Cairn Homes Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
Cairn Homes has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 29.3%, while the Consumer Durables industry saw earnings declining at 13.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 21% per year. Cairn Homes's return on equity is 15.9%, and it has net margins of 14%.
Key information
29.28%
Earnings growth rate
32.55%
EPS growth rate
| Consumer Durables Industry Growth | -3.63% |
| Revenue growth rate | 20.98% |
| Return on equity | 15.86% |
| Net Margin | 14.05% |
| Next Earnings Update | 09 Sep 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 14
CRN: Housing Shortage And Dividend Support Will Drive Repricing Through 2026
Analysts have left their £ fair value estimate for Cairn Homes unchanged while making only minor tweaks to the discount rate and future P/E assumptions. As a result, the new price target reflects a steady view of the stock's long term outlook.Narrative Update • May 31
CRN: Housing Shortage And Policy Support Will Support Repricing Through 2026
Analysts have raised the price target for Cairn Homes to £2.45 from £2.00, citing updated research that refines discount rate and P/E assumptions while keeping growth and margin expectations broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to higher price targets for Cairn Homes in both euro and sterling terms, while existing views on growth and margins are described as broadly unchanged.Analysis Article • May 22
Do Cairn Homes' (LON:CRN) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Narrative Update • May 13
CRN: Housing Shortage And Policy Support Will Sustain Upside Into 2026
Analysts have lifted their price targets for Cairn Homes, including a move from £2.00 to £2.45, citing supportive government housing policy and a severe housing shortage as key drivers behind the updated fair value assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Cairn Homes have focused on how current housing conditions and policy support are feeding into analysts' fair value estimates and execution expectations.Narrative Update • Apr 26
CRN: Housing Shortage And Policy Support Will Underpin Higher 2026 Earnings Guidance
Narrative update on Cairn Homes The analyst price target for Cairn Homes has been revised to £2.45 from £2.00, with analysts highlighting ongoing housing supply constraints and supportive government policy as key factors behind the change. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are lifting their targets for Cairn Homes, reflecting confidence in the company’s ability to execute in a tight housing market supported by government policy.Narrative Update • Apr 11
CRN: Housing Shortage And Policy Support Will Support Higher 2026 Guidance
Analysts have lifted their price targets for Cairn Homes, with recent moves such as a £2.00 to £2.45 increase at one major bank supported by views that the company could benefit from severe housing shortages and supportive government policy. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reflect a broadly constructive tone on Cairn Homes, with several bullish analysts lifting their price targets and highlighting supportive sector and policy trends.Narrative Update • Mar 27
CRN: Housing Shortage And Policy Support Will Underpin Raised 2026 Guidance
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Cairn Homes higher, with the updated price target moving from about £2.28 to roughly £2.33 per share. This revision is supported by recent £2.45 and £3.00 targets from Deutsche Bank and Berenberg, which cite ongoing housing shortages and supportive government policy.Narrative Update • Mar 13
CRN: Housing Shortage And Policy Support Will Drive Raised 2026 Guidance
The analyst price target for Cairn Homes has been lifted to £2.28 from £2.23, in line with recent Street updates, as analysts factor in revised growth, margin and discount rate assumptions that broadly align with new targets such as £2.45 from Deutsche Bank and £3.00 from Berenberg. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a generally constructive stance on Cairn Homes, with fresh price targets clustered in a relatively tight range and supported by a consistent Buy rating across the updates.Narrative Update • Feb 27
CRN: Housing Shortage And Policy Support Will Underpin 2026 Guidance
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Cairn Homes higher from £2.13 to £2.23, citing updated assumptions around growth, margins and P/E multiples, alongside supportive housing supply and policy trends highlighted in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more constructive stance on Cairn Homes, with fair value estimates and formal coverage reflecting confidence in the current housing backdrop and policy support.Narrative Update • Feb 12
CRN: Guidance For 2026 Will Balance Higher Revenue And Tighter Margins
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Cairn Homes slightly from £2.07 to £2.13, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, a marginally lower future P/E multiple, and a higher discount rate. What's in the News Cairn Homes reaffirmed financial guidance for fiscal 2026, with expected revenue of around €1.02b to €1.05b and operating profit of around €175m to €180m (company guidance).Analysis Article • Nov 25
Investors Will Want Cairn Homes' (LON:CRN) Growth In ROCE To Persist
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Typically, we'll want...Analysis Article • Aug 25
Is Cairn Homes plc (LON:CRN) Trading At A 23% Discount?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Cairn Homes fair value estimate is UK£2.48 Current share price...Analysis Article • Jul 10
Cairn Homes (LON:CRN) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Firstly, we'll want...Analysis Article • May 26
Should You Be Adding Cairn Homes (LON:CRN) To Your Watchlist Today?
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Mar 28
Improved Earnings Required Before Cairn Homes plc (LON:CRN) Shares Find Their Feet
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 10.8x Cairn Homes plc ( LON:CRN ) may be sending bullish signals at the...
New Narrative • Mar 15
Green Mortgages And Government Support Will Increase Future Demand For Energy-Efficient Homes
Cairn Homes' strategic land acquisitions and lean construction methods aim to boost long-term profitability and enhance margins through cost control.Analysis Article • Feb 21
Do Cairn Homes' (LON:CRN) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Jan 14
Should You Think About Buying Cairn Homes plc (LON:CRN) Now?
