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CRD.A Stock Forecast: Crawford & Co. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$13
+0.15% on the day

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Crawford & Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $15 — +12.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 98 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$632.5M
Ticker Nerd rank
98 / 100
Median analyst target
$15
Analysts covering
1
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.5%
1M
+21.0%
YTD
+19.8%
1Y
+34.8%
From 52W high
−3.5%
From 52W low
+44.1%
$9
$14
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CRD.A stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Crawford & Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
98 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
96
Accruals
95
Value
94
Revisions
84
Quality
82
Momentum
73
Volatility
64
Size
51
Growth
26

Issuance (96): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Growth (26): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

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Wall Street

CRD.A stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CRD.A, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$9$10$11$12$13$14$15Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CRD.AHigh $15Median $15Low $15

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says1 analysts
1 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $15Median $15High $15

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +12.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
9 Mar 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
12 Jan 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
26 Nov 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
18 Aug 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
7 Mar 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
13 Nov 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
11 Oct 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
20 Sept 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
13 Aug 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
23 May 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
11 Mar 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
11 Aug 2023Barrington ResearchReiteratesOutperform
7 Aug 2023Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy
11 May 2023Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform$12$14
16 Nov 2022Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
12 Aug 2022Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
21 July 2021Barrington ResearchInitiatesOutperform
7 May 2020SunTrust Robinson HumphreyMaintainsBuy
16 May 2019Raymond JamesDowngradeMarket Perform
16 July 2016SunTrust Robinson HumphreyMaintainsBuy

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CRD.A appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

CRD.A analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+20.7%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Crawford & Co. (CRD.A) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
28.3×

Cheaper than 29% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.5×

Cheaper than 83% of US stocks

Price / book
3.5×

Cheaper than 31% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
10.6×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−0.5%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
72.8%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Gross margin
28.8%

Higher than 33% of US stocks

Operating margin
7.4%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Net margin
1.9%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
13.0%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.1%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.4%

Higher than 54% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

CRD.A vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelInsurance Brokers
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CRD.ACrawford & Co.$632.5M
98
TWFGTWFG, Inc.$1.5B
56
AIFUAIFU, Inc.$224.2M
19
LIFEEthos Technologies, Inc.$2.1B
23
GSHDGoosehead Insurance, Inc.$2.4B
47
SLQTSelectQuote, Inc.$128.5M
43
CRVLCorVel Corp.$3.4B
43

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News

Latest CRD.A news & analysis

Recent Price Trend in Crawford & Company B (CRD.B) is Your Friend, Here's Why

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted Crawford & Company B (CRD.B) for passing its "Recent Price Strength" screen, suggesting the stock is currently showing positive price momentum.

Why it matters — While the report focuses on CRD.B, positive momentum in one class of Crawford stock may signal broader market confidence that could also be relevant to CRD.A holders.

3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Crawford & Company B (CRD.B)

Zacks Investment Research · 10 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research published an article highlighting Crawford & Company B (CRD.B) as well positioned to outperform the market, citing above-average growth in its financials as a key reason growth investors may favour the stock. The piece lists three reasons underpinning this growth outlook for the company.

Why it matters — Since CRD.B and CRD.A are separate share classes of the same company, a favourable growth assessment of CRD.B reflects positively on Crawford & Company as a whole for CRD.A shareholders.

Crawford & Company Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 5 Aug 2026positive

Crawford & Company reported second-quarter results with stronger operating earnings, improved margins, and growth in its Broadspire and International Operations businesses, while consolidated revenue declined slightly from a year earlier.

Why it matters — CRD.A watchers would care because the quarter shows profit and margin improvement even as overall revenue slipped, indicating strength in key business lines.

CORRECTING and REPLACING Crawford & Company Board Increases Quarterly Dividends

Business Wire · 30 July 2026neutral

Crawford & Company issued a correction to an earlier press release regarding its quarterly dividend, updating the payment date to August 28, 2026, from the previously stated August 24, 2026.

Why it matters — The correction clarifies the exact payment date for the dividend, which is relevant for shareholders tracking their expected payment schedule.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CRD.A stock

What is the CRD.A stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Crawford & Co. have a median 12-month price target of $15, with estimates ranging from $15 to $15. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CRD.A stock a buy right now?

Of the 1 analysts covering Crawford & Co., 1 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Crawford & Co. 98 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CRD.A?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Crawford & Co. ranks 98 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (96 of 100).

Will CRD.A stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +12.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Crawford & Co. 98 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CRD.A stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Crawford & Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CRD.A are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $15 to $15 over the next 12 months.

How has CRD.A stock performed over the past year?

Crawford & Co. returned +34.8% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Crawford & Co. do?

Crawford & Company is a leading independent claims management firm providing services to the insurance and risk management industries globally. Established in 1941, the company specializes in a comprehensive array of solutions, including third-party administration, home office claims management, and catastrophe response.

What is the latest news on CRD.A?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 11 Aug 2026): "Recent Price Trend in Crawford & Company B (CRD.B) is Your Friend, Here's Why". Zacks Investment Research highlighted Crawford & Company B (CRD.B) for passing its "Recent Price Strength" screen, suggesting the stock is currently showing positive price momentum.

Company

About Crawford & Co.

Crawford & Company is a leading independent claims management firm providing services to the insurance and risk management industries globally. Established in 1941, the company specializes in a comprehensive array of solutions, including third-party administration, home office claims management, and catastrophe response. It serves various sectors, including insurance, government, and corporate entities, assisting them in effectively managing risks and resolving claims efficiently. Crawford & Company is notably recognized for its innovative approach to claims administration and loss adjustment, leveraging technology to deliver enhanced service accuracy and client satisfaction. With a presence in over 70 countries, the company plays a crucial role in risk assessment, offering support to organizations facing complex challenges due to natural disasters, accidents, and other unforeseen events. Its ability to provide tailored services positions Crawford & Company as a critical player in the claims management landscape, helping clients mitigate risks and manage resources judiciously.

CEO Mr. William Bruce Swain Jr. · 8,757 employees · United States · https://www.crawco.com