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Dec 31, 2024
Crane Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Reported fourth quarter results, initiated full year 2025 EPS guidance, and raised annual dividend by 12%.
Key Takeaways
Crane Company reported an exceptional year with 8% core sales growth and 28% adjusted EPS growth in 2024. The company strengthened its portfolio through acquisitions and the divestiture of the Engineered Materials segment.
Earnings per diluted share (EPS) from continuing operations increased by 58% to $1.20, with adjusted EPS from continuing operations also up 58% to $1.26.
Sales increased by 12% to $544 million, driven by 8% core sales growth.
Core order growth and core backlog growth both increased by 8% and 9% respectively, primarily driven by ongoing strength at Aerospace & Electronics.
The company declared a first quarter 2025 regular dividend of $0.23 per share, raising the annual dividend by 12% to $0.92 per share.
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Crane Revenue by Segment
Revenue by Segment
Aerospace & Electronics Revenue
CapyFin.comProcess Flow Tech Revenue
CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
The company initiated its full year 2025 adjusted EPS outlook with a range of $5.30-$5.60, reflecting 12% growth at the midpoint compared to 2024 adjusted EPS.
Positive Outlook
- Total sales growth of approximately 5%, driven by core sales growth of approximately 4% to 6% and an acquisition benefit of approximately 1-2%.
- Adjusted segment operating margin of 22.5%+
- Corporate cost of $80 million.
- Net non-operating expense of $10 million.
- Adjusted tax rate of 23.5%.
Challenges Ahead
- A 1% headwind from foreign exchange.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income