American Superconductor Corporation provides megawatt-scale solutions worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Wind and Grid. The Wind segment designs wind turbine systems and licenses these designs to third parties under the Windtec Solutions brand. It supplies power electronics and software-based control systems, and provides customer support services to wind turbine manufacturers. This segment's design portfolio comprises a range of drivetrains and power ratings of 2 megawatts. The Grid segment offers products and services that enable electric utilities and renewable energy project developers to connect, transmit, and distribute power under the Gridtec Solutions brand. It provides transmission planning services, which identify power grid congestion, poor power quality, and other risks; grