Crane NXT (CXT) Stock Overview
Operates as an industrial technology company that provides technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate customers’ important assets. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 6/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$45.65 |
| 52 Week High | US$69.00 |
| 52 Week Low | US$39.23 |
| Beta | 1.4 |
| 1 Month Change | 10.27% |
| 3 Month Change | -13.79% |
| 1 Year Change | -4.18% |
| 3 Year Change | -8.85% |
| 5 Year Change | n/a |
| Change since IPO | 15.57% |
Recent News & Updates
CXT: Higher Future P/E Multiple Will Offset SAT Concerns For Upside
Analysts have reduced their average price targets on Crane NXT by up to about $15. This reflects softer expectations in the SAT business and modest adjustments to long term sales forecasts, while keeping core valuation inputs broadly unchanged.CXT: Higher Future P/E Multiple Is Expected To Support Upside
Narrative Update: Crane NXT The updated analyst price target for Crane NXT moves to $70.50 from $76.33, as analysts factor in softer expectations for SAT-related sales, lower estimated revenue growth and profit margins, and a higher assumed discount rate, partly offset by a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Crane NXT centers on reduced price targets and softer expectations for the SAT business, which feeds directly into updated views on revenue growth, margins, and valuation multiples.Recent updates
CXT: Higher Future P/E Multiple Will Offset SAT Concerns For Upside
Analysts have reduced their average price targets on Crane NXT by up to about $15. This reflects softer expectations in the SAT business and modest adjustments to long term sales forecasts, while keeping core valuation inputs broadly unchanged.CXT: Higher Future P/E Multiple Is Expected To Support Upside
Narrative Update: Crane NXT The updated analyst price target for Crane NXT moves to $70.50 from $76.33, as analysts factor in softer expectations for SAT-related sales, lower estimated revenue growth and profit margins, and a higher assumed discount rate, partly offset by a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Crane NXT centers on reduced price targets and softer expectations for the SAT business, which feeds directly into updated views on revenue growth, margins, and valuation multiples.CXT: Lower Discount Rate And Strong Margins Are Expected To Support Upside
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Crane NXT unchanged at about US$76.33 per share, with only modest tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions guiding this latest price target update. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at about US$76.33 per share, indicating no revision to the central valuation outcome.
CXT: Higher 2025 Sales Guidance Will Support Bullish Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Crane NXT at $62.00. Minor adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions informed the latest target price update.CXT: Currency Tailwinds And Antares Vision Are Expected To Strengthen Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price target on Crane NXT to US$80 from US$70, citing tailwinds in U.S. and international currency, stabilizing CPI end markets, and the accretive Antares Vision acquisition as key supports for the updated outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around Crane NXT centers on how its core businesses and the Antares Vision acquisition might support execution against current expectations, as well as what could constrain the new US$80 price target.These 4 Measures Indicate That Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Jan 06
CXT: Currency Tailwinds And Antares Vision Synergies Will Drive Bullish Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Crane NXT by $5 to $62 from $57, citing supportive tailwinds in U.S. and international currency, stabilizing end markets, and incremental benefits from the Antares Vision acquisition that are expected to bolster growth and margins. Analyst Commentary While recent price target increases underscore confidence in Crane NXT's long term positioning, bearish analysts remain cautious on the durability of the current momentum and the risk that expectations have reset too aggressively following the Antares Vision acquisition.CXT: Currency Tailwinds Will Drive Security Authentication Strength Ahead
Analysts raised their price target for Crane NXT to $80 from $70, citing tailwinds in U.S. and international currency, stabilizing CPI end markets, and the accretive impact of the Antares Vision acquisition, particularly on Security and Authentication Technologies growth. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher price target as justified by strengthening U.S. and international currency demand, which is expected to support sustained top line growth and multiple expansion.CXT: Currency Tailwinds And Acquisition Will Drive Double-Digit Segment Performance
Crane NXT's analyst price target was raised by $10 to $80, as analysts cite strong international currency trends, end-market stabilization, and a boost from the Antares Vision acquisition. Analyst Commentary Analysts have offered detailed insights into Crane NXT’s recent performance and future outlook, with key considerations affecting their valuation and sentiment.Crane NXT: More M&A Amidst A Soft Organic Performance
Nov 26CXT: Recent Acquisition Will Drive Profit Outlook as Currency Tailwinds Stabilize
Analysts have increased their price target for Crane NXT by $10 to $80, citing strong international currency tailwinds, stabilization across end-markets, and benefits from a recent acquisition as supporting factors. Analyst Commentary Following the recent price target increase, analysts have provided detailed commentary on both the strengths and potential risks facing Crane NXT.Crane NXT's (NYSE:CXT) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture
Nov 12CXT: Currency Momentum And Antares Acquisition Will Drive Authentication Expansion
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.Digital Authentication Transformation Will Reshape Global Security Markets
Crane NXT’s analyst price target has been raised from $73.67 to $75.33. Analysts cite benefits from currency tailwinds, market stabilization, and a recent acquisition as factors supporting their outlook.When Should You Buy Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE:CXT)?
