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

Last close, 8 Oct 2026
$13
+0.39% on the day

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Crawford & Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $15 — +17.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 99 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$609.2M
Ticker Nerd rank
99 / 100
Median analyst target
$15
Analysts covering
1
Revenue$330.0M−1.4% y/y
Operating income$25.3M
Net income$13.4M
Free cash flow$12.5M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.8%
1M
+0.5%
YTD
+16.1%
1Y
+25.6%
From 52W high
−6.5%
From 52W low
+39.6%
$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 8 Oct 2026
99 / 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
Value
95
Accruals
95
Momentum
86
Revisions
83
Quality
82
Volatility
75
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.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

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$15Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 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.

Data provided by Twelve Data

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

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.2% 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

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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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Performance

CRD.A vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Crawford & Co. returned +25.6% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CRD.A vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26CRD.AS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
1
Analysts cutting
0
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
27.2×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.5×

Cheaper than 82% of US stocks

Price / book
3.3×

Cheaper than 29% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
10.3×

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 80% of US stocks

Gross margin
28.8%

Higher than 32% 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
2.5%

Higher than 82% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Crawford & Co. (CRD.A) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Crawford & Co. has a market value of $609.2M and an enterprise value of $821.5M.

  • Shares outstanding: 48.5M.

  • Trailing P/E: 27.2×; forward P/E: 11.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.50%, paying out 64% of earnings.

  • Crawford & Co. employs 8,757 people.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 9 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

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.$609.2M
99
TREELendingTree, Inc.$355.9M
73
TWFGTWFG, Inc.$1.4B
63
GSHDGoosehead Insurance, Inc.$1.6B
51
AIFUAIFU, Inc.$178.1M
13
LIFEEthos Technologies, Inc.$2.3B
24
CRVLCorVel Corp.$3.9B
47

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest CRD.A news & analysis

Crawford & Company B (CRD.B) is on the Move, Here's Why the Trend Could be Sustainable

Zacks Investment Research · 18 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted Crawford & Company B (CRD.B) as passing its "Recent Price Strength" screen, indicating the stock is well positioned to maintain its recent uptrend. The note cites the company's ongoing price momentum as a reason the trend could be sustainable.

Why it matters — Momentum in Crawford's B shares points to positive market sentiment around the broader Crawford & Co. franchise, relevant to CRD.A holders watching the company's performance.

Crawford & Company B (CRD.B) Moves 16.0% Higher: Will This Strength Last?

Zacks Investment Research · 18 Sept 2026neutral

Crawford & Company B (CRD.B) rose 16.0% in the last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions, however, may not support further gains in the near term.

Why it matters — As a related class of the same company, CRD.A watchers would be interested in the price move and the earnings estimate revision trend that could affect near-term direction.

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.

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. 99 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

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

As at 8 Oct 2026, Crawford & Co. ranks 99 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 +17.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Crawford & Co. 99 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 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 +25.6% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Crawford & Co. do?

Crawford & Company Class A Common Stock is the non-voting equity class of Crawford & Company, a global provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions. The company serves insurance carriers, brokers, self-insured entities, and corporate clients across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and other international markets.

What is the latest news on CRD.A?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 18 Sept 2026): "Crawford & Company B (CRD.B) is on the Move, Here's Why the Trend Could be Sustainable". Zacks Investment Research highlighted Crawford & Company B (CRD.B) as passing its "Recent Price Strength" screen, indicating the stock is well positioned to maintain its recent uptrend. The note cites the company's ongoing price momentum as a reason the trend could be sustainable.

Company

About Crawford & Co.

Crawford & Company Class A Common Stock is the non-voting equity class of Crawford & Company, a global provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions. The company serves insurance carriers, brokers, self-insured entities, and corporate clients across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and other international markets. Its services include claims adjusting, loss management, field investigation, catastrophe response, and specialized support through business lines such as North America Loss Adjusting, International Operations, Broadspire, and Platform Solutions. Crawford & Company Class A Common Stock represents ownership in a business focused on helping organizations manage property, casualty, liability, and marine claims, along with related risk services. The share class is part of a dual-class structure, with rights that are substantially similar to the Class B shares except for voting-related differences.

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