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Crawford (CRD.B) Stock Jumps As Margin Rebound Lifts Profit Outlook
Crawford stock jumped almost 10% in the first full trading day after earnings, indicating that investors were not positioned for this kind of profit rebound. The company has had a reputation for thin margins and weather sensitive revenue. However, Q2 delivered the strongest operating earnings since late 2023 and basic earnings per share of about $0.28 on $321.4m of revenue.
The main story is margin. Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization rose to $37.6m, or 11.7%...