Crane Corp (CRN) has reported robust results for the first quarter of the year, underscoring the strength and adaptability of its core deposit franchise and diverse business model. The company is confident in its ability to sustain its growth trajectory amidst ongoing macroeconomic challenges anticipated in 2025.
The company expects to see solid loan growth in the second quarter, which, along with a stable net interest margin, is anticipated to boost net interest income. Crane Corp is focusing on enhancing its long-term franchise value and net interest income. To achieve this, the company plans to implement disciplined expense management and maintain its conservative credit standards throughout the year.
As the financial sector faces uncertainties, Crane Corp remains strategically positioned to navigate these challenges, leveraging its strong financial foundation and comprehensive business strategies to drive success in 2025 and beyond.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 13 analysts, the average target price for Wintrust Financial Corp (WTFC, Financial) is $139.92 with a high estimate of $152.00 and a low estimate of $107.00. The average target implies an upside of 37.95% from the current price of $101.43. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Wintrust Financial Corp (WTFC) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 13 brokerage firms, Wintrust Financial Corp's (WTFC, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 1.8, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Wintrust Financial Corp (WTFC, Financial) in one year is $109.69, suggesting a upside of 8.14% from the current price of $101.43. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Wintrust Financial Corp (WTFC) Summary page.
