Crane Company (CR) Stock Price & Analysis
Crane Company (CR) closed at USD 189.05 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 7.52% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 204.43; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 183.13–200.3 on volume of 624,207 shares. Market capitalization is $10.93B, with a 52-week range of USD 159.58–230.5 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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Key facts (CR)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $2.59B, net income $336M (13.0% margin), free cash flow $380M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 32.5x (avg 28.7x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 21.4x, net debt $748M.
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold CR (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (10 analysts), mean target USD 236.6 (range 192–253).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -1.1% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +158.7% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-27, EPS estimate USD 1.82, revenue estimate $737M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (CR)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.06B | $1.78B | $1.86B | $2.13B | $2.31B | $2.59B |
| Gross profit | $689M | $661M | $751M | $868M | $973M | — |
| Operating income | $222M | $5.3M | $250M | $356M | $424M | $465M |
| Net income | $435M | $401M | $256M | $295M | $367M | $336M |
| EPS (diluted) | $7.36 | $7.01 | $4.45 | $5.05 | $6.26 | — |
| Free cash flow | $150M | -$532M | $123M | $221M | $341M | $380M |
| Gross margin | 33.4% | 37.2% | 40.3% | 40.7% | 42.2% | — |
| Operating margin | 10.7% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 16.7% | 18.4% | 17.9% |
| Net margin | 21.1% | 22.6% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 15.9% | 13.0% |
| Revenue growth | — | -13.9% | +4.8% | +14.5% | +8.2% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $377M | $427M | $330M | $307M | $507M | — |
| Total debt | — | $400M | $249M | $247M | $1.15B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (CR)
P/E 32.5x · P/S 4.2x · EV/EBITDA 21.4x · EV/Sales 4.5x · P/FCF 28.7x · P/B 5.0x · FCF yield 3.48% · Earnings yield 3.08% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 0.51% · Net debt $748M · EV $11.7B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 29.5x, Dec 2024 30.0x, Dec 2023 26.5x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (CR)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold CR. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Hong | ShawSpring Partners | 7.82% | $18.2M | New position |
| Thomas Russo | Gardner Russo & Quinn | 0.11% | $9.8M | Reduced -5.8% |
Analysts (CR)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 10 analysts; mean target USD 236.6 (low 192, high 253).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | DA Davidson | Maintained | Buy | $245 |
| 2026-07-30 | DA Davidson | Target raised | Buy | $235 → $245 |
| 2026-07-20 | Stifel | Target raised | Buy | $215 → $242 |
| 2026-07-20 | BMO Capital | Initiated | Outperform | $253 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CR)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2023-03-27) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -1.1% | +158.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -1.2% | +30.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 33.0% | 30.5% |
| Max drawdown | -23.4% (Jan 2026→Mar 2026) | -25.4% (Nov 2024→Mar 2025) |
CR analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.82 | $1.77 | +2.9% | $737.1M | 9 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.78 | $1.77 | +0.7% | $733.1M | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $7.02 | $6.82 | +3.0% | $2.89B | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $7.84 | $7.63 | +2.8% | $3.05B | 10 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC)
| Price | USD 189.05 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 7.52% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 204.43 |
| Open | USD 201.05 |
| Day Range | USD 183.13 – 200.3 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 159.58 – 230.5 |
| Volume | 624,207 shares |
| Market Cap | $10.93B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (CR)
Nexqual's technical model rates CR "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 30.38 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 204.8) |
| MACD | -1.46 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (CR)
Wall Street analysts rate CR "Buy" based on 10 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 236.6 (range USD 192–253), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 10 |
| Mean Target | USD 236.6 |
| High Target | USD 253 |
| Low Target | USD 192 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 9 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (CR)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-27 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.82 |
| Revenue Estimate | $737.08M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.79 vs est 1.68 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.65 vs est 1.45 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.53 vs est 1.41 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.64 vs est 1.49 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CR)
| Total Revenue | $2.59B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +25.60% |
| Gross Margin | +46.97% |
| Operating Margin | +35.46% |
| Profit Margin | +12.97% |
| ROE | +16.52% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.51 |
| Current Ratio | 2.8 |
| Total Cash | $350.40M |
| Total Debt | $1.12B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $380.30M (14.7% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CR)
Nexqual rates Crane Company's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +8% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 47%, operating 35% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $350M cash and investments vs $1.10B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $380M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 15% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 17%, ROA 12.7% |
Ownership (CR)
| Insider Ownership | +14.46% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +80.04% |
| Shares Outstanding | 57.80M |
| Float | 57.15M |
| Short % of Float | +2.55% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Leadership (CR)
Crane Company is led by Alejandro A. Alcala, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Alejandro A. Alcala |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | Max H. Mitchell |
| Executive VP & CFO | Richard A. Maue |
| Senior Vice President of Crane | Gustavo Cruz |
| President of Crane Valve Services | Chris Mitchell |
Major Backers & Investors (CR)
Notable institutional backers of Crane Company include SmallCap World Fund Inc, Capital Group, FMR, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| SmallCap World Fund Inc | 5.3% |
| Capital Group | 4.32% |
| FMR, LLC | 4.02% |
| Victory Capital Management Inc. | 2.29% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 2.28% |
| Capital International Investors | 1.82% |
| NORGES BANK | 1.8% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 8.74% |
| Vanguard Group | 7.45% |
| State Street | 2.68% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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