CXT
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Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) closed at $44.60 as of 2026-05-01, trading 12.3% below its 200-week moving average of $50.85. This places CXT in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -11.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 40, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.95 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2358 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 +12.5%.
With a market cap of $2.6 billion, CXT is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.9%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 12.5%. The stock trades at 2.0x book value.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CXT would have grown to $2270, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. CXT has returned 9.8% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -11.4% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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 19 historical episodes, buying CXT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +12.8% 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 +12.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1981 | Jun 1981 | 1 | 1.2% | -42.2% | +9995.3% |
| Aug 1981 | Mar 1983 | 82 | 48.8% | -42.1% | +10363.0% |
| Apr 1983 | Aug 1983 | 21 | 15.0% | +9.4% | +12797.2% |
| Oct 1983 | Feb 1984 | 21 | 18.6% | +7.8% | +12243.0% |
| Nov 1987 | Dec 1987 | 1 | 1.7% | +89.1% | +8354.5% |
| Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 | 1 | 0.3% | +7.7% | +867.6% |
| Aug 1999 | Apr 2000 | 32 | 33.2% | +4.7% | +822.3% |
| Jun 2000 | Aug 2000 | 10 | 13.0% | +28.1% | +778.7% |
| Sep 2000 | Oct 2000 | 7 | 13.9% | +28.5% | +883.0% |
| Nov 2000 | Nov 2000 | 1 | 0.6% | -5.0% | +744.4% |
| Sep 2001 | Dec 2001 | 14 | 19.6% | -0.3% | +907.6% |
| Jan 2002 | Mar 2002 | 8 | 10.3% | -15.7% | +744.3% |
| Jul 2002 | Jun 2003 | 51 | 31.6% | +5.9% | +787.0% |
| Jul 2008 | Jan 2010 | 75 | 66.7% | -35.9% | +438.1% |
| Jan 2010 | Mar 2010 | 6 | 5.6% | +40.9% | +455.3% |
| May 2010 | Jun 2010 | 3 | 2.8% | +57.6% | +461.6% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 3 | 7.6% | +77.1% | +492.6% |
| Jul 2015 | Apr 2016 | 38 | 18.0% | +12.0% | +189.0% |
| May 2016 | May 2016 | 3 | 1.7% | +49.9% | +180.2% |
| Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 | 1 | 0.6% | -20.3% | +97.1% |
| Feb 2020 | Dec 2020 | 41 | 47.9% | +26.7% | +109.1% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 3 | 2.2% | -9.6% | +0.3% |
| Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | 3 | 4.9% | N/A | -5.2% |
| Feb 2026 | Ongoing | 10+ | 20.5% | Ongoing | -7.3% |
| Average | 18 | — | +12.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CXT below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) is trading 12.3% below its 200-week moving average of $50.85. The current price is $44.60.
What is CXT's 200-week moving average price?
Crane NXT, Co.'s 200-week moving average is $50.85 as of 2026-05-01. 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 +12.5%. 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 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 40. Free cash flow yield is 5.9%. Return on equity is 12.5%. Price-to-book is 2.0x. 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 33.3 years, $100 invested in CXT would have grown to $2270, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 9.8% annualized vs 10.7% 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 161.00%.
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 2026-05-01