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CARD Stock Chart & Stats
69.30 p
-1.02 p(-1.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
69.30 p
-1.02 p(-1.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range58.30 p - 115.70 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume167.16K
Average Volume (3M)1.06M
Market Cap
£242.83M
Enterprise Value410.68M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£18.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£208.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.9
Beta0.89
Next Earnings
Sep 29, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.04%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.09
Shares Outstanding340,576,020
10 Day Avg. Volume1,026,318
30 Day Avg. Volume1,061,253
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.21
Price to Book (P/B)0.66
Price to Sales (P/S)0.40
P/FCF Ratio2.56
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£116.67Price Target Upside68.35% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)£611.49M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Balance SheetMaterial deleveraging and a modest debt-to-equity position enhance financial flexibility. A stronger balance sheet supports investment in the store estate and e-commerce, cushions against demand shocks, and sustains capacity to pay dividends or pursue opportunistic M&A over the medium term.
Consistent Revenue TrendMulti-year revenue growth demonstrates persistent consumer demand and effective market positioning in celebration products. Sustained top-line expansion supports operating leverage over time, underpins inventory and sourcing scale, and helps preserve long-term cash generation potential.
Vertical Integration / In-house ManufacturingIn-house design and manufacturing provide durable cost and quality control advantages, enabling margin management, faster product turns, and third-party supply opportunities. This structural capability supports resilience to supplier disruption and helps preserve long-term margin potential.
Bears Say
2026 Margin CompressionA meaningful step-down in gross and operating margins reduces profitability and return on capital. If driven by structural cost inflation, pricing pressure, or mix shifts, sustained margin compression could limit reinvestment, dividend capacity and the firm’s ability to rebuild prior returns over the medium term.
Free Cash Flow DeclineA notable drop in free cash flow weakens internal funding for capex, store upkeep and digital investment. Volatility in cash conversion and working-capital sensitivity reduce financial predictability and may force tougher choices on capex, dividends or borrowing when market headwinds persist.
Earnings DeteriorationA sharp decline in EPS signals degraded underlying profitability and margin pressure. Persistent EPS weakness constrains retained earnings, hampers dividend sustainability and may indicate operational issues that, if not addressed, could depress returns and strategic flexibility over the medium term.
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CARD FAQ
What was Card Factory PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Card Factory PLC lowest share price was 58.30 p and its highest was 115.70 p in the past 12 months.
What is Card Factory PLC’s market cap?
Card Factory PLC’s market cap is £242.83M.
When is Card Factory PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Card Factory PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 29, 2026 which is in 68 days.
How were Card Factory PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Card Factory PLC released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported 0.074 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.074 p.
Is Card Factory PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Card Factory PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Card Factory PLC pay dividends?
Card Factory PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 3.7 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 7.04%. See more information on Card Factory PLC dividends here
What is Card Factory PLC’s EPS estimate?
Card Factory PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Card Factory PLC have?
Card Factory PLC has 340,576,020 shares outstanding.
What happened to Card Factory PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Card Factory PLC reported an EPS of 0.074 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.867%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Card Factory PLC?
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
Card Factory Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£116.67 (68.35% Upside)
£116.67 (68.35% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:CARD Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £212.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
10.11%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.36%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Card Factory PLC
Card Factory plc operates as a specialist retailer of cards, gifts, and celebration essentials in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Republic of Ireland, the United States, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Cardfactory Stores, Cardfactory Online, Partnerships, and Printcraft. The company offers greeting cards, celebration accessories, and gifts through cardfactory stores, cardfactory online retails, and network of third-party retail partners; and personalised cards and gifts through online retailer, as well as manufactures and sells greeting cards and personalised gifts through its stores and online businesses. It also provides printers; sells gift bags, tags, wrapping, packaging, and gifts; and operates as a property company. The company offers its products through various retail locations, as well as through its websites, such as cardfactory.co.uk and gettingpersonal.co.uk. Card Factory plc was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Wakefield, the United Kingdom.
CARD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
116.67 p
▲(68.35% Upside)





