Crocs (NASDAQ:CROX) Stock

CROCS INC

Crocs

Crocs Inc is engaged in the design, development, marketing, distribution, and sale of casual lifestyle footwear accessories for men, women, and children. The reportable geographic segments of the company are the United States and other Countries.

Crocs Inc

Shares of doughnut behemoth Krispy Kreme Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DNUT#NASDAQ">DNUT</a>) surged 38.49% to $5.72 in Wednesday pre-market trading. The surge in the company's stock price, despite no major news, points to a renewed wave of meme stock trading.
What Happened: Krispy Kreme&#8217;s stock closed at $4.13 on Tuesday and further ascended by 24.69% in after-hours trading. The stock&#8217;s sudden rise appears to be driven by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46561494/krispy-kreme-stock-spikes-as-meme-mania-short-squeeze-frenzy-returns">retail investors</a>, with the company gaining increased attention on various social media platforms.
Interestingly, Krispy Kreme and Crocs Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>) teased a mysterious collaboration with an Instagram reel showing a Croc on a donut conveyor belt, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephaniegravalese/2025/07/22/crocs-with-sprinkles-krispy-kreme-teases-a-collab-fans-didnt-see-coming/">reported</a> Forbes. 
The video, labeled "Spicy Content,&#8221; and a caption "We're cooking up something that fits just right. Where comfort meets crave." The reel ends with minimal details but plenty of buzz. Both brands shared the cryptic clip, leaving fans curious.
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Why It Matters: The spotlight on heavily shorted stocks has intensified recently, following a surge in Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPEN#NASDAQ">OPEN</a>). This has reignited interest in meme stocks, with original meme stocks like GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) and AMC Entertainment (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) also experiencing increased activity.
The stock saw an exceptionally high trading volume, with over 37 million shares changing hands—far above the 100-day average of around 4.68 million. This heightened activity is likely driven by elevated short interest, as 26.35% of the float is currently sold short, making it an attractive play for momentum traders.
In June, Krispy Kreme ended its partnership with&nbsp;McDonald&#8217;s Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>). The termination of this partnership was due to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/46088580/mcdonalds-and-krispy-kreme-to-end-partnership-in-july-doughnut-company-ceo-says-efforts-to-bring-costs-down-with-unit-demand-were-unsuccessful">concerns about profitability</a>. 
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News

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Krispy Kreme Stock Surges Over 38% In Wednesday Pre-Market: What's Going On?

Krispy Kreme And Crocs Launch Limited‑Edition Classic Clogs Inspired By Original Glazed Doughnut With Interchangeable Chocolate And Strawberry Icing Caps, Jibbitz Charms And Available Aug. 5

Crocs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>) underwent analysis by 6 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $112.67, a high estimate of $135.00, and a low estimate of $87.00. A decline of 5.64% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753207253_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Crocs. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brooke Roach</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brooke Roach</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Nardone</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adrienne Yih</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$119.00</td>
<td>$122.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom Nikic</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom Nikic</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Crocs. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Crocs compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Crocs's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Crocs's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CROX/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Crocs analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Crocs</h2>
Crocs Inc is engaged in the design, development, marketing, distribution, and sale of casual lifestyle footwear accessories for men, women, and children. The reportable geographic segments of the company are the United States and other Countries.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Crocs's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Crocs's revenue growth over a period of 3M has faced challenges. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -0.14%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Crocs's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 17.08%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Crocs's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 8.41% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Crocs's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.24%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Crocs's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 0.95. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Analyst Ratings

What Analysts Are Saying About Crocs Stock

Goldman Sachs analyst Brooke Roach maintains Crocs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>) with a Sell and lowers the price target from $88 to $87.

Price Target

Goldman Sachs Maintains Sell on Crocs, Lowers Price Target to $87

Crocs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 4.13% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.59%. Currently, Crocs has a market capitalization of $5.89 billion. 
Buying $100 In CROX: If an investor had bought $100 of CROX stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $995.75 today based on a price of $105.00 for CROX at the time of writing.
<h3>Crocs's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752245131_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Trading Ideas

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Crocs 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Goldman Sachs analyst Brooke Roach initiates coverage on Crocs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>) with a Sell rating and announces Price Target of $88.

Initiation

Goldman Sachs Initiates Coverage On Crocs with Sell Rating, Announces Price Target of $88

Crocs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 10.91% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 25.18%. Currently, Crocs has a market capitalization of $6.01 billion. 
Buying $100 In CROX: If an investor had bought $100 of CROX stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $307.40 today based on a price of $107.15 for CROX at the time of writing.
<h3>Crocs's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751409925_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In Crocs 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>23.2K</td>
<td>78.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$45.2K</td>
<td>18.8K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HAS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$256.5K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DBI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$50.2K</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>353</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WWW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$62.7K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CROX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$32.2K</td>
<td>618</td>
<td>229</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>440</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $665.0 per contract. There were 23275 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 78572 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 45 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 67 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.2K, with a price of $675.0 per contract. There were 18885 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5482 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HAS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 80 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 900 contract(s) at a $82.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $256.5K, with a price of $285.0 per contract. There were 11 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5247 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DBI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBI#NYSE">DBI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 2500 contract(s) at a $3.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.2K, with a price of $20.0 per contract. There were 32 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2502 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 108 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $24.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $96.0 per contract. There were 353 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2279 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WWW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WWW#NYSE">WWW</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 80 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 418 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.7K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 5167 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1183 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $33.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.6K, with a price of $188.0 per contract. There were 2272 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 994 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CROX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 80 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.2K, with a price of $430.0 per contract. There were 618 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 229 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MCD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 80 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 82 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 1478 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 201 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRM#NASDAQ">SRM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 45 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.0K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 440 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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XPEV

10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Crocs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NYSE">CROX</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.47% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.44 million shares sold short, which is 13.32% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.71 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Crocs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751374868_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Crocs has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Crocs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Crocs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.94%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Crocs?

In the latest quarter, 6 analysts provided ratings for Crocs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $123.83, a high estimate of $135.00, and a low estimate of $115.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 3.76% lower than the prior average price target of $128.67. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751306444_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The standing of Crocs among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Nardone</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adrienne Yih</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$119.00</td>
<td>$122.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom Nikic</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom Nikic</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anna Andreeva</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Duffy</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Crocs. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Crocs compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Crocs's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Crocs's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CROX/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Crocs analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Crocs</h2>
Crocs Inc is engaged in the design, development, marketing, distribution, and sale of casual lifestyle footwear accessories for men, women, and children. The reportable geographic segments of the company are the United States and other Countries.
<h3>Crocs: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Challenges: Crocs's revenue growth over 3M faced difficulties. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -0.14%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 17.08%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Crocs's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 8.41%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Crocs's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 3.24%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Crocs's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 0.95. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Crocs Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (6 Ratings)

Crocs Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>) management is likely focusing on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/apparel">keeping inventory clean</a> against a softer wholesale backdrop, rather than trying to meet sales targets, in order to help protect margins, according to Bank of America Securities.
The Crocs Analyst: Analyst Christopher Nardone maintained a Buy rating, while reducing the price target from $140 to $135.
The Crocs Thesis: With shares down 14% from their peak following the company's first-quarter earnings release in May, the stock now prices in "a more cautious US wholesale environment," Nardone said in the note.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
He lowering the full-year earnings estimate by 2% to $13.00 per share, versus consensus of $12.80 per share.
"There are a lot of moving parts but the key driver to our lower forecast is lower wholesale sales (both brands); this is partly offset by improving FX rates and a slightly better GM forecast," the analyst wrote.
Despite a worsening macro backdrop, Crocs should be able to achieve the earnings estimate due to its "margin defensibility," he further stated.
CROX Price Action: Shares of Crocs had risen by 0.81% to $139.06 at the time of publication on Thursday.
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Crocs To Sacrifice Sales To Protect Margins, Analyst Cuts Price Target

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Shares of footwear-related stocks are trading higher amid sympathy with Nike after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results.

Crocs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 9.94% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.95%. Currently, Crocs has a market capitalization of $5.62 billion. 
Buying $100 In CROX: If an investor had bought $100 of CROX stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $678.89 today based on a price of $100.23 for CROX at the time of writing.
<h3>Crocs's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750430712_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Crocs 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>52.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$69.5K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PTON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$8.50</td>
<td>$58.8K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$70.5K</td>
<td>13.9K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CROX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$360.7K</td>
<td>140</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$222.50</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td>136</td>
<td>644</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$217.8K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>223</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SERV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.50</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td>54</td>
<td>204</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$53.4K</td>
<td>244</td>
<td>173</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIVE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$42.6K</td>
<td>187</td>
<td>139</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on June 13, 2025. Parties traded 32 contract(s) at a $295.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.8K, with a price of $1120.0 per contract. There were 3320 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52601 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 67 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.5K, with a price of $139.0 per contract. There were 3137 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12764 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PTON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2179 contract(s) at a $8.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.8K, with a price of $27.0 per contract. There were 7296 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2979 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 473 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.5K, with a price of $149.0 per contract. There were 13918 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2967 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CROX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 39 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 1850 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $360.7K, with a price of $195.0 per contract. There were 140 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1880 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 108 contract(s) at a $222.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 37 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.0K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 136 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 644 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 102 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 99 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $217.8K, with a price of $2200.0 per contract. There were 2285 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 223 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SERV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SERV#NASDAQ">SERV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $11.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.6K, with a price of $158.0 per contract. There were 54 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 204 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 102 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.4K, with a price of $2670.0 per contract. There were 244 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 173 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FIVE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 67 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 44 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.6K, with a price of $970.0 per contract. There were 187 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 139 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Crocs. Our analysis of options history for Crocs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>) revealed 10 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 40% of traders were bullish, while 40% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $67,460, and 8 were calls, valued at $320,637.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $100.0 to $140.0 for Crocs during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Crocs's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Crocs's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $100.0 to $140.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Crocs 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748894444_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CROX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$62.1K</td>
<td align="right">31</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CROX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$60.4K</td>
<td align="right">31</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CROX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td align="right">106</td>
<td>501</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CROX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$16.5</td>
<td>$16.2</td>
<td>$16.2</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$35.6K</td>
<td align="right">368</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CROX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$21.8</td>
<td>$21.5</td>
<td>$21.8</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$34.8K</td>
<td align="right">312</td>
<td>16</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Crocs</h3>
Crocs Inc is engaged in the design, development, marketing, distribution, and sale of casual lifestyle footwear accessories for men, women, and children. The reportable geographic segments of the company are the United States and other Countries.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Crocs, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of Crocs</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,212,997, the CROX's price is down by -0.2%, now at $101.8. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 59 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Crocs</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $124.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on Crocs, maintaining a target price of $119. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Needham continues to hold a Buy rating for Crocs, targeting a price of $129. 
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Crocs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 5.04% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.11%. Currently, Crocs has a market capitalization of $5.71 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CROX: If an investor had bought $1000 of CROX stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $10,715.79 today based on a price of $101.80 for CROX at the time of writing.
<h3>Crocs's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748880015_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Crocs Stock In The Last 15 Years

