Crane is a diversified industrial firm that manufactures a broad range of products, including valves, pumps, aerospace components, and fiberglass-reinforced plastic panels. Its business is organized into two segments: aerospace and advanced technologies, and process flow technologies. Crane generated approximately $2.3 billion in revenue in 2025.
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Crane Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Crane Company (CR) has returned -8.65% so far this year and 27.31% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, CR has achieved an annualized return of 12.04%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
CR
1M-16.85%
6M-7.44%
YTD-8.65%
1Y27.31%
5Y11.96%
10Y12.04%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Crane Company (CR) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026
-0.69%
10.44%
-13.66%
-3.11%
2025
11.95%
-2.70%
-6.96%
4.98%
4.81%
11.03%
3.46%
-3.61%
0.85%
4.57%
-3.39%
1.65%
2024
6.19%
-3.17%
11.61%
3.37%
6.23%
-3.35%
9.98%
-1.19%
1.08%
-0.46%
16.06%
-16.90%
2023
14.61%
3.88%
-4.97%
-36.36%
0.82%
22.23%
5.49%
-2.72%
-2.83%
9.75%
8.39%
11.63%
2022
1.42%
-1.95%
6.94%
-11.72%
-0.17%
-9.52%
13.02%
-4.19%
-6.81%
12.55%
4.85%
-5.50%
2021
-2.84%
9.15%
10.15%
-0.16%
0.05%
-4.00%
4.56%
3.56%
-6.99%
8.19%
-7.17%
3.17%
2020
-1.72%
-21.07%
-28.42%
17.40%
4.40%
6.24%
-5.07%
-0.77%
-10.80%
0.77%
34.33%
9.52%
2019
16.79%
2.16%
-0.48%
-0.49%
-10.10%
8.84%
-0.86%
-8.96%
6.75%
-5.78%
7.63%
3.54%
2018
11.64%
-4.97%
1.29%
-9.56%
-0.28%
-4.21%
13.85%
1.33%
8.23%
-12.04%
-1.46%
-18.07%
2017
-1.21%
-1.45%
1.69%
6.55%
-3.27%
1.81%
-5.63%
-1.89%
7.51%
4.03%
1.90%
4.82%
2016
4.81%
2.98%
-0.49%
10.11%
3.19%
-1.67%
8.64%
7.68%
-3.81%
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Crane Company (CR) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of CR compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Crane Company volatility is 2.74%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses. Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
2025
2024
2023
2022
Liabilities And Equity (USD)
3.85B
2.64B
2.33B
4.39B
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)
2.06B
1.64B
1.36B
1.90B
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)
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Insider buying following solid quarterly results, guidance raise, and 10% dividend increase. All eight analysts rate it as Buy with 30% upside potential. Strong institutional ownership (75%) with aggressive Q1 buying. Low payout ratio (15%) supports growth and acquisitions with mid-single-digit growth forecast.
Crane reported Q2 2025 financial results exceeding analyst expectations, with adjusted EPS of $1.49 (24% year-over-year growth) and revenue of $577.2 million (9.2% growth). The company raised full-year guidance and showed strong performance in Aerospace & Electronics segment.
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Exceeded financial expectations, raised full-year guidance, demonstrated strong growth in Aerospace & Electronics segment, increased operating margins, and nearly doubled free cash flow compared to previous year
Baker Hughes announced the sale of its Precision Sensors & Instrumentation product line, including the Druck, Panametrics, and Reuter-Stokes brands, to Crane Company. This transaction aligns with Baker Hughes' ongoing portfolio optimization efforts.
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The article simply states that Baker Hughes is selling the product line to Crane Company, without providing any additional information about Crane Company or the rationale behind the acquisition.
The Crane Regional Defense Group hosted its annual Connect to Mission (C2M) event, showcasing the strategic priorities of NSWC Crane's Global Deterrence & Defense Department. The event facilitated collaboration between defense leaders, elected officials, and industry partners to advance U.S. strategic mission capabilities, with the S²MARTS OTA playing a key role in enabling discussions and fostering connections for agile prototyping and innovative solutions.
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NSWC Crane is the focus of the event, with the article emphasizing its strategic priorities and its role in facilitating meaningful discussions with industry partners.
Crane Company's stock has surged over 100% since its separation from Crane NXT, driven by the company's strong growth, positioning, margins, cash flow, and capital return outlook. The company is well-positioned to leverage its balance sheet, continue acquiring businesses, and drive shareholder value over the long term.
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The article highlights Crane Company's strong financial performance, including a 12% dividend increase, earnings growth, and a robust balance sheet that positions the company for further acquisitions and shareholder value creation.
The global valve positioner market is projected to grow from $1.71 billion in 2024 to $2.63 billion by 2033, driven by increasing urbanization and industrialization in developing economies, as well as advancements in valve positioner technology.
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Crane is mentioned as one of the key players in the global valve positioner market, indicating its strong presence and potential to benefit from the market's growth.
Stanley Black & Decker's cost-reduction program is expected to aid its bottom line and drive margin performance. However, lower consumer demand and weakening automotive end markets remain concerns. The company has been divesting non-core operations to focus on its core businesses.
Benzinga•Zacks
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The article does not provide any specific information about Crane's performance or outlook.
Zebra Technologies has introduced new solutions, including a kiosk system, cloud-based analytics platform, and rugged tablets, to enhance workflow efficiencies and customer experiences in retail environments.
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The article briefly mentions Crane's earnings surprise, but this information is not directly relevant to the main topic of the article.
Tetra Tech has secured a $39.3 million contract from USAID to support the Engendering Industries program, which aims to enhance gender equality and women's economic empowerment in various industries globally.
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The article mentions Crane in passing, without providing any specific details about the company's performance or outlook.
Proto Labs launched Axtra3D Hybrid PhotoSynthesis (HPS) technology, which expands its 3D printing capabilities. HPS employs a precision laser and a digital light processing system to capture images of internal and external part structures, overcoming previous 3D printing limitations.
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Crane is mentioned as a top-ranked stock in the Industrial Products sector, indicating a positive outlook.
