Crane Company

Crane Company

CRยทNYSE

$186.09

-0.26%
IndustrialsIndustrial - Machinery

Crane Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells engineered industrial products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. The company has four business segments: Aerospace & Electronics, Process Flow Technologies, Payment & Merchandising Technologies, and Engineered Materials. The Aerospace & Electronics segment supplies critical components and systems, including original equipment and aftermarket parts, primarily for the commercial aerospace, and the military aerospace, defense, and space markets. This segment also offers pressure sensors for aircraft engine control, aircraft braking systems for fighter jets, power conversion solutions for spacecraft, and lubrication systems. The Process Flow Technologies segment provides engineered fluid handling equipment for mission critical applications. It offers process valves and related products, commercial valves, and pumps and systems. The Payment & Merchandising Technologies segment provides electronic equipment and associated software leveraging extensive, and proprietary core capabilities, including payment verification and authentication, as well as automation solutions, field service solutions, remote diagnostics, and productivity enhancing software solutions. The Engineered Materials segment manufactures fiberglass-reinforced plastic panels and coils, primarily for use in the manufacturing of recreational vehicles and in commercial and industrial buildings applications. It provides products and solutions to customers across end markets, including aerospace, defense, chemical and pharmaceutical, water and wastewater, payment automation, non-residential and municipal construction, energy, and banknote design and production, as well as for a range of general industrial and consumer applications. The company was formerly known as Crane Holdings, Co. Crane Company was founded in 1855 and is based in Stamford, Connecticut.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$10.75B
EPS6.3800
P/E Ratio29.17
Earnings Date07/27/2026
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Crane Company Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that CR stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 222.67, with estimates ranging from a low of 215.00 to a high of 238.00.

Lowest Target
215.00
15.54%
Consensus Target
222.67
19.66%
Highest Target
238.00
27.90%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 222.67, with estimates ranging from a low of 215.00 to a high of 238.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+19.7%

Strong upside potential. Consensus indicates attractive return opportunity with favorable risk-reward profile.

Analyst Agreement

10.3% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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Crane Company Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
2.31B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
2.59B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
2.58B - 2.61B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+12.3%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Crane Company Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
366.60M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
384.52M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
376.01M - 390.70M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+4.9%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Crane Company Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
6.38
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$6.59
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$6.45 - $6.70
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+3.3%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Crane Company Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
444.10M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
306.02M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
304.57M - 308.25M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-31.1%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Crane Company Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
494.30M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
370.19M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
368.43M - 372.88M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-25.1%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Crane Company Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
548.60M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
656.52M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
653.41M - 661.30M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+19.7%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Crane Company Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $312K and sold $2.46M worth of CR shares, resulting in $2.15M of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

150

26.61K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+27K

+$27K

3-6 Months

Bought

1.6K

285.31K

Sold

2.7K

543.85K

Net Activity

-259K

-$259K

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

10.0K

1.91M

Net Activity

-1.9M

-$1.91M

Top Buyers

1
PJ

Pollino Jennifer

Director

1.5K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$276K

2
LSD

Lynch Susan D

Director

200 sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$35K

Top Sellers

1
MRA

Maue Richard A

Officer: Exec. V.P & Cfo

9.4K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$1.79M

2
FJD

Feldman Jason D.

Officer: Svp, Ir, Treasury & Tax

2.7K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$544K

3
AA

Alcala Alejandro

Officer: Exec. V.P. & Chief Op. Officer

633 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$123K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $2.15M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.13:1

Weak buy/sell ratio. Selling significantly exceeds buyingโ€”monitor for potential fundamental concerns.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$27K

Very strong recent buying momentum. Recent insider purchases significantly outpace sales, suggesting near-term optimism.

Insider Participation

Moderate Selling

3 insider sellers vs. 2 buyers. More insiders selling than buying suggests cautious or negative sentiment.