CR: Financial results

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 27, 2026, Crane Company (the “Company”) announced its results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. 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 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) None (b) None (c) None (d) Exhibits 99.1 Earnings Press Release dated October 2 7 , 2026 and Crane Company Quarterly Financial Data Supplement for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) 2 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 COMPANY October 27, 2026 By: /s/ Richard A. Maue Richard A. Maue Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 3