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Crane NXT, Co.(CXT)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
CXT•NYSE
$49.89
20.0× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutCrane NXT, Co. focuses on payment and merchandising technologies. It indents to offer electronic equipment and associated software leveraging extensive, and proprietary core capabilities, including payment verification and authentication, as well as automation solutions, field service solutions, remote diagnostics, and productivity enhancing software solutions. The company is based in Stamford, Connecticut.Show more
- Revenue$1.66B+11.4%
- EBITDA$370M+4.1%
- Net Income$145M-21.2%
- EPS (Diluted)2.50-21.6%
- Gross Margin42.48%-5.0%
- EBITDA Margin22.34%-6.6%
- Operating Margin15.91%-12.0%
- Net Margin8.76%-29.3%
- ROE12.5%-31.1%
CXT Price & Volume
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Margin Compression Challenges Crane NXT Growth Trajectory
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Moderate
Financial:Mixed
Cash Flow:Deteriorating
Primary Risk:Secular cash usage decline
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Crane NXT faces a complex transition period characterized by volatile revenue growth and significant margin erosion, as operating margins plummeted from 20.3% in 2023Q4 to 5.7% in 2026Q1.
- While the company pursues an aggressive acquisition strategy, evidenced by a $220.8 million net outflow in 2026Q1, the reliance on debt-funded expansion has pushed the debt-to-equity ratio to 1.21.
- Investors should monitor whether the firm can stabilize its core profitability and improve cash conversion, which currently suffers from a negative 2.19 operating cash flow to net income ratio.
Verdict Logic
the company's inability to maintain positive free cash flow, which reached negative $24.1 million in 2026Q1, combined with rising debt levels, suggests elevated execution risk.
CXT Growth Metrics
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-4.91%
5 Years-10.82%
3 Years7.33%
TTM14.01%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-4.46%
5 Years-4.33%
3 Years-10.87%
TTM-22.74%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-4.32%
5 Years-4.76%
3 Years-29.29%
TTM-23.02%
Return on Capital
10 Years12.12%
5 Years12.73%
3 Years14.78%
Last Year12.06%
CXT Recent Earnings
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 11/12 qtrs (92%)●Beat Revenue 7/12 qtrs (58%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 6, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.60+7.1%
$0.56
Rev
$388M+2.4%
$379M
Q1 2026
Feb 11, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.27+1.6%
$1.25
Rev
$477M+5.8%
$451M
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.28+2.4%
$1.25
Rev
$445M-1.2%
$451M
Q3 2025
Aug 6, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.97+5.4%
$0.92
Rev
$404M-6.9%
$434M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 6, 2026 | $0.60vs $0.56+7.1% | $388Mvs $379M+2.4% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 | $1.27vs $1.25+1.6% | $477Mvs $451M+5.8% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $1.28vs $1.25+2.4% | $445Mvs $451M-1.2% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.97vs $0.92+5.4% | $404Mvs $434M-6.9% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Crane NXT, Co. (CXT)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $49.89 | $2.87B | 19.96 | 11.43% | 8.76% | 12.5% | 1.35% | |
| $25.27 | $311.4M | 15.99 | 8.46% | 12.74% | 14.26% | — | |
| $20.51 | $1.24B | 19.72 | -0.13% | 6.87% | 4.6% | — | |
| $218.72 | $3.61B | 25.11 | 11.33% | 8.42% | 16.74% | — | |
| $31.65 | $1.37B | 13.82 | 1.62% | 4.46% | 4.97% | — | |
| $83.56 | $2.91B | 32.90 | 1.46% | 2.84% | 10.08% | — |
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Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
CXT SEC Filings & Documents
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CXT Frequently Asked Questions
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Crane NXT, Co.'s revenue?
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) reported $1.71B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 37% decrease from $2.74B in 2015.
How fast is Crane NXT, Co. growing?
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) grew revenue by 11.4% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Is CXT profitable?
Yes, Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) is profitable, generating $129.8M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (8.8% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does CXT pay dividends?
Yes, Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.35%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is CXT's return on equity?
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) has a return on equity (ROE) of 12.5%. This is reasonable for most industries.
What is Crane NXT, Co.'s free cash flow?
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) generated $206.4M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.