Crane Company (CR) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±7.6% Move

$198.02 -3.78% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $196.30

Crane Company (CR) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 67/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $11.90B
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As of 2026-11-02, Crane Company (NYSE: CR) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $198.02 (-3.78% 1D, market cap $11.90B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, CR ranks #72 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Metal Fabrications), CR carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.4x, gross margin of 42.2%, and ROIC of 12.4%. By comparison, WTS (Watts Water Technologies Inc.) holds a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 34.4x, ROIC 19.5%, cap $11.71B) and MLI (Mueller Industries Inc.) posts a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 15.9x, ROIC 41.1%, cap $12.16B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MLI leads on earnings multiple (15.9x) while MLI leads on capital efficiency (41.1% ROIC).

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Per CR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001944013), Crane Company generated $2.31B in revenue (+8.2% YoY), $366.6M in net income, and $0 in free cash flow against $3.85B in total assets and $1.15B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (42% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $196.30 (-0.87%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 13.6% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 67/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.6% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 56.4% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.1% Base Target
$243 Bull$206 Base$161 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CR)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (67/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CR SCORES 67/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 13.6% FCF Margin ($314.1M FCF) & 42.2% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+15/20 pts (22% of score)

Altman Z-Score 6.16 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 9/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (54.1) create a -10 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
75
Grade B+$203.76-1.2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
72
Grade B$201.27-4.2% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
70
Grade B$192.89+2.7% Next Q
Current
67
Grade C+$198.02+1.6% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 67/100 (C+) score, CR faces multiple-compression risk if 32.4x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 39.7% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($202.38) or 200D SMA ($197.93) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($206.04) toward Bear Floor ($160.71).

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Contract: “CR Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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Historical OHLCV Volatility ±7.6% Swing Band

±$15.05 Expected Swing
$182.97 (-7.6%)Spot $198.02$213.07 (+7.6%)
MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

CR Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 67/100

Trailing EPS: $6.34 • YoY Revenue Growth: 8.2%

Model Bullish Setup (67/100)Model Risk Weight (33/100)
Derived deterministically from RQD cash-flow quality, SEC accrual safety, and institutional flow (not a community poll).
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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

PeriodFiledRevenueNet ProfitFree Cash FlowGross Margin
FY 20252025-12-31$2.31B$366.6M$329.9M42.2%
FY 20242024-12-31$2.13B$294.7M$265.2M40.7%
FY 20232023-12-31$1.86B$255.9M$230.3M42.2%
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CR // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +15.92%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $198.4H $205.8L $198.0C $198.0VOL 515.4K
RES: $206.0SUP: $178.2SMA50: $202.4SMA200: $197.9
$235.1$216.2$197.3$178.4$159.5RES $206.0SUP $178.2$198.02026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
25.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +8.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Industrials Rank #72 of 485 ⚔️ WTS vs CR Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (CR vs. WTS, MLI, RBC, VMI)

Industry: Metal Fabrications (47 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Crane Company (CR) ranks #72 by composite RQD confidence (67/100, grade C+) and #91 by equity capitalization ($11.90B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MLI leads on earnings valuation at 15.9x trailing P/E, while MLI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 41.1% ROIC and — gross margin. WTS currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 68/100 (C+) compared with CR at 67/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CR ACTIVE
Crane Company
C+ 67/100 32.4x 42.2% 12.4% -3.78% $11.90B Benchmark Subject
WTS
Watts Water Technologies Inc.
C+ 68/100 34.4x 49.5% 19.5% -0.94% $11.71B /wts-vs-cr →
MLI
Mueller Industries Inc.
C+ 67/100 15.9x — 41.1% -2.19% $12.16B /mli-vs-cr →
RBC
RBC Bearings Incorporated
C- 61/100 54.6x 44.4% 8.6% -6.76% $15.69B /rbc-vs-cr →
VMI
Valmont Industries Inc.
C- 61/100 23.6x 30.2% 14.7% -2.46% $8.28B /vmi-vs-cr →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001944013

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Crane Company (CR) reported GAAP revenue of $2.31B (+8.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.13B , and +23.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $366.6M, operating cash flow of $0, and free cash flow of $0 . On the balance sheet, CR closed FY2025 with $3.85B in total assets against $1.15B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 6.16, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $2.31B $366.6M — — $3.85B $1.15B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $2.13B $294.7M — — $2.64B $247.0M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $1.86B $255.9M — — $6.54B $1.53B

3. CR Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is CR stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Crane Company (NYSE: CR) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $198.02 (-3.78% 1D, market cap $11.90B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, CR ranks #72 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CR compare to WTS and MLI in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Metal Fabrications), CR carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.4x, gross margin of 42.2%, and ROIC of 12.4%. By comparison, WTS (Watts Water Technologies Inc.) holds a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 34.4x, ROIC 19.5%, cap $11.71B) and MLI (Mueller Industries Inc.) posts a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 15.9x, ROIC 41.1%, cap $12.16B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MLI leads on earnings multiple (15.9x) while MLI leads on capital efficiency (41.1% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CR?

