Analysts at KeyBanc Capital Markets and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey lowered ratings on Criteo stock. The downgrade followed news of Alphabet’s Google considering changes to its policies on third-party advertisements. Criteo works with internet retailers to offer personalized online display advertisements.
An AdWeek story reported that Google is considering changes to the way it handles third-party ads in Chrome browser and its Google Marketing Platform. No official statement has been made by Google yet, regarding the report.
KeyBanc's analyst Andy Hargreaves indicated that if Google becomes more restrictive of third-party tracking in Chrome browser, Criteo could be hit by a “massive disruption”. Hargreaves lowered his rating on the stock to sector weight from overweight.
SunTrust's Matthew Thornton suggested that Chrome probably contributes half of Criteo's revenue. He cited "uncertainty" around Google's plans as a factor behind his decision to downgrade Criteo stock to hold from buy. He also slashed his price target to $24 from $32.
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The Aroon Indicator for CRTO entered a downward trend on August 14, 2026. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor identified a pattern where the AroonDown red line was above 70 while the AroonUp green line was below 30 for three straight days. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. A.I.dvisor looked at 210 similar instances where the Aroon Indicator formed such a pattern. In of the 210 cases the stock moved lower. This puts the odds of a downward move at .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 20, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on CRTO as a result. In of 85 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for CRTO turned negative on July 21, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 42 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 42 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
CRTO moved below its 50-day moving average on August 05, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for CRTO crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on August 12, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CRTO declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where CRTO's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 38 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 59 cases where CRTO's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The 50-day moving average for CRTO moved above the 200-day moving average on July 30, 2026. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CRTO advanced for three days, in of 270 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
CRTO may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.758) is normal, around the industry mean (49.447). P/E Ratio (8.908) is within average values for comparable stocks, (55.918). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (4.541). CRTO has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.000) as compared to the industry average of (0.056). P/S Ratio (0.487) is also within normal values, averaging (29.354).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. CRTO’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly better than average sales and a considerably profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. CRTO’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 96, placing this stock worse than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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