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

Company Overview

Crawford & Company (NYSE: CRD.B) is an independent provider of claims management and risk solutions to insurance carriers and self-insured entities worldwide. The company’s services span property and casualty claims adjusting, third-party administration, managed repair, catastrophe response, and risk consulting. Through its network of professionals, Crawford & Company assists clients in streamlining claims processes, controlling costs, and improving customer satisfaction across diverse lines of business.

Founded in 1941 by James O. “Jim” Crawford, the company has evolved from a small adjusting firm into a global enterprise with operations in more than 70 countries. Over the decades, Crawford & Company has expanded its service offerings through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, adapting to changes in the insurance landscape and emerging risks such as cyber exposure and environmental liability. Its long history reflects a commitment to innovation in claims technology, including digital platforms and analytics tools that enhance decision-making for clients.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Crawford & Company operates regional offices and strategic service centers across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region. The firm is led by an executive team with deep industry expertise, supported by specialized professionals in adjusting, engineering, forensics, and consulting disciplines. With a focus on quality, responsiveness, and global reach, Crawford & Company continues to serve insurers, brokers, corporations, and public sector entities facing complex claims and risk management challenges.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $10.25 to $10.68
• 50-Day Range: $8.98 to $11.52
• 52-Week Range: $8.76 to $12.50
• Volume: 1,335 shs
• Average Volume: 5,272 shs
• Market Capitalization: $508.56 million
• P/E Ratio: 17.37
• Dividend Yield: 2.93%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Crawford & Company Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Crawford & Company scored higher than 75% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 84th out of 318 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 17.37, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 279.85.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Crawford & Company is 17.37, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 27.05.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Crawford & Company has a P/B Ratio of 3.24. 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 2.89%, 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 50.85%. 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 28.85% 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: 2.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.58

News Sentiment

Crawford & Company has a news sentiment score of 0.58. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.83 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Crawford & Company this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Crawford & Company insiders have not sold or bought any 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 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, CRD.B stock has decreased by 11.9% and is now trading at $10.2450.

How were Crawford & Company's earnings last quarter?

Crawford & Company (NYSE:CRD.B) posted its earnings results on Monday, August, 4th. The business services provider reported $0.22 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.24 by $0.02. The business services provider earned $323 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $330.99 million. Crawford & Company had a net margin of 2.18% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 25.91%.

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: 8/04/2025
• Record date for 8/29 Dividend: 8/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/29 Dividend: 8/15/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/29/2025
• Today: 9/19/2025
• 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: 1941

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.59
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 17.37
• Forward P/E Ratio: 12.34
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $26.60 million
• Net Margins: 2.18%
• Pretax Margin: 3.47%
• Return on Equity: 25.91%
• Return on Assets: 5.26%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.16
• Current Ratio: 1.34
• Quick Ratio: 1.34

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.34 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.38
• Cash Flow: $1.51 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 6.77
• Book Value: $3.16 per share
• Price / Book: 3.24

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 49,640,000
• Free Float: 24,304,000
• Market Cap: $508.56 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.80