Criteo S.A. (CRTO) Stock Price & Analysis
Criteo S.A. (CRTO) closed at USD 15.76 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 5.84% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 14.89; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 14.74–15.82 on volume of 185,587 shares. Market capitalization is $772.20M, with a 52-week range of USD 14.28–25.29 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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Key facts (CRTO)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $1.79B, net income $78.2M (4.4% margin), free cash flow -$14.0M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 9.9x (avg 19.1x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 14 Form 4 filings, $718K; 14 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($718K).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.64 on a 1–5 scale) (11 analysts), mean target USD 20.15 (range 14–25).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -20.4% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -57.7% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-28, EPS estimate USD 0.58, revenue estimate $239M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (CRTO)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.25B | $2.02B | $1.95B | $1.93B | $1.94B | $1.79B |
| Gross profit | $782M | $795M | $863M | $983M | $1.05B | — |
| Operating income | $152M | $24.3M | $77.2M | $151M | $203M | $104M |
| Net income | $134M | $9.0M | $53.3M | $112M | $145M | $78.2M |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.09 | $0.14 | $0.88 | $1.90 | $2.64 | — |
| Free cash flow | — | $192M | $108M | $180M | $208M | -$14.0M |
| Gross margin | 34.7% | 39.4% | 44.3% | 50.8% | 54.0% | — |
| Operating margin | 6.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 7.8% | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| Net margin | 6.0% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 5.8% | 7.4% | 4.4% |
| Revenue growth | +8.8% | -10.5% | -3.3% | -0.8% | +0.6% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $566M | $373M | $342M | $317M | $365M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (CRTO)
P/E 9.9x · P/S 0.4x · P/B 0.7x · FCF yield -1.81% · Earnings yield 10.12% · Buyback yield (TTM) 21.47%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 7.8x, Dec 2024 20.8x, Dec 2023 28.6x.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (CRTO)
0 of 14 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | Damon Ryan | Chief Legal Officer | 1,079 | $19K | 0.7% | No |
| 2026-09-01 | McGogney Connor | Chief Financial Officer | 276 | $5K | 0.1% | No |
| 2026-08-28 | Damon Ryan | Chief Legal Officer | 789 | $14K | 0.5% | No |
| 2026-08-28 | Komasinski Michael | CEO | 1,656 | $29K | 0.5% | No |
| 2026-08-28 | McGogney Connor | Chief Financial Officer | 258 | $4K | 0.1% | No |
| 2026-08-24 | McGogney Connor | Chief Financial Officer | 671 | $12K | 0.4% | No |
| 2026-08-24 | Damon Ryan | Chief Legal Officer | 2,132 | $37K | 1.3% | No |
| 2026-08-06 | Glickman Sarah Js | Chief Financial Officer | 6,285 | $108K | 1.5% | No |
| 2026-08-06 | Damon Ryan | Chief Legal Officer | 6,178 | $106K | 3.6% | No |
| 2026-08-06 | Komasinski Michael | CEO | 15,559 | $268K | 4.3% | No |
| 2026-06-01 | Glickman Sarah Js | Chief Financial Officer | 982 | $18K | 0.2% | No |
| 2026-06-01 | Damon Ryan | Chief Legal Officer | 1,079 | $20K | 0.6% | No |
| 2026-05-26 | Glickman Sarah Js | Chief Financial Officer | 2,465 | $42K | 0.6% | No |
| 2026-05-26 | Damon Ryan | Chief Legal Officer | 2,132 | $36K | 1.2% | No |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Analysts (CRTO)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.64 on a 1–5 scale), 11 analysts; mean target USD 20.15 (low 14, high 25).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | Wedbush | Target lowered | Outperform | $30 → $25 |
| 2026-08-06 | Morgan Stanley | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $29 → $25 |
| 2026-08-06 | Bernstein | Downgrade | Outperform → Market Perform | $35 → $20.5 |
| 2026-08-06 | Benchmark | Target lowered | Buy | $25 → $21 |
| 2026-07-07 | DA Davidson | Maintained | Buy | $24 |
| 2026-06-23 | DA Davidson | Maintained | Buy | $24 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CRTO)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -20.4% | -57.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -20.5% | -15.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 57.8% | 42.0% |
| Max drawdown | -37.7% (Jul 2026→Oct 2026) | -70.1% (Aug 2024→Sep 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC)
| Price | USD 15.76 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 5.84% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 14.89 |
| Open | USD 14.92 |
| Day Range | USD 14.74 – 15.82 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 14.28 – 25.29 |
| Volume | 185,587 shares |
| Market Cap | $772.20M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (CRTO)
Nexqual's technical model rates CRTO "NEUTRAL" based on 2 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 48.33 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 16.81) |
| MACD | -0.55 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (CRTO)
Wall Street analysts rate CRTO "Hold" based on 11 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 20.15 (range USD 14–25), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 11 |
| Mean Target | USD 20.15 |
| High Target | USD 25 |
| Low Target | USD 14 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 5 / 1 |
Earnings (CRTO)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-28 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.58 |
| Revenue Estimate | $239.46M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.8 vs est 0.69 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CRTO)
| Total Revenue | $1.86B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -11.30% |
| Gross Margin | +53.60% |
| Operating Margin | +5.82% |
| Profit Margin | +5.60% |
| ROE | +9.32% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.13 |
| Current Ratio | 1.29 |
| Total Cash | $280.29M |
| Total Debt | $148.19M |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | $208.50M (10.7% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CRTO)
Nexqual rates Criteo S.A.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +4.7% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 54%, operating 6% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $280M cash vs $148M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $208M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), 11% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 9%, ROA 5.2% |
Ownership (CRTO)
| Insider Ownership | +3.41% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +89.70% |
| Shares Outstanding | 49.00M |
| Float | 47.87M |
| Short % of Float | +3.26% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Leadership (CRTO)
Criteo S.A. is led by Michael Komasinski (age 54), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Michael Komasinski (age 54) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Connor McGogney |
| Chief Technology Officer | Diarmuid Gill |
| Investor Relations Director | Melanie Dambre |
| President of Retail Media | Sherry Smith |
Major Backers & Investors (CRTO)
Notable institutional backers of Criteo S.A. include NEUBERGER BERMAN EQUITY FUNDS-Neuberger Intrinsic Value Fund, VELA Funds-VELA Small Cap Fund, Trust for Professional Managers-Column Small Cap Select Fund, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| NEUBERGER BERMAN EQUITY FUNDS-Neuberger Intrinsic Value Fund | 1.88% |
| VELA Funds-VELA Small Cap Fund | 0.95% |
| Trust for Professional Managers-Column Small Cap Select Fund | 0.53% |
| Legg Mason Global Asset Management Trust-ClearBridge Small Cap Fund | 0.5% |
| PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF OHIO | 0.33% |
| Marshall Wace LLP | 0.22% |
| SEI INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS TRUST-SIIT World Equity EX-US Fund | 0.13% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Columbia Threadneedle | 0.87% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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