Crocs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NYSE">CROX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.71% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.08 million shares sold short, which is 12.66% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.15 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Crocs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748264419_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Crocs has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Crocs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Crocs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.56%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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How Is The Market Feeling About Crocs?

On May 14, a recent SEC filing unveiled that Ian Bickley, Board Member at Crocs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>) made an insider sell.
What Happened: Bickley's decision to sell 3,044 shares of Crocs was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001334036/000133403625000057//Archives/edgar/data/1334036/000133403625000057/0001334036-25-000057-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday. The total value of the sale is $352,784.
During Wednesday's morning session, Crocs shares down by 1.25%, currently priced at $118.76.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind Crocs</h3>
Crocs Inc is engaged in the design, development, marketing, distribution, and sale of casual lifestyle footwear accessories for men, women, and children. The reportable geographic segments of the company are the United States and other Countries.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Crocs's Finances</h3>
Revenue Growth: Crocs's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -0.14%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Key Insights into Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: Achieving a high gross margin of 57.78%, the company performs well in terms of cost management and profitability within its sector.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Crocs's EPS is notably higher than the industry average. The company achieved a positive bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 2.85.
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Debt Management: Crocs's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 0.95. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
Market Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 7.42 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Crocs's stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The Price to Sales ratio is 1.72, which is lower than the industry average. This suggests a possible undervaluation based on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With a lower-than-industry-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 7.71, Crocs presents a potential value opportunity, as investors are paying less for each unit of EBITDA.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
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<h3>Why Insider Transactions Are Important</h3>
Considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>Unlocking the Meaning of Transaction Codes</h3>
When dissecting transactions, the focal point for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> is often those occurring in the open market, meticulously detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Ian Bickley Executes Sell Order: Offloads $352K In Crocs Stock

Disclosed on May 14, THOMAS SMACH, Board Member at Crocs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>), executed a substantial insider sell as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: SMACH's decision to sell 9,139 shares of Crocs was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001334036/000133403625000058//Archives/edgar/data/1334036/000133403625000058/0001334036-25-000058-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday. The total value of the sale is $1,000,446.
Monitoring the market, Crocs's shares down by 1.25% at $118.76 during Wednesday's morning.
<h3>Get to Know Crocs Better</h3>
Crocs Inc is engaged in the design, development, marketing, distribution, and sale of casual lifestyle footwear accessories for men, women, and children. The reportable geographic segments of the company are the United States and other Countries.
<h3>Crocs: Delving into Financials</h3>
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Crocs's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -0.14% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Key Insights into Profitability Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company maintains a high gross margin of 57.78%, indicating strong cost management and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Crocs's EPS is notably higher than the industry average. The company achieved a positive bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 2.85.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, Crocs faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
Navigating Market Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Crocs's P/E ratio of 7.42 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
</li>
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a P/S ratio of 1.72 below industry standards, the stock shows potential undervaluation, making it an appealing investment option for those focusing on sales performance.
</li>
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Crocs's EV/EBITDA ratio, lower than industry averages at 7.71, indicates attractively priced shares.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
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<h3>Unmasking the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
While insider transactions should not be the sole basis for making investment decisions, they can play a significant role in an investor's decision-making process.
From a legal standpoint, the term "insider" pertains to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as outlined in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to inform the public of their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
A company insider's new purchase is a indicator of their positive anticipation for a rise in the stock.
While insider sells may not necessarily reflect a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes To Focus On</h3>
Surveying the realm of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often give prominence to those unfolding in the open market, systematically detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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