Crane Company

Latest Results (15.11.2025):

Crane Company's first quarter 2025 financial results show a robust performance, highlighted by significant improvements in earnings per share, sales, and operating profit compared to the first quarter of 2024. The report emphasizes strong contributions from core sales growth, operational efficiencies, and promising developments across its key segments, Aerospace & Electronics and Process Flow Technologies.

EPS & Sales Growth

In Q1 2025, Crane Company reported GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $1.34—up 31% year-over-year—and adjusted EPS of $1.39, which increased by 24%. Net sales reached $557.6 million, reflecting a 9.3% increase, driven by 7.5% core sales growth alongside contributions from acquisitions and modest headwinds from FX.

Operational Profit Improvement

Operating profit climbed to $101.1 million, a 24.4% increase over the prior year, with adjusted operating profit at $104.1 million rising by 17.6%. Improved productivity, higher sales volumes, and better margin management contributed to an operating profit margin increase from 15.9% to 18.1%.

Segment Performance

The Aerospace & Electronics segment saw net sales of $248.9 million, up 10.2%, and a remarkable operating profit increase of 33.7%, offsetting a minor foreign exchange headwind. Meanwhile, Process Flow Technologies reported sales of $308.7 million with an 8.6% increase, maintaining strong core operating leverage and steady margins despite external pressures.

Guidance & Dividend Declaration

Crane Company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 adjusted EPS outlook in the range of $5.30 to $5.60, reflecting its confidence amid evolving economic conditions. Additionally, the company declared a second quarter 2025 regular dividend of $0.23 per share, reaffirming its commitment to delivering shareholder returns.