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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
£241.81M
Enterprise Value410.68M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£18.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£208.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.7
Beta0.89
Next Earnings
Sep 29, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.22%
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
Steady Multi-year Revenue GrowthCard Factory has delivered steady revenue growth since 2021, including mid-single-digit growth in 2026. Multi-year top-line expansion supports procurement and manufacturing scale, underpins stable demand for core celebration products, and sustains longer-term cash generation.
Improved Leverage And Strong Balance SheetLeverage was reduced sharply with debt at a low level in 2026, materially strengthening the balance sheet. Lower indebtedness improves financial flexibility, reduces interest exposure, and supports capacity to fund store investments, inventory or dividends through medium-term volatility.
Vertical Integration And Omnichannel FootprintIn-house design and manufacturing combined with a large UK store estate and online channels provide durable competitive advantages: control of product costs and quality, faster product cycles, higher accessory attach rates, and broad customer access supporting resilient revenue mix.
Bears Say
2026 Margin And Free Cash Flow DeteriorationA notable 2026 step-down in margins, earnings and free cash flow versus 2025 indicates structural pressure on profitability. Persistent margin erosion or weaker FCF reduces reinvestment capacity, pressures dividends/capex decisions, and constrains strategic flexibility over the medium term.
Deceleration In Revenue GrowthRevenue growth has decelerated materially from the post‑2022 rebound, with only mid‑single‑digit progress in 2026. Slower top-line momentum limits operating leverage benefits, raises breakeven risk on fixed costs, and makes margin recovery more dependent on cost or mix improvements.
Declining Returns And Earnings VolatilityReturns on equity have declined from stronger 2023–2025 levels while EPS contracted sharply (~-35%), reflecting earnings volatility. Weaker ROE and volatile earnings reduce clarity on sustainable profitability and could constrain capital allocation and investor confidence over several quarters.
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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 £241.81M.
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 67 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 7.22%. 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
7.22%
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)





