Crawford & Company (CRD.B) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Crawford & Company (NYSE: CRD.B) is a global leader in third-party claims management and outsourcing solutions, serving clients in more than 70 countries. Founded in 1941 by Jim Crawford, the company has built a reputation for independence and integrity in property and casualty claims adjusting. Over eight decades, Crawford & Company has expanded its footprint across key insurance markets through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, positioning itself as a trusted partner to insurers, self-insured entities, and corporations worldwide.

The company’s core services encompass claims adjusting, managed repair, appraisal, and consulting for property, casualty, and specialty lines. Through its proprietary digital platforms and field services network, Crawford & Company delivers end-to-end claims solutions that include on-site inspections, loss mitigation, subrogation, and litigation support. Additional offerings such as health and wellness management, large-loss adjusting, and business process outsourcing enable clients to streamline operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and control loss costs.

Crawford & Company operates across three main regions: the Americas, Europe and Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. In North America, it maintains a dense network of field adjusters and medical specialists, while its EMEA operations focus on multinational policyholders and complex liability matters. The Asia-Pacific division serves emerging and mature markets, providing scalable solutions in Australia, India, China, and Southeast Asia. By tailoring its service delivery to local regulatory environments and cultural norms, the company ensures consistent quality and compliance across all jurisdictions.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Halldor C. Sveinsson and a seasoned executive team, Crawford & Company continues to invest in technology, data analytics, and talent development. The company’s governance framework and global advisory board guide strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and foster innovation. With a legacy rooted in independence, Crawford & Company remains focused on delivering transparent, cost-effective claims solutions that meet evolving industry needs.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $10.35 to $10.68
• 50-Day Range: $9.39 to $10.98
• 52-Week Range: $8.01 to $12.50
• Volume: 2,426 shs
• Average Volume: 9,810 shs
• Market Capitalization: $518.67 million
• P/E Ratio: 17.48
• Dividend Yield: 2.67%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Crawford & Company Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Crawford & Company scored higher than 88% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 39th out of 304 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Crawford & Company.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 25.30%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Crawford & Company are expected to grow by 25.30% in the coming year, from $0.83 to $1.04 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Crawford & Company is 17.48, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.87.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Crawford & Company is 17.48, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 28.43.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Crawford & Company has a P/B Ratio of 3.32. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: N/A
• Short Interest Level: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for CRD.B.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Crawford & Company pays a meaningful dividend of 2.66%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Crawford & Company does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Crawford & Company is 46.67%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Crawford & Company will have a dividend payout ratio of 26.92% next year. This indicates that Crawford & Company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 4.3 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.10

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for CRD.B.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Crawford & Company has a news sentiment score of 1.05. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.62 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Crawford & Company this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Crawford & Company insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $99,715.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

51.04% of the stock of Crawford & Company is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 11.03% of the stock of Crawford & Company is held by institutions.

CRD.B Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CRD.B shares performed this year?

Crawford & Company's stock was trading at $11.63 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, CRD.B shares have decreased by 9.8% and is now trading at $10.4880.

How were Crawford & Company's earnings last quarter?

Crawford & Company (NYSE:CRD.B) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May, 5th. The business services provider reported $0.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.20 by $0.01. The business services provider earned $312.03 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $321.90 million. Crawford & Company had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 27.77% and a net margin of 2.25%.

How do I buy shares of Crawford & Company?

Shares of CRD.B stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/05/2025
• Record date for 6/6 Dividend: 5/23/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/6 Dividend: 5/23/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/06/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Business Services
• Industry: BUSINESS SVCS
• Sub-Industry: Insurance Brokers
• Current Symbol: NYSE:CRD.B
• Previous Symbol: NYSE:CRD.B
• CIK: 25475
• Web: www.crawco.com
• Phone: 404-300-1000
• Fax: 404-847-4028
• Employees: 10,040
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.60
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 17.48
• Forward P/E Ratio: 12.64
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $26.60 million
• Net Margins: 2.25%
• Pretax Margin: 3.44%
• Return on Equity: 27.77%
• Return on Assets: 5.44%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.29
• Current Ratio: 1.30
• Quick Ratio: 1.30

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.35 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.38
• Cash Flow: $1.53 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 6.85
• Book Value: $3.16 per share
• Price / Book: 3.32

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 49,454,000
• Free Float: 24,213,000
• Market Cap: $518.67 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.77