Altera Corporation is a semiconductor company that designs and sells a range of products, including programmable logic devices (PLDs), highly integrated power devices, pre-defined design building blocks and development software. PLDs consist of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), which are semiconductor integrated circuits, or chips, that the Company's customers program to perform desired logic and processing functions in their electronic systems. Highly integrated power devices, known as power system-on-chip devices (PowerSoCs), which simplify and drive the miniaturization of power circuitry found in the electronic systems of the Company's PLD customers. Pre-defined design building blocks, known as intellectual property (IP) cores, which can be licensed by customers to add standard functions to their PLD designs. Development software is used by customers to develop, compile and verify their designs, and then program their designs into the Company's PLDs.
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
- Sector: Technology
- Industry: Semiconductors - NEC
- Sub-Industry: Semiconductors
- Symbol: NASDAQ:ALTR
- CUSIP: 02144110
- Web: https://www.altera.com/
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: $53.01
- 200 Day Moving Avg: $51.16
- 52 Week Range: $32.67 - $53.97
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
- Foreward P/E Ratio: 41.19
- P/E Growth: 0.00
Profitability:- Net Margins: 15.40%
- Return on Equity: 7.40%
- Return on Assets: 4.23%
Misc:- Average Volume: 2.91 million shs.
Frequently Asked Questions for Altera (NASDAQ:ALTR)
What is Altera's stock symbol?
Altera trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ALTR."
How were Altera's earnings last quarter?
Altera Co. (NASDAQ:ALTR) issued its earnings results on Thursday, October, 22nd. The company reported $0.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.30 by $0.10. The company earned $399.57 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $428.95 million. Altera had a return on equity of 7.40% and a net margin of 15.40%. The company's quarterly revenue was down 20.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.38 earnings per share. View Altera's Earnings History.
Who are some of Altera's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Altera include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM), Intel Corporation (INTC), Broadcom Limited (AVGO), NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA), Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN), Micron Technology (MU), Analog Devices (ADI), NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI), Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP), Xilinx (XLNX), STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Maxim Integrated Products (MXIM), Freescale Semiconductor Ltd (FSL), Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASX), Flextronics International (FLEX), Marvell Technology Group (MRVL) and Arrow Electronics (ARW).
How do I buy Altera stock?
Shares of Altera can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Altera's stock price today?
One share of Altera stock can currently be purchased for approximately $53.96.
