Avast Plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides digital security products under the Avast, AVG, and CCleaner brands worldwide. It operates through two segments, Consumer and Small and Medium Business (SMB). The company offers desktop security and mobile device protection products; value-added solutions for performance, privacy, and other tools; dynamic secure search solution, including browser toolbar; and big data and marketing analytics solutions, as well as security solutions designed for small businesses. It also provides managed security platforms comprises management console, a cloud-based console that allows a user to deploy antivirus protection to multiple devices and manage all devices from one place; CloudCare, a SaaS security platform that remotely delivers layered endpoint and network security services to multiple devices and sites; and Managed Workplace RMM products. In addition, the company offers business security services, such as managed antivirus, secure Web gateway, backup and disaster recovery, email security, content filtering, and NOC and help desk services. Further, it owns and operates FileHippo, a download Website that offers computer software. The company primarily sells software licenses through e-commerce services providers, and retailers and resellers. Avast Plc was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Prague, the Czech Republic.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Software - Application
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
CIKN/A
Phone420 2 4700 5666
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales£808.30 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees1,581
Next Earnings Date8/14/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableNot Optionable
Avast (LON:AVST) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avast's stock symbol?
Avast trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "AVST."
How often does Avast pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Avast?
Avast declared a dividend on Wednesday, March 13th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 23rd will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.09 per share on Monday, June 17th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.17%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 23rd. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. View Avast's Dividend History.
When is Avast's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for AVST?
5 brokerages have issued 12 month price objectives for Avast's stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 310 to GBX 400. On average, they expect Avast's stock price to reach GBX 360.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 17.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Avast.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Avast?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Avast in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Avast.
Has Avast been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about AVST stock has trended somewhat negative recently, InfoTrie reports. InfoTrie scores the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Avast earned a media sentiment score of -1.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news headlines about the company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Avast's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Avast include The Sage Group (SGE), Nemetschek (NEM), AVEVA Group (AVV), Pivotal Software (PVTL), Descartes Systems Group (DSG), Altium (ALU), Rocket Internet (RKET), Appen (APX), Technology One (TNE), Kinaxis (KXS), Sophos Group (SOPH), Enghouse Systems (ENGH), Lightspeed POS (LSPD), Blue Prism Group (PRSM) and Integrafin (IHP).
What other stocks do shareholders of Avast own?
Who are Avast's key executives?
Avast's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Vincent Steckler, CEO & Director (Age 61)
- Mr. Pavel Baudis, Co Founder & Director
- Dr. Eduard Kucera, Co Founder & Director
- Mr. Philip Marshall, CFO & Director (Age 49)
- Peter Russell, Director of Investor Relations
How do I buy shares of Avast?
Shares of AVST and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
What is Avast's stock price today?
One share of AVST stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 306.80.
How big of a company is Avast?
Avast has a market capitalization of £2.93 billion and generates £808.30 million in revenue each year. Avast employs 1,581 workers across the globe.
What is Avast's official website?
How can I contact Avast?
The company can be reached via phone at 420 2 4700 5666.
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