Crane NXT (CXT) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - Crane NXT reported revenue of $476.9 million for the quarter ended December 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 19.5% and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $452.1 million by 5.49% [1] - The company's EPS for the same period was $1.27, up from $1.20 a year ago, also surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.25 by 1.6% [1] Financial Performance - Net Sales in Security and Authentication Technologies reached $260.9 million, significantly above the two-analyst average estimate of $236.41 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 41.6% [4] - Net Sales for Crane Payment Innovations were reported at $216 million, slightly above the average estimate of $215.65 million, with a year-over-year change of 0.5% [4] - Operating profit for Security and Authentication Technologies was $37.7 million, below the average estimate of $44.53 million [4] - Operating profit for Crane Payment Innovations was $62.2 million, closely aligning with the average estimate of $62.42 million [4] Stock Performance - Crane NXT shares have returned +9.6% over the past month, contrasting with a -0.3% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]