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Earnings History for Altera (NASDAQ:ALTR)Earnings History by Quarter for Altera (NASDAQ ALTR)| Date | Quarter | Consensus Estimate | Actual EPS | Revenue Estimate | Actual Revenue | Release Link | Conference Call | Details |
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| 10/22/2015 | Q315 | $0.30 | $0.20 | $428.95 million | $399.57 million | View | N/A |  |
| 7/23/2015 | Q215 | $0.26 | $0.23 | $409.60 million | $414.20 million | View | N/A | |
| 4/23/2015 | Q115 | $0.32 | $0.31 | $470.99 million | $435.50 million | View | Listen | |
| 1/22/2015 | Q414 | $0.35 | $0.36 | $480.48 million | $479.90 million | View | Listen | |
| 10/23/2014 | Q314 | $0.37 | $0.38 | $491.40 million | $499.61 million | View | Listen | |
| 7/24/2014 | Q214 | $0.37 | $0.41 | $480.22 million | $491.50 million | View | Listen | |
| 4/24/2014 | Q114 | $0.32 | $0.37 | $437.97 million | $461.10 million | View | Listen | |
| 1/23/2014 | Q413 | $0.30 | $0.31 | $442.07 million | $454.40 million | View | Listen | |
| 7/23/2013 | Q2 2013 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $420.90 million | $421.80 million | View | Listen | |
| 4/25/2013 | Q1 2013 | $0.32 | $0.37 | $413.49 million | $410.50 million | View | Listen | |
| 1/23/2013 | Q4 2012 | $0.39 | $0.37 | $450.73 million | $439.44 million | View | N/A | |
| 10/23/2012 | | $0.46 | $0.49 | | | View | N/A | |
| 7/24/2012 | | $0.39 | $0.50 | | | View | N/A | |
| 4/19/2012 | | $0.36 | $0.35 | | | View | N/A | |
| 1/24/2012 | | $0.42 | $0.45 | | | View | N/A | |
| 10/20/2011 | | $0.59 | $0.57 | | | View | N/A | |
| 7/19/2011 | | $0.64 | $0.65 | | | View | N/A | |
| 4/26/2011 | | $0.65 | $0.68 | | | View | N/A | |
| 1/25/2011 | | $0.71 | $0.72 | | | View | N/A | |
(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward)
Earnings Estimates for Altera (NASDAQ:ALTR)Current Year EPS Consensus Estimate: $1.13 EPS
Next Year EPS Consensus Estimate: $1.31 EPS
Dividend History by Quarter for Altera (NASDAQ ALTR)| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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| 10/22/2015 | quarterly | $0.18 | 1.37% | 11/6/2015 | 11/10/2015 | 12/1/2015 |
| 7/23/2015 | quarterly | $0.18 | 1.47% | 8/6/2015 | 8/10/2015 | 9/1/2015 |
| 4/23/2015 | quarterly | $0.18 | 1.79% | 5/7/2015 | 5/11/2015 | 6/1/2015 |
| 1/22/2015 | quarterly | $0.18 | 2.12% | 2/6/2015 | 2/10/2015 | 3/2/2015 |
| 10/23/2014 | quarterly | $0.18 | 2.16% | 11/6/2014 | 11/10/2014 | 12/1/2014 |
| 7/24/2014 | quarterly | $0.18 | 2.15% | 8/7/2014 | 8/11/2014 | 9/2/2014 |
| 4/24/2014 | quarterly | $0.15 | 1.81% | 5/8/2014 | 5/12/2014 | 6/2/2014 |
| 1/23/2014 | quarterly | $0.15 | 1.87% | 2/6/2014 | 2/10/2014 | 3/3/2014 |
| 10/23/2013 | quarterly | $0.15 | 1.86% | 11/7/2013 | 11/12/2013 | 12/2/2013 |
| 6/3/2013 | quarterly | $0.15 | 1.78% | 8/8/2013 | 8/12/2013 | 9/3/2013 |
| 4/26/2013 | quarterly | $0.10 | 1.28% | 5/8/2013 | 5/10/2013 | 6/3/2013 |
| 1/23/2013 | quarterly | $0.10 | 1.19% | 2/7/2013 | 2/11/2013 | 3/1/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Altera (NASDAQ:ALTR)Insider Trades by Quarter for Altera (NASDAQ:ALTR)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
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| 11/23/2015 | Dan Biran | SVP | Sell | 10,750 | $52.74 | $566,955.00 | |
