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title: "Crane Company Q1 2026: Revenue $696.4M, Adjusted EPS $1.65; Raises 2026 Adjusted EPS Guide"
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description: "Crane Company reported Q1 2026 net sales of $696.4 million, a 24.9% increase year-over-year, with adjusted EPS at a record $1.65. The company raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $6.65–$6.85, driven by strong contributions from acquisitions and core backlog growth. Operating income was $100.1 million, with an adjusted operating profit margin of 19.8%. Despite a negative free cash flow of $40.2 million, the aerospace segment saw a 27.9% sales increase. Total debt stood at $1,198.2 million as of March 31, 2026."
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# Crane Company Q1 2026: Revenue $696.4M, Adjusted EPS $1.65; Raises 2026 Adjusted EPS Guide

Crane Company reported first-quarter 2026 net sales of $696.4 million and GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $1.14, with adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations at a record $1.65. Adjusted operating profit was $137.8 million, and the company raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $6.65–$6.85. Management cited strong contribution from recent acquisitions and core backlog growth across both segments.

**Financial Highlights**

-   Revenue: Total net sales of $696.4 million for Q1 2026, up 24.9% year-over-year.
-   Operating Income: GAAP operating profit of $100.1 million; adjusted operating profit of $137.8 million.
-   Operating Margin: GAAP operating profit margin 14.4%; adjusted operating profit margin 19.8%.
-   Net Income & EPS: Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders $67.1 million; GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations $1.14; adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations $1.65.
-   Cash & Debt: Cash balance $355.4 million and total debt outstanding $1,198.2 million as of March 31, 2026.

**Business Highlights**

-   Acquisition Contribution: Recent acquisitions (Druck, Panametrics, Reuter-Stokes, optek-Danulat) contributed ~18.3% to sales growth and materially to adjusted operating profit outperformance.
-   Core Sales & Backlog: Core sales grew 3.8% year-over-year; total company core backlog increased 9.1% year-over-year with aerospace backlog notably up 14% year-over-year.
-   Segment Performance — Aerospace & Advanced Technologies: Sales of $318.3 million (up 27.9% YoY) with core sales growth of 9.4%; adjusted operating profit margin of 24.6% (down 160 bps YoY excluding special items).
-   Segment Performance — Process Flow Technologies: Sales of $378.1 million (up 22.5% YoY) driven primarily by acquired businesses; adjusted operating profit margin improved to 22.1% (up 50 bps YoY excluding special items).
-   Capital & Cash Flow: Q1 free cash flow was negative $40.2 million; adjusted free cash flow from continuing operations was negative $23.5 million after transaction-related cash outflows.

Original SEC Filing: Crane Co \[ CR \] - 8-K - Apr. 27, 2026

**Disclaimer**

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