While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns.
Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs.
When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds.
A cash-heavy balance sheet is often a sign of strength, but not always.
Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.
Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. Their momentum is also rising as lower interest rates have incentivized higher capital spending.
As a result, the industry has posted a 19.6% gain over the past six months, beating the S&P 500 by 4.3 percentage points.
Although Crane (currently trading at $189.45 per share) has gained 8% over the last six months, it has trailed the S&P 500’s 16.9% return during that period. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Crane’s third quarter results were well received by the market, reflecting solid execution and strong demand in its core segments. Management attributed the company’s performance to ongoing momentum in Aerospace & Electronics, especially from new commercial and defense contracts, as well as continued operational discipline. CEO Max Mitchell highlighted “broad-based strength at Aerospace & Electronics and continued strong execution at Process Flow Technologies.” The company also benefitted from its ability to offset tariff headwinds and deliver margin expansion through a combination of pricing, productivity improvements, and a focus on higher-value product categories.
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Industrial conglomerate Crane (NYSE:CR) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 7.5% year on year to $589.2 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.64 per share was 10.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Industrial conglomerate Crane (NYSE:CR) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 7.5% year on year to $589.2 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.64 per share was 10.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
As the Q2 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the apparel and accessories industry, including Under Armour (NYSE:UAA) and its peers.
A surplus of cash can mean financial stability, but it can also indicate a reluctance (or inability) to invest in growth.
Some of these companies also face challenges like stagnating revenue, declining market share, or limited scalability.
A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner.
Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.
Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. Their momentum is also rising as lower interest rates have incentivized higher capital spending.
As a result, the industry has posted a 25.5% gain over the past six months, beating the S&P 500 by 7.8 percentage points.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after markets pulled back with the decline concentrated in the tech space as investors engaged in profit-taking following a robust week that saw the S&P 500 hit a new record.
A surplus of cash can mean financial stability, but it can also indicate a reluctance (or inability) to invest in growth.
Some of these companies also face challenges like stagnating revenue, declining market share, or limited scalability.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivered dovish remarks at the much-awaited Jackson Hole symposium. Powell suggested that with inflation risks moderating and unemployment remaining low, the Federal Reserve might consider a shift in its monetary policy stance, including potential interest rate cuts. This outlook eased market concerns about prolonged high interest rates and their impact on economic growth. The prospect of lower borrowing costs bolstered investor confidence, particularly in sectors that have lagged, leading to a broad rally across the market.
As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the general industrial machinery industry, including Crane (NYSE:CR) and its peers.
