
Crane Company (CR) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Crane Company (CR) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Crane's diversified industrial operations have resulted in robust financial performance, marked by a 5.6% year-over-year increase in total organic sales and a significant 16% rise in organic backlog, which reached $1.44 billion. The aerospace and electronics segment is poised for continued growth, with expectations of a high-single to low-double digit increase in organic sales for 2025, supported by solid procurement spending in defense and a healthy commercial activity environment. Additionally, the company's operating model, driven by the Crane Business System, positions it for long-term double-digit organic earnings growth and mid-single-digit cash earnings growth through strategic mergers and acquisitions.
Bears say
Crane's financial outlook appears negative due to a declining backlog in its Process Flow Technologies (PFT) segment, which experienced a 2% year-over-year decrease, contributing to concerns over future sales performance. The firm anticipates that organic sales growth for 2025 will remain at the lower end of expectations, particularly impacted by inflationary pressures in raw materials and challenges in production schedules, especially within its aerospace segment. Additionally, the projected earnings per share for the fourth quarter are below both internal estimates and consensus, indicating potential weaknesses in revenue generation and profitability moving forward.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Crane Company and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Crane Company (CR) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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