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CR Stock Forecast: Crane Co. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$218
−0.32% on the day

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Crane Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $244 — +11.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 44 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$12.6B
Ticker Nerd rank
44 / 100
Median analyst target
$244
Analysts covering
10
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.7%
1M
+0.9%
YTD
+18.7%
1Y
+14.9%
From 52W high
−3.6%
From 52W low
+35.9%
$161
$226
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CR stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Crane Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
44 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
88
Momentum
64
Growth
63
Quality
62
Volatility
54
Value
37
Issuance
25
Accruals
24
Size
14

Revisions (88): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Accruals (24): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (14): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

CR stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$160$180$200$220$240$260Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CRHigh $253Median $244Low $192

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says10 analysts
9 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $192Median $244High $253

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +11.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
30 July 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$235 → $245
20 July 2026BMO CapitalInitiatesOutperform$253
20 July 2026BMO CapitalInitiatesOutperform—
20 July 2026StifelMaintainsBuy$215 → $242
20 July 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
1 June 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$235
1 June 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
29 Apr 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
29 Apr 2026StifelUpgradeBuy—
28 Apr 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
14 Apr 2026StifelMaintainsHold—
29 Jan 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
23 Jan 2026StifelMaintainsHold—
16 Dec 2025StifelMaintainsHold—
30 Oct 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
29 Oct 2025StifelMaintainsHold—
28 Oct 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
21 Aug 2025B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
30 July 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
30 July 2025StifelMaintainsHold—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CR appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

CR analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+3.0%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Crane Co. (CR) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
38.2×

Cheaper than 21% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.9×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

Price / book
5.8×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
17.9×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
25.6%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
11.0%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Gross margin
40.4%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Operating margin
35.5%

Higher than 90% of US stocks

Net margin
13.0%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
16.5%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Return on assets
12.7%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.5%

Higher than 9% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

CR vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Industrial Machinery
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CRCrane Co.$12.6B
44
WTSWatts Water Technologies, Inc.$12.8B
93
GNRCGenerac Holdings, Inc.$12.9B
83
GGGGraco, Inc.$13.6B
77
RRXRegal Rexnord Corp.$11.6B
81
DCIDonaldson Co., Inc.$11.1B
80
PNRPentair plc$10.8B
40

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News

Latest CR news & analysis

Crane Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 29 July 2026positive

Crane reported record second-quarter results for 2026, citing core sales growth, margin expansion, rising backlog and stronger-than-expected contributions from its January acquisitions. The company raised its full-year adjusted earnings outlook to between $6.85 and $7.05 per share.

Why it matters — The record results and raised earnings outlook suggest the company's growth trajectory and recent acquisitions are performing ahead of expectations.

Crane Company (CR) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 29 July 2026neutral

Crane Company (CR) released its Q2 2026 earnings call transcript on Seeking Alpha, providing a record of management's discussion of the quarter's financial results and outlook.

Why it matters — An earnings call transcript gives CR investors and analysts direct insight into management's commentary on the company's quarterly performance and forward-looking statements.

Crane Company Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Full Year Adjusted EPS Guidance

Business Wire · 28 July 2026positive

Crane Company reported its second quarter 2026 financial results, calling them record quarterly results that exceeded expectations, and raised its full year adjusted EPS guidance.

Why it matters — A CR watcher would care because the company posted better-than-expected growth in its Aerospace & Advanced Technologies segment and stable demand in Process Flow Technologies, while also raising its outlook for the full year.

3 Industrial Stocks Set to Beat Expectations This Earnings Season

Zacks Investment Research · 27 July 2026positive

A Zacks Investment Research report identifies Crane as one of three industrial stocks poised to exceed expectations this earnings season, citing favorable estimate trends supported by manufacturing strength and aerospace demand.

Why it matters — A CR watcher would care because the report positions Crane as a standout heading into earnings, suggesting positive momentum based on industry tailwinds.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CR stock

What is the CR stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Crane Co. have a median 12-month price target of $244, with estimates ranging from $192 to $253. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CR stock a buy right now?

Of the 10 analysts covering Crane Co., 9 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Crane Co. 44 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CR?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Crane Co. ranks 44 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (88 of 100).

Will CR stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +11.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Crane Co. 44 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CR stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Crane Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $192 to $253 over the next 12 months.

How has CR stock performed over the past year?

Crane Co. returned +14.9% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Crane Co. do?

Crane NXT Co. is a diversified industrial company specializing in the provision of advanced payment and merchandising technology solutions.

What is the latest news on CR?

The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 29 July 2026): "Crane Q2 Earnings Call Highlights". Crane reported record second-quarter results for 2026, citing core sales growth, margin expansion, rising backlog and stronger-than-expected contributions from its January acquisitions. The company raised its full-year adjusted earnings outlook to between $6.85 and $7.05 per share.

Company

About Crane Co.

Crane NXT Co. is a diversified industrial company specializing in the provision of advanced payment and merchandising technology solutions. It primarily focuses on the development of secure and reliable cash payment systems, often utilized in high-security environments. The company's innovative product offerings include automated payment systems, cash recyclers, and vending solutions, which play a crucial role in industries ranging from banking and retail to transportation and gaming. Crane NXT Co.'s technological advancements facilitate seamless, efficient transactions, enhancing the consumer and client experience across various sectors. Strategically, it supports both cash and emerging digital payment methods, ensuring adaptability to evolving market demands. Crane NXT Co. enjoys a significant presence in the market by leveraging its expertise in engineering and technology solutions to meet the specialized needs of its global clientele. Through its commitment to innovation and quality, Crane NXT Co. maintains a pivotal role in the infrastructure of financial transactions, continually adapting to technological advancements to meet the needs of its diverse customer base. Headquartered in the United States, the company upholds a strong tradition of excellence and reliability.

CEO Mr. Alejandro A. Alcala · 8,300 employees · United States · https://www.craneco.com