CAC Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CAC - Camden National Corporation
$55.79
1.57 (2.90%)
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5d:
+4.93%
30d:
+13.9%
90d:
+17.58%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 1, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 04, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: CAC trades at premium valuation expecting 5.0% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
📊 HOLD: CAC trades at premium valuation expecting 5.0% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$65.73
Based on 6.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$40.82
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 $55.79, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $49.92 to $53.36. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 9.6) compared to its historical average (8.3). At these levels, the market is pricing in 5.0% 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. The price is approaching resistance at $55.89. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: CAC has a strong technical setup (60/100), 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. The price is approaching resistance at $55.89. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: CAC has a strong technical setup (60/100), 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
$49.92 -
$53.36
Company Quality Score
58/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
54.8%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading above Wall St target ($52.75)
- NEUTRAL: PE elevated vs history but 5.0% growth expectation is conservative given 200% recent growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$49.92 -
$53.36
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$49.20
Resistance Level
$55.89
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jul 1, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
9.58
Wall Street Target
$52.75
(-5.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
26.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
200.0%
Profit Margin
32.3%
Valuation Premium vs History
+5.0% premium
PE vs Historical
9.6 vs 8.3
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+5.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$58.58
(+5%)
2-Year Target
$61.51
(+10%)
3-Year Target
$64.58
(+16%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 10→8)
PE COMPRESSION
$55.97
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 8.7%)
$162.83
(+192%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 9.6, Growth: 8.7%)
$71.61
(+28%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.1, Growth: 8.7%)
$60.87
(+9%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (12x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (10x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 11.54 | Current EPS (TTM): $4.70
Bull Case
$73.92
(+33%)
Analyst growth 23.9%, PE expands to 12.7
Base Case
$67.20
(+20%)
Market implied 23.9%, PE stable at 11.5
Bear Case
$36.87
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 9.8
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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