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$165.00
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Earnings report on apr 28 amc
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manufacturing, earnings insight, insider activity, ROE strong
Crane Co.: Robust Fundamentals Amid Market Volatility
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Attend thee well! 12:20 PM on Wed Apr 30, 2025 it is, and Crane (CR) maketh haste from $158.87 to $157.28. Let us, wise in counsel, determine its merit before the tide turneth.
--- COMPANY PROFILE ---
Company: Crane (CR)
IPO: 1985-05-15 (39 Years Ago)
Market Cap: $8,071,435,573
Shares Outstanding: 57,490,000
Industry: MISCELLANEOUS FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS
Exchange: XNYS
Description: 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 electronics, and process flow technologies. Crane generated approximately $2.1 billion in revenue in 2024.
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Today 09:02AM - Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Crane Company Stock?
03:13AM - Crane Co (CR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Core Sales Growth and Record Backlog ...
12:59AM - Q1 2025 Crane Co Earnings Call
12:21AM - Crane Company (CR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Apr-29-25 05:40PM - L.B. Foster Company: Shares Are Finally Worth Considering (Rating Upgrade)
Apr-29-25 05:40PM 04:20PM - Crane affirms FY25 EPS view of $5.30-$5.60, consensus $5.49
Apr-29-25 05:40PM 01:41PM - Analyst Report: Crane Company
Apr-28-25 07:05PM - Earnings To Watch: Crane Co (CR) Reports Q1 2025 Result
Apr-28-25 07:05PM 04:43PM - Crane's (NYSE:CR) Q1 Sales Top Estimates
Apr-28-25 07:05PM 04:15PM - Crane Company Reports First Quarter 2025 Results and Reaffirms Full Year EPS Guidance
Apr-27-25 03:02AM - Crane (CR) Q1 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look For
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B1 - 2025-02-03T16:23:00Z - Crane Stock Soars, But the Best Could Be Yet to Come: Here's Why
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**Crane Stock Soars, But the Best Could Be Yet to Come: Here's Why**Date: Unknown DateSource: Unknown SourceURL: https://www.investing.com/analysis/crane-stock-soars-but-the-best-could-be-yet-to-come-heres-why-200656920Crane 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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S2 - 2025-04-28 8-K Item 2.02 Results of Oper and Fin Cond.
On April 28, 2025, Crane Company (the Company) announced its results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The related press release and quarterly financial data supplement is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1...
S5 - 2025-02-27 10-K Item 7. Mgts Discussion and Analysis of Fin Cond and Results of Oper
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with our Cons financial statements and related notes included...
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 28, 2025, Crane Company (the Company) announced its results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The related press release and quarterly financial data supplement is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is not deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
SECTION 9 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS...
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This is our set of metrics for Crane.
Please analyze the numbers.
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| Volume: 156,719 | Perf Month: 2.78% | Option/Short: Yes / Yes | Sales Y/Y TTM: 6.65% |
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| Avg Volume: 344.46K | Perf Quarter: -7.82% | Short Float: 0.75% | ROE: 18.81% |
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| Rel Volume: 1.06 | Index: - | Short Ratio: 1.23 | ROI: 19.16% |
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| RSI (14): 60.01 | Market Cap: 9.05B | Short Interest: 0.42M | Sales Surprise: 1.77% |
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| ATR (14): 6.89 | Shs Outstand: 57.48M | Beta: 1.29 | EPS Surprise: 6.46% |
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| SMA20: 9.13% | Shs Float: 56.91M | Sales Q/Q: -1.36% | P/E: 27.28 |
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| SMA50: 3.55% | Inst Own: 75.07% | Sales past 5Y: -5.01% | Earnings: Apr 28 AMC |
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| SMA200: -0.27% | Insider Own: 0.99% | Employees: 7300 | |
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| Perf Week: 10.86% | Insider Trans: -0.40% | Debt/Eq: 0.14 | |
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The next section covers any insider trading by Crane officers or majority shareholders (if available).
