Crane Company (CR)

Over the past six months, Crane Co. (CR) stock has experienced several notable events. As of November 25, 2025, the stock was down 4.40% over the past 30 days and down 1.07% over the past 12 months. Crane Co. reported strong second-quarter 2025 results, with adjusted EPS from continuing operations up 24% and sales up 9.2% driven by 6.5% core sales growth, and raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance. Crane Co. announced an agreement to acquire Precision Sensors & Instrumentation (PSI) from Baker Hughes for $1,060 million. The company reported 5% core sales growth and a 6% increase in adjusted operating profit, and raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $4.75 to $5.05. Crane Co. announced its fourth-quarter 2024 results, with adjusted EPS from continuing operations up 57.5% and sales up 12%, initiated its full-year 2025 EPS outlook and raised its annual dividend by 12%. The results for Q4 2024 and prior periods were recast following the divestiture of the Engineered Materials segment.

Demand seasonality for Crane Co.'s products and services varies across its segments. In the Aerospace & Electronics segment, operating margins are expected to be modestly lower in the fourth quarter due to typical seasonality and a less favorable mix between commercial, original equipment (OE), and aftermarket sales. For the Process Flow Technologies segment, demand in certain areas like power (driven by AI and data centers) is strong and expected to continue positively into the next year, particularly in North America. The chemical market also shows varying activity by region, with good project activity in North America. Overall, the company's adjusted free cash flow in the first quarter is consistent with normal seasonality.

Crane Co. is an American industrial products company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, established in 1855. It operates as a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, primarily serving focused niche markets. The company's current business segments are Aerospace & Electronics and Process Flow Technologies. Previously, it also included Engineered Materials and Payment & Merchandising Technologies, though the Engineered Materials segment was divested effective January 1, 2025. The Aerospace & Electronics segment provides critical components and systems for commercial and military aerospace and defense markets. The Process Flow Technologies segment offers engineered fluid handling equipment for critical performance applications, serving industries such as chemical, commercial construction, food and beverage, and power generation.

Crane Co. has a global presence, with operations spanning 34 countries and approximately 6,000 employees. Its geographic footprint extends across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. The company has manufacturing facilities and distribution centers in various locations, including Channahon, Illinois; Jonesboro, Arkansas; Grand Junction and Bolivar, Tennessee; Houston, Texas; Florence and Henderson, Kentucky; Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom; Buxtehude, Germany; Barcelona, Spain; and Horbourg-Wihr, France. Crane Co. also established a presence in China in 1995.

Crane Co. has a long-standing reputation built on a foundation of integrity, honesty, and fairness in its business dealings. The company emphasizes corporate citizenship, taking responsibility for both profits and its impact on stakeholders. Its "Crane Business System" drives a performance-based culture with a strong focus on accountability and continuous improvement. In the past year, Crane Co.'s reputation has been supported by its strategic growth and innovation, particularly in the aerospace, defense, space, and process industry markets. Potential threats to reputation include non-compliance with stringent environmental laws and regulations, operational disruptions, and geopolitical risks.

Crane Co. (CR) is heavily dominated by institutional owners, who hold approximately 73% of the shares. Institutional investors collectively hold a significant 74.56% ownership stake as of December 31, 2024. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock Inc., Capital World Investors, Fmr LLC, State Street Corp, Gamco Investors Inc Et Al, Geode Capital Management LLC, Capital International Investors and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. The largest individual shareholder is the Crane Fund, which holds approximately 13.50% of the company's shares. Crane Co. insiders own less than 1% of the company.