Crane Raises Full-Year Earnings Guidance Following Strong Third Quarter Results
Crane (CR) has raised its full-year adjusted earnings guidance by $0.35 at the midpoint following a robust third-quarter performance. The company reported 8% core sales growth and a significant 28% increase in total sales, driven largely by successful integration of recent acquisitions that are delivering higher returns on invested capital (ROIC) than originally modeled. The Process Flow Technologies segment saw a 20% year-over-year increase in core orders, fueled by demand in the pharmaceutical, space, and water sectors. Additionally, the Aerospace and Advanced Technologies segment is poised for significant growth, with management projecting a 40% to 50% increase in defense-related revenue next year due to involvement in approximately 15 missile programs. With a healthy net leverage of 1.1x debt to earnings, Crane enters 2027 with strong balance sheet capacity for further strategic acquisitions as it continues its portfolio shift toward higher-margin, less cyclical markets.
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