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 | |
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| 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
Narrative Update • May 02
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.Narrative Update • Apr 16
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
Narrative Update • May 02
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.Narrative Update • Apr 16
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.Narrative Update • Feb 07
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.
Narrative Update • Jan 23
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.Narrative Update • Jan 09
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.Analysis Article • Jan 06
These 4 Measures Indicate That Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Narrative Update • Dec 25
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.Narrative Update • Dec 11
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.Narrative Update • Nov 27
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.Seeking Alpha • Nov 26
Crane NXT: More M&A Amidst A Soft Organic Performance
Summary Crane NXT continues to rely on M&A to offset sluggish organic growth, with recent acquisitions including De La Rue's authentication business and Antares. Its adjusted earnings multiples appear reasonable, but flat core sales and increasing leverage diminish the stock's appeal despite seemingly cheap valuations. Recent deals increase net debt and leverage, raising concerns about aggressive acquisition strategy versus potential share buybacks or organic investment. With 2025 earnings guidance flattish and core business growth uninspiring, I remain cautious on Crane NXT, reiterating last year's reservations. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Nov 13
CXT: 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.Analysis Article • Nov 12
Crane NXT's (NYSE:CXT) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture
Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Crane NXT, Co.'s ( NYSE:CXT ) shareholders over the last week. We did some...Narrative Update • Oct 30
CXT: 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.Narrative Update • Oct 15
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.Analysis Article • Sep 15
When Should You Buy Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE:CXT)?
Crane NXT, Co. ( NYSE:CXT ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in...Analysis Article • Aug 04
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT)
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Typically...Analysis Article • Jul 14
We Think Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jun 23
Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE:CXT) Shares Could Be 46% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Crane NXT fair value estimate is US$101 Current share price of...Analysis Article • Apr 22
At US$43.30, Is Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE:CXT) Worth Looking At Closely?
Crane NXT, Co. ( NYSE:CXT ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...Analysis Article • Apr 01
Returns At Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) Appear To Be Weighed Down
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Firstly, we'd want to...Analysis Article • Mar 14
Crane NXT, Co.'s (NYSE:CXT) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 89% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights The projected fair value for Crane NXT is US$98.63 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Crane NXT's...Analysis Article • Feb 20
Crane NXT's (NYSE:CXT) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture
The market for Crane NXT, Co.'s ( NYSE:CXT ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We think...Analysis Article • Feb 12
Investors Aren't Entirely Convinced By Crane NXT, Co.'s (NYSE:CXT) Earnings
There wouldn't be many who think Crane NXT, Co.'s ( NYSE:CXT ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19.4x is worth a...Seeking Alpha • Feb 07
Crane NXT Still Offers A Chance At A Nice Payday
Summary Crane NXT operates in Security and Authentication Technologies and Payment Innovations, with significant growth driven by acquisitions like OpSec Security and De La Rue Authentication Solutions. Despite recent underperformance, Crane NXT shows strong financials and growth potential, with management targeting $3 billion in revenue and $825 million in EBITDA by 2028. Current valuation suggests Crane NXT is fairly priced, with market-beating potential, making it attractive for value investors seeking growth. With positive analyst expectations for Q4 2024 results, maintaining a 'strong buy' rating for Crane NXT is justified based on its promising outlook and strategic plans. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 22
Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Dec 16
Investors Could Be Concerned With Crane NXT's (NYSE:CXT) Returns On Capital
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? One common approach is...Seeking Alpha • Oct 25
Crane NXT: Resorting To M&A Amidst A Softer Organic Performance
Summary Crane NXT, Co. shares rose 50% post-separation from Crane Company but have stagnated following a softer organic performance. The company provides advanced detection, sensing systems, and currency protection technologies, generating $1.4 billion in sales in the process. Recent acquisitions, including OpSec Security and De La Rue's authentication business, increased leverage to 2.7 times EBITDA, reducing the potential for further M&A. Trading at 13 times adjusted earnings, I remain cautious given the modest organic growth, leverage employed, yet I consider an allocation in the $40s. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Oct 09
Is Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) A Risky Investment?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
New Narrative • Sep 04
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.Analysis Article • Jul 30
Returns On Capital At Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) Have Stalled
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Jul 03
Is Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE:CXT) Trading At A 21% Discount?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Crane NXT is US$74.92 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Crane NXT's...Analysis Article • Jun 06
These 4 Measures Indicate That Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Shareholder Returns
| CXT | US Electronic | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 4.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| 1Y | -4.2% | 101.8% | 31.0% |
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 | 9.0% |
| 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) | |
|---|---|
| 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 13:19 |
| 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.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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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. |