Cairn Homes plc ( LON:CRN ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during recent...Analysis Article • Nov 19
Investors Will Want Cairn Homes' (LON:CRN) Growth In ROCE To Persist
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'll want to see a...Analysis Article • Jul 02
Are Investors Undervaluing Cairn Homes plc (LON:CRN) By 23%?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Cairn Homes fair value estimate is UK£1.71 Cairn Homes...Analysis Article • May 04
Shareholders May Be More Conservative With Cairn Homes plc's (LON:CRN) CEO Compensation For Now
Key Insights Cairn Homes will host its Annual General Meeting on 10th of May Salary of €425.0k is part of CEO Michael...Analysis Article • May 04
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Cairn Homes (LON:CRN)
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Feb 10
Sentiment Still Eluding Cairn Homes plc (LON:CRN)
When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 16x, you may...Analysis Article • Dec 21
Here's Why Cairn Homes (LON:CRN) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Nov 18
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Cairn Homes' (LON:CRN) Returns On Capital
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Oct 12
We Think Cairn Homes (LON:CRN) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Analysis Article • Sep 01
With EPS Growth And More, Cairn Homes (LON:CRN) Makes An Interesting Case
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Jul 07
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Cairn Homes' (LON:CRN) Returns On Capital
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Ideally, a business will show two...Analysis Article • Jun 15
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Cairn Homes plc (LON:CRN)?
Cairn Homes plc ( LON:CRN ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in...Analysis Article • Apr 20
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Cairn Homes (LON:CRN) Presents An Opportunity
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Mar 04
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Cairn Homes (LON:CRN)
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term? One...Analysis Article • Jan 25
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Cairn Homes plc (LON:CRN)?
While Cairn Homes plc ( LON:CRN ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw a decent share price...Analysis Article • Jun 15
Should You Investigate Cairn Homes plc (LON:CRN) At UK£0.87?
While Cairn Homes plc ( LON:CRN ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it received a lot of...Analysis Article • Feb 25
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Cairn Homes plc (LON:CRN)?
While Cairn Homes plc ( LON:CRN ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw significant share...Analysis Article • Jul 02
An Intrinsic Calculation For Cairn Homes plc (LON:CRN) Suggests It's 30% Undervalued
In this article we are going to estimate the intrinsic value of Cairn Homes plc ( LON:CRN ) by estimating the company's...Analysis Article • May 12
Is It Time To Consider Buying Cairn Homes plc (LON:CRN)?
Cairn Homes plc ( LON:CRN ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...Analysis Article • Mar 21
We Think Cairn Homes (LON:CRN) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Mar 06
With Cairn Homes plc (LON:CRN) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 56.6x Cairn Homes plc ( LON:CRN ) may be sending very bearish signals at...Analysis Article • Mar 06
Cairn Homes plc Just Beat EPS By 29%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Cairn Homes plc ( LON:CRN ) just released its latest annual results and things are looking bullish. It was overall a...Analysis Article • Feb 18
Should Weakness in Cairn Homes plc's (LON:CRN) Stock Be Seen As A Sign That Market Will Correct The Share Price Given Decent Financials?
With its stock down 9.7% over the past month, it is easy to disregard Cairn Homes (LON:CRN). However, the company's...Analysis Article • Jan 31
When Should You Buy Cairn Homes plc (LON:CRN)?
Cairn Homes plc ( LON:CRN ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in...Analysis Article • Jan 13
Cairn Homes'(LON:CRN) Share Price Is Down 52% Over The Past Three Years.
Investing in stocks inevitably means buying into some companies that perform poorly. But the long term shareholders of...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Cairn Homes makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | 945 | 133 | 39 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 861 | 116 | 38 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 778 | 99 | 38 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 819 | 107 | 38 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 860 | 115 | 35 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 837 | 113 | 36 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 813 | 112 | 36 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 740 | 99 | 35 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 667 | 85 | 34 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 632 | 80 | 33 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 597 | 75 | 33 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 607 | 78 | 32 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 617 | 81 | 31 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 576 | 72 | 30 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 534 | 64 | 28 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 479 | 54 | 27 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 424 | 43 | 25 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 368 | 31 | 25 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 312 | 18 | 24 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 287 | 15 | 21 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 262 | 13 | 18 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 293 | 23 | 17 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 324 | 34 | 16 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 380 | 42 | 17 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 435 | 51 | 17 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 417 | 47 | 17 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 399 | 42 | 16 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 368 | 36 | 16 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 337 | 31 | 16 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 288 | 21 | 16 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 238 | 12 | 15 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 194 | 8 | 14 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 149 | 4 | 12 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 108 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 66 | -2 | 10 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 53 | -2 | 9 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 41 | -2 | 8 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 19 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 3 | -32 | 4 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: CRN has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: CRN's current net profit margins (14%) are higher than last year (13.3%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CRN's earnings have grown significantly by 29.3% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: CRN's earnings growth over the past year (15.8%) is below its 5-year average (29.3% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: CRN earnings growth over the past year (15.8%) exceeded the Consumer Durables industry 11.4%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: CRN's Return on Equity (15.9%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/17 12:38 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/17 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Cairn Homes plc is covered by 6 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Edward Hugh Prest | Berenberg |
| Arnaud Lehmann | BofA Global Research |
| Colin Sheridan | Davy |