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Crane NXT vs Helios Technologies: CXT and HLIO compared
Crane NXT is the larger company: $497M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $230M for Helios Technologies (Q3 2026). Crane NXT is growing faster (+12% against +4% a year earlier). Crane NXT is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.2% against 12.2%.
Where the money goes: CXT and HLIO
Crane NXT (CXT) · Q3 2026
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.
Helios Technologies (HLIO) · Q3 2026
Helios Technologies, Q3 2026: revenue $230M (+4% year over year), operating margin 12.2%, net earnings $17.6M, operating cash flow $39.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Crane NXT (CXT) | Helios Technologies (HLIO) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $497M | $230M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +12% | +4% |
| Gross margin | — | 33.2% |
| Operating margin | 13.2% | 12.2% |
| Net earnings | $38.4M | $17.6M |
| Net margin | 7.7% | 7.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $112M | $39.9M |
| Free cash flow | $90.2M | $32.4M |
| Market value | $3.3B | $2.3B |
| P/E | 26.2× | 32.0× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $69.57 | $87.67 |
Where the revenue comes from
Crane NXT
- SAT: $254M (51%)
- DTT: $244M (49%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Crane NXT or Helios Technologies?
Crane NXT is the larger company: $497M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $230M for Helios Technologies (Q3 2026).
Is Crane NXT or Helios Technologies growing faster?
Crane NXT is growing faster (+12% against +4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Crane NXT or Helios Technologies?
Crane NXT is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.2% against 12.2%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.