Crane (NYSE:CR) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Crane (NYSE:CR) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 6.850-7.050 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 6.790. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.9 billion-$2.9 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.9 billion.

Crane Stock Down 0.1%

NYSE:CR traded down $0.27 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching $226.17. The company had a trading volume of 714,927 shares, compared to its average volume of 506,819. The company has a quick ratio of 0.88, a current ratio of 1.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29. The firm has a market cap of $13.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.96, a P/E/G ratio of 1.93 and a beta of 1.01. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $205.58 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $194.44. Crane has a twelve month low of $159.58 and a twelve month high of $230.50.

Crane (NYSE:CR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The conglomerate reported $1.79 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.68 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $724.70 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $708.46 million. Crane had a net margin of 13.10% and a return on equity of 24.45%. Crane has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.850-7.050 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Crane will post 7.87 earnings per share for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

CR has been the topic of several recent research reports. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price target on Crane from $215.00 to $242.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 20th. Wall Street Zen lowered Crane from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 9th. DA Davidson reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $235.00 target price on shares of Crane in a report on Monday, June 1st. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Crane from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets began coverage on shares of Crane in a research note on Monday, July 20th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $253.00 price target for the company. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $234.00.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Susan D. Lynch acquired 150 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 30th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $177.38 per share, for a total transaction of $26,607.00. Following the purchase, the director owned 370 shares in the company, valued at approximately $65,630.60. The trade was a 68.18% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 2.12% of the company’s stock.

Crane News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Crane this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Crane reported second-quarter 2026 sales of $724.7 million, a 25.6% year-over-year increase that exceeded analysts’ $708.5 million estimate. Adjusted EPS was $1.79, beating consensus by $0.11. Crane raises outlook after Q2 sales climb 25.6%
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $6.85-$7.05 from $6.65-$6.85, above the $6.79 analyst consensus. Revenue guidance was maintained at approximately $2.9 billion. Crane earnings and guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Operating profit rose 40.2% to $144.3 million, while operating margin expanded 210 basis points to 19.9%. Aerospace & Advanced Technologies sales increased 31.3%, and Process Flow Technologies sales grew 20.9%.
• Positive Sentiment: Crane ended the quarter with a $1.887 billion backlog, supporting future revenue visibility, and declared a third-quarter dividend of $0.255 per share, payable September 9 to shareholders of record August 31. Crane raises outlook after Q2 sales climb 25.6%
• Neutral Sentiment: Insider activity has been mostly favorable over the past six months, with six purchases and one sale. Institutional positioning was mixed, with 282 investors adding shares and 225 reducing positions in the latest quarter.
• Negative Sentiment: At roughly 30 times earnings and near its 52-week high, Crane’s valuation may have encouraged investors to lock in gains, limiting the stock’s immediate reaction to the earnings beat.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Headlands Technologies LLC bought a new stake in Crane in the 2nd quarter worth about $29,000. Kelleher Financial Advisors purchased a new stake in Crane in the 3rd quarter valued at about $33,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Crane during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $45,000. State of Wyoming lifted its position in shares of Crane by 36.6% during the 4th quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 381 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $70,000 after buying an additional 102 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Danske Bank A S purchased a new position in shares of Crane in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $74,000. 75.14% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.

With roots dating back to its founding in 1855 in Chicago by R.T.