Spirent Communications plc provides solutions to develop devices and equipment and to operate networks worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Networks & Security, Lifecycle Service Assurance, and Connected Devices. The Networks & Security segment develops performance and security test systems to accelerate the development of new devices, networks, and applications for high-speed Ethernet/IP, mobile, and global satellite navigation systems. The Lifecycle Service Assurance segment develops active test and analytics solutions for service turn-up, network performance improvement, and customer experience management. The Connected Devices develops automated test systems; and offers services to test new devices in the lab or on networks. The company was formerly known as Spirent plc and changed its name to Spirent Communications plc in May 2006. Spirent Communications plc was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Crawley, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Telecom Services
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorCommunication Services
CIKN/A
Phone+44-1293-767676
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales£476.90 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees1,477
Next Earnings DateN/A
OptionableNot Optionable
Spirent Communications (LON:SPT) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spirent Communications' stock symbol?
Spirent Communications trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "SPT."
How often does Spirent Communications pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Spirent Communications?
Spirent Communications announced a dividend on Thursday, March 7th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 14th will be paid a dividend of GBX 2.08 per share on Friday, May 3rd. This represents a dividend yield of 1.38%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 14th. This is a positive change from Spirent Communications's previous dividend of $1.34. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. View Spirent Communications' Dividend History.
What price target have analysts set for SPT?
7 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Spirent Communications' shares. Their predictions range from GBX 140 to GBX 185. On average, they anticipate Spirent Communications' stock price to reach GBX 163 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 14.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Spirent Communications.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Spirent Communications?
7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Spirent Communications in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Spirent Communications.
Has Spirent Communications been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about SPT stock have trended somewhat negative this week, InfoTrie reports. The research group rates the sentiment of news coverage by monitoring more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Spirent Communications earned a daily sentiment score of -1.1 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned headlines about the company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Spirent Communications' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Spirent Communications include Inmarsat (ISAT), Cogeco (CGO), Speedcast International (SDA), Globalstar (GSAT), Globalstar (GSAT), Macquarie Telecom Group (MAQ), Pareteum (TEUM), KCOM Group (KCOM), MNF Group (MNF), Manx Telecom (MANX), Zegona Communications (ZEG), Over The Wire (OTW), Tele Columbus (TC1), QSC (QSC) and Bigblu Broadband (BBB).
What other stocks do shareholders of Spirent Communications own?
Who are Spirent Communications' key executives?
Spirent Communications' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Eric G. Hutchinson, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 64)
- Ms. Paula Bell, CFO & Exec. Director (Age 52)
- Mr. Angus Iveson, Company Sec. & Gen. Counsel
- Mr. R. Hal Chenhall, Managing Director of PG Drives Technology (Age 66)
- Mr. Nigel Wright, Exec. VP of Global Sales
How do I buy shares of Spirent Communications?
Shares of SPT 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 Spirent Communications' stock price today?
One share of SPT stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 142.80.
How big of a company is Spirent Communications?
Spirent Communications has a market capitalization of £872.00 million and generates £476.90 million in revenue each year. Spirent Communications employs 1,477 workers across the globe.
What is Spirent Communications' official website?
How can I contact Spirent Communications?
Spirent Communications' mailing address is Northwood Park, Gatwick Road, CRAWLEY, RH10 9XN, United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1293-767676.
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