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8. Crane Company (NYSE:CR)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 38

Crane Company (NYSE:CR) is engaged in manufacturing and selling engineered industrial products.  DA Davidson analyst Matt Summerville maintained a “Buy” rating on the company’s stock and the price objective of $200.00. The company has demonstrated its business system and strategy deployment process, which the analyst believes are critical factors for Crane Company (NYSE:CR)’s ability to deliver continued, material relative outperformance. Elsewhere, Bank of America Securities analyst Ronald Epstein reiterated the bullish stance on the company’s stock, giving a “Buy” rating.

This rating is backed by a combination of factors demonstrating Crane Company (NYSE:CR)’s strong growth potential and operational excellence. As per the analyst, the company’s strategic approach to M&As, aided by a strong financial position with significant capital for investment, places Crane Company (NYSE:CR) well for future expansion. Its disciplined capital allocation strategy, emphasising high-margin businesses with unique technologies, aids the potential for continued success. The company has significantly increased its leadership in the authentication market, with the OpSec integration progressing as anticipated and the acquisition of De La Rue Authentication Solutions remaining on track to close in Q2 2025. For FY 2025, Crane Company (NYSE:CR) expects adjusted EPS of between $4.00 – $4.30.