CAC Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CAC - Camden National Corporation
$54.58
-1.21 (-2.17%)
▼
5d:
+2.73%
30d:
+8.38%
90d:
+13.28%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 04, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: CAC is fairly valued with market pricing in 4.1% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: CAC is fairly valued with market pricing in 4.1% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$65.89
Based on 6.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$40.91
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 8.3x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CAC is currently trading at $54.58, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $49.97 to $53.53. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 9.4) compared to its historical average (8.3). At these levels, the market is pricing in 4.1% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CAC is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $49.20, while resistance sits at $56.23.
Market Sentiment: CAC has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CAC is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $49.20, while resistance sits at $56.23.
Market Sentiment: CAC has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$49.97 -
$53.53
Company Quality Score
64/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
58.1%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($53.25)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 4.1% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$49.97 -
$53.53
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$49.20
Resistance Level
$56.23
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jul 2, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
9.37
Wall Street Target
$53.25
(-2.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
26.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
200.0%
Profit Margin
32.3%
Valuation Premium vs History
+4.1% premium
PE vs Historical
9.4 vs 8.3
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+4.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$56.82
(+4%)
2-Year Target
$59.15
(+8%)
3-Year Target
$61.57
(+13%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 9→8)
PE COMPRESSION
$54.54
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 8.8%)
$163.52
(+200%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 9.4, Growth: 8.8%)
$70.35
(+29%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.0, Growth: 8.8%)
$59.80
(+10%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (12x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (9x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 11.87 | Current EPS (TTM): $4.70
Bull Case
$76.06
(+39%)
Analyst growth 23.9%, PE expands to 13.1
Base Case
$69.14
(+27%)
Market implied 23.9%, PE stable at 11.9
Bear Case
$37.94
(-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 10.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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