&A Pipeline Will Shape Balanced 2026 Outlook
Analysts have held Crane's fair value target steady at about $220 per share, with small tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions guiding the updated price framework. What’s in the News for Crane Crane Company is actively seeking acquisitions, with management highlighting a strong balance sheet and substantial M&A capacity, source: First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call.
Narrative Update • Jun 05
CR: Acquisition Momentum And Margin Strength Will Support Premium Future P/E
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Crane to $235 from $238, citing updated assumptions that combine slightly lower projected revenue growth and P/E with a modestly higher profit margin outlook and discount rate. What's in the News Crane reported Q1 revenue up 24.9% year on year, coming in 3.8% above analyst expectations, with adjusted EPS up 15% in the quarter, according to recent coverage of general industrial machinery stocks Q1 results.
Narrative Update • May 21
CR: Acquisition Capacity And 2026 Outlook Will Support Fair Pricing
Analysts have adjusted Crane's price target slightly higher from $186.23 to $192.36 as they factor in updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E levels. What's in the News Crane is actively looking for acquisitions, with management highlighting a strong balance sheet and substantial capacity for mergers and acquisitions across Aerospace & Advanced Technologies and Process Flow Technologies, while emphasizing a disciplined approach and no imminent deals at this time (earnings call).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).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...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 AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$321m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$3m | US$725k | US$332m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$320m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$302m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$288m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$2m | US$643k | US$268m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$219m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$202m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$179m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$2m | US$587k | US$176m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$194m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$18m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$181m |
| Dec 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$166m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$204m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$441m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$373m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$2m | US$464k | US$197m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$406m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$339m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$214m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$1m | US$416k | US$181m |
Compensation vs Market: Alex's total compensation ($USD2.82M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.46M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Alex's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Alex Alcala (51 yo)
less than a year
Tenure
US$2,815,803
Compensation
Mr. Alejandro A. Alcala, also known as Alex, is President, CEO & Director of Crane Company from April 27, 2026 and served as a Chief Operating Officer since December 09, 2024 until April 27, 2026 and also...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | 12.5yrs | US$10.52m | 0.72% $ 91.1m | |
| President | less than a year | US$2.82m | 0.065% $ 8.2m | |
| Executive VP & CFO | 13.5yrs | US$3.23m | 0.13% $ 16.4m | |
| Executive VP | 8.4yrs | US$2.31m | 0.060% $ 7.6m | |
| Executive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer | 5.3yrs | US$1.70m | 0.015% $ 1.9m | |
| VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer | 3.3yrs | no data | 0.0017% $ 208.6k | |
| Chief Information Officer | 2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP of Investor Relations | 12.3yrs | no data | 0.019% $ 2.4m | |
| Senior Vice President of Crane | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| President of Crane Valve Services | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Process Flow Technologies | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| President of Crane China | no data | no data | no data |
2.6yrs
Average Tenure
55yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: CR's management team is considered experienced (2.6 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | 12.5yrs | US$10.52m | 0.72% $ 91.1m | |
| President | less than a year | US$2.82m | 0.065% $ 8.2m | |
| Independent Director | 13.3yrs | US$277.59k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 11.5yrs | US$288.64k | 0.0034% $ 427.3k | |
| Lead Independent Director | 28.5yrs | US$376.86k | 0.012% $ 1.5m | |
| Independent Director | 9.3yrs | US$270.50k | 0.00051% $ 64.1k | |
| Independent Director | 1.9yrs | US$251.35k | 0.00064% $ 80.4k | |
| Independent Director | 13.3yrs | US$286.31k | 0.0026% $ 326.8k | |
| Independent Director | 3.3yrs | US$263.10k | 0.0049% $ 612.1k | |
| Independent Director | 13.3yrs | US$290.63k | 0.0010% $ 128.2k |
12.0yrs
Average Tenure
65yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: CR's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 12 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/07/06 07:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/02 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.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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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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 |
|---|---|
| Shannon O'Callaghan | Barclays |
| Ronald Epstein | BofA Global Research |
| Kenneth Herbert | Canaccord Genuity |