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Crane NXT vs Mueller Water Products: CXT and MWA compared
Crane NXT is the larger company: $497M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $376M for Mueller Water Products (Q4 FY26). Crane NXT is growing faster (+12% against -1% a year earlier). Mueller Water Products is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.4% against 13.2%.
Where the money goes: CXT and MWA
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.
Mueller Water Products (MWA) · Q4 FY26
Mueller Water Products, Q4 FY26: revenue $376M (-1% year over year), operating margin 19.4%, net earnings $52.3M, operating cash flow $109M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Crane NXT (CXT) | Mueller Water Products (MWA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q4 FY26 |
| Revenue | $497M | $376M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +12% | -1% |
| Gross margin | — | 37.0% |
| Operating margin | 13.2% | 19.4% |
| Net earnings | $38.4M | $52.3M |
| Net margin | 7.7% | 13.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $112M | $109M |
| Free cash flow | $90.2M | $96.7M |
| Market value | $3.3B | $3.8B |
| P/E | 26.2× | 17.0× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $69.57 | $27.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Crane NXT
- SAT: $254M (51%)
- DTT: $244M (49%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Crane NXT or Mueller Water Products?
Crane NXT is the larger company: $497M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $376M for Mueller Water Products (Q4 FY26).
Is Crane NXT or Mueller Water Products growing faster?
Crane NXT is growing faster (+12% against -1% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Crane NXT or Mueller Water Products?
Mueller Water Products is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.4% against 13.2%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 8-K filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.