Per CR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001944013), Crane Company generated $2.31B in revenue (+8.2% YoY), $366.6M in net income, and $0 in free cash flow against $3.85B in total assets and $1.15B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (42% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is CR trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CR last traded at $198.02 (-3.78% on volume of 458,863 shares), positioning the stock -2.15% below its 50-day simple moving average ($202.38) and +0.05% above its 200-day simple moving average ($197.93). Across its 52-week range of $159.58 to $230.50, CR sits at the 54.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 54.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.6% ($182.97 to $213.07).

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When is CR's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, Crane Company (CR)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Dec 30, 2026.

How much is CR stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±7.6% event move for CR, spanning a range between $182.97 and $213.07.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 67/100 (C+) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

CR — Crane Company: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:15:44Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, Crane Company (CR) scores 67 out of 100, a letter grade of C+, with the verdict "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 15/20 (ROIC 12.4%; FCF yield 2.64%); Whale 13F Flow at 14/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction at 13/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit at 10/20 (Beta 1.09; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet at 15/20 (Altman Z 6.16; Piotroski F 9/9; Debt/Equity 0.56).

For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, the upside drivers in this rating are the balance-sheet and profitability pillars, which carry the strongest scores. The weakest pillar is Macro Regime Fit, where a beta of 1.09 indicates the stock has been slightly more sensitive than the market in the source's framing, and the sector-sensitivity read earns only half the available points. The valuation tradeoff is visible in the market data: a P/E (TTM) of 32.4 and an FCF yield of 2.64% together imply the market is paying a premium for earnings relative to the free cash flow currently generated. The Insider Conviction and Whale 13F pillars sit mid-range, suggesting institutional and insider signals are present but not decisively directional. The overall grade places the stock in a neutral posture, with the rating's own label flagging a possible breakout as the thing to watch rather than a present signal to act on.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
205.81$11.9B32.430.124.56.340.44%1.09$159.58 - $230.512.4%

Business

Crane Company (CR) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Industrials sector, within the Metal Fabrications industry, per the company profile. Per the financials section, the company reported FY 2025 revenue of $2305.0M. The source data does not describe specific products, customer segments, or the mechanics of how the company generates revenue beyond its sector and industry classification.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$2305.0M$424.2M$366.6MN/AN/A$506.5M$1148.2M
FY 2024$2131.2M$355.8M$294.7MN/AN/A$306.7M$247.0M
FY 2023$1862.1M$250.4M$255.9MN/AN/AN/A$1531.0M

Per the market data, gross margin is 42.2%, operating margin 18.4%, and net margin 15.9%, with ROIC at 12.4%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 6.16 and the Piotroski F-Score is 9/9, and the Debt/Equity ratio is 0.56. Reported debt moved from $247.0M in FY 2024 to $1148.2M in FY 2025, while cash rose from $306.7M to $506.5M over the same period. The balance-sheet scores in the rating reflect these forensic metrics, though the source data does not provide FCF or EPS for the reported periods.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Earnings date announcement: Per the news feed, Crane Company announced the date for its Third Quarter 2026 earnings release and teleconference (flagged YELLOW, market wire).
  • Business divestiture close: Per the news feed, the company announced the close of its U.S. Water Pump business from First Reserve-backed Trillium Flow Technologies (flagged YELLOW, market wire).
  • Guidance raise: Per the news feed, a Stock Titan report states sales rose 28.1% as the company raised its 2026 earnings outlook (flagged GREEN, catalyst).
  • Institutional selling: Per the news feed, a MarketBeat report headlines a CR stock sale by Congress Asset Management Co. (flagged YELLOW, market wire).
  • Risk watch items: The remaining feed items are general coverage and a comparison piece referencing another company, Emerson, and carry no company-specific signal.
  • Proprietary signals: Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply-chain value is NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals recorded.

Open Questions

  • What are the company's specific products and end markets, given that the source data only provides sector and industry classification?
  • What is the free cash flow and EPS for each reported period, since the financial tables list these as N/A?
  • What drove the increase in reported debt from $247.0M in FY 2024 to $1148.2M in FY 2025, and how does it relate to the business divestiture?
  • What is the scale and financial impact of the U.S. Water Pump divestiture on revenue and margins?
  • What is the consensus analyst rating and price target, and who are the major institutional and insider holders?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CR (C+ • RQD 67/100) a Buy at $205.81?

Welcome to the CR (Crane Company) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 67/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Metal Fabrications. Bulls point to capital efficiency (12.4% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (32.4x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

BE BearTrap_Alert Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $166.71 (-19.0%)
Spot @ $205.81

Pump the brakes on CR — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CR, but look at what you are paying: 32.4x trailing P/E with 42.2% gross margins. Unless Crane Company expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MA MacroHawk_NYC Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $240.80 (+17.0%)
Spot @ $205.81

CR cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CR, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Metal Fabrications and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $205.81 (52-wk range $159.58 - $230.50), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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