Crane Reports Record Q2 Earnings, Raises Full-Year Outlook
Crane Co. (NYSE:CR) reported record second-quarter results for 2026 with a 26% increase in total sales and a 37% rise in adjusted operating profit. The company raised its full-year adjusted earnings outlook to $6.85–$7.05 per share, up by $0.20 at the midpoint due to strong performance across segments. The Aerospace & Advanced Technologies segment saw core sales growth of 13.3%, with a backlog reaching nearly $1.3 billion and significant long-term potential from defense demand. Management highlighted new program wins including components for GE's RISE program and a brake control system for Otto Aerospace’s Phantom 3500 business jet. Crane also noted strong performance from January acquisitions, which are now expected to contribute about $0.20 per share in earnings this year. The company reduced leverage to approximately 1.2 times net debt and emphasized continued focus on strategic acquisitions as a top capital-allocation priority.
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