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Over the past six months, Crane Co. reported strong Q1 2026 earnings with adjusted EPS of $1.65 and revenue of $696.4 million, surpassing expectations and leading to a 5.05% stock rise and raised full-year guidance. Q2 2026 saw record results with sales of $724.7 million and adjusted EPS of $1.79, again exceeding expectations and prompting another increase in the full-year EPS outlook, with the stock reaching an all-time high of $230.50. The company announced an agreement to acquire Trillium U.S. Pump Business for approximately $240 million, expected to expand its presence in municipal water and wastewater markets, with the stock holding steady or edging higher. Analyst ratings saw Deutsche Bank lower its price target to $240 from $248, while BofA raised its target to $250 from $225. Despite strong operational performance, the stock experienced declines on some days due to broader market influences such as rising oil prices, Federal Reserve rate hikes, and rising Treasury yields, though it also hit a new all-time high of $200.99 on September 22, 2026.