Crane NXT, Co. (CXT)

Crane NXT Co. experienced several stock events over the past six months. The Q3 2025 earnings report on November 5, 2025, showed an EPS of $1.28 and revenue of $445.10 million, but the stock fell 5.36% in after-hours trading. The company announced the acquisition of Antares Vision to strengthen its position in life sciences and food & beverage track and trace markets, completing the first phase on December 16, 2025. Oppenheimer raised its price target on Crane NXT to $80.00 on October 15, 2025. The stock reached an all-time high of $68.30 on October 8, 2025, but declined by 19.87% between February 3, 2025, and January 30, 2026. As of February 3, 2026, the price moved over +1.27% to $51.22.

Demand seasonality for Crane NXT Co. is influenced by several factors. The Currency segment's results vary with central bank contract awards. Hardware products for gaming, retail, and financial services show stable demand. The vending business is affected by tariffs. Authentication and micro-optics demand is consistent due to the need for brand protection. New product launches, like the $10 bill in 2026, can create demand spikes. Macroeconomic uncertainties also affect short-cycle businesses.

Crane NXT Co. is an industrial technology company specializing in solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate valuable assets, operating in the Technology sector and Electronic Equipment & Parts industry. Formed in 2023 after separating from Crane Holdings Company, it operates through Crane Payment Innovations (CPI) and Security and Authentication Technologies (SAT). CPI offers electronic equipment, software, and automation solutions for payment verification and authentication. SAT provides advanced security solutions using micro-optics for physical products, brand protection, and digital content protection, including Crane Currency, a banknote supplier for central banks.

Crane NXT Co. has a global presence and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, US. Its key research and development and manufacturing facilities are located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, and Germany, with additional sales offices worldwide. Currency segment facilities are located in the United States, Sweden, and Malta.

Crane NXT's brand reputation is tied to its financial performance, strategic acquisitions, and secure authentication technologies. Strong Q3 2025 performance in the SAT segment enhanced its reputation. The Antares Vision acquisition aims to strengthen its market position, though a review delay introduces uncertainty. Macroeconomic pressures on the CPI segment present a mixed view of operational strength. Cybersecurity risks could adversely impact its reputation.

Crane NXT Co. has significant institutional ownership. As of September 29, 2025, 667 institutional owners and shareholders held 70,511,331 shares. Major institutional owners include Fmr Llc (14.96%), The Crane Fund (13.55%), The Vanguard Group, Inc. (10.46%), BlackRock, Inc. (7.79%), and Wellington Management Group LLP (5.82%). Insider ownership stands at approximately 14.68% as of July 2025.