CRIndustrials · Specialty Industrial MachineryThe 10 Wall Street analysts covering Crane Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $241 — +19.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 45 of 100 as at 10 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.
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.
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): 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.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +19.4% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $235 → $245 |
| 20 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Outperform | $253 |
| 20 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 20 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $215 → $242 |
| 20 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 June 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $235 |
| 1 June 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Stifel | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 28 Apr 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 29 Jan 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 30 Oct 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 28 Oct 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 21 Aug 2025 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 July 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 July 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Crane Co. returned +8.8% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 22% of US stocks
Cheaper than 27% of US stocks
Cheaper than 19% of US stocks
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Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 95% of US stocks
Higher than 10% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Crane Co. has a market value of $11.7B and an enterprise value of $12.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $2.4B. The latest quarter grew 25.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $326.6M, a 13.4% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $5.56.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $361.5M.
Crane Co. spent $54.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026.
Trailing P/E: 34.5×; forward P/E: 25.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.51%, paying out 17% of earnings.
Crane Co. employs 8,300 people — $294K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks reported that durable goods orders jumped 1.1% in July as manufacturing rebounds, and named Crane Co. (CR) among four industrial stocks standing out in this environment.
Why it matters — A CR watcher would care because the reported rise in durable goods orders points to strengthening manufacturing demand that supports Crane's industrial business.
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) 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 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.
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.
The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Crane Co. have a median 12-month price target of $241, with estimates ranging from $192 to $253. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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. 45 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 10 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 10 Sept 2026, Crane Co. ranks 45 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).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +19.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Crane Co. 45 out of 100 as at 10 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
Crane Co. returned +8.8% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Crane Company is an industrial manufacturer that produces highly engineered products for demanding applications in aerospace, defense, space, and process industries. The company’s current operations are centered on two main segments: Aerospace & Electronics and Process Flow Technologies.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 31 Aug 2026): "4 Industrial Stocks to Grab on Robust Jump in Durable Goods Orders". Zacks reported that durable goods orders jumped 1.1% in July as manufacturing rebounds, and named Crane Co. (CR) among four industrial stocks standing out in this environment.
Crane Company is an industrial manufacturer that produces highly engineered products for demanding applications in aerospace, defense, space, and process industries. The company’s current operations are centered on two main segments: Aerospace & Electronics and Process Flow Technologies. Through these businesses, Crane Company supplies critical components and systems such as valves, pumps, sensors, filtration equipment, and other fluid-handling and control solutions used in commercial aviation, military programs, chemical processing, energy, and broader industrial markets. The company also serves customers internationally across North America, Europe, and other global regions. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and founded in 1855, Crane Company plays a specialized role in the industrial sector by focusing on mission-critical equipment where reliability, precision, and performance are essential.
CEO Mr. Alejandro A. Alcala · 8,300 employees · United States · https://www.craneco.com
