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Crocs Inc (CROX)

Crocs Inc (CROX) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/05/2025: CROX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

15 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $89.5

1 Year Target Price $89.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$89.5 Target price
52w Low $73.76
Current$80.23
52w High $122.84

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -44.95%
Avg. Invested days 20
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.07B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 27.23
1Y Target Price 89.5
Price to earnings Ratio 27.23
1Y Target Price 89.5
Volume (30-day avg) 15
Beta 1.54
52 Weeks Range 73.76 - 122.84
Updated Date 11/6/2025
52 Weeks Range 73.76 - 122.84
Updated Date 11/6/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.88

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-10-30
When Before Market
Estimate 2.36
Actual 2.92

Profitability

Profit Margin 4.48%
Operating Margin (TTM) 20.84%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 13.07%
Return on Equity (TTM) 11.82%

Valuation

Trailing PE 27.23
Forward PE 9.47
Enterprise Value 6280984259
Price to Sales(TTM) 1
Enterprise Value 6280984259
Price to Sales(TTM) 1
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.52
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.18
Shares Outstanding 51915657
Shares Floating 50199845
Shares Outstanding 51915657
Shares Floating 50199845
Percent Insiders 3.54
Percent Institutions 109.29

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Crocs Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Crocs Inc. was founded in 2002. It initially gained popularity for its comfortable, waterproof clogs. Over time, the company expanded its product line and distribution channels, facing both periods of rapid growth and financial challenges. In recent years, Crocs has experienced a resurgence in popularity.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Footwear: This segment involves the design, development, manufacturing, worldwide marketing, distribution and sale of casual lifestyle footwear and accessories.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Andrew Rees is the Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, encompassing design, marketing, sales, manufacturing, and distribution.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Classic Clog: The iconic Crocs clog is the company's flagship product. Crocs holds a significant market share in casual footwear, with estimates varying depending on the specific segment. Competitors include brands like Skechers (SKX), Birkenstock, and Adidas (ADDYY).
  • Sandals and Slides: Crocs offers a range of sandals and slides. Crocs market share for sandals varies, and is impacted by brands like Nike (NKE), Adidas (ADDYY), and Teva.
  • Jibbitz Charms: Small decorative items that attach to Crocs shoes. Revenue from jibbitz accounted for a material portion of Crocs growth and expansion.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The footwear industry is competitive and dynamic, with trends influenced by fashion, comfort, and functionality. The casual footwear segment has seen growth due to increased consumer preference for comfort and versatility.

Positioning

Crocs is positioned as a brand offering comfortable, casual, and customizable footwear. Their competitive advantages include brand recognition, innovative materials (Crosliteu2122), and a diverse product line.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global footwear market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Crocs' TAM is specifically focused on the casual footwear segment, which is growing. Crocs is strongly positioned to capture an outsized market share compared to its competition.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition
  • Innovative and comfortable materials (Croslite)
  • Diverse product line
  • Effective marketing strategies
  • Strong e-commerce presence

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on a single product category
  • Fashion-dependent reputation
  • Potential for knock-offs
  • Fluctuations in raw material costs

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new markets
  • Developing new product categories
  • Increasing focus on sustainability
  • Strategic partnerships and collaborations

Threats

  • Changing consumer preferences
  • Increased competition
  • Economic downturns
  • Supply chain disruptions

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • SKX
  • DECK
  • NKE
  • ADDYY

Competitive Landscape

Crocs differentiates itself through brand recognition and comfort. However, it faces competition from established footwear brands and emerging players. Brand recognition for Crocs has a strong hold, but they require more diversity to keep consistent.

Major Acquisitions

HEYDUDE

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 2500
  • Strategic Rationale: Expansion into a new footwear category (casual shoes) and diversification of revenue streams. Heydude's unique design provided a new angle.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Crocs has experienced fluctuating growth, with periods of rapid expansion followed by periods of stabilization. Recent years have seen strong growth driven by increased demand and successful marketing campaigns.

Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on analyst estimates. Analysts predict continued growth in revenue and earnings. Revenue Growth Projection: [4.0, 5.0], Earnings Growth Projection: [6.0, 7.0]

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include expanding into new markets, developing new product lines, and enhancing the company's e-commerce platform. Acquisition of Hey Dude increased revenue diversification.

Summary

Crocs exhibits a blend of strengths and weaknesses. The company benefits from strong brand recognition and innovative materials, but relies heavily on one product category. Strategic initiatives such as acquisitions and market expansion are crucial for sustained growth. Crocs needs to carefully manage competition and evolving consumer preferences. Overall, Crocs has performed very well in the last few years, but in the current financial climate, the next few years remain to be seen.

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About Crocs Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Broomfield, CO, United States
IPO Launch date 2006-02-08
CEO, Director & Interim President for HEYDUDE Brand Mr. Andrew Rees
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Footwear & Accessories
Full time employees 7910
Full time employees 7910

Crocs, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells casual lifestyle footwear and accessories for men, women, and children under the Crocs and HEYDUDE Brands in the United States and internationally. The company offers various footwear products, including clogs, sandals, platforms, wedges, boots, slides, flip flops, flips, sneakers, and slippers, as well as lace and beads, straps, strap covers, bags, socks, and charms. It sells its products through wholesalers, retail stores, e-commerce sites, third-party marketplaces, and kiosks/store-in-store locations. Crocs, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado.