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Crane (CR) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026
Crane (CR) reported revenue of $755M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +28% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 18.6%, net earnings $97.3M (12.9% of revenue).
Crane, Q3 2026: revenue $755M (+28% year over year), operating margin 18.6%, net earnings $97.3M, operating cash flow $128M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $755M | +4% | +28% |
| Operating profit | $141M | -3% | +19% |
| Net earnings | $97.3M | +1% | +6% |
| Operating cash flow | $128M | +5% | -1% |
| Free cash flow | $116M | +8% | -0.4% |
What changed
Revenue was $754.6M in Q3 2026, up 28% year over year and up 4% from the previous quarter. Process Flow Technologies was the largest line at 54% of revenue. Process Flow Technologies added $91.5M year over year (up 29%), 55% of the total change.
Operating profit was $140.6M, a 18.6% margin (down 1.5 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 13% reached operating profit, below the 20% margin then. Total costs grew 30% against revenue growth of 28%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+31%). Net earnings were $97.3M, up 6% year over year. The effective tax rate was 22.9%.
Operating cash flow was $128.4M (down 1% year over year), 132% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $26.8M of depreciation and amortization and $4.1M of share-based compensation. Capital expenditures of $12.1M left free cash flow of $116.3M.
Questions
What was Crane's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Crane (CR) reported revenue of $755M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +28% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before.
Was Crane profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $141M (18.6% of revenue) and net earnings $97.3M.
Source: Crane 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.