Carrefour (CA) Stock Overview
Operates as a food retailer in France, Spain, Belgium, Poland, Romania, Brazil, Argentina, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Carrefour SA Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | €16.79 |
| 52 Week High | €17.54 |
| 52 Week Low | €11.94 |
| Beta | 0.62 |
| 1 Month Change | 2.10% |
| 3 Month Change | 1.42% |
| 1 Year Change | 38.03% |
| 3 Year Change | -5.22% |
| 5 Year Change | 5.27% |
| Change since IPO | 84.01% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jul 16
CA: Profit Focus And CSR Execution Will Likely Trigger Future P/E Compression
The analyst price target for Carrefour has moved slightly higher to about €10.34 from €10.00, as analysts point to a more profit focused business model, simpler operations, and what they see as an attractive risk reward profile supported by recent upgrades and new coverage with Buy or Outperform ratings. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Carrefour highlights a split in opinion, with several firms pointing to what they view as attractive risk reward, while others flag valuation and execution risks that could limit upside.
Narrative Update • Jul 01
CA: New Plan Execution And Lower Discount Rate Will Drive Future Upside
The analyst price target for Carrefour has shifted from €18.50 to €20.10, reflecting updated views from recent research. Some analysts argue the stock does not fully reflect its new plan, while others remain cautious.
Narrative Update • Jun 17
CA: Recent Rating Upgrades And 2026 Meeting Will Shape Balanced Share Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Carrefour by €1, reflecting updated assumptions that include a slightly lower discount rate and modestly revised future P/E expectations, supported by recent research that has become more positive on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Carrefour highlights a more constructive tone on the stock, with the €1 price target increase framed around valuation inputs such as the discount rate and future P/E assumptions rather than new fundamental disclosures.Analysis Article • Jun 17
Carrefour (ENXTPA:CA) Stock Could Be 5.4% Overvalued After Its CSR Push
Carrefour (ENXTPA:CA) has put its new Corporate Social Responsibility strategy in the spotlight, linking sustainability goals with its retail operations while it adjusts its debt profile and draws fresh investor attention. See our latest analysis for Carrefour. Recent interest around Carrefour’s CSR push and debt refinancing comes against a backdrop of a €16.62 share price and solid momentum, with a year to date share price return of 15.3% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 37.39%...Narrative Update • Jun 03
CA: Upgraded Rating And 2026 Meeting Will Temper Limited Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their Carrefour price targets higher by about €1, citing recent upgrades alongside slightly adjusted assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the key drivers of this updated view. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that the recent upgrade and higher price targets are grounded in refreshed assumptions on revenue growth, which, in their view, support a slightly higher valuation without relying on aggressive scenarios.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 16
CA: Profit Focus And CSR Execution Will Likely Trigger Future P/E Compression
The analyst price target for Carrefour has moved slightly higher to about €10.34 from €10.00, as analysts point to a more profit focused business model, simpler operations, and what they see as an attractive risk reward profile supported by recent upgrades and new coverage with Buy or Outperform ratings. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Carrefour highlights a split in opinion, with several firms pointing to what they view as attractive risk reward, while others flag valuation and execution risks that could limit upside.Narrative Update • Jul 01
CA: New Plan Execution And Lower Discount Rate Will Drive Future Upside
The analyst price target for Carrefour has shifted from €18.50 to €20.10, reflecting updated views from recent research. Some analysts argue the stock does not fully reflect its new plan, while others remain cautious.Narrative Update • Jun 17
CA: Recent Rating Upgrades And 2026 Meeting Will Shape Balanced Share Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Carrefour by €1, reflecting updated assumptions that include a slightly lower discount rate and modestly revised future P/E expectations, supported by recent research that has become more positive on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Carrefour highlights a more constructive tone on the stock, with the €1 price target increase framed around valuation inputs such as the discount rate and future P/E assumptions rather than new fundamental disclosures.Analysis Article • Jun 17
Carrefour (ENXTPA:CA) Stock Could Be 5.4% Overvalued After Its CSR Push
Carrefour (ENXTPA:CA) has put its new Corporate Social Responsibility strategy in the spotlight, linking sustainability goals with its retail operations while it adjusts its debt profile and draws fresh investor attention. See our latest analysis for Carrefour. Recent interest around Carrefour’s CSR push and debt refinancing comes against a backdrop of a €16.62 share price and solid momentum, with a year to date share price return of 15.3% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 37.39%...Narrative Update • Jun 03
