Crane Company (CR)

Crane Co. reported Q4 2025 earnings that met EPS expectations, but revenue missed forecasts, leading to a stock drop, despite year-over-year EPS growth and backlog increase. Alejandro Alcala was appointed as the new CEO. The company completed strategic acquisitions, including Druck, Panametrics, Reuter-Stokes, optek-Danulat and Precision Sensors & Instrumentation. Directors Sanjay Kapoor and Jennifer Pollino acquired shares of Crane Co. stock. DA Davidson reiterated a "Buy" rating with a $235.00 price target. Crane Co.'s stock has seen a +1.17% change over the past six months, and a +13.98% change over the past year. The company held its third-quarter 2025 earnings call on October 28, 2025.

Crane Co.'s diversification into aerospace, fluid handling, and engineered materials helps to reduce significant overall demand seasonality. While individual product lines may experience some cyclicality, the broad portfolio aims for more stable demand. The Aerospace & Electronics segment demonstrated a strong backlog with a 25% year-over-year increase in Q4 2025, suggesting consistent demand.

Crane Co. is an American industrial manufacturing and technology company specializing in engineered components for mission-critical applications within the Industrials sector, focusing on aerospace, defense, space, and process industry end markets. The company operates through two segments: Aerospace & Electronics, providing critical components and systems, and Process Flow Technologies, delivering fluid handling equipment.

Crane Co. has a significant international presence, manufacturing and selling its engineered industrial products across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and other international markets.

Crane Co. maintains a reputation for "Innovation Driven by Engineering Excellence" and providing "Engineering Excellence Built for Mission-Critical Challenges." The company emphasizes its commitment to operational discipline and continuous improvement, leading to a history of profitable growth and resilient performance. Crane Co. also promotes its Crane PSE initiative, which focuses on community outreach, environmentally conscious manufacturing methods, and fostering a diverse workforce. In January 2026, Jim Cramer referred to Crane Company as a "Good Company."

Crane Co.'s ownership is largely concentrated among institutional investors, who hold a significant majority of the shares. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., Blackrock Inc., and Capital World Investors. Individual insider ownership is reported to be between 0.95% and 14.52%, with The Crane Fund being the largest individual shareholder.