Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 4.100-4.400 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 4.480. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.7 billion-$1.8 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.7 billion.

Crane NXT Stock Up 3.3%

CXT traded up $1.72 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $53.45. 2,156,449 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 614,649. The stock has a market cap of $3.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.94 and a beta of 1.18. Crane NXT has a 1-year low of $41.54 and a 1-year high of $69.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $50.94 and its two-hundred day moving average is $57.74. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69.

Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $1.27 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.25 by $0.02. Crane NXT had a net margin of 9.80% and a return on equity of 20.24%. The firm had revenue of $476.90 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $450.53 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.20 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 19.5% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts predict that Crane NXT will post 4.16 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Crane NXT Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 11th. Investors of record on Saturday, February 28th will be given a dividend of $0.18 per share. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.3%. This is a boost from Crane NXT’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.17. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 27th. Crane NXT’s payout ratio is currently 25.37%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have weighed in on CXT. Robert W. Baird lowered their price target on Crane NXT from $88.00 to $82.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, December 15th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Crane NXT from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Oppenheimer upped their price target on shares of Crane NXT from $70.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 15th. CJS Securities upgraded shares of Crane NXT to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Crane NXT in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Crane NXT presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $75.80.

Key Stories Impacting Crane NXT

Here are the key news stories impacting Crane NXT this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — Crane NXT reported $1.27 EPS vs. $1.25 consensus and revenue of $476.9M vs. ~$450.5M consensus; revenue grew ~19.5% year‑over‑year, demonstrating strong demand. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Raised quarterly dividend — Board increased the quarterly payout to $0.18 (5.9% bump, ~1.4% yield), signaling confidence in cash flow and returning capital to shareholders. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: On track to close Antares Vision acquisition in 2026 — Management reiterated progress on the strategic acquisition, which could expand software and traceability capabilities and add long‑term growth optionality. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor materials available — The company posted its earnings presentation and slide deck, useful for digging into segment performance, margins and backlog details. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Elevated trading activity — Volume was above average on the print, suggesting stronger investor attention and potential re‑rating momentum; monitor follow‑through in sessions after the print. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: FY2026 EPS guidance came in light of consensus — Company gave an EPS range of $4.10–$4.40 versus the Street at ~$4.48; the lower guide at the midpoint may temper near‑term upside and is likely why some investors are cautious. Read More.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Crane NXT

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC lifted its holdings in Crane NXT by 6.3% during the 3rd quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 3,472 shares of the company’s stock worth $233,000 after buying an additional 206 shares during the period. California State Teachers Retirement System lifted its stake in shares of Crane NXT by 0.6% in the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 44,954 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,423,000 after acquiring an additional 271 shares during the period. Creative Planning boosted its holdings in Crane NXT by 2.9% in the third quarter. Creative Planning now owns 13,472 shares of the company’s stock valued at $904,000 after acquiring an additional 384 shares during the last quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp boosted its holdings in Crane NXT by 120.3% in the first quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 716 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 391 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Treasurer of the State of North Carolina increased its position in Crane NXT by 2.0% during the 2nd quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 22,868 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,233,000 after purchasing an additional 445 shares during the period. 77.49% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Crane NXT

Crane NXT, Co operates as an industrial technology company that provides technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate customers’ important assets. The company operates through Crane Payment Innovations and Crane Currency segments. The Crane Payment Innovations segment offers electronic equipment and associated software, as well as advanced automation solutions, processing systems, field service solutions, remote diagnostics, and productivity software solutions. The Crane Currency segment provides advanced security solutions based on proprietary technology for securing physical products, including banknotes, consumer goods, and industrial products.