On July 21, 2025, Stifel analyst Nathan Jones maintained a 'Hold' rating on Crane (CR, Financial) stock. This decision comes as part of the latest analyst update, which holds significance for investors tracking the company's performance in the market.
In a move reflecting increased optimism, Stifel raised the price target for Crane (CR, Financial) from $165.00 to $189.00. This adjustment represents a notable 14.55% increase, signaling potential for moderate growth within the market.
Despite the increased price target, the current 'Hold' rating suggests that analysts recommend maintaining current positions without making significant new investments. The evaluation and adjustments are part of a regularly conducted review process by Stifel to align with market dynamics and company performance.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 8 analysts, the average target price for Crane Co (CR, Financial) is $197.54 with a high estimate of $228.00 and a low estimate of $161.32. The average target implies an upside of 4.45% from the current price of $189.12. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Crane Co (CR) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 9 brokerage firms, Crane Co's (CR, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.0, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Crane Co (CR, Financial) in one year is $140.48, suggesting a downside of 25.72% from the current price of $189.12. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Crane Co (CR) Summary page.
