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Crawford United Corporation is a growth-oriented holding company based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The company provides specialty industrial products to various markets, including healthcare, education, aerospace, defense, and transportation. Crawford United Corporation operates two business segments: Commercial Air Handling Equipment and Industrial & Transportation Products. The company focuses on designing, manufacturing, and installing customized air handling solutions for hospitals, universities, aerospace, and defense industries. Crawford United Corporation has shown remarkable growth in sales, profitability, and cash flows, with a record net income of $13.1 million in the trailing twelve months. With a reduced total debt of $13.5 million, the company is well-positioned for increased revenue, profitability, and potential acquisitions.
Crawford United (OTC: CRAWA) has announced the acquisition of Rahn Industries, a leading manufacturer of HVAC coils and related coatings, for approximately $13 million in cash, effective January 2, 2025. The deal includes operations in Whittier, California and Portland, Tennessee.
The transaction includes a $1 million escrow for working capital adjustments and seller's indemnification obligations. Rahn Industries serves OEM and aftermarket customers in healthcare, industrial, energy, and defense sectors. The acquisition is expected to generate approximately $18 million in annualized revenue and be immediately accretive to earnings.
This strategic acquisition secures a critical supply chain component for Crawford United's Commercial Air Handling segment, as HVAC coils represent the largest expenditure for their Air Enterprises business.
Crawford United (OTC: CRAWA) reported strong Q3 2024 results with sales of $36.7 million, up 9.2% from Q3 2023. Operating income increased 22.4% to $5.3 million, while net income rose 19.7% to $3.4 million ($0.95 per share). Year-to-date sales reached $112.8 million, up 2.5% from 2023, with operating income increasing 2.6% to $14.9 million. However, year-to-date net income decreased 4.1% to $9.6 million ($2.72 per share). The company completed two acquisitions in 2024, including Advanced Industrial Coatings, strengthening its presence in aerospace and defense markets.
Crawford United (OTC: CRAWA) has announced the acquisition of Advanced Industrial Coatings, based in Stockton, California, effective August 30, 2024. This strategic move aims to strengthen Crawford's position in the aerospace and defense market. Advanced Industrial Coatings specializes in high-performance coatings for various industrial sectors, including aerospace, semiconductor, medical, and energy.
The acquisition is expected to contribute approximately $5 million in annualized revenue to Crawford United and have an immediate positive impact on earnings. CEO Brian Powers emphasized that this purchase will expand their offerings and diversify their customer base in the growing aerospace and defense market segment.
Crawford United (OTC: CRAWA) reported its Q2 2024 results, showing mixed performance. The company saw a 1.9% increase in sales to $37.6 million for the quarter, but experienced declines in other key metrics. Net income decreased by 14.7% to $3.3 million, or $0.92 per diluted share. EBITDA As Defined fell by 9.5% to $6.7 million.
For the year-to-date period, Crawford United reported a slight decrease in sales of 0.4% to $76.1 million. Net income for this period was $6.3 million, or $1.77 per diluted share, representing a 13.3% decrease from the same period in 2023. Despite these challenges, the company's CEO, Brian Powers, noted sequential improvements in various metrics compared to Q1 2024 and expressed optimism about future strategic opportunities.
Crawford United reported sales of $38.4 million for the first quarter of 2024, showing a $4.6 million increase from the prior quarter. The net income was $3.0 million with earnings per share of $0.85.
Despite a 2.6% decrease in sales compared to the same period in 2023, the company recorded operating income of $4.6 million. EBITDA As Defined was $6.7 million for the quarter, reflecting a 3.4% decrease from the previous year.