Crane NXT stock hits 52-week low at $52.85 amid market challenges

Published 13/03/2025, 15:42
Crane NXT stock hits 52-week low at $52.85 amid market challenges

In a challenging market environment, Crane NXT (CXT) stock has touched a 52-week low, dipping to $52.85. This latest price level reflects a notable decline over the past year, with Crane NXT experiencing a 1-year change of -10.95%. According to InvestingPro data, the stock’s RSI indicates oversold territory, while the company maintains a healthy P/E ratio of 18.2x and demonstrated revenue growth of 6.86% in the last twelve months. Investors are closely monitoring the company’s performance as it navigates through the headwinds that have pressured the stock to its current low. The market will be watching for Crane NXT’s strategic moves to rebound from this trough and regain its footing in the upcoming quarters. With analyst price targets ranging from $62 to $100 and an overall Financial Health score of GOOD, InvestingPro subscribers can access 5 additional key insights about CXT’s potential recovery.

In other recent news, Crane NXT reported fourth-quarter earnings that slightly surpassed expectations, with an adjusted earnings per share of $1.20 compared to the analyst estimate of $1.19. However, the company faced a revenue shortfall, posting $399 million against the consensus forecast of $405.62 million. For 2025, Crane NXT’s adjusted EPS guidance of $4.00 to $4.30 fell below the anticipated $4.39, suggesting a potential slowdown in earnings growth compared to 2024. Meanwhile, Baird analysts have raised their price target for Crane NXT to $85.00 from $76.00, maintaining an Outperform rating. They noted that despite a slow start due to equipment upgrades, the company’s full-year expectations for 2025 remain optimistic. Additionally, DA Davidson reiterated a Buy rating with a price target of $100.00, following a multi-city non-deal roadshow with Crane NXT executives. Analysts from DA Davidson emphasized the company’s strategic positioning and operational plans, projecting significant earnings growth by 2026. Both analyst firms highlighted Crane NXT’s potential for mergers and acquisitions as a key factor in its growth strategy.

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