CR Should I Buy
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Based on the data provided, Crane Co. (CR) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The company's strong revenue growth, insider buying activity, and bullish technical indicators support this decision.
The stock shows bullish technical indicators with a positive MACD histogram (0.633), RSI in the neutral zone (63.129), and bullish moving averages (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200). The price is above the pivot level of 202.064, with resistance at 206.669 and support at 197.459.
Insider buying activity by 4 directors and officers, indicating confidence in the company's future.
Strong revenue growth of 49.94% YoY in Q4
Bullish technical indicators and positive sentiment from analysts, including Deutsche Bank raising the price target to $238 with a Buy rating.
Gross margin dropped by 13.10% YoY in Q4 2025, which could indicate cost pressures.
Neutral sentiment from hedge funds and insiders over the last quarter and month, respectively.
In Q4 2025, Crane Co. reported a revenue increase of 49.94% YoY to $581 million, net income growth of 0.86% YoY to $81.7 million, and EPS growth of 0.72% YoY to 1.39. However, gross margin dropped to 41.58%, down 13.10% YoY.
Analysts are generally positive on the stock. Deutsche Bank recently raised the price target to $238 with a Buy rating, while Wolfe Research initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $215 price target. Stifel remains cautious with a Hold rating and a price target of $201.
