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CR reported Third Quarter 2026 results. The stock moved +2.9% on the print.
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Crane Company (CR) Q3 FY2026 earnings

October 28, 2026 · SharpeIQ Research Desk

Reported results

  • GAAP earnings per diluted share (EPS) from continuing operations was $1.66, up 6% compared to a year ago.
  • Non-GAAP adjusted EPS from continuing operations was a record $2.05, up 23% compared to a year ago.
  • Total GAAP net sales of $754.6 million increased 28.1% year-over-year, driven by core growth of 7.7%.
  • GAAP operating profit was $140.6 million with a GAAP operating margin of 18.6%.
  • Non-GAAP adjusted operating profit was $169.9 million with a non-GAAP adjusted operating margin of 22.5%.
  • Cash generated from operating activities from continuing operations was $128.4 million, and non-GAAP adjusted free cash flow from continuing operations was $126.4 million.

Guidance

  • Raised and narrowed full-year 2026 non-GAAP adjusted EPS outlook to a range of $7.23-$7.38.
  • Full-year 2026 total sales are expected to increase approximately 26% at the midpoint.
  • Full-year 2026 non-GAAP adjusted segment operating margin expected to be approximately 24.0%.
  • Full-year 2026 corporate cost expected to be approximately $80-$85 million.
  • Full-year 2026 net non-operating expense expected to be approximately $58 million.
  • Full-year 2026 non-GAAP adjusted tax rate expected to be approximately 23.0% and diluted shares of ~59 million.

Notes

Non-GAAP adjusted net sales, non-GAAP adjusted operating profit, and non-GAAP adjusted EPS exclude all impact from tariff recoveries.

Price and volatility reaction

The stock moved +2.9% on the print. No front-expiry chain was on file, so there is no straddle expected move. 30-day ATM implied volatility moved -10.6 vol points across the event (constant-maturity series — not the front-week crush).

MeasureValueBasis
Close before release192.892026-10-27
Close after release198.422026-10-28
Realised move+2.9%close to close
30d ATM IV change-10.6 vol ptsconstant-maturity series, not the front expiry
Price and volatility reaction. Closes either side of the release. No front-expiry chain on file for a straddle expected move. SharpeIQ — listed option chain and price_history

Source

The figures above come from the earnings release the company filed with the SEC on 2026-10-27 (8-K, Item 2.02). Read the original filing on sec.gov.

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