Crane raises 2026 outlook after record adjusted EPS

Crane Company raised its full-year earnings outlook after posting record adjusted earnings and margins in the third quarter, according to its earnings release filed with an 8-K.

The industrial manufacturer reported earnings of $1.66 per diluted share, up 6% from a year earlier. Adjusted earnings per share were a record $2.05, up 23%.

Sales jump on acquisitions and core growth

Sales rose 28.1% to $754.6 million, with core sales, which exclude acquisitions and currency effects, up 7.7%, the release said. The adjusted operating margin reached a record 22.5%.

Outlook raised

Crane lifted its full-year adjusted earnings guidance to $7.23 to $7.38 per share, from $6.85 to $7.05 previously. That raises the midpoint by about $0.36.

Portfolio moves

The company also said it has agreed to divest Crane Building Services & Utilities, its business in the United Kingdom. It declared a quarterly dividend of $0.255 per share.

Why it matters

Crane makes engineered components such as valves, pumps and aerospace parts, so its order trends offer a window into industrial, aerospace and process spending. Core growth near 8% and record margins indicate demand and pricing are holding up across its markets.

Selling the U.K. building services unit narrows the portfolio further toward the higher-margin businesses the company has been emphasizing. Investors will look for details on the sale price and timing, along with order trends and backlog, when the company discusses results.

Sources

1. Crane Company Form 8-K with third-quarter 2026 results, filed Oct. 27, 2026 (accession 0001628280-26-067607)

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