Caesarstone stock gained 3.24 percent on October 2 2026

Published on 10/04/2026 at 20:24 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Caesarstone stock posted USD 96.55 million in Q2 2026 revenue, below the USD 102.50 million estimate. Seven analysts set a USD 4.08 median target.

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Caesarstone stock (ISIN IL0011259137) was last at USD 2.87 on Nasdaq on October 2, 2026, up 3.24 percent from the prior close of USD 2.78. The latest reported quarter delivered USD 96.55 million in revenue, while the company remained loss-making.

Revenue missed the estimate

Caesarstone reported a second-quarter 2026 loss of USD 0.10 per share, beating the USD 0.26 loss expected by analysts, according to MarketBeat in its September 29, 2026 report. Revenue was USD 96.55 million against the USD 102.50 million consensus estimate, a USD 5.95 million shortfall.

The comparison with the prior year is more demanding. Q2 revenue fell 4.52 percent from USD 101.12 million, while the net loss narrowed to USD 15.57 million from USD 18.55 million, according to Simply Wall St on September 11, 2026. The figures point to lower sales but a 16.06 percent year-over-year reduction in the quarterly loss.

Analyst target stays above price

The market is weighing that operating tradeoff against a much higher valuation expectation. Eulerpool reports a Buy consensus from 7 analysts, with 6 Buy ratings and 1 Hold rating. The median 12-month price target is USD 4.08, placing the target 42.16 percent above the October 2 price of USD 2.87.

That target also sits against a wide trading history. The 52-week range is USD 0.56 to USD 3.84, leaving the latest price USD 0.97 below the yearly high and USD 2.31 above the low. For investors, the central question is whether lower revenue can stabilize while losses continue to narrow.

Stock remains below yearly high

Caesarstone designs and manufactures engineered quartz, porcelain and other surface products for residential and commercial applications, serving more than 50 countries, according to Caesarstone. The company operates under a broader multi-material strategy that extends beyond its original engineered-stone focus.

On October 2, 2026, the stock was last at USD 2.87 on Nasdaq at 4:00 p.m. ET, with volume of 52,412 shares and a market capitalization of USD 99.2 million. The combination of a 3.24 percent daily gain, a recent quarterly revenue miss and a USD 4.08 consensus target defines the current investment debate.