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CARE Stock Chart & Stats
$20.14
-$0.10(-0.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$20.14
-$0.10(-0.59%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$16.78 - $35.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume21.91K
Average Volume (3M)342.88K
Market Cap
$723.55M
Enterprise Value$649.70M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$583.96M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.4
Beta0.62
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
1.44Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.93
Shares Outstanding22,222,010
10 Day Avg. Volume402,455
30 Day Avg. Volume342,881
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.44
Price to Book (P/B)1.05
Price to Sales (P/S)1.73
P/FCF Ratio13.88
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.90
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.03
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.53
Enterprise Value/Ebitda4.42
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$28.50Price Target Upside41.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)6.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)$257.75M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash Generation And Earnings QualityTTM operating cash flow and free cash flow are both robust and nearly equal to reported earnings, indicating high earnings quality and internal funding capacity. Durable cash conversion supports sustained dividend payments, loan originations, and capital needs without reliance on volatile external funding.
Improved Balance Sheet And Asset-quality CleanupManagement’s resolution of the largest legacy NPL materially reduced an asset-quality overhang and strengthened capital and liquidity. A cleaner loan book and higher tangible capital provide durable capacity to absorb future credit stress and support measured organic lending growth.
Securities Repositioning Increases Recurring Interest IncomeReallocating a meaningful portion of the securities book into higher-yielding, high-quality instruments raises structural net interest income. Over multiple years the higher carry should sustainably boost core revenues and help offset funding cost pressure while maintaining balance-sheet liquidity.
Bears Say
Historic Volatility In Profitability And Cash FlowRecent TTM improvement follows several down years, reflecting a volatile operating record. Such swings reduce predictability of earnings, dividend sustainability, and capital planning; investors should expect potential normalization risks if credit costs or margins revert toward historical means.
Inconsistent Capital Structure With Prior Leverage SpikesThe bank’s capital and leverage posture has fluctuated materially, including high leverage in 2023 then rapid deleveraging. Inconsistent capital management suggests limited structural conservatism through cycles, which can increase funding risk and constrain strategic flexibility in stress periods.
Geographic And Loan Concentration RiskHeavy footprint in two states and a large near-term construction loan pipeline create concentrated exposure to regional economic cycles and sector-specific stress. This reduces diversification and could amplify credit losses or funding strains if local real estate or economic conditions deteriorate.
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CARE FAQ
What was Carter Bankshares, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Carter Bankshares, Inc. lowest stock price was $16.78 and its highest was $35.03 in the past 12 months.
What is Carter Bankshares, Inc.’s market cap?
Carter Bankshares, Inc.’s market cap is $723.55M.
When is Carter Bankshares, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Carter Bankshares, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 9 days.
How were Carter Bankshares, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Carter Bankshares, Inc. released its earnings results on Apr 23, 2026. The company reported $3.88 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.865 by $0.015.
Is Carter Bankshares, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Carter Bankshares, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Carter Bankshares, Inc. pay dividends?
Carter Bankshares, Inc. pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.1 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Carter Bankshares, Inc. dividends here
What is Carter Bankshares, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Carter Bankshares, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 1.44.
How many shares outstanding does Carter Bankshares, Inc. have?
Carter Bankshares, Inc. has 22,222,010 shares outstanding.
What happened to Carter Bankshares, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Carter Bankshares, Inc. reported an EPS of $3.88 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.865. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.093%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Carter Bankshares, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CARE
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
Carter Bankshares Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$28.50 (41.51% Upside)
$28.50 (41.51% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CARE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 163.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $51.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
85.99%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
24.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Carter Bankshares, Inc.
Carter Bankshares, Inc. functions as the parent company for Carter Bank & Trust, delivering a comprehensive suite of banking solutions. It provides a variety of deposit accounts, including checking, savings, retirement, money market, and longer-term certificates of deposit. The institution also offers diverse loan products, such as secured and unsecured commercial loans, alongside consumer loans for purposes like auto financing, home improvements, education, overdraft protection, and personal investments. Additionally, it originates and holds residential mortgages (both fixed and variable rate), real estate construction and acquisition loans, home equity lines of credit, and credit cards. Beyond lending and deposits, Carter Bank & Trust furnishes other banking conveniences including safe deposit boxes, direct deposit services, extensive online and mobile banking capabilities (featuring bill pay, online account opening, and mobile deposit), debit cards, e-statements, and ATM access. The company further provides title insurance, various financial institution-related products, and treasury and corporate cash management services. Founded in 1974 and based in Martinsville, Virginia, Carter Bankshares, Inc. operates 69 branch locations spanning Virginia and North Carolina.
CARE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$28.50
▲(41.51% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.82% Insiders
14.36% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
62.60% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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