10-K · February 26, 2026
Crane Company (CR) presents a clear strategy to grow earnings and cash flow by focusing on highly engineered products where scale, proprietary technology and vertical expertise provide competitive advantage. Operational…
Earnings analysis · 10-Q
CR earnings analysis
Filed April 30, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
The latest report
Crane Company reported a strong Q1 2026, with revenue increasing 24.9% year-over-year to $696.4 million, driven by acquisitions and core sales growth. Adjusted EPS beat estimates at $1.65, showing robust operational…
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Crane Company reported a strong Q1 2026, with revenue increasing 24.9% year-over-year to $696.4 million, driven by acquisitions and core sales growth. Adjusted EPS beat estimates at $1.65, showing robust operational performance despite challenges in margins. The company raised its full-year EPS guidance, reflecting confidence in continued growth amid ongoing acquisitions.
Gross and operating margin
How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.
One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.
From revenue to operating profit
Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.
Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.
Where revenue came from
The business segments reported by the company.
Shares of the segments disclosed in this filing, largest first.
How we read each report
Our analysis across the last few reports.
Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.
Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $1.65
What stood out
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Revenue Growth Surpassed Estimates
Crane's revenue rose to $696.4 million, exceeding the estimated $674.0 million by 3.5%.
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Earnings Beat Expectations
EPS of $1.65 outperformed the expected $1.45, a 13.8% surprise.
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Raised Full-Year EPS Guidance
Management increased EPS guidance to $6.65–$6.85, up from $6.55–$6.75.
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Segment Performance Strong
Aerospace & Advanced Technologies revenue grew 27.9% to $318.3 million, boosted by acquisitions.
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Core Sales Growth Achieved
Core sales grew by 3.8%, contributing significantly to overall revenue.
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Improved Working Capital Situation
Cash used in operating activities decreased by $16.7 million to $29.5 million compared to last year.
What to watch
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Negative Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow was negative $29.5 million, increasing concerns over liquidity.
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Rising Debt Levels
Total debt increased significantly due to $1.36 billion in cash used for acquisitions.
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Declining Operating Margins
Operating margin decreased to 14.4%, down from 18.1% year-over-year, primarily due to acquisition impacts.
Management's outlook
Management anticipates total sales growth in the low-to-mid 20%s driven by recent acquisitions.
Earlier filings 4
10-K · February 27, 2025
Crane Company positions itself as a manufacturer of highly engineered components focused on aerospace, defense, space and process end markets and reports two operating segments: Aerospace & Electronics (A&E) and Process…
10-Q · October 31, 2024
Crane Company posted a strong quarter: net sales of $597.2 million (Q3 2024) increased $67.1 million versus $530.1 million in Q3 2023, with operating profit rising to $105.2 million from $76.3 million and diluted EPS…
10-Q · May 1, 2024
Crane Company reported revenue of $565.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, up from $513.8 million a year earlier, with operating profit rising to $89.4 million from $77.5 million and net income from…
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