Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for Crane NXT.
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Bob Labick
CJS Securities
4 questions for CXT
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Damian Karas
UBS
4 questions for CXT
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Matt Summerville
D.A. Davidson & Co.
4 questions for CXT
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Isaac Sellhausen
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
3 questions for CXT
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Michael Halloran
Baird
3 questions for CXT
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Bobby Brooks
Northland Capital Markets
2 questions for CXT
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Robert Brooks
Northland Capital Markets
2 questions for CXT
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Mike Halloran
Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated
1 question for CXT
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Recent press releases and 8-K filings for CXT.
Crane NXT Reports Strong Q3 2025 Results, Raises Full-Year Sales Guidance, and Announces Antares Vision Acquisition
CXT
Earnings
Guidance Update
M&A
- Crane NXT reported Q3 2025 sales of approximately $445 million, a 10% year-over-year increase, and adjusted EPS of $1.28. The company achieved a free cash flow conversion of approximately 115% in the quarter.
- The company raised its full-year 2025 sales growth guidance to 9%-11% (from a previous range of 6%-8%) and narrowed its adjusted EPS guidance to $4-$4.10.
- CXT announced the acquisition of Antares Vision, a global leader in detection, inspection, and track and trace technologies, with an initial acquisition of an approximate 30% stake. This acquisition is expected to reduce the portfolio's focus on cash-related products to approximately 60%, down from 80% at the time of separation.
- The international currency business continues to exceed expectations with new customer wins and a near-record high backlog. The US Currency business is projected to grow in the high single digits in 2026, driven by increased demand for higher denomination banknotes and the upcoming launch of the new $10 bill.
- The CPI segment's Q3 2025 sales declined approximately 4% year-over-year to $216 million , primarily due to headwinds in vending, though gaming showed strong double-digit growth. The company expects flat to low single-digit growth for CPI in 2026.
Nov 6, 2025, 3:00 PM
CXT Reports Q3 2025 Results and Updates Full-Year Guidance
CXT
Earnings
Guidance Update
M&A
- CXT reported Q3 2025 sales growth of ~10% and Adjusted EPS of $1.28, with ~115% Adjusted Free Cash Flow conversion.
- The company narrowed its full-year 2025 Adjusted EPS guidance to $4.00 to $4.10 and increased its Crane NXT Sales Growth guidance to +9% to +11%.
- CXT signed an agreement to acquire Antares Vision, a global leader in detection, inspection, and track & trace technologies, with the transaction expected to close in 1H 2026.
- The company is increasing production in International Currency to meet strong customer demand, booking orders into 2027, and expects ~HSD growth in its US Currency business in 2026 with the launch of new currency series on-track.
Nov 6, 2025, 3:00 PM
Crane NXT Reports Q3 2025 Results, Updates Full-Year Guidance, and Announces Acquisition
CXT
Earnings
Guidance Update
M&A
- Crane NXT reported third quarter 2025 sales of $445.1 million, an increase of 10% year-over-year, with Adjusted EPS of $1.28.
- The company updated its full-year 2025 guidance, increasing sales growth to a range of 9% to 11% and narrowing Adjusted EPS guidance to $4.00 to $4.10.
- Definitive agreements were signed to acquire Antares Vision, with the overall transaction anticipated to close in the first half of 2026.
- A quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025 was declared, payable on December 10, 2025.
Nov 5, 2025, 9:24 PM
Crane NXT Discusses Antares Vision Acquisition, Authentication Growth, and Currency Outlook
CXT
M&A
Product Launch
Guidance Update
- Crane NXT recently announced the acquisition of Antares Vision S.p.A., a market leader in life sciences and food and beverage inspection, detection, and track and trace technology, which adds approximately $2 billion to its total addressable market. This acquisition is expected to bring Crane NXT's leverage to 2.9 times at closing.
- The Crane Authentication business, formed by combining OpSec and De La Rue Authentication Solutions, is a roughly $260 million annual run rate revenue business. It is currently an approximately 15% EBITDA business, with a target to approach 20% EBITDA by the end of 2026 through synergy actions.
- In its U.S. government currency business, Crane NXT experienced a 40% year-over-year revenue reduction in Q1 2025 due to a planned shutdown for equipment upgrades. The new $10 bill is expected to be in full production by mid-2026.
- The international currency business has an all-time high backlog of over $400 million and is on track to win 10 to 15 new denominations in 2025. The company expects to be above 160 denominations by the end of 2025 out of a total market of approximately 1000.
- Crane NXT plans to use its strong free cash flow to deleverage, expecting to be in the low twos by the end of 2026 and below 2 times by 2027, assuming no further acquisitions.
Sep 18, 2025, 6:50 PM
Crane NXT to Acquire Antares Vision
CXT
M&A
New Projects/Investments
- Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) announced on September 12, 2025, its definitive agreement to acquire Antares Vision S.p.A., a global leader in inspection, detection, and track & trace technologies, with the intent to take the company private.
