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Crane Company (NYSE: CR) generates a steady flow of news as an industrial manufacturing and technology business focused on highly engineered components for mission-critical applications. Its disclosures highlight activity across aerospace, defense, space and process industry end markets, organized through the Aerospace & Electronics and Process Flow Technologies platforms.
News about Crane frequently centers on quarterly earnings results, where the company reports sales, segment performance, margins, orders and backlog, along with updates to its full-year adjusted EPS outlook. These releases often include commentary on demand trends in Aerospace & Electronics and Process Flow Technologies, as well as information about dividends declared by the board of directors.
Another recurring theme in Crane’s news is portfolio evolution and acquisitions. The company has announced transactions such as the agreement to acquire Precision Sensors & Instrumentation (PSI) from Baker Hughes and later the completion of that acquisition, describing PSI as a provider of sensor-based technologies for aerospace, nuclear and process industries. Earlier communications referenced acquisitions including Vian, CryoWorks and Technifab, and the divestiture of the Engineered Materials segment.
Investors following Crane’s news can also expect updates on financing and capital allocation, including the establishment of a senior unsecured credit agreement with a delayed draw term loan and revolving credit facility to support acquisitions like PSI. The company additionally issues notices about upcoming earnings releases and teleconferences, providing schedules and access details for webcasts and slide presentations.
This news page aggregates these types of announcements so readers can review Crane’s earnings reports, strategic transactions, capital structure developments and other material events in one place. Regularly reviewing this feed can help investors and observers understand how Crane’s two strategic platforms are performing and how management is executing its strategy over time.
Crane Co. (NYSE: CR) reported its 2020 financial results and provided a positive outlook for 2021. The company anticipates adjusted EPS guidance between $4.90 and $5.10, reflecting a projected 30% growth year-over-year. Despite a 11% sales decline in 2020, driven by COVID-19 impacts, Crane saw robust order rates in December with a year-over-year growth of 11%. The firm maintained strong liquidity of $1.1 billion and achieved gross cost savings of $105 million. However, logistics disruptions persist, impacting operations moving forward.
Crane Co. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.43 per share for Q1 2021, payable on March 10, 2021. Shareholders on record as of February 26, 2021 will receive this dividend. The company operates in multiple sectors including chemicals, oil & gas, power, and aerospace, through its four segments: Fluid Handling, Payment & Merchandising Technologies, Aerospace & Electronics, and Engineered Materials. Crane Co. is listed on the NYSE under the ticker CR.
Crane Co. (NYSE: CR) will release its fourth quarter 2020 earnings on January 25, 2021, after market close. Following the release, a teleconference will take place on January 26, 2021, at 10:00 AM Eastern, hosted by President & CEO Max H. Mitchell and Senior VP & CFO Richard A. Maue. Interested parties can access the call in listen-only mode on the company’s website. Crane Co. operates in several sectors including chemicals, oil & gas, and aerospace, with a dedicated workforce of approximately 11,000 employees globally.
Crane Co. (NYSE: CR) announces the election of John S. Stroup to its Board of Directors. Stroup has extensive experience in industrial manufacturing, having served as Executive Chairman of Belden Inc. since May 2020, and previously led the company as President and CEO. He has also held leadership roles at Danaher Corporation and Rockwell Automation. Chairman James L.L. Tullis believes Stroup's expertise in business strategy and leadership will significantly benefit the company's governance.
Crane Co. (NYSE: CR) has reported third quarter 2020 GAAP earnings per diluted share of $0.97, down from $1.19 in Q3 2019. Excluding Special Items, EPS was $1.05, a decrease from $1.40. Sales fell 5% to $735 million, driven by a 13% decline in core sales due to COVID-19. Operating profit decreased to $85 million, with a margin drop to 11.6%. Free cash flow increased to $124 million, and the company raised its full-year EPS guidance to $3.10-$3.35 from $2.65-$3.45. Liquidity stands at approximately $1,018 million.
Crane Co. has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.43 per share for Q4 2020, payable on December 9, 2020. Shareholders of record as of November 30, 2020 will receive this dividend. The company operates across diverse sectors, including chemicals, oil & gas, and aerospace, and employs approximately 11,000 personnel globally. Crane Co. is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol CR.
Crane Co. (NYSE: CR) will release its third quarter earnings on October 26, 2020, after market close. A teleconference, led by President & CEO Max H. Mitchell, will follow on October 27, 2020, at 10:00 AM Eastern. Investors can access the call and accompanying presentation materials on the Crane Co. website. With over 11,000 employees, Crane Co. operates across multiple sectors, including chemicals, oil & gas, aerospace, and defense.