CA: Upgraded Rating And 2026 Meeting Will Temper Limited Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their Carrefour price targets higher by about €1, citing recent upgrades alongside slightly adjusted assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the key drivers of this updated view. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that the recent upgrade and higher price targets are grounded in refreshed assumptions on revenue growth, which, in their view, support a slightly higher valuation without relying on aggressive scenarios.Narrative Update • May 19
CA: Bullish Rating Shift And Dividend Timeline Will Mask Limited Upside
Analysts have nudged Carrefour's price target higher by €1, reflecting a slightly lower assumed discount rate and updated views from recent research that has become more positive on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research has become more constructive on Carrefour, with bullish analysts updating their views and adjusting assumptions that feed directly into valuation models.Narrative Update • May 05
CA: Rating Shift And Dividend Plans Will Shape A Cautious Forward Outlook
Analysts have lifted Carrefour's implied fair value from about €15.00 to roughly €15.77, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth and future P/E. These assumptions align with recent price target increases and upgrades from research houses.Narrative Update • Apr 20
CA: Downgraded Rating And Dividend Plans Will Pressure A Cautious Outlook
Analysts have nudged their Carrefour price target slightly higher to about €15, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth and profit margins, even as recent Street research has turned more cautious on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has become more cautious on Carrefour, even as the average price target edges up toward €15.Narrative Update • Apr 06
CA: Cautious Ratings And Dividend Plans Will Shape A Measured Outlook
Analysts have adjusted Carrefour’s fair value estimate from about €14.23 to roughly €14.92, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate and future P/E, along with recent price target cuts and a downgrade highlighted in recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has highlighted a more cautious stance on Carrefour, with one downgrade and a reduced price target pointing to questions around how current execution and valuation line up.Narrative Update • Mar 22
CA: Future P/E Compression Will Likely Follow Downgrades And Execution Risks
Analysts have trimmed their Carrefour price target by €1, citing recent downgrades and more cautious views on the shares, despite only modest tweaks to growth, margin and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research has highlighted a more cautious stance on Carrefour, with bearish analysts trimming price targets and taking a tougher view on the shares.Narrative Update • Mar 08
CA: Lower Discount Rate And Margin Resilience Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their Carrefour price target slightly higher from €18.0 to €18.5, reflecting updated views on revenue, profit margins and a lower assumed discount rate, even as recent Street research has included downgrades and price target cuts. Analyst Commentary Recent research has included some cautious views on Carrefour, including share downgrades and a €1 reduction in one price target.Narrative Update • Feb 22
CA: Future P/E Compression Will Likely Follow Downgrades And Profit Concerns
Analysts have reduced their Carrefour price targets by €1 and reset expectations around revenue growth, profitability and future P/E. A slightly lower discount rate feeds into a more cautious, yet still €10, fair value estimate.Narrative Update • Feb 07
CA: Taiwan Exit And Cautious Ratings Will Shape A Measured Outlook
Narrative Update on Carrefour Analysts have trimmed their Carrefour fair value estimate slightly to €14.23, reflecting modestly higher discount rate assumptions and softer expected revenue growth, while keeping long term profit margin and P/E inputs broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Carrefour has tilted more cautious, with one major house moving to a more bearish stance and another trimming its price target by €1.Narrative Update • Jan 24
CA: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Support Longer Term Upside
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Carrefour from €17.00 to €18.00, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple, even as some recent Street research has trimmed near term price targets. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the updated €18.00 fair value estimate as a sign that their long term assumptions on earnings power and P/E potential still support upside versus more cautious near term target cuts.Narrative Update • Jan 09
CA: Board Shifts And Taiwan Exit Will Shape A Measured Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Carrefour slightly lower, from €14.25 to about €14.23. This reflects updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Dec 26
CA: Future Earnings Multiple Expansion Will Likely Prove Unsustainable
Analysts have raised their Carrefour price target to 10.00 from 9.30 previously, citing expectations of improved profitability and a higher future earnings multiple despite a softer revenue growth outlook. What's in the News Uni-President Enterprises Corp.Narrative Update • Dec 11
