The company operates through two segments: Aerospace & Electronics and Process Flow Technologies. Crane achieved 5.4% core sales growth while expanding through strategic acquisitions including Druck, Panametrics, Reuter-Stokes, and optek-Danulat.
Cyborg Score Rationale
The company has a market cap of $12.08 billion with a PE ratio of 27.79. FY 2026 revenue guidance of $2.8-2.9 billion exceeds consensus estimates. Multiple analysts recently issued positive ratings including a strong-buy upgrade and price targets of $215-235.
Top Insights
Leadership succession plan with Alex Alcala appointed President & CEO effective April 27, 2026, ensuring continuity in growth strategies.
Expected 10% adjusted EPS growth in 2026, with acquisition contributions offset initially by interest expense but substantial upside from synergy realization and deleveraging in 2027+.
Institutional investors own 75.14% of company stock, reflecting strong institutional confidence.
Stock reached all-time high of $214.31 on January 22, 2026, with recent strong momentum in defense/aerospace sectors.
Named Competitors
Aerospace & Defense Components — Industrial equipment and aerospace solutions
Filtration & Engineered Products — Fluid power and electronics filtration systems
Diversified Electrical — Electronic instruments and electromedical devices
Recent Developments
(February 2026) FY 2026 guidance raised to $2.8-2.9 billion revenue with 10% EPS growth at midpoint
(January 2026) All-time stock high of $214.31 reached; multiple analyst price target increases
(Q4 2025) Completed acquisitions of Druck, Panametrics, Reuter-Stokes, and optek-Danulat businesses
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