Camden National (CAC) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CAC - Camden National Corporation
$57.94
0.18 (0.31%)
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5d:
+0.7%
30d:
-1.08%
90d:
+11.98%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 27, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: CAC is fairly valued with market pricing in 4.9% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: CAC is fairly valued with market pricing in 4.9% 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
$66.56
Based on 5.7% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$41.33
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 8.7x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CAC is currently trading at $57.94, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $56.63 to $58.57. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 10.0) compared to its historical average (8.7). At these levels, the market is pricing in 4.9% 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 strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $58.87. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 44/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. 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 strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $58.87. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 44/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. 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
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$56.63 -
$58.57
Company Quality Score
60/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
68.6%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (44/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($59.50)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 4.9% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- NEUTRAL: Bottoming setup forming (44/100) — watch for confirmation
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$56.63 -
$58.57
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$54.69
Resistance Level
$58.87
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Sep 11, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
9.99
Wall Street Target
$59.50
(+2.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
20.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
62.7%
Profit Margin
34.4%
Valuation Premium vs History
+4.9% premium
PE vs Historical
10.0 vs 8.7
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+4.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$60.78
(+5%)
2-Year Target
$63.76
(+10%)
3-Year Target
$66.88
(+15%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 10→9)
PE COMPRESSION
$58.25
(+1%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.2, Growth: 7.4%)
$144.96
(+150%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 10.0, Growth: 7.4%)
$71.79
(+24%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.5, Growth: 7.4%)
$61.02
(+5%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (11x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (10x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 11.07 | Current EPS (TTM): $5.22
Bull Case
$70.60
(+22%)
Analyst growth 11.1%, PE expands to 12.2
Base Case
$64.18
(+11%)
Market implied 11.1%, PE stable at 11.1
Bear Case
$39.28
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 9.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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