Investors are overlooking Crane NXT and its long-term earnings potential, according to Baird. Analyst Michael Halloran initiated coverage of the company with an outperform rating and $77 price target, reflecting a 38.5% upside from Wednesday's close. That's a sharp turnaround for the beaten-down stock, which has shed 2.2% this year. Another factor behind Halloran's bullish investment thesis is Crane's strong customer relationships, which generate high recurring revenue for the company. LSEG data shows that five of the six analysts covering the stock have a buy or strong buy rating.

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Persons: Crane, Baird, Michael Halloran, Halloran Organizations: Crane NXT, counterfeits