| 10/29/2015 | Mark Jon Nelson | SVP | Sell | 5,062 | $52.64 | $266,463.68 | |
| 6/12/2015 | Jeffrey Waters | SVP | Sell | 52,854 | $51.52 | $2,723,038.08 | |
| 6/4/2015 | Ronald J Pasek | CFO | Sell | 5,000 | $51.47 | $257,350.00 | |
| 6/3/2015 | Mark Jon Nelson | SVP | Sell | 23,254 | $51.72 | $1,202,696.88 | |
| 6/2/2015 | Elisha W Finney | Director | Sell | 20,000 | $51.73 | $1,034,600.00 | |
| 6/2/2015 | Katherine Schuelke | SVP | Sell | 14,639 | $51.69 | $756,689.91 | |
| 5/15/2015 | Dan Biran | SVP | Sell | 8,177 | $44.13 | $360,851.01 | |
| 4/10/2015 | Dan Biran | SVP | Sell | 6,969 | $45.00 | $313,605.00 | |
| 3/27/2015 | Dan Biran | SVP | Sell | 2,716 | $45.00 | $122,220.00 | |
| 12/8/2014 | Mark Jon Nelson | SVP | Sell | 1,386 | $38.00 | $52,668.00 | |
| 11/24/2014 | Katherine Schuelke | SVP | Sell | 20,000 | $36.42 | $728,400.00 | |
| 11/24/2014 | Kevin J Mcgarity | Director | Sell | 10,000 | $36.47 | $364,700.00 | |
| 11/21/2014 | Katherine Schuelke | SVP | Sell | 10,000 | $36.35 | $363,500.00 | |
| 11/18/2014 | Katherine Schuelke | SVP | Sell | 10,000 | $35.80 | $358,000.00 | |
| 11/4/2014 | Thomas Michael Nevens | Director | Sell | 12,500 | $34.48 | $431,000.00 | |
| 9/15/2014 | Katherine Schuelke | SVP | Sell | 5,000 | $35.28 | $176,400.00 | |
| 9/9/2014 | John Daane | CEO | Sell | 100,000 | $36.37 | $3,637,000.00 | |
| 8/26/2014 | William Hata | SVP | Sell | 119,408 | $34.62 | $4,133,904.96 | |
| 8/22/2014 | Kevin H Lyman | SVP | Sell | 8,000 | $34.85 | $278,800.00 | |
| 8/14/2014 | Jeffrey Waters | SVP | Sell | 10,000 | $33.58 | $335,800.00 | |
| 8/4/2014 | Mark Jon Nelson | SVP | Sell | 8,635 | $32.69 | $282,278.15 | |
| 8/1/2014 | Dan Biran | SVP | Sell | 27,000 | $32.64 | $881,280.00 | |
| 6/12/2014 | Katherine Schuelke | SVP | Sell | 5,190 | $33.94 | $176,148.60 | |
| 6/10/2014 | William Hata | SVP | Sell | 40,000 | $33.82 | $1,352,800.00 | |
| 5/30/2014 | Mark Jon Nelson | SVP | Sell | 2,177 | $33.33 | $72,559.41 | |
| 5/19/2014 | Dan Biran | SVP | Sell | 2,697 | $33.11 | $89,297.67 | |
| 3/11/2014 | Kevin Mcgarity | Director | Sell | 1,667 | $36.15 | $60,262.05 | |
| 12/20/2013 | William Hata | SVP | Sell | 20,000 | $31.38 | $627,600.00 | |
| 11/29/2013 | William Hata | SVP | Sell | 20,000 | $32.49 | $649,800.00 | |
| 9/12/2013 | Thomas Michael Nevens | Director | Sell | 8,381 | $38.66 | $324,009.46 | |
| 8/2/2013 | Mark Jon Nelson | SVP | Sell | 8,169 | $36.10 | $294,900.90 | |
| 7/31/2013 | Katherine Schuelke | SVP | Sell | 5,000 | $35.50 | $177,500.00 | |
| 6/4/2013 | Ronald J Pasek | CFO | Sell | 40,355 | $33.98 | $1,371,262.90 | |
| 6/4/2013 | William Hata | SVP | Sell | 20,000 | $33.87 | $677,400.00 | |
| 5/16/2013 | Kevin H Lyman | SVP | Sell | 2,021 | $33.53 | $67,764.13 | |
| 5/16/2013 | Ronald J Pasek | CFO | Sell | 14,436 | $33.69 | $486,348.84 | |
| 5/16/2013 | Susan Wang | Director | Sell | 55,833 | $33.75 | $1,884,363.75 | |
| 9/14/2012 | Katherine Schuelke | SVP | Sell | 5,000 | $38.46 | $192,300.00 | |
| 9/5/2012 | William Hata | SVP | Sell | 21,059 | $36.68 | $772,444.12 | |
| 8/9/2012 | George A Papa | VP | Sell | 10,000 | $36.93 | $369,300.00 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Headline Trends for Altera (NASDAQ:ALTR)
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