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Crane Nxt,

(NYSE) CXT

Current Price$51.98
Market Cap$2.96BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2023)+35%
5 Year+76%
1 Year-7%
1 Month+21%
Crane Nxt, last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 51.412026-07-15
Crane Nxt, stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+4.51%USD 49.192026-07-08
1 month+20.91%USD 42.522026-06-15
3 month+17.18%USD 43.872026-04-16
Year to date+10.11%USD 46.692025-12-31
1 year-7.4%USD 55.522025-07-15
3 year-5.57%USD 54.442023-07-14
5 year+76.4%USD 29.142021-07-16
Since inception+35.26%USD 38.012023-03-29

Crane Nxt, Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$2.96BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.71B

Net Income (TTM)

$129.80M

EPS (TTM)

$2.24

P/E Ratio

22.98

Dividend

$0.70

Beta (Volatility)

1.10 (Average)

Price

$51.98

Volume

19,206

Open

$51.39

Previous Close

$51.98

Daily Range

$51.39 - $52.76

52-Week Range

$35.71 - $69.00

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 5, 2026

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About Crane Nxt,

Crane NXT makes tools to spot fakes and track products. They help governments and brands keep their items safe. These offerings check money and product quality.

What Does the Company Make?

  • Banknotes and Security: Materials for printing paper money and government tax stamps; generated $140.4 million in net sales in the first quarter of 2026.
  • Authentication Products: Digital and physical tools that prove products are real; accounted for $52.4 million in net sales in early 2026.
  • Detection and Inspection: Machines and software that check payments and product safety; contributed $160.1 million to net sales in the first quarter of 2026.
  • Traceability Services: Tracking systems that follow goods through supply chains; accounted for $34.8 million in net sales during early 2026.

New Purchases and Big Moves

  • Acquired De La Rue Authentication Solutions on May 1, 2025, to grow its security product line.
  • Completed a multi-phase purchase of Antares Vision on March 31, 2026, to add tracking technology for food and medicine.
  • Combined the De La Rue and OpSec businesses to create a new brand called Crane Authentication.
  • Formed the Detection and Traceability Technologies (DTT) segment in early 2026 to focus on inspection and tracking tools.

What Makes the Technology Different?

The company uses advanced sensors and software to protect high-value items like currency and pharmaceuticals. Its global network serves many government agencies and large private brands at the same time.

The Financial Scoreboard

  • Net sales rose to $387.7 million in the first quarter of 2026, up 17.4% year-over-year.
  • Operating profit reached $22.2 million in the first quarter of 2026, down 40.5% from the previous year.
  • Net income fell to $6.4 million in the first quarter of 2026, a 70.5% drop from the same period in 2025.
  • Operating cash flow reached -$14 million in the first quarter of 2026, which was an improvement from -$19.1 million in 2025.

Bottom Line

Crane NXT has evolved into a high-tech business focused on security and tracking tools. Constant updates and new segments help the company meet the changing needs of global supply chains.

AI Generated • May 25, 2026

Industry

Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components

Sector

Information Technology

Employees

4,800

CEO

Aaron W. Saak, PhD

Website

www.cranenxt.com

Headquarters

Waltham, MA 02451, US

CXT Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

41.98%

Operating Margin

14.64%

Net Income Margin

7.57%

Return on Equity

10.63%

Return on Capital

11.00%

Return on Assets

3.57%

Earnings Yield

4.35%

Dividend Yield

1.36%

Payout Ratio

30.51%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$2.96BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

57.54M

Volume

19.21K

Avg. Volume

972.68K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$719.50M

Operating Income

$251.00M

EBITDA

$298.70M

Operating Cash Flow

$246.60M

Capital Expenditure

-$40.20M

Free Cash Flow

$206.40M

Cash & ST Invst.

$232.00M

Total Debt

$1.52B

Crane Nxt, Performance Analysis

Crane Nxt, annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1,339,900,000-60.7%
20232023-12-31USD 1,391,300,0003.8%
20242024-12-31USD 1,486,800,0006.9%
20252025-12-31USD 1,656,700,00011.4%
Crane Nxt, sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-3022.4%
Q32025-09-3010.1%
Q42025-12-317.1%
Q12026-03-31-18.7%
Crane Nxt, annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 3.61-50.9%
20232023-12-31USD 3.27-9.4%
20242024-12-31USD 3.19-2.7%
20252025-12-31USD 2.50-21.5%
Crane Nxt, sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-3013.2%
Q32025-09-30102.3%
Q42025-12-31-4.6%
Q12026-03-31-86.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$387.70M

+17.4%

Gross Profit

$155.90M

+11.2%

Gross Margin

40.21%

N/A

Market Cap

$2.96BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$616.30K

N/A

Employees

4,800

N/A

Net Income

$6.40M

-70.5%

EBITDA

$21.10M

-65.5%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$232.00M

+33.5%

Total Debt

$1.52B

+86.7%

Accounts Receivable

$479.40M

+70.1%

Inventory

$260.50M

+64.6%

Long Term Debt

$1.26B

+132.7%

Short Term Debt

$263.40M

-4.1%

Return on Assets

3.57%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

8.72%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$24.10M

+25.2%

Operating Cash Flow

-$14.00M

+26.7%

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Questions About CXT

What is the current price of Crane Nxt,?

Crane Nxt, is trading at $51.98 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Crane Nxt,?

Over the past 52 weeks, Crane Nxt, has traded between $35.71 and $69.00.

How much debt does Crane Nxt, have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Crane Nxt, reported total debt of $1.52B.

How much cash does Crane Nxt, have on hand?

Crane Nxt, reported $232.00M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Crane Nxt,’s dividend yield?

Crane Nxt, currently has a dividend yield of 1.36%.

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