Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides broadband telecommunication and managed information technology services to business, wholesale, and consumer customers in the state of Alaska. Its services include voice and broadband services; and managed IT services comprising remote network monitoring and support service, managed IT security and IT professional services, and long distance services primarily over its own terrestrial network to business and wholesale customers. The company's business customers comprise large enterprises; federal, state, and local governments; and small and medium business. It also provides voice and broadband services to residential customers; voice and broadband origination and termination services to inter and intrastate carriers; and access and support services. In addition, Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. owns and operates AKORN, an undersea fiber optic cable systems. The company markets and sells its products through direct sales channels. Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in Anchorage, Alaska.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Telephone communication, except radio
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorUtilities
SymbolNASDAQ:ALSK
CUSIPN/A
Phone907-297-3000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.04
Current Ratio1.20
Quick Ratio1.10
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E RatioN/A
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$226.90 million
Price / Sales0.39
Cash Flow$0.5854 per share
Price / Cash2.87
Book Value$2.95 per share
Price / Book0.57
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net Income$-6,100,000.00
Net Margins-1.47%
Return on Equity-2.12%
Return on Assets-0.75%
Miscellaneous
Employees589
Outstanding Shares53,110,000
Market Cap$88.69
Alaska Communications Systems Group (NASDAQ:ALSK) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alaska Communications Systems Group's stock symbol?
Alaska Communications Systems Group trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ALSK."
How will Alaska Communications Systems Group's stock buyback program work?
Alaska Communications Systems Group declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback program on Tuesday, April 11th 2017, which authorizes the company to repurchase $10,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to repurchase up to 116% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are generally an indication that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Alaska Communications Systems Group's earnings last quarter?
Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc (NASDAQ:ALSK) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 9th. The utilities provider reported $0.04 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.01 by $0.03. The utilities provider had revenue of $55.97 million for the quarter. Alaska Communications Systems Group had a negative net margin of 1.47% and a negative return on equity of 2.12%. View Alaska Communications Systems Group's Earnings History.
When is Alaska Communications Systems Group's next earnings date?
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Alaska Communications Systems Group?
0 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Alaska Communications Systems Group in the last year. There are currently for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "N/A."
Who are some of Alaska Communications Systems Group's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Alaska Communications Systems Group include Loop Industries (LOOP), Fusion Telecommunications International (FSNN), LICT (LICT), Axtel (AXTLF), Hong Kong Television Network (HKTVY), Windstream (WIN), magicJack VocalTec (CALL), IDT (IDT), New Ulm Telecom (NULM), Internet Gold Golden Lines (IGLD), Otelco (OTEL), Liberty Braves Group Series B (BATRB), Digerati Technologies Inc common stock (DTGI), Orbital Tracking (TRKK) and Inventergy Global (INVT).
Who are Alaska Communications Systems Group's key executives?
Alaska Communications Systems Group's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Anand Vadapalli, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 53)
- Ms. Laurie M. Butcher, Sr. VP of Fin. (Age 55)
- Mr. Leonard A. Steinberg, Chief Ethics Officer, Sr. VP of Legal, Regulatory & Gov. Affairs & Corp. Sec. (Age 64)
- Mr. Randy M. Ritter, Sr. VP of Shared Services (Age 58)
- Mr. William H. Bishop, Sr. VP of Bus. Market (Age 52)
Has Alaska Communications Systems Group been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about ALSK stock have trended positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment. The research group rates the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Alaska Communications Systems Group earned a coverage optimism score of 0.39 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the utilities provider an impact score of 49.35 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near term.
Who are Alaska Communications Systems Group's major shareholders?
Alaska Communications Systems Group's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include SINGER KAREN (5.03%), SINGER KAREN (5.03%) and North Star Investment Management Corp. (2.06%). Company insiders that own Alaska Communications Systems Group stock include Anand Vadapalli, Leonard Steinberg, Michael R Todd, Wayne Barr Jr and William H Bishop. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Alaska Communications Systems Group.
Which institutional investors are buying Alaska Communications Systems Group stock?
How do I buy shares of Alaska Communications Systems Group?
Shares of ALSK can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Alaska Communications Systems Group's stock price today?
One share of ALSK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $1.68.
How big of a company is Alaska Communications Systems Group?
Alaska Communications Systems Group has a market capitalization of $88.69 million and generates $226.90 million in revenue each year. Alaska Communications Systems Group employs 589 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Alaska Communications Systems Group?
Alaska Communications Systems Group's mailing address is 600 TELEPHONE AVENUE, ANCHORAGE AK, 99503. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at 907-297-3000 or via email at [email protected]
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