Sep 15Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT)
Aug 04We Think Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Jul 14Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE:CXT) Shares Could Be 46% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Jun 23At US$43.30, Is Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE:CXT) Worth Looking At Closely?
Apr 22Returns At Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) Appear To Be Weighed Down
Apr 01Crane NXT, Co.'s (NYSE:CXT) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 89% Above Its Share Price
Mar 14Crane NXT's (NYSE:CXT) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture
Feb 20Investors Aren't Entirely Convinced By Crane NXT, Co.'s (NYSE:CXT) Earnings
Feb 12Crane NXT Still Offers A Chance At A Nice Payday
Feb 07Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Jan 22Investors Could Be Concerned With Crane NXT's (NYSE:CXT) Returns On Capital
Dec 16Crane NXT: Resorting To M&A Amidst A Softer Organic Performance
Oct 25Is Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) A Risky Investment?
Oct 09
OpSec Acquisition And Strategic Moves Poised To Skyrocket Sales And Margins
Acquisition of OpSec and focus on operational efficiencies via the Crane Business System are set to enhance Crane NXT's portfolio and net margins.Returns On Capital At Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) Have Stalled
Jul 30Is Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE:CXT) Trading At A 21% Discount?
Jul 03These 4 Measures Indicate That Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Jun 06Shareholder Returns
| CXT | US Electronic | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 4.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| 1Y | -4.2% | 99.2% | 29.8% |
Return vs Industry: CXT underperformed the US Electronic industry which returned 99.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CXT underperformed the US Market which returned 29.8% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CXT volatility | |
|---|---|
| CXT Average Weekly Movement | 5.1% |
| Electronic Industry Average Movement | 8.9% |
| 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: CXT has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CXT's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,800 | Aaron Saak | www.cranenxt.com |
Crane NXT, Co. operates as an industrial technology company that provides technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate customers’ important assets. The company operates through Crane Payment Innovations; and Security and Authentication Technologies segments. The Crane Payment Innovations segment offers electronic equipment and associated software, as well as advanced automation solutions, processing systems, field service solutions, remote diagnostics, and productivity software solutions.
Crane NXT, Co. Fundamentals Summary
| CXT fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$2.55b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$145.10m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.66b |
18.1x
P/E Ratio1.6x
P/S RatioIs CXT overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CXT income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$1.66b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$952.90m |
| Gross Profit | US$703.80m |
| Other Expenses | US$558.70m |
| Earnings | US$145.10m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 07, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 2.52 |
| Gross Margin | 42.48% |
| Net Profit Margin | 8.76% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 90.7% |
How did CXT perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.6%
Current Dividend Yield27%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/06 03:15 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| 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 NXT, Co. is covered by 7 analysts. 6 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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| Michael Halloran | Baird |
| Robert Labick | CJS Securities, Inc. |
| Matt Summerville | D.A. Davidson & Co. |