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Crane NXT (CXT) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026
Crane NXT (CXT) reported revenue of $497M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +12% from a year earlier and +0.8% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 13.2%, net earnings $38.4M (7.7% of revenue).
Crane NXT, Q3 2026: revenue $497M (+12% year over year), operating margin 13.2%, net earnings $38.4M, operating cash flow $112M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $497M | +0.8% | +12% |
| Operating profit | $65.7M | -5% | -20% |
| Net earnings | $38.4M | +8% | -24% |
| Operating cash flow | $112M | +29% | +22% |
| Free cash flow | $90.2M | +23% | +15% |
What changed
Revenue was $497.1M in Q3 2026, up 12% year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter. SAT was the largest line at 51% of revenue. SAT added $37.3M year over year (up 17%), 72% of the total change.
Operating profit was $65.7M, a 13.2% margin (down 5.2 points year over year). Operating profit fell $16.2M even though revenue rose $52.0M versus Q3 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 19% against revenue growth of 12%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+74%). Net earnings were $38.4M, down 24% year over year. The effective tax rate was 20.5%.
Operating cash flow was $111.8M (up 22% year over year), 286% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $39.6M of depreciation and amortization and $3.9M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $29.2M. Capital expenditures of $21.6M left free cash flow of $90.2M.
Questions
What was Crane NXT's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Crane NXT (CXT) reported revenue of $497M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +12% from a year earlier and +0.8% from the quarter before.
Was Crane NXT profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $65.7M (13.2% of revenue) and net earnings $38.4M.
Source: Crane NXT 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.