Crane NXT Announces Dates for Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Earnings Call
Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE: CXT), a global leader in authentication and traceability technologies, today announced its schedule for ...
Model output · Signal date 2026-10-16
Crane Nxt, Co. (CXT) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Rating · 90D
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90-day forecast
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Rank in coverage
Middle 30%
of 5184 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
4.0%
Spearman, 357 dates
Market Cap
$3.15B
mid-cap · #4 of 9 peers
Summary
Crane Nxt, Co. (CXT) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, CXT is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
Crane Nxt, Co. is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $3.15B. It ranks number 4 by market capitalization among the 9 Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For CXT, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 4.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 37.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.1%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How CXT ranks among 5184 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals · 2026-06-30
Crane Nxt, Co. (CXT) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | CXT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.15B | 4/9 |
| P/E Ratio | 20.42x | 4/5 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.49x | 5/9 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% | – |
| EPS | $2.68 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $22.00 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $31.32 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | CXT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 11.1% | 4/5 |
| ROA | 3.9% | 4/5 |
| ROIC | 8.7% | – |
| Gross Margin | 42.1% | 2/6 |
| Operating Margin | 14.0% | 4/6 |
| Net Margin | 7.8% | 4/5 |
| EBT Margin | 9.8% | 4/6 |
| Tax Rate | 20.2% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | CXT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.42x | 5/6 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.07x | 5/6 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.82x | 2/9 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.84x | 2/9 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.6x | 6/8 |
| Working Capital | $288M | 3/6 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | CXT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $270M | 3/6 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 41.2% | 1/5 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | CXT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.50x | – |
| Receivables Turnover | 4.4x | – |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.4x | 2/5 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 5.7x | – |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 82 days | – |
| Days Inventory | 83 days | 4/5 |
| Payables Period | 42 days | 5/5 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 124 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | CXT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.80B | – |
| Operating Income | $253M | 4/6 |
| Net Income | $140M | 4/5 |
| SG&A Expense | $491M | 3/5 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.04B | 3/6 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | CXT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.70 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 26.1% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 58M | – |
| Net Income Growth | -7.3% | 5/5 |
| EPS Growth | -7.6% | 5/5 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $980M | 27.3% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $231M | 6.4% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $407M | 11.3% of assets |
| Inventory | $238M | 6.6% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $2.31B | 64.2% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $574M | 16.0% of assets |
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Industry Peers · Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products
Crane Nxt, Co. (CXT) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Crane Nxt, Co. (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products): 9 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| CXT Crane Nxt, Co. | ▶ | $3.15B |
| PH Parker-Hannifin Corp | ▼ | $121.43B |
| WTS Watts Water Technologies Inc | ▼ | $11.91B |
| MWA Mueller Water Products, Inc. | ▶ | $3.40B |
| HLIO Helios Technologies, Inc. | ▶ | $2.23B |
| ELMT Elmet Group Co. | ▶ | $577M |
| AIOS Aios Tech Inc. | ▶ | $90M |
| HIHO Highway Holdings Ltd | ▶ | $4M |
| AREB American Rebel Holdings Inc | ▼ | $2M |
Where CXT sits on the market map
Manufacturing · Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products
News
Crane Nxt, Co. (CXT) stock news
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) Presents at 24th Annual Diversified Industrials & Services Conference Transcript
[Audio Gap] Matt Summerville, senior analyst with D.A. Davidson. Alongside with me today, we have leadership from Crane NXT including Aaron Saak, the company's President and CEO; Christina Cristiano, ...
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FAQ
Crane Nxt, Co. (CXT) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Crane Nxt, Co. (CXT) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, CXT is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Crane Nxt, Co. stock predictions?
For CXT, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 4.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 37.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Crane Nxt, Co. forecasts updated?
Crane Nxt, Co. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Crane Nxt, Co.'s industry peers?
9 issuers in our coverage, CXT included, share the SEC industry code Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products. The largest are: Parker-Hannifin Corp (PH), Watts Water Technologies Inc (WTS), Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA), Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO), Elmet Group Co. (ELMT), Aios Tech Inc. (AIOS).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.