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CARD Stock Chart & Stats
76.40 p
1.50 p(2.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
76.40 p
1.50 p(2.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range58.30 p - 108.40 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume865.67K
Average Volume (3M)1.95M
Market Cap
£295.65M
Enterprise Value462.32M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£20.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£223.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.0
Beta0.96
Next Earnings
May 04, 2027EPS Estimate
0.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.53%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.10
Shares Outstanding327,041,700
10 Day Avg. Volume1,439,528
30 Day Avg. Volume1,948,652
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 TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)£610.53M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Steady Revenue GrowthSustained 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 SheetThe 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 ConversionStrong 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 CompressionThe 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 DeclineA 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 EarningsThe 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 PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Card Factory PLC lowest share price was 58.30 p and its highest was 108.40 p in the past 12 months.
What is Card Factory PLC’s market cap?
Card Factory PLC’s market cap is £295.65M.
When is Card Factory PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Card Factory PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is May 04, 2027 which is in 192 days.
How were Card Factory PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Card Factory PLC 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 PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Card Factory PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Card Factory PLC pay dividends?
Card Factory PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 1.4 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.53%. See more information on Card Factory PLC dividends here
What is Card Factory PLC’s EPS estimate?
Card Factory PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.1.
How many shares outstanding does Card Factory PLC have?
Card Factory PLC has 327,041,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to Card Factory PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Card Factory PLC 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 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
Neutral
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:CARD Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-2.13%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.89%
Trailing 12-Months
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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.