Crawford & Company (CRD-A) Stock Price & Analysis
Crawford & Company (CRD-A) closed at USD 12.41 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 0.08% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 12.4; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 12.16–12.8 on volume of 42,944 shares. Market capitalization is $590.61M, with a 52-week range of USD 8.89–13.9 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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Key facts (CRD-A)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $1.30B, net income $23.5M (1.8% margin), free cash flow $96.1M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 25.1x, net debt $129M.
- Analysts: Strong Buy (mean 1.00 on a 1–5 scale) (1 analysts), mean target USD 15 (range 15–15).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +19.0% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +61.6% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-02, EPS estimate USD 0.3, revenue estimate $328M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (CRD-A)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.14B | $1.23B | $1.32B | $1.34B | $1.31B | $1.30B |
| Gross profit | $292M | $306M | $359M | $368M | $367M | — |
| Net income | $30.7M | -$18.3M | $30.6M | $26.6M | $19.6M | $23.5M |
| Free cash flow | $45.1M | $20.8M | $98.9M | $45.4M | $94.8M | $96.1M |
| Gross margin | 25.6% | 24.9% | 27.3% | 27.4% | 28.0% | — |
| Net margin | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Revenue growth | +12.1% | +8.1% | +7.0% | +1.8% | -2.2% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $53.2M | $46.0M | $58.4M | $55.4M | $64.1M | — |
| Total debt | $185M | $266M | $224M | $236M | $228M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (CRD-A)
P/E 25.1x · P/S 0.5x · EV/Sales 0.6x · P/FCF 6.1x · P/B 3.2x · FCF yield 16.27% · Earnings yield 3.98% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 2.49% · Buyback yield (TTM) 3.31% · Net debt $129M · EV $719M
Analysts (CRD-A)
Consensus Strong Buy (mean 1.00 on a 1–5 scale), 1 analysts; mean target USD 15 (low 15, high 15).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CRD-A)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +19.0% | +61.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +19.1% | +10.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 33.0% | 39.7% |
| Max drawdown | -21.2% (Dec 2025→Mar 2026) | -40.0% (Oct 2021→Sep 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC)
| Price | USD 12.41 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.08% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 12.4 |
| Open | USD 12.59 |
| Day Range | USD 12.16 – 12.8 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 8.89 – 13.9 |
| Volume | 42,944 shares |
| Market Cap | $590.61M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (CRD-A)
Nexqual's technical model rates CRD-A "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 41.71 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 12.85) |
| MACD | -0.03 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (CRD-A)
Wall Street analysts rate CRD-A "Strong Buy" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 15 (range USD 15–15), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 15 |
| High Target | USD 15 |
| Low Target | USD 15 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (CRD-A)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-02 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.3 |
| Revenue Estimate | $328.46M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.38 vs est 0.22 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.16 vs est 0.16 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.15 vs est 0.16 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.32 vs est 0.28 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CRD-A)
| Total Revenue | $1.26B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -0.50% |
| Gross Margin | +28.68% |
| Operating Margin | +7.40% |
| Profit Margin | +1.86% |
| ROE | +13.03% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.47 |
| Current Ratio | 1.19 |
| Total Cash | $69.42M |
| Total Debt | $270.67M |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | $94.83M (7.2% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CRD-A)
Nexqual rates Crawford & Company's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -2% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 29%, operating 7% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $69M cash vs $271M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $95M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), 7% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 13%, ROA 5.1% |
Ownership (CRD-A)
| Insider Ownership | +44.34% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +47.30% |
| Shares Outstanding | 28.69M |
| Float | 22.60M |
| Short % of Float | +2.92% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Leadership (CRD-A)
Crawford & Company is led by William Bruce Swain (age 61), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | William Bruce Swain (age 61) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Holly Belcher Boudreau (age 43) |
| Chief Marketing Officer | Michelle Montgomery |
| Senior Vice President of Finance | Dalerick Mandel Carden (age 56) |
Major Backers & Investors (CRD-A)
Notable institutional backers of Crawford & Company include Truist Financial Corp, Capital Management Corporation, Royce & Associates LP, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Truist Financial Corp | 5.47% |
| Capital Management Corporation | 4.98% |
| Royce & Associates LP | 2.26% |
| ROYCE FUND-Royce Small-Cap Total Return Fund | 2.19% |
| First Wilshire Securities Management Inc | 1.64% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 1.59% |
| Seizert Capital Partners LLC | 1.54% |
| Kennedy Capital Management, LLC | 1.5% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 8.93% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 3.47% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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