CA: Index Moves And Margin Outlook Will Shape A Measured Outlook
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Carrefour from €13.98 to €14.25, citing a lower perceived risk profile, slightly better long term margin potential, and only a small reduction in expected valuation multiples. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025, to consider and approve the resignations of Mr. Eduardo Rossi and Ms. Flavia Buarque de Almeida, both representatives of Peninsula on the Board of Directors (company filing) Carrefour SA added to the Euronext 150 Index, potentially increasing visibility among institutional investors and index tracking funds (index announcement) Carrefour SA removed from an unspecified index, signaling a rebalancing that may affect passive ownership and trading volumes (index announcement) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Raised slightly from €13.98 to €14.25 per share.Analysis Article • Oct 15
Carrefour SA (EPA:CA) Shares Could Be 38% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Carrefour fair value estimate is €21.05 Current share price of...Narrative Update • Sep 12
Digital Transformation And E-commerce Will Drive Future Success
Carrefour's consensus analyst price target edged down slightly as a sharp rise in its forward P/E and a meaningful drop in projected revenue growth suggest weakening earnings prospects despite little change in fair value, now at €13.98. What's in the News Carrefour, Coopérative U, and RTG International have formed Concordis, a major European buying alliance, consolidating purchasing negotiations for over €125bn in combined turnover and aiming to enhance synergies, reduce costs, and improve supplier relationships.Analysis Article • Jul 30
Is Carrefour (EPA:CA) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
New Narrative • Feb 23
Digital Transformation And E-commerce Will Drive Future Success
Strategic real estate optimization and operational model review focus resources on high-potential areas, enhancing future capital deployment and earnings.Shareholder Returns
| CA | FR Consumer Retailing | FR Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 1Y | 38.0% | 35.1% | 3.0% |
Return vs Industry: CA exceeded the French Consumer Retailing industry which returned 35.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CA exceeded the French Market which returned 3% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CA volatility | |
|---|---|
| CA Average Weekly Movement | 3.9% |
| Consumer Retailing Industry Average Movement | 4.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.8% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in FR Market | 10.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in FR Market | 2.4% |
Stable Share Price: CA has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the French market.
Volatility Over Time: CA's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 298,604 | Alexandre Bompard | www.carrefour.com |
Carrefour SA operates as a food retailer in France, Spain, Belgium, Poland, Romania, Brazil, Argentina, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and internationally. The company operates hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, club stores, and cash and carry stores; soft discount stores; and e-commerce sites. It is also involved in the provision of financial services; banking and insurance services; property development; travel ticketing and leisure; agency; shopping mall rental; and franchise activities.
Carrefour SA Fundamentals Summary
| CA fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | €11.85b |
| Earnings (TTM) | €977.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | €83.83b |
12.1x
P/E Ratio0.1x
P/S RatioIs CA overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CA income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | €83.83b |
| Cost of Revenue | €68.79b |
| Gross Profit | €15.04b |
| Other Expenses | €14.06b |
| Earnings | €977.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Jul 23, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.38 |
| Gross Margin | 17.94% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.17% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 135.5% |
How did CA perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
5.8%
Current Dividend Yield68%
Payout RatioDoes CA pay a reliable dividends?
See CA dividend history and benchmarks| Carrefour dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jul 28 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jul 30 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 10 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 12 days |
Does CA pay a reliable dividends?
See CA dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/17 23:57 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/17 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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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
Carrefour SA is covered by 36 analysts. 13 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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| Volker Bosse | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Marta Diaz | Banco de Sabadell. S.A. |
| Timothy Attenborough | Banco Santander |