# Crane Q3 2026 Earnings Report

> Crane raises full-year earnings outlook after record Q3 results.
- Title: Crane Q3 2026 Earnings Report · The Motley Fool | Shortify
- Summary: Crane raises full-year earnings outlook after record Q3 results. Crane reported record quarterly results with $754.6 million net sales and raised full-year…
- Keywords: crane, q3 2026, earnings call, adjusted eps, process flow technologies, aerospace and advanced technologies, missile programs, trillium pumps, building services utilities divestiture, crane business system, finance, money
- Source: The Motley Fool — https://fool.com/earnings/call-transcripts/2026/10/28/crane-cr-q3-2026-earnings-call-transcript
- Author: Motley Fool Transcribing
- Published: 2026-10-28T16:44:26+00:00
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- Topics: crane, q3 2026, earnings call, adjusted eps, process flow technologies, aerospace and advanced technologies, missile programs, trillium pumps, building services utilities divestiture, crane business system, finance, money
## Q3 Results
Crane reported record quarterly results with $754.6 million net sales and 28.1% growth.
## Core Sales Growth
Core sales grew 7.7% driven by strong demand across both business segments.
## Adjusted EPS
Adjusted EPS reached $2.05, a record 23% increase from $1.67 in the prior year.
## Backlog Growth
Total company backlog increased 9% to approximately $1.9 billion.
## Aerospace Segment
Aerospace & Advanced Technologies sales grew 27.4% with 9.5% core growth.
## Process Flow Technologies
Process Flow Technologies sales grew 28.7% with 6.2% core growth.
## Operating Margins
Adjusted operating margin expanded 130 basis points to 22.5%.
## Full Year Guidance
Full year adjusted EPS guidance raised to $7.23-$7.38 from $6.85-$7.05.
## Acquisition Impact
Acquisitions contributed $0.30 per share to 2026 earnings, up from $0.20.
## Divestiture
Crane divested Building Services & Utilities for £230 million.
## Missile Programs
Missile program revenue reached $35 million with 40-50% growth expected in 2027.
## PFT Transformation
Process Flow Technologies portfolio transformation underway with early results.
## Investor Day
Crane to host Investor Day on February 9 in New York City.
## Chemical Market
Chemical market exposure reduced to 20% from historical 30%.
## Power and Nuclear
Power and nuclear market exposure at 15% with strong demand.
## Next Steps
Crane expects continued growth and strategic investments through 2027.
## Key takeaway

Crane reported record quarterly results with $754.6 million net sales and raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $7.23-$7.38.