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Mar 31, 2024

Crane Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Reported strong first quarter results with core sales growth and raised full-year EPS guidance.

Key Takeaways

Crane Company reported a strong start to 2024 with a 10% increase in net sales, driven by 5% core sales growth and contributions from acquisitions. The company raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $4.75-$5.05. They also announced an agreement to acquire CryoWorks, Inc.

Earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $1.12 and adjusted EPS of $1.22.

Year-over-year core sales growth of 5%, core orders growth of 11%, and core backlog growth of 11%.

Raising full-year adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $4.75-$5.05, from prior range of $4.55-$4.85.

Announced agreement to acquire CryoWorks, Inc. for approximately $61 million.

Total Revenue
$565M
Previous year: $514M
+10.0%
EPS
$1.22
Previous year: $1.25
-2.4%
Gross Profit
$221M
Previous year: $362M
-39.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$219M
Previous year: $292M
-24.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$89M
Previous year: -$81M
+9.9%
Total Assets
$2.42B
Previous year: $2.23B
+8.4%

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Crane Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Crane is raising its full-year adjusted EPS guidance by $0.20 to a range of $4.75 to $5.05.

Positive Outlook

  • Total sales growth of approximately 10% driven by core sales growth.
  • Core sales growth of approximately 4% to 6%.
  • Acquisition benefit of approximately 5%.
  • Adjusted segment operating margin of ~20.5%.
  • Diluted shares of 58 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Corporate cost of $75 million.
  • Net non-operating expense of $23 million.
  • Adjusted tax rate of 23.5%.
  • Some persistent supply chain challenges at Aerospace & Electronics.
  • Ongoing weakness in the European Chemical markets.

Revenue & Expenses

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