Crane raises 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $7.23-$7.38
CR•Crane raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $7.23-$7.38 from $6.85-$7.05 and lifted its revenue forecast to $2.89 billion-$2.92 billion. Third-quarter adjusted EPS rose 22.8% to $2.05, while core sales increased 7.7%.
1. Raised annual outlook
Crane raised fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings guidance to $7.23-$7.38 per share from $6.85-$7.05. It forecast revenue of $2.89 billion-$2.92 billion, compared with prior guidance of $2.87 billion-$2.9 billion, and projected an adjusted segment operating margin of approximately 24%, versus prior guidance above 23%.
2. Sales and quarterly results
Crane expects core sales growth near 6%, while acquisitions are trending toward the upper end of their 18%-20% revenue contribution range. Third-quarter adjusted earnings rose 22.8% to $2.05 per share, and core sales increased 7.7%.
