CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. shares are in focus this weekend after the company unveiled a major capital-return move that instantly reshaped the near‑term narrative around the stock: a fresh $500 million share repurchase authorization, anchored by a $300 million accelerated share repurchase (ASR) funded with new term-loan borrowings. [1]
Below is a detailed look at what’s new on Dec. 14, 2025, what Wall Street forecasts currently imply for upside/downside, and the operational and balance‑sheet factors investors are watching heading into the next earnings cycle.
CCC stock today: price, range, and ticker clarity (CCC vs. “CCCS”)
Because many headlines and screeners still reference the older symbol, it’s worth starting with a quick clarification:
- CCC Intelligent Solutions changed its ticker from “CCCS” to “CCC” effective Oct. 31, 2025, with no action required by stockholders. [2]
- The company’s Form 8‑K filed Dec. 12, 2025 also lists the trading symbol as “CCC” on Nasdaq. [3]
As of Dec. 14, 2025, Investing.com shows CCC at $7.68 (previous close $7.22), with a 52‑week range of $6.96 to $12.33 and market cap around $4.93B. [4]
What happened: CCC authorizes a new $500M repurchase and launches a $300M ASR
The headline catalyst
On Dec. 12, 2025, CCC disclosed it has authorized a new $500 million share repurchase program, following a prior $300 million authorization from Dec. 2024 that management says has now been fully utilized. [5]
The company also entered into a $300 million accelerated share repurchase program, leaving $200 million of remaining capacity under the new authorization for additional repurchases. [6]
The “how it’s funded” detail investors are debating
The buyback headline is only half the story. The other half is the financing:
- CCC’s 8‑K states that, as part of an amendment to its credit agreement, CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. incurred $300 million of incremental term loans. [7]
- The filing says proceeds can be used for general corporate purposes including share repurchases. [8]
- CCC specifically says the $300 million ASR will be funded with these incremental term loans, while any additional repurchases under the remaining authorization would be funded from available liquidity and free cash flow. [9]
The credit agreement disclosure also includes repayment and maturity details: the incremental term loans share the same maturity as existing term loans—Jan. 23, 2032—with quarterly installments beginning March 31, 2026 and the remainder due at maturity. [10]
What the company said about the ASR mechanics
In a widely-circulated release recap, CCC said it entered the ASR with Bank of America, with an initial delivery of about 33.2 million shares (described as ~80% of expected repurchases) and expected completion by the end of Q2 2026, with final settlement tied to the volume‑weighted average price during the ASR term (minus a discount). [11]
Dec. 14, 2025 “today” updates: valuation debate and institutional positioning
Two notable pieces dated Dec. 14, 2025 add color to how the market is digesting the buyback news.
1) “Undervalued” narrative gains traction (but with caveats)
A Simply Wall St write‑up dated Dec. 14, 2025 frames the buyback as a potential shift in the stock’s risk/reward after a tough period, noting the shares had a 1‑day return of 6.37% to $7.68, alongside a much weaker longer‑term backdrop (the piece cites a steep negative 1‑year total shareholder return). [12]
The same analysis argues the stock may be materially below an internal fair-value estimate (it cites a $11.75 figure), but it also flags operational risk factors like claims volume declines and slower scaling of newer modules as potential headwinds. [13]
2) Institutional ownership remains a key part of the story
A MarketBeat report dated Dec. 14, 2025 highlights continued institutional activity, stating that London Co. of Virginia increased its stake by 7.1%, buying 223,325 shares to hold 3,367,157 shares (about 0.52% of the company), valued around $31.69 million. [14]
That same report states that institutional investors and hedge funds own about 95.79% of the stock, and it lists several other large holders or stake changes. [15]
Fundamentals check: what CCC reported last quarter and what it guided
While the buyback is the near‑term headline, CCC’s latest reported operating results and guidance still matter most for medium‑term valuation.
In its third‑quarter 2025 release (for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2025), CCC reported:
- Revenue of $267.1 million, up 12% year over year (vs. $238.5M in Q3 2024). [16]
- Adjusted EBITDA of $110.1 million, with management referencing an adjusted EBITDA margin of 41%. [17]
- Free cash flow of $78.6 million in the quarter, and cash from operations of $94.8 million. [18]
- Liquidity snapshot: $97.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and $993.5 million of total debt as of Sept. 30, 2025. [19]
The same release also provides buyback context before the new authorization was announced: CCC said it repurchased 4.8 million shares for ~$44.9 million during Q3 2025 and 22.8 million shares for $217.2 million year‑to‑date under the then‑current $300 million repurchase authorization. [20]
Management’s outlook (as of Oct. 30, 2025)
CCC issued guidance in that Q3 release for:
- Q4 fiscal 2025 revenue:$272.0M to $277.0M
- Full‑year fiscal 2025 revenue:$1.051B to $1.056B
- Q4 adjusted EBITDA:$106.0M to $111.0M
- Full‑year adjusted EBITDA:$423.0M to $428.0M [21]
Credit and leverage angle: Moody’s shifts outlook to stable as debt rises for buybacks
Because CCC is explicitly using incremental term loans to fund a large part of its buyback, the credit narrative matters more than usual.
