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Crane NXT Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Delivers Sales Growth of 22%; Raises Full Year Adjusted EPS Guidance

WALTHAM, MASS - August 5, 2026 - Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE: CXT) ("Crane NXT" or the "Company"), a global leader in authentication and traceability technologies, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Second Quarter 2026 Highlights

•Sales of $493 million, up 22% year-over-year; organic sales growth of 3%.

•GAAP earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $0.61, and Adjusted EPS of $1.10, increasing 13% year-over-year.

•Cash from operations of $86.7 million; Adjusted free cash flow conversion of 124%.

•The Company is raising its full year Adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $4.22 to $4.42 from $4.10 to $4.40.

Aaron W. Saak, Crane NXT's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: "We had strong operational performance in Q2, delivering on our value creation priorities of accelerating growth, building on our leadership positions, and driving operational excellence. With our strong first-half performance, and expected continued momentum, we are raising our full-year Adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $4.22 to $4.42.”

Mr. Saak continued: “I’m pleased with the progress we’ve made during our first 90 days with the integration of Antares Vision. We are quickly implementing the Crane Business System to drive growth and margin expansion. As our performance shows, we are executing on our strategic priorities and are well positioned to deliver meaningful long-term value creation for our shareholders."

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Summary of Second Quarter 2026 Results

Three Months Ended June 30, Change

(dollars in millions)20262025$%

Net sales (GAAP)$493.2 $404.4 $88.8 22.0 %

Organic sales$11.3 2.8 %

Net income (GAAP)$35.4 $24.9 $10.5 42.2 %

Net income margin (GAAP)7.2 %6.2 %100bps

Adjusted EBITDA$115.5 $97.9 $17.6 18.0 %

Adjusted EBITDA margin23.4 %24.2 %(80bps)

Second quarter 2026 net income attributable to common shareholders was $35.4 million, or $0.61 per share. Net income margin was 7.2%. Continued strong demand in the Currency business, cost saving actions in Crane Authentication and the sales benefit from acquisitions were partially offset by the impact of lower volumes in CPI. Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $1.10 which excludes acquisition related expenses and restructuring actions. Second quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA margin was 23.4%.

Summary of Second Quarter 2026 Segment Financial Results

Security and Authentication Technologies ("SAT")

Three Months Ended June 30, Change

(dollars in millions)20262025$%

Net sales (GAAP)$226.7 $193.0 $33.7 17.5 %

Organic sales$18.5 9.6 %

Operating profit (GAAP)$38.9 $18.0 $20.9 116.1 %

Operating profit margin (GAAP)17.2 %9.3 %790bps

Adjusted EBITDA$58.8 $49.4 $9.4 19.0 %

Adjusted EBITDA margin25.9 %25.6 %30bps

Detection and Traceability Technologies ("DTT")

Three Months Ended June 30, Change

(dollars in millions)20262025$%

Net sales (GAAP)$266.5 $211.4 $55.1 26.1 %

Organic sales$(7.2)(3.4)%

Operating profit (GAAP)$44.0 $49.0 $(5.0)(10.2)%

Operating profit margin (GAAP)16.5 %23.2 %(670bps)

Adjusted EBITDA$70.4 $59.3 $11.1 18.7 %

Adjusted EBITDA margin26.4 %28.1 %(170bps)

Totals may not sum due to rounding

Please see the Non-GAAP Financial Measures tables in this release

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Full Year 2026 Guidance

The Company is updating its full year guidance that was previously provided on May 6, 2026.

Full Year 2026 Guidance Details

(dollars in millions, except per share data)Prior GuidanceUpdated Guidance

Crane NXT Sales Growth+15% to +17%+15% to +17%

SAT Segment Sales Growth~HSD~HSD to ~LDD

DTT Segment Sales GrowthLow 20's %Low 20's %

Adjusted Segment EBITDA Margin~27%~27%

Adjusted EBITDA Margin~24%~24%

Adjusted EPS$4.10 to $4.40$4.22 to $4.42

Other items:

Corporate Expense~$58~$58

Non-Operating Expense, Net~$85~$80

Adjusted Tax Rate~21.5%~21.5%

Adjusted Free Cash Flow Conversion~90% to ~110%~90% to ~110%

Diluted Shares~58 million~58 million

Please see the Non-GAAP Financial Measures definitions in this release

Third Quarter 2026 Dividend

Crane NXT announced its quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share for the third quarter of 2026. The dividend is payable on September 9, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 31, 2026.

Conference Call

Crane NXT scheduled a conference call to discuss the second quarter financial results on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. (Eastern). Interested parties may listen to a live webcast of the conference call by visiting the Events section of the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website. For those wishing to participate in the Q&A session of the call, please visit the Investors section of Crane NXT's website at www.cranenxt.com to pre-register. Pre-registration may be completed at a

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 11, 2026

CRANE NXT, CO.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

Delaware 1-165788-0706021

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

950 Winter Street 4th Floor NorthWaltham MA 02451

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $1.00 CXTNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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SECTION 2 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 11, 2026, Crane NXT, Co. (the “Company”) announced its results of operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The related press release and quarterly financial data supplement is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is not deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

SECTION 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits

Exhibit No.Description of Exhibit 99.1  Earnings Press Release dated February 11, 2026 and Crane NXT, Co. Quarterly Financial Data Supplement for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

CRANE NXT, CO.

February 11, 2026

By: /s/ Christina Cristiano Christina Cristiano Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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