- The transaction involves an initial acquisition of an approximate 30% stake at €5.00 per share for about €120 million, followed by a mandatory tender offer for the remaining shares at the same price. The total enterprise value for 100% of Antares Vision's equity capital and current net debt is approximately €445 million.
- Antares Vision generated approximately €200 million in revenue in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 15%.
- Crane NXT expects the acquisition to be accretive to Adjusted EPS in the first full year and achieve double-digit Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) by year five, with the overall transaction expected to close in the first half of 2026.
Sep 18, 2025, 1:42 AM
Crane NXT Agrees to Acquire Antares Vision
CXT
M&A
New Projects/Investments
- Crane NXT has announced an agreement to acquire Antares Vision, a global leader in inspection, detection, and track and trace technologies, for an enterprise value of approximately €445 million.
- Antares Vision, which reported approximately €200 million in revenue in 2024 with an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 15%, will expand Crane NXT's portfolio into the life sciences and food and beverage end markets.
- The acquisition is expected to be accretive to EPS in the first full year after closing and achieve a double-digit ROIC by year five.
- The deal will be financed through cash and credit facilities, with an expected net leverage of approximately 2.9 times for Crane NXT at closing.
- Crane NXT plans to acquire an initial 30% stake in Antares Vision in 2025, followed by a mandatory public tender offer to take the company private in 2026.
Sep 12, 2025, 2:00 PM
Crane NXT Announces Agreement to Acquire Antares Vision
CXT
M&A
New Projects/Investments
- Crane NXT has announced an agreement to acquire Antares Vision, a global leader in inspection, detection, and track & trace technologies.
- Antares Vision reported ~€200M in revenue and an ~15% Adjusted EBITDA Margin for 2024.
- The acquisition is valued at €5.00 per share, with an Enterprise Value of ~€445M, equating to an EV/EBITDA multiple of ~12x (or ~10x after expected synergies).
- Crane NXT anticipates the transaction to be EPS accretive in 2027 (the first full year after closing) and to achieve double-digit Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) by year-5.
- The transaction timeline includes acquiring ~30% ownership in Q4 2025, followed by a mandatory public tender offer, with the full closing expected in 1H 2026.
Sep 12, 2025, 2:00 PM
Crane NXT announces agreement to acquire Antares Vision
CXT
M&A
New Projects/Investments
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
- Crane NXT has entered into an agreement to acquire Antares Vision, a global leader in inspection, detection, and track and trace technologies, for an enterprise value of approximately €445 million.
- The acquisition expands Crane NXT's portfolio into the life sciences and food and beverage end markets, providing a leading position in the $2 billion track and trace and inspection technologies market.
- Antares Vision reported approximately €200 million in revenue in 2024 with an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 15%, and is expected to generate mid-single digit revenue growth in 2026 and beyond.
- The transaction implies an EV/EBITDA multiple of approximately 12x based on Antares' 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance, which is expected to reduce to approximately 10x after accounting for synergies.
- The acquisition is projected to be accretive to EPS in the first full year after closing and achieve a double-digit ROIC by year five.
Sep 12, 2025, 2:00 PM
Crane NXT Co. Discusses Strategic Growth, Acquisitions, and Capital Allocation
CXT
M&A
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
- Crane NXT Co., formed in April 2023 after separation from Crane Company, projects $1.6 billion in sales for the current year, with approximately 50% recurring revenue and segment operating profit margins in the mid-20% range.
- The company operates through two segments: Security and Authentication Technologies (SAT), representing 45% of revenue (projected $735 million in sales this year), and Crane Payment Innovations (CPI), accounting for 55% of revenue (projected $860 million in revenue).
- Recent acquisitions of OPSEC and De La Rue authentication (closed May 1) have formed Crane Authentication, which is expected to increase its operating profit from low to mid-single digits to nearly 20% by the end of 2026.
- Crane NXT reported 9% sales growth in Q2, aligning with full-year guidance, and maintains a net leverage of 2.6 times with strong free cash flow. The company has high confidence in completing another M&A deal within the next 12 months.
- Capital allocation focuses on M&A that is adjacent to the core business, diversifies the portfolio, generates strong returns, and keeps net debt below 3 times, while also paying a competitive dividend targeting a 1% yield.
Aug 11, 2025, 8:25 PM
Crane NXT Reports Q2 2025 Results and Maintains Full Year Guidance
CXT
Earnings
Guidance Update
Dividends
- Crane NXT reported second quarter 2025 sales of $404 million, a 9% increase year-over-year, and Adjusted EPS of $0.97.
- The company is maintaining its full year 2025 Adjusted EPS guidance in the range of $4.00 to $4.30.
- Sales growth was primarily driven by a 7.2% benefit from acquired OpSec Security and De La Rue Authentication Solutions businesses, while core sales saw a 0.8% decline.
- Crane NXT declared a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share for the third quarter of 2025, payable on September 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 29, 2025.
Aug 6, 2025, 12:00 AM
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