Constellation Software Inc. (OTCMKTS:CNSWF) Given Average Rating of "Buy" by Analysts

Key Points

• Analysts maintain a bullish view: Eight analysts give Constellation Software an average “Buy” rating, including six buys, one strong buy and one hold. National Bank Financial recently upgraded the stock to “strong buy.”
• Shares were reported down 4.8%: The stock opened at $2,190.03, with a $46.41 billion market capitalization and a 1-year trading range of $1,612.70 to $3,520.00.
• Quarterly results were mixed: Constellation reported $24.70 in EPS, below the $25.16 consensus estimate, while revenue of $3.18 billion exceeded analysts’ $3.14 billion forecast.

Shares of Constellation Software Inc. (OTCMKTS:CNSWF - Get Free Report) have been given a consensus rating of "Buy" by the eight analysts that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation, six have issued a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company.

Several research firms have recently issued reports on CNSWF. BMO Capital Markets reissued an "outperform" rating on shares of Constellation Software in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. TD Securities restated a "buy" rating on shares of Constellation Software in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an "outperform" rating on shares of Constellation Software in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. National Bank Financial raised shares of Constellation Software from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Constellation Software in a research note on Saturday, May 23rd.

Constellation Software Stock Down 4.8%

OTCMKTS CNSWF opened at $2,190.03 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 0.91, a quick ratio of 0.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.80. The company has a market cap of $46.41 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 48.31 and a beta of 0.99. The company has a 50 day moving average of $2,048.91 and a 200-day moving average of $1,925.70. Constellation Software has a 1-year low of $1,612.70 and a 1-year high of $3,520.00.

Constellation Software (OTCMKTS:CNSWF - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 12th. The company reported $24.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $25.16 by ($0.46). The company had revenue of $3.18 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.14 billion. Constellation Software had a return on equity of 48.87% and a net margin of 7.60%. On average, equities research analysts expect that Constellation Software will post 118.53 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

About Constellation Software

Constellation Software is a diversified software company that acquires, manages and builds mission-critical software businesses serving a wide range of specialized industries. Its primary focus is on vertical market software, delivering tailored solutions for sectors such as public transit, healthcare, utilities, construction and hospitality. Through its decentralized operating model, Constellation harnesses the expertise of individual business units to develop, implement and support software products that address specific customer needs.

Founded in 1995 by Mark Leonard and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Constellation Software has grown organically and through strategic acquisitions.

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