Crane (CR) Stock
Diversified industrial manufacturer of flow control and precision materials. Here's the price, business snapshot, and what's worth knowing about Crane in October 2026.
Crane Co (CR) is a diversified industrial manufacturer with a market cap of about $10.9bn. The business sells engineered products across several end markets — including flow control, industrial components and precision materials — and serves sectors such as manufacturing, energy and aerospace. Investors often look to Crane for steady cash generation, margin expansion from higher-value products and growth through targeted acquisitions. That said, its revenue is cyclical and sensitive to industrial demand, commodity costs and global trade conditions. Management has historically returned capital to shareholders, but past behaviour is not a guarantee of future payments. For prospective investors, key considerations include cyclical exposure, valuation relative to peers, balance-sheet strength and the company’s execution on integration and innovation. This summary is educational only and not personalised advice; values can rise or fall and returns are not guaranteed.
Crane (CR) Stock Forecast
Analyst price target, next 12 months
$205.53
-1.3% vs today's $208.20
Price range over the last 12 months
In the middle of its 12-month range
Analysts covering Crane have a consensus 12-month target of $205.53, below the current price of $208.20.
Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees. Capital at risk. Data as of 5 Oct 2026.
Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.
Sixth Month Growth Performance
Stock Performance Snapshot
Analyst Rating
Analysts strongly recommend buying Crane Company's stock despite its current price being slightly above its target.
Financial Health
Crane Company shows strong revenue and cash flow, indicating solid financial performance overall.
Dividend
Crane Company's low dividend yield of 0.47% may not attract income-focused investors. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $4.70 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).
Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock
Steady cash generation
Crane’s focus on engineered, higher‑margin products can support consistent cash flow, though outcomes vary with industrial cycles and market demand.
Diversified end markets
Serving sectors from energy to aerospace spreads revenue exposure, but global trade and sector slowdowns can still impact performance.
Acquisition-led growth
Management uses targeted acquisitions to expand capabilities and margins, but integration risk and execution are important to monitor.
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