Crane Company (NYSE: CR) saw its stock surge 5.04% in after-hours trading on Monday, following the release of its impressive second-quarter earnings report and raised full-year guidance. The industrial products manufacturer demonstrated robust performance, surpassing analyst expectations and showcasing strong growth prospects.
In its Q2 2025 results, Crane reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.49, significantly beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.33. This represents a 24% increase from $1.20 in the same quarter last year. The company's sales also exceeded expectations, reaching $577.2 million, up 9.2% year-over-year and surpassing the projected $567.7 million.
Buoyed by these strong results, Crane raised its full-year 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $5.50 to $5.80, up from the previous forecast of $5.30 to $5.60. This new outlook indicates a 16% growth at the midpoint compared to 2024, reflecting the company's confidence in its continued performance. The positive sentiment was further reinforced by Crane's maintenance of its quarterly dividend at $0.23 per share, payable on September 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 29.
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