An Investing.com report dated Dec. 8, 2025 says Moody’s affirmed CCC’s corporate family rating at B1 and changed the outlook from positive to stable, in part because leverage is not expected to decline meaningfully “due to the company’s increased debt from the term loan add‑on,” with proceeds used for general corporate purposes including share repurchases. [22]
Key Moody’s datapoints highlighted in that report include:
- Pro‑forma debt/EBITDA rising to 6.3x for the twelve months ended Sept. 30, 2025, versus 5.0x actual results, reflecting the incremental term loan. [23]
- Moody’s expectation of double‑digit earnings growth in 2026–2027, which it says could reduce debt/EBITDA to roughly 4.5x over that period. [24]
- Commentary that governance and “aggressive financial strategies” (higher leverage for shareholder benefit) were key considerations. [25]
Meanwhile, S&P Global Ratings published a Dec. 9, 2025 item headlined “‘BB-’ Rating Affirmed On Term Loan Increase; Outlook Stable.” [26]
CCC’s own 8‑K also details how pricing on the incremental term loans is linked to whether S&P and Moody’s debt ratings are at/above BB‑ (stable) / Ba3 (stable) thresholds. [27]
Analyst forecasts and price targets: what “consensus” looks like right now
Because different platforms count different sets of analysts (and update at different speeds), CCC’s “consensus” can vary depending on the source. Here’s where several commonly cited aggregators stand as of Dec. 14, 2025:
MarketBeat (updated Dec. 14)
MarketBeat shows a consensus rating of “Hold” based on 7 analyst ratings, with an average 12‑month price target of $11.38 (high $14.00, low $9.50)—implying roughly 48% upside from $7.68. [28]
Investing.com snapshot (as of Dec. 14)
Investing.com lists an average 12‑month price target of $11.75 (high $14, low $9.5) and describes an overall rating of “Buy” based on its tracked recommendations. [29]
Fintel (estimates set from a dated record)
Fintel shows an average one‑year price target of $12.36, ranging from $10.10 to $14.70, with a record date displayed as 2025‑11‑09 for the referenced set of projections. [30]
How to interpret the spread: The directional takeaway is consistent (most tracked targets are well above the current ~$7–$8 area), but the variance underscores that “consensus” is partly a data-definition issue—coverage counts, freshness, and methodology can shift the final number.
Zooming out: supply vs. buyback—why November’s secondary still matters
The December buyback news landed after a significant supply event earlier in Q4.
On Nov. 5, 2025, CCC announced a secondary offering of 37,342,526 shares by affiliates of Advent International—and explicitly stated the company would not receive any proceeds because the shares were sold by the selling stockholders. [31]
For investors, this context matters because it frames the current moment as a push‑pull between:
- Prior selling/float expansion pressure (secondary offerings), and
- Corporate demand for shares (repurchases), now accelerated by the ASR.
What to watch next: the key dates and catalysts
1) ASR execution and follow‑through on the remaining $200M
The next several months will likely focus on how the ASR settles and whether CCC uses the remaining $200 million authorization in open‑market or other repurchase formats. [32]
2) Balance‑sheet optics and leverage trajectory
With Moody’s explicitly linking its outlook shift to higher debt used for repurchases, investors will watch:
- The pace of free cash flow generation,
- Any incremental borrowing beyond the disclosed $300M add‑on, and
- Whether leverage begins to trend down in 2026 as Moody’s expects. [33]
3) Next earnings date on the calendar
Investing.com lists CCC’s next earnings release date as Mar. 3, 2026. [34]
4) Core operating indicators
From an operations standpoint, CCC’s most recent quarter highlighted:
- Growth driven by renewals/expansions and new wins,
- AI-enabled workflow adoption, and
- Momentum across its Casualty business and EvolutionIQ initiatives. [35]
Investors will likely want to see whether these drivers remain strong enough to justify both (a) the buyback confidence signal and (b) the higher leverage profile that comes with debt-funded repurchases.
Bottom line for CCC stock on Dec. 14, 2025
CCC Intelligent Solutions stock is entering the final weeks of 2025 with a simple, high‑impact setup:
- Bull case: The $500M buyback and $300M ASR provide a potentially powerful technical and fundamental support, especially if free cash flow remains durable and growth stays near the company’s guided ranges. [36]
- Bear case: The capital return is partially debt‑funded, and ratings commentary suggests leverage may stay elevated in the near term—raising the bar for execution and keeping investors sensitive to any growth or margin disappointment. [37]
Either way, CCC is no longer a “quiet” insurance‑tech compounder story right now—it’s a capital allocation + credit + execution story, and the market reaction into early 2026 will likely hinge on whether the company can pair aggressive repurchases with sustained operating momentum.
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