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Card Factory (CARD) Price & Analysis

CARD Stock Chart & Stats

GBX 88.90-GBX 0.90(-1.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
GBX 70GBX 80GBX 903 Aug17 Aug1 Sep14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
GBX 87.10 - GBX 91.00
52-Week Range
GBX 58.30 - GBX 106.80
Previous Close
GBX 89.80
Volume
865.67K
Average Volume (3M)
2.04M
Market Cap
GBP 289.98M
Enterprise Value
GBP 462.32M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
GBP 20.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
GBP 223.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
8.9
Beta
0.97
Next Earnings
May 04, 2027
EPS Estimate
0.1
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 05, 2026
Dividend Yield
5.62%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Steady Revenue Growth

Sustained revenue growth indicates continued demand for Card Factory’s celebration products across stores, digital channels and wholesale. Although the pace has moderated, ongoing top-line expansion supports the business model and provides a base for maintaining scale and funding future investment.

Improved Balance Sheet

The sharp reduction in leverage strengthens financial resilience and lowers pressure from debt servicing. A solid equity base and controlled balance-sheet risk give Card Factory greater flexibility to manage softer trading, support operations and pursue its strategy without relying heavily on additional borrowing.

Healthy Cash Conversion

Strong operating and free cash flow relative to earnings suggests the company is converting reported profits into usable cash. That supports ongoing investment, shareholder distributions and balance-sheet management, while providing an important source of internally generated funding for the retail and wholesale businesses.

Bears Say

Margin Compression

The broad decline in gross, operating and net margins shows that recent revenue growth is producing less profit than in the prior year. If this pressure persists, it could weaken earnings power, reduce the benefit of scale and limit the cash available for reinvestment or distributions.

Free Cash Flow Decline

A meaningful fall in free cash flow reduces confidence in the durability of recent cash-generation levels. Even with strong absolute cash flow, continued deterioration could constrain funding for stores, digital activity and shareholder returns, while making results more sensitive to working-capital timing.

Slowing Growth And Earnings

The combination of slower revenue expansion and negative EPS growth signals that the earlier recovery is losing momentum. This weakens the near-term earnings trajectory and means Card Factory may need renewed sales growth or margin improvement to restore profit progression over coming periods.

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CARD FAQ

What was Card Factory’s price range in the past 12 months?
Card Factory lowest share price was 58.30 p and its highest was 106.80 p in the past 12 months.
What is Card Factory’s market cap?
Card Factory’s market cap is £289.98M.
When is Card Factory’s upcoming earnings report date?
Card Factory’s upcoming earnings report date is May 04, 2027 which is in 184 days.
How were Card Factory’s earnings last quarter?
Card Factory released its earnings results on Sep 29, 2026. The company reported 0.029 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.023 p by 0.006 p.
Is Card Factory overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Card Factory pay dividends?
Card Factory pays a Semiannually dividend of 1.4 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.62%. See more information on Card Factory dividends here
What is Card Factory’s EPS estimate?
Card Factory’s EPS estimate is 0.10.
How many shares outstanding does Card Factory have?
Card Factory has 326,191,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Card Factory’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Card Factory reported an EPS of 0.029 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.023 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.153%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Card Factory?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CARD
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology