
Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ:CROX – Free Report) – Stock analysts at KeyCorp issued their FY2025 EPS estimates for shares of Crocs in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, January 21st. KeyCorp analyst A. Owens expects that the textile maker will post earnings per share of $12.20 for the year. KeyCorp has a “Sector Weight” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Crocs’ current full-year earnings is $13.20 per share. KeyCorp also issued estimates for Crocs’ FY2026 earnings at $12.20 EPS.
Several other research analysts have also recently weighed in on CROX. UBS Group restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Crocs in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Robert W. Baird reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $100.00 price target on shares of Crocs in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Crocs from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Bank of America dropped their price objective on shares of Crocs from $99.00 to $98.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, October 21st. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus increased their target price on Crocs from $85.00 to $90.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $99.25.
Crocs Stock Performance
NASDAQ:CROX opened at $85.83 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $4.46 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.96 and a beta of 1.54. The company has a quick ratio of 0.83, a current ratio of 1.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $86.00 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $86.39. Crocs has a twelve month low of $73.21 and a twelve month high of $122.84.
Crocs (NASDAQ:CROX – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The textile maker reported $2.92 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.36 by $0.56. The firm had revenue of $996.30 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $960.14 million. Crocs had a net margin of 4.48% and a return on equity of 43.14%. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $3.60 earnings per share. Crocs has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 1.820-1.92 EPS.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of CROX. Boston Partners boosted its position in Crocs by 2,659.1% during the 2nd quarter. Boston Partners now owns 1,688,383 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $171,003,000 after buying an additional 1,627,190 shares during the period. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Crocs by 399.0% in the third quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 1,266,799 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $105,841,000 after acquiring an additional 1,012,943 shares during the period. Smead Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Crocs during the third quarter valued at about $52,978,000. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Crocs during the second quarter valued at about $56,710,000. Finally, American Century Companies Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Crocs by 144.4% during the third quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 717,402 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $59,939,000 after purchasing an additional 423,817 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.44% of the company’s stock.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Crocs news, Director John B. Replogle purchased 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 11th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $74.50 per share, with a total value of $223,500.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 18,417 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,372,066.50. This trade represents a 19.46% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 2.72% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Crocs News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Crocs this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Earlier strength / investor buying despite headlines — Crocs recently outperformed the market in intraday trading, showing there is still demand from buyers who view current weakness as a buying opportunity. Crocs (CROX) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider
- Positive Sentiment: Shares have at times risen even after the downgrade, signaling some investors are focused on Crocs’ quarterly beat and long-term brand strength. What’s Going On With Crocs Stock Today?
- Neutral Sentiment: Company set to host a Feb. 12 conference call for Q4 and full‑year 2025 results — an upcoming catalyst that should provide more clarity on demand, margins and guidance. Crocs, Inc. Announces Conference Call
- Neutral Sentiment: Operational response to softer demand — Crocs is resetting promotions, tightening wholesale inventory and diversifying product offerings in response to weaker North American demand; these actions should help margin control but may weigh near-term top-line growth. Can Crocs Sustain Growth Despite Slowing Global Footwear Demand?
- Negative Sentiment: KeyBanc downgrade and estimate cuts — KeyBanc moved to a more cautious stance (Sector Weight / lower Q4 EPS estimate) and the downgrade cites softer U.S. demand; analyst skepticism is increasing and is a main driver of today’s weakness. Assessing Crocs (CROX) Valuation After KeyBanc Downgrade And HEYDUDE Legal Scrutiny KeyBanc downgrades Crocs (CROX) Crocs Analyst Turns Bearish, Revises 2026 Estimates Lower
- Negative Sentiment: HEYDUDE legal scrutiny raises risk and valuation uncertainty — reports that the HEYDUDE acquisition is under legal scrutiny amplify downside risk and could pressure sentiment until legal clarity is reached. HEYDUDE Legal Scrutiny and Analyst Downgrade Might Change The Case For Investing In Crocs (CROX)
About Crocs
Crocs, Inc is a global footwear designer, developer and distributor best known for its lightweight, proprietary Croslite™ foam-clog construction. The company’s product portfolio encompasses a range of styles, including clogs, sandals, slides, boots and sneakers, all featuring the slip-resistant, odor-resistant and cushion-providing qualities of the Croslite material. Crocs distributes its products through an omnichannel network that includes e-commerce platforms, company-owned retail stores, authorized dealers and wholesale partners.
Founded in 2002 by Scott Seamans, Lyndon “Duke” Hanson and George Boedecker Jr., Crocs launched its first clog on the island of Vail, Colorado.
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