Crane (NYSE:CR) Stock Sold Off by Rep. Kevin Hern

Key Points

• Rep. Kevin Hern sold $50,001–$100,000 of Crane stock on August 31 through the Hern Family Foundation account. He also reported sales of several other stocks in September.
• Crane reported strong quarterly results, with adjusted earnings of $1.79 per share and revenue of $724.7 million, up 25.6% year over year and above analyst expectations.
• Analysts maintain a generally positive view, with a consensus “Buy” rating and a $239 price target. Crane also pays a quarterly dividend of $0.255 per share, equivalent to a 0.5% annual yield.

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of Crane NYSE: CR. In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $50,001 and $100,000 in Crane stock on August 31st. The trade occurred in the Representative's "HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION" account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of CenterPoint Energy NYSE: CNP on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of TJX Companies NYSE: TJX on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of STERIS NYSE: STE on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology NASDAQ: STX on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy NYSE: NEE on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies NYSE: MRSH on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of IQVIA NYSE: IQV on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Emerson Electric NYSE: EMR on 9/14/2026.

Crane Price Performance

CR stock opened at $207.25 on Tuesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $210.10 and a 200-day moving average of $197.59. The company has a current ratio of 2.80, a quick ratio of 1.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50. The company has a market cap of $11.98 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.23, a PEG ratio of 2.46 and a beta of 1.01. Crane has a 12-month low of $159.58 and a 12-month high of $230.50.

Crane (NYSE:CR - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The conglomerate reported $1.79 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.68 by $0.11. Crane had a return on equity of 18.67% and a net margin of 12.97%.The business had revenue of $724.70 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $708.46 million. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.49 earnings per share. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 25.6% on a year-over-year basis. Crane has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.850-7.050 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that Crane will post 6.99 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Crane Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 31st were issued a $0.2550 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 31st. This represents a $1.02 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. Crane's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 17.83%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

CR has been the subject of several analyst reports. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price target on Crane from $215.00 to $242.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Monday, July 20th. DA Davidson reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $245.00 price objective on shares of Crane in a research report on Tuesday, September 15th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $240.00 target price on Crane in a report on Tuesday, September 1st. BMO Capital Markets assumed coverage on shares of Crane in a research report on Monday, July 20th. They issued an "outperform" rating and a $253.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Crane from a "buy (b)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a research report on Thursday. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and four have given a Buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $239.00.

Insider Transactions at Crane

In other Crane news, Director James Tullis sold 400 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $205.38, for a total transaction of $82,152.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 5,021 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,031,212.98. The trade was a 7.38% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Insiders own 2.12% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Crane

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. TD Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Crane during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Crane in the 1st quarter worth approximately $34,000. IFP Advisors Inc boosted its position in Crane by 193.7% during the 4th quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 232 shares of the conglomerate's stock valued at $43,000 after purchasing an additional 153 shares during the period. Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. bought a new position in Crane during the 4th quarter worth $122,000. Finally, Global Retirement Partners LLC grew its stake in Crane by 341.7% during the 4th quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 985 shares of the conglomerate's stock worth $182,000 after buying an additional 762 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.14% of the company's stock.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald's franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald's franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald's National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

About Crane

Crane Company NYSE: CR is a diversified industrial technology company that develops and manufactures highly engineered products for aerospace, process industries, and payment and merchandising applications. Its offerings are used in demanding operating environments where reliability, safety, and specialized performance are important.

The company operates through businesses focused on aerospace and electronics, process flow technologies, and payment and merchandising technologies. Its products include aerospace components and systems, engineered valves and pumps, fluid-handling equipment, payment acceptance and vending solutions, and related technologies used by commercial, industrial, and infrastructure customers.

Crane traces its origins to 1855, when Richard Teller Crane established the company in Chicago.

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