Crane NXT (CXT) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - Crane NXT reported revenue of $404.4 million for the quarter ended June 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 9.1% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the same period was $0.97, down from $1.06 a year ago [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $376.41 million by 7.44%, while the EPS also surpassed the consensus estimate of $0.92 by 5.43% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Net Sales from Security and Authentication Technologies reached $193 million, exceeding the average estimate of $173.02 million by two analysts [4] - Net Sales from Crane Payment Innovations totaled $211.4 million, slightly above the average estimate of $203.42 million, but represented a year-over-year decline of 5.8% [4] Profitability Metrics - Operating profit from Security and Authentication Technologies was reported at $18 million, significantly lower than the average estimate of $31.59 million [4] - Operating profit from Crane Payment Innovations was $49 million, compared to the average estimate of $53.42 million [4] Stock Performance - Crane NXT shares have returned +1% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.5% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]