
Crane Company (CR) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Crane Company (CR) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Crane's positive outlook is supported by a strong revenue generation framework, with the company achieving approximately $2.1 billion in revenue in 2024, reflecting a robust market position within its diversified industrial segments. The aerospace and electronics segment has experienced significant growth, evidenced by a 5.6% year-over-year increase in total organic sales and a 16% rise in organic backlog, indicating healthy demand and a solid procurement environment. Furthermore, Crane's operational efficiency driven by its Business System is anticipated to yield long-term double-digit organic earnings growth, alongside additional cash earnings growth from strategic acquisitions, reinforcing the company's financial stability and growth trajectory.
Bears say
Crane faces a challenging outlook due to a combination of stagnant organic growth in its Process Flow Technologies (PFT) segment and rising costs from raw materials such as steel and aluminum, which may hinder profitability. The company has indicated that organic sales for 2025 are anticipated to fall at the lower end of their growth range, with volume declines in PFT expected to be in the high single digits. Additionally, while there has been a 17% year-over-year increase in the total backlog, this is overshadowed by a significant decline in certain operational areas, highlighting potential future revenue weaknesses amidst ongoing market and supply chain pressures.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Crane Company and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Crane Company (CR) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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