NYSE:CXT Crane NXT (CXT) Stock Price, News & Analysis → CEO of Biggest AI Chipmaker Just Dropped a Bombshell… (From Banyan Hill Publishing) (Ad) Free cxt Stock Alerts $62.09 +1.43 (+2.36%) (As of 12:25 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$61.28▼$63.0050-Day Range$57.51▼$63.2452-Week Range$48.42▼$63.89Volume94,829 shsAverage Volume329,310 shsMarket Capitalization$3.55 billionP/E Ratio19.59Dividend Yield1.03%Price Target$81.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Crane NXT alerts: Email Address Crane NXT MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside31.4% Upside$81.50 Price TargetShort InterestBearish9.33% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.26Based on 22 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth8.60%From $4.30 to $4.67 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.14 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector140th out of 317 stocksMiscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products Industry5th out of 6 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCrane NXT has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageCrane NXT has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Crane NXT's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 0.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted9.33% of the float of Crane NXT has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCrane NXT has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 13.4, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Crane NXT has recently increased by 4.85%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCrane NXT pays a meaningful dividend of 1.06%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthCrane NXT does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Crane NXT is 20.19%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Crane NXT will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.70% next year. This indicates that Crane NXT will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Crane NXT's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for CXT. Previous Next 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCrane NXT has a news sentiment score of 0.26. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 22 news articles for Crane NXT this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for CXT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Crane NXT insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.66% of the stock of Crane NXT is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions77.49% of the stock of Crane NXT is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Crane NXT's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Crane NXT are expected to grow by 8.60% in the coming year, from $4.30 to $4.67 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Crane NXT is 19.56, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 134.71.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Crane NXT is 19.56, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 29.66.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCrane NXT has a P/B Ratio of 3.67. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Crane NXT's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Monetary GoldTrump Reveals Conspiracy Behind Fed-Controlled Digital Currency.Donald Trump once again sounded the alarm against Fed-controlled digital currencies (CBDCs). If these plans are implemented, it could mean the end of America as we know it.This means you must act NOW before it's too late. About Crane NXT Stock (NYSE:CXT)Crane NXT, Co. operates as an industrial technology company that provides technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate customers' important assets. The company operates through Crane Payment Innovations and Crane Currency segments. The Crane Payment Innovations segment offers electronic equipment and associated software, as well as advanced automation solutions, processing systems, field service solutions, remote diagnostics, and productivity software solutions. The Crane Currency segment provides advanced security solutions based on proprietary technology for securing physical products, including banknotes, consumer goods, and industrial products. Crane NXT, Co. was incorporated in 2021 and is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.Read More CXT Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CXT Stock News HeadlinesMay 15 at 3:44 AM | americanbankingnews.comNorthland Capmk Analysts Cut Earnings Estimates for Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE:CXT)May 13 at 6:56 PM | msn.comCrane NXT, Co. (NYSE:CXT) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 13 at 4:05 AM | seekingalpha.comCrane NXT, Co. (CXT) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 11, 2024 | seekingalpha.comCXT Crane NXT, Co.May 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCrane NXT Co (CXT) Q1 Earnings: Misses EPS Estimates, Reports Decline in Sales Amidst Strategic ...May 9, 2024 | seekingalpha.comCrane NXT, Co. 2024 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMay 8, 2024 | investorplace.comCXT Stock Earnings: Crane NXT Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024May 8, 2024 | globenewswire.comCrane NXT, Co. Reports First Quarter ResultsMay 7, 2024 | globenewswire.comCrane NXT Completes Acquisition of OpSec SecurityApril 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCrane NXT, Co. Announces Dates For First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Earnings CallApril 10, 2024 | uk.investing.comCrane NXT shares get bump from Northland, eyes 'dominant position'April 4, 2024 | investing.comCrane NXT appoints cybersecurity veteran to boardApril 2, 2024 | globenewswire.comCrane NXT Announces Appointment of Sandra Joyce to Board of DirectorsMarch 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe Returns At Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) Aren't GrowingMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCXT Apr 2024 65.000 callMarch 12, 2024 | fortune.comHow Andreessen Horowitz’s secret crypto gamble on Kickstarter has played outMarch 11, 2024 | msn.comCrane NXT to buy OpSec Security in $270M dealMarch 11, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comCrane NXT To Buy OpSec Security From Investcorp In $270 Mln Cash DealMarch 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCrane NXT to Acquire OpSec Security, a Global Leader in Brand Protection and Authentication SolutionsFebruary 28, 2024 | nasdaq.comEx-Dividend Reminder: Cognex, Crane and CraneFebruary 28, 2024 | businesswire.comCrane NXT, Co. Announces Appointment of Hans Lidforss as Senior Vice President of StrategyFebruary 16, 2024 | insidermonkey.comCrane NXT, Co. (NYSE:CXT) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 