Crane (NYSE:CR) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Crane (NYSE:CR) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Monday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 6.650-6.850 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 6.690. The company issued revenue guidance of -, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.9 billion.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have weighed in on CR. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Crane in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $238.00 target price on shares of Crane in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their target price on Crane from $201.00 to $200.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Crane from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, March 14th. Finally, DA Davidson reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $235.00 target price on shares of Crane in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Crane presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $223.83.

Crane Trading Up 1.5%

NYSE CR opened at $182.76 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $10.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.21, a PEG ratio of 1.93 and a beta of 1.34. Crane has a one year low of $146.80 and a one year high of $214.31. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, a current ratio of 1.18 and a quick ratio of 0.88. The business’s fifty day moving average is $185.41 and its 200-day moving average is $188.41.

Crane (NYSE:CR) last released its earnings results on Monday, April 27th. The conglomerate reported $1.65 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.44 by $0.21. Crane had a return on equity of 24.45% and a net margin of 13.10%.The company had revenue of $696.40 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $672.45 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.39 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 24.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Crane has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.650-6.850 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Crane will post 7.87 EPS for the current year.

Crane Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Investors of record on Friday, May 29th will be issued a $0.255 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 29th. This represents a $1.02 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. Crane’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 16.32%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Sanjay Kapoor acquired 2,814 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 29th. The stock was bought at an average price of $177.68 per share, with a total value of $499,991.52. Following the acquisition, the director owned 2,814 shares in the company, valued at $499,991.52. The trade was a ∞ increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Jennifer Pollino acquired 1,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 29th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $184.29 per share, with a total value of $276,435.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 1,500 shares in the company, valued at $276,435. The trade was a ∞ increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders have bought a total of 5,464 shares of company stock worth $987,470 in the last quarter. 2.12% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Crane News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Crane this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results and guidance — Crane reported revenue of $696.4M (up 24.9% YoY) and the company/press coverage shows EPS above Street expectations; management raised FY2026 EPS guidance to $6.65–$6.85, which supports a re-rating. Crane Company Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Full Year EPS Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Leadership continuity — Crane completed its planned CEO succession (Alex Alcala named CEO; Max Mitchell moved to Executive Chairman). The internal promotion reduces execution risk and supports the company’s strategic plan. Crane Company Announces Completion of CEO Succession
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend declared — Crane announced a quarterly dividend of $0.255/share (annualized yield ~0.6%), payable June 10 with an ex‑dividend date of May 29. This modest payout signals capital allocation discipline and steady shareholder returns.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst & coverage context — Recent coverage and price targets remain constructive (median ~$217.5 in recent data) and some outlets previewed/parsed the quarter for investors; this helps frame expectations but is not new fundamental news. Crane earnings up next amid CEO change and acquisition bets
• Negative Sentiment: Underlying financial caveats — a third‑party recap flags a material divergence between improved operating profit and weaker GAAP net income/EPS, negative operating cash flow and a notable increase in liabilities; these items could pressure sentiment if they persist or if markets focus on GAAP metrics. Crane Company (CR) Stock Rises on Q1 2026 Earnings

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Crane

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CR. Cresset Asset Management LLC lifted its position in Crane by 2.4% in the second quarter. Cresset Asset Management LLC now owns 3,245 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $616,000 after purchasing an additional 76 shares during the last quarter. Aviva PLC lifted its position in Crane by 3.0% in the fourth quarter. Aviva PLC now owns 2,671 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $493,000 after purchasing an additional 78 shares during the last quarter. State of Wyoming lifted its position in Crane by 36.6% in the fourth quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 381 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $70,000 after purchasing an additional 102 shares during the last quarter. Caerus Investment Advisors LLC lifted its position in Crane by 8.0% in the fourth quarter. Caerus Investment Advisors LLC now owns 1,478 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $273,000 after purchasing an additional 109 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its position in Crane by 4.4% in the third quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 2,717 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $500,000 after purchasing an additional 115 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 75.14% of the company’s stock.

Crane Company Profile

Crane Co, headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, is a diversified manufacturer of engineered industrial products serving customers around the world. The company operates through two primary segments: Aerospace & Electronics and Engineered Materials. Its Aerospace & Electronics division designs and produces valves, fittings, manifolds, and filtration systems for aircraft fuel, hydraulics, and environmental control systems. The Engineered Materials segment focuses on advanced polymers, heat exchangers, and specialized composite solutions for industries including chemical processing, semiconductor manufacturing, and power generation.

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