Crane Co
CR: XNYS (USA)
Morningstar Rating for Stocks | Fair Value | Economic Moat | Capital Allocation |
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$744.00 | Wsxcw | Djcqfdgmn |
Crane Earnings: Strong Results in Both Core Segments Reaffirm Our Confidence in Long-Term Targets
We are raising our fair value estimate for narrow-moat-rated Crane to $92 per share from $87 after the company reported strong third-quarter results. Management increased its full-year guidance for the third time this year and now anticipates 2023 core sales growth of 6%-8% (up from 5%-7%) and adjusted EPS of $4.05-$4.20 (up from $3.80-$4.10). The fair value estimate adjustment reflects our slightly higher near-term revenue growth and operating margin projections.