15, 2024 | seekingalpha.comCrane NXT, Co. 2023 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationFebruary 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCrane NXT, Co. Announces Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results, Raises Annual Dividend by 14%February 14, 2024 | businesswire.comCrane NXT, Co. Announces Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results, Raises Annual Dividend by 14%See More Headlines Receive CXT Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Crane NXT and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/13 Dividend2/28/2024Dividend Payable3/13/2024Last Earnings5/08/2024Today5/15/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/12 Dividend5/31/2024Dividend Payable6/12/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/05/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorBusiness Services Industry Miscellaneous fabricated metal products Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:CXT CUSIPN/A CIK25445 Webwww.craneco.com Phone(203) 363-7300Fax203-363-7295Employees4,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$81.50 High Stock Price Target$100.00 Low Stock Price Target$65.00 Potential Upside/Downside+34.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.17 Trailing P/E Ratio19.14 Forward P/E Ratio14.11 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$188.30 million Net Margins13.26% Pretax Margin16.86% Return on Equity25.50% Return on Assets10.95% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.66 Current Ratio2.12 Quick Ratio1.56 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.38 billion Price / Sales2.52 Cash Flow$5.59 per share Price / Cash Flow10.86 Book Value$16.88 per share Price / Book3.59Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares57,127,000Free Float56,179,000Market Cap$3.47 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.36 12 Stocks Corporate Insiders are AbandoningIf a company's CEO, COO, and CFO were all selling shares of their stock, would you want to know?Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Aaron W. Saak (Age 50)President, CEO & Director Comp: $2.22MMs. Christina Cristiano (Age 51)Senior VP & CFO Comp: $1.01MMr. Paul Gerard Igoe (Age 61)Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $1.45MMs. Jennifer Kartono (Age 54)Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer Comp: $925.7kMr. Kurt F. Gallo (Age 59)Senior Vice President Comp: $1.09MMs. Bianca B. Shardelow (Age 45)VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Jason D. FeldmanVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Hans LidforssSenior Vice President of StrategyMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsKorn FerryNYSE:KFYZeta GlobalNASDAQ:ZETASprinklrNYSE:CXMQifu TechnologyNASDAQ:QFINEnvestnetNYSE:ENVView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsGamco Investors INC. ET ALSold 201,065 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.445%Gabelli Funds LLCSold 51,300 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.352%Keeley Teton Advisors LLCBought 2,168 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.220%1832 Asset Management L.P.Bought 52,020 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.190%LRI Investments LLCBought 632 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CXT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Crane NXT stock right now? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Crane NXT in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CXT shares. View CXT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Crane NXT's stock price target for 2024? 4 brokers have issued 1-year price objectives for Crane NXT's stock. Their CXT share price targets range from $65.00 to $100.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $81.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 31.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CXT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CXT shares performed in 2024? Crane NXT's stock was trading at $56.87 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, CXT shares have increased by 9.1% and is now trading at $62.02. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Crane NXT's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, August 5th 2024. View our CXT earnings forecast. How were Crane NXT's earnings last quarter? Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE:CXT) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 8th. The company reported $0.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.86 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $313.60 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $311.72 million. Crane NXT had a net margin of 13.26% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 25.50%. The business's quarterly revenue was down 4.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.96 EPS. How often does Crane NXT pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Crane NXT? Crane NXT announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 8th. Investors of record on Friday, May 31st will be given a dividend of $0.16 per share on Wednesday, June 12th. This represents a $0.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.03%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 31st. Read our dividend analysis for CXT. Is Crane NXT a good dividend stock? Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.06%. The dividend payout ratio is 20.19%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CXT will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.70% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for CXT. What ETF holds Crane NXT's stock? Simplify High Yield PLUS Credit Hedge ETF holds 5,235 shares of CXT stock, representing 0.30% of its portfolio. What guidance has Crane NXT issued on next quarter's earnings? Crane NXT updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, May, 8th. The company provided EPS guidance of 4.100-4.350 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 4.260. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.5 billion-$1.5 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.4 billion. Who are Crane NXT's major shareholders? Crane NXT's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.60%), Capital International Investors (1.14%), Congress Asset Management Co. MA (1.05%), Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group LLC (0.89%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.68%) and Lord Abbett & CO. LLC (0.62%). Insiders that own company stock include Cristen L Kogl, Cristen L Kogl, Kurt F Gallo and Max H Mitchell. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Crane NXT? Shares of CXT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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