Crane (CR) to Announce Earnings on Tuesday

Crane (NYSE:CR) is projected to issue its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, July 28th. Analysts expect Crane to post earnings of $1.65 per share and revenue of $708.4630 million for the quarter. Crane has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.650-6.850 EPS. Individuals are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Crane (NYSE:CR) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April 27th. The conglomerate reported $1.65 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.44 by $0.21. The firm had revenue of $696.40 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $672.74 million. Crane had a net margin of 13.10% and a return on equity of 24.45%. Crane’s revenue for the quarter was up 24.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.39 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Crane to post $8 EPS for the current fiscal year and $9 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Crane Stock Up 3.7%

Shares of CR opened at $226.22 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $13.06 billion, a PE ratio of 29.96, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.93 and a beta of 1.01. The company’s fifty day moving average is $204.46 and its two-hundred day moving average is $194.23. Crane has a fifty-two week low of $159.58 and a fifty-two week high of $226.99. The company has a quick ratio of 0.88, a current ratio of 1.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29.

Crane Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 29th were issued a dividend of $0.255 per share. This represents a $1.02 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 29th. Crane’s dividend payout ratio is presently 18.35%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages recently weighed in on CR. BMO Capital Markets started coverage on Crane in a report on Monday, July 20th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $253.00 target price on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus raised their price objective on Crane from $215.00 to $242.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 20th. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $235.00 price objective on shares of Crane in a research note on Monday, June 1st. Wall Street Zen cut Crane from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, May 9th. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Crane from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have given a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $234.00.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Susan D. Lynch acquired 150 shares of Crane stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 30th. The shares were bought at an average price of $177.38 per share, for a total transaction of $26,607.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 370 shares in the company, valued at $65,630.60. This trade represents a 68.18% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 2.12% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Crane

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of CR. Pacer Advisors Inc. boosted its holdings in Crane by 12.7% in the 4th quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 7,270 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $1,341,000 after acquiring an additional 820 shares during the period. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Crane during the fourth quarter worth $114,000. Corient Private Wealth LLC boosted its stake in shares of Crane by 189.8% in the fourth quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 37,722 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $6,957,000 after purchasing an additional 24,705 shares during the period. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV grew its holdings in Crane by 29.6% during the 4th quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 9,937 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $1,833,000 after purchasing an additional 2,267 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Vident Advisory LLC increased its stake in Crane by 6.1% during the 4th quarter. Vident Advisory LLC now owns 17,973 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $3,315,000 after buying an additional 1,027 shares during the period. 75.14% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Crane

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.