Inside Trans: Crane Co (CR) by Polmanteer Tamara S. (Exec. Vice President & CHRO) on 2025-04-26
- Common Stock: 1311 shares at $0 (D)
- Common Stock: 608 shares at $148.76 (D)
- Restricted Share Unit: 1311 shares at $0 (D)
Inside Trans: Crane Co (CR) by Papanikolaou Marijane V. (V.P., Controller & CAO) on 2025-04-24
- Common Stock: 508 shares at $0 (D)
- Common Stock: 236 shares at $142.02 (D)
- Restricted Share Unit: 508 shares at $0 (D)
Inside Trans: Crane Co (CR) by Feldman Jason D. (SVP, IR, Treasury & Tax) on 2025-04-20
- Common Stock: 162 shares at $0 (D)
- Common Stock: 83 shares at $142.65 (D)
- Restricted Share Unit: 162 shares at $0 (D)
Inside Trans: Crane Co (CR) by Alcala Alejandro (Exec. V.P. & Chief Op. Officer) on 2025-02-12
- Common Stock: 500 shares at $0 (D)
- Common Stock: 197 shares at $172 (D)
- Restricted Share Unit: 500 shares at $0 (D)
Inside Trans: Crane Co (CR) by D'Iorio Anthony M. (Exec. V.P., Gen. Couns. & Sec.) on 2025-02-12
- Common Stock: 450 shares at $0 (D)
- Common Stock: 231 shares at $172 (D)
- Restricted Share Unit: 450 shares at $0 (D)
Inside Trans: Crane Co (CR) by Feldman Jason D. (SVP, IR, Treasury & Tax) on 2025-02-12
- Common Stock: 500 shares at $0 (D)
- Common Stock: 256 shares at $172 (D)
- Restricted Share Unit: 500 shares at $0 (D)
Inside Trans: Crane Co (CR) by Maue Richard A (Exec. V.P & CFO) on 2025-02-12
- Common Stock: 651 shares at $0 (D)
- Common Stock: 302 shares at $172 (D)
- Restricted Share Unit: 651 shares at $0 (D)
Inside Trans: Crane Co (CR) by MITCHELL MAX H (Chairman, President and CEO) on 2025-02-12
- Common Stock: 2259 shares at $0 (D)
- Common Stock: 1047 shares at $172 (D)
- Restricted Share Unit: 2259 shares at $0 (D)
[Company Financial Summary]
[Company Details]
Name: N/A
Market Cap: N/A
Shares Outstanding: N/A
Sector: N/A
[Financial Statements - Latest Quarter]
Total Assets: N/A
Total Liabilities: N/A
Total Equity: N/A
Revenue (Quarter): {'value': 2131200000.0, 'unit': 'USD', 'label': 'Revenues', 'order': 100}
Net Income: {'value': 294700000.0, 'unit': 'USD', 'label': 'Net Income/Loss', 'order': 3200}
Earnings Per Share (EPS): N/A
[Price Metrics - Last 30 Days]
Latest Close: 157.28
Average Volume: 403265.32
30-Day High: 158.87
30-Day Low: 132.79
[Detailed Financials: TTM 2024]
- Total Assets: $2,641,900,000.00
- Total Liabilities: $1,000,900,000.00
- Total Equity: $1,641,000,000.00
- Current Assets: $1,403,200,000.00
- Current Liabilities: $543,400,000.00
[Income Statement: TTM 2024]
- Revenue: $2,131,200,000.00
- Net Income: $294,700,000.00
- Gross Profit: $867,800,000.00
- Operating Income: $355,800,000.00
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): 5.15
[Cash Flow Statement: TTM 2024]
- Net Cash Flow: $-21,400,000.00
[Detailed Financials: FY 2024]
- Total Assets: $2,641,900,000.00
- Total Liabilities: $1,000,900,000.00
- Total Equity: $1,641,000,000.00
- Current Assets: $1,403,200,000.00
- Current Liabilities: $543,400,000.00
[Income Statement: FY 2024]
- Revenue: $2,131,200,000.00
- Net Income: $294,700,000.00
- Gross Profit: $867,800,000.00
- Operating Income: $355,800,000.00
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): 5.15
[Cash Flow Statement: FY 2024]
- Net Cash Flow: $-21,400,000.00
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FIELD[value]
1) BRIEF_SUMMARY[]
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2) AI_RPT_HEADLINE[]
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3) PRICE_TARGET[]
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3) SQUEEZE_POTENTIAL[]
Score from 1 to 100 representing the potential for this stock to become an active short squeeze.
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4) TAGS[]
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5) STOCK_TYPE[]
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6) PRIMARY_CATALYST[]
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7) SENTIMENT[]
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8) ETHICAL_RATING[]
Objectively grade Crane from A (high alignment) to F (low alignment) based on insider actions, dilution history, public follow-through, and executive practices.
9) UPCOMING_CATALYST[]
List any known upcoming events that could materially impact CR's share price.
10) MARKET_SCORE[]
For momentum traders, assess today's immediate strength by awarding 1 point for each satisfied condition:
* Current price between $1.50 and $20.00
* Relative volume >= 5x average
* Fresh catalyst
* Public float under 20M shares
* No insider history of selling during prior price spikes
Calculate:
Market Score = (Points/5) × 100
Return as MARKET_SCORE[XX]
11) STABILITY_SCORE[]
Assess longer-term stability potential by awarding 1 point for each satisfied condition:
* Consistent insider buying or minimal insider selling over the last 90 days
* Positive or improving revenue and earnings trends
* Strong possibility of future catalysts (pipeline, contracts, sector strength)
* Reasonable valuation metrics
* Low history of dilution
* Sector strength
* Float size supporting growth
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Stability Score = (Points/7) × 100
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12) IMPROVEMENT_SUGGESTION[]
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1) BRIEF_SUMMARY[Crane Co., characterized by robust fundamentals including a strong ROE of 18.81% and ROI of 19.16%, demonstrates consistent financial performance despite recent sales declines Q/Q and over the past 5 years. The company's market performance has been volatile with significant weekly gains and quarterly losses, reflecting both market reactions and strategic adjustments. Insider transactions suggest an active engagement by executives with mixed transaction types, while upcoming earnings could be a pivotal catalyst for the stock.]
2) AI_RPT_HEADLINE[Crane Co.: Robust Fundamentals Amid Market Volatility]
3) PRICE_TARGET[165.00]
4) SQUEEZE_POTENTIAL[30]
5) TAGS[manufacturing, earnings insight, insider activity, ROE strong]
6) STOCK_TYPE[value]
7) PRIMARY_CATALYST[Earnings report on Apr 28 AMC]
8) SENTIMENT[neutral]
9) ETHICAL_RATING[B]
10) UPCOMING_CATALYST[Q1 Earnings Report on Apr 28, potential to impact stock price significantly]
11) MARKET_SCORE[0]
12) STABILITY_SCORE[57]
13) IMPROVEMENT_SUGGESTION[Additional details on sector performance and competitor analysis would enhance understanding of market position and potential strategic moves.]
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