CXT
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Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) closed at $40.37 as of 2026-03-20, trading 20.0% below its 200-week moving average of $50.45. This places CXT in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -16.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 33, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.65 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, CXT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 24 times. On average, these episodes lasted 18 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CXT at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +13.5%.
With a market cap of $2.3 billion, CXT is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.6%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 12.5%. The stock trades at 1.9x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CXT would have grown to $2055, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. CXT has returned 9.5% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -11.4% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: CXT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CXT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 18 historical episodes, buying CXT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +12.9% after 12 months (median +13.0%), compared to +5.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 59% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +26.9% vs +9.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CXT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CXT has crossed below its 200-week MA 24 times with an average 1-year return of +13.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1981 | Jun 1981 | 1 | 1.2% | -42.2% | +9037.8% |
| Aug 1981 | Mar 1983 | 82 | 48.8% | -42.1% | +9370.6% |
| Apr 1983 | Aug 1983 | 21 | 15.0% | +9.4% | +11574.0% |
| Oct 1983 | Feb 1984 | 21 | 18.6% | +7.8% | +11072.4% |
| Nov 1987 | Dec 1987 | 1 | 1.7% | +89.1% | +7552.7% |
| Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 | 1 | 0.3% | +7.7% | +775.8% |
| Aug 1999 | Apr 2000 | 32 | 33.2% | +4.7% | +734.8% |
| Jun 2000 | Aug 2000 | 10 | 13.0% | +28.1% | +695.4% |
| Sep 2000 | Oct 2000 | 7 | 13.9% | +28.5% | +789.8% |
| Nov 2000 | Nov 2000 | 1 | 0.6% | -5.0% | +664.3% |
| Sep 2001 | Dec 2001 | 14 | 19.6% | -0.3% | +812.0% |
| Jan 2002 | Mar 2002 | 8 | 10.3% | -15.7% | +664.2% |
| Jul 2002 | Jun 2003 | 51 | 31.6% | +5.9% | +702.8% |
| Jul 2008 | Jan 2010 | 75 | 66.7% | -35.9% | +387.1% |
| Jan 2010 | Mar 2010 | 6 | 5.6% | +40.9% | +402.6% |
| May 2010 | Jun 2010 | 3 | 2.8% | +57.6% | +408.3% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 3 | 7.6% | +77.1% | +436.4% |
| Jul 2015 | Apr 2016 | 38 | 18.0% | +12.0% | +161.6% |
| May 2016 | May 2016 | 3 | 1.7% | +49.9% | +153.6% |
| Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 | 1 | 0.6% | -20.3% | +78.4% |
| Feb 2020 | Dec 2020 | 41 | 47.9% | +26.7% | +89.3% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 3 | 2.2% | N/A | -9.2% |
| Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | 3 | 4.9% | N/A | -14.2% |
| Feb 2026 | Ongoing | 4+ | 20.0% | Ongoing | -16.1% |
| Average | 18 | — | +13.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CXT below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) is trading 20.0% below its 200-week moving average of $50.45. The current price is $40.37.
What is CXT's 200-week moving average price?
Crane NXT, Co.'s 200-week moving average is $50.45 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when CXT drops below its 200-week moving average?
CXT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 24 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +13.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 18 weeks on average.
Is CXT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CXT as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 33. Free cash flow yield is 6.6%. Return on equity is 12.5%. Price-to-book is 1.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CXT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in CXT would have grown to $2055, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 9.5% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. CXT has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CXT pay a dividend?
Yes. Crane NXT, Co. currently pays a dividend yield of 178.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20