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CA Stock Chart & Stats
€16.55
-€0.02(-0.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€16.55
-€0.02(-0.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€11.94 - €17.54
Previous CloseN/A
Volume139.57K
Average Volume (3M)2.79M
Market Cap
€12.03B
Enterprise Value€25.46K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€6.42B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€15.59B
Price to Earnings (P/E)32.0
Beta0.42
Next Earnings
Feb 17, 2027EPS Estimate
1.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield12.73%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.52
Shares Outstanding736,314,800
10 Day Avg. Volume2,404,499
30 Day Avg. Volume2,785,540
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.54
Price to Book (P/B)0.89
Price to Sales (P/S)0.12
P/FCF Ratio4.79
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€17.02Price Target Upside2.84% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)1.74
Revenue Forecast (FY)€82.71B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating cash flow (~€3.6B) and solid free cash flow (~€2.0B) provide durable internal funding for store investment, omnichannel expansion, and shareholder returns or debt paydown. Reliable cash generation anchors strategy despite cyclical retail pressures.
Scale & Business Model DiversificationA large multi-format footprint combined with private-label sourcing and omnichannel capabilities gives Carrefour structural advantages: purchasing scale, category control, and diversified customer access. These durable assets support negotiating leverage and resilience across markets.
Resilient Operating PerformanceResilient gross profitability and steady operating performance across years indicate the core retail margins and operating model remain intact. That steadiness supports cash conversion and shields reported earnings from transient volatility, underpinning medium-term operational stability.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageDebt rising and debt-to-equity jumping to ~2.31 materially reduce financial flexibility. Elevated leverage increases interest costs, constrains strategic investment or M&A capacity, and heightens risk if cash flow weakens, making balance-sheet repair a priority over months.
Revenue DeclineA ~5% revenue decline in 2025 after prior modest growth signals potential structural pressures: market share loss, pricing weakness, or lower like-for-like sales. Sustained top-line weakness would erode operating scale, supplier leverage, and long-term profitability.
Thin Net ProfitabilityNet margin compressed to ~0.4% in 2025 from ~0.8% in 2024 shows very thin profitability. Such narrow buffers leave earnings highly sensitive to cost inflation or competitive price moves, limiting capacity for reinvestment, debt reduction, or dividend maintenance.
Carrefour News
CA FAQ
What was Carrefour’s price range in the past 12 months?
Carrefour lowest stock price was €11.94 and its highest was €17.54 in the past 12 months.
What is Carrefour’s market cap?
Carrefour’s market cap is €12.03B.
When is Carrefour’s upcoming earnings report date?
Carrefour’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 17, 2027 which is in 208 days.
How were Carrefour’s earnings last quarter?
Carrefour released its earnings results on Jul 23, 2026. The company reported €0.49 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.47 by €0.02.
Is Carrefour overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Carrefour’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Carrefour pay dividends?
Carrefour pays a Annually dividend of €0.21 which represents an annual dividend yield of 12.73%. See more information on Carrefour dividends here
What is Carrefour’s EPS estimate?
Carrefour’s EPS estimate is 1.19.
How many shares outstanding does Carrefour have?
Carrefour has 736,314,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Carrefour’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Carrefour reported an EPS of €0.49 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.47. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.772%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Carrefour?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FR:CA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Carrefour
Carrefour S.A., a global retail giant founded in 1959 and headquartered in Massy, France, operates a vast network of stores and services across numerous countries, including France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Romania, Brazil, Argentina, and Taiwan. The company's diverse retail footprint encompasses hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, and cash-and-carry outlets, as well as an active e-commerce presence and service stations. Customers can find an extensive array of products, from fresh produce and local specialties to general consumer goods and various non-food items like electronics, home appliances, textiles, and childcare essentials. Beyond its core retail operations, Carrefour is also engaged in financial services (banking and insurance), property development, franchising, travel agency operations, and the leasing of shopping centers. As of December 31, 2021, Carrefour's significant global presence included thousands of establishments. This comprised over 5,700 stores in France (including hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, and cash & carry formats), more than 5,900 locations across the rest of Europe, and over 1,100 in Argentina and Brazil. Taiwan hosted over 340 Carrefour outlets, with an additional 688 stores managed by local franchisee partners in the Middle East and Africa.
CA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€17.02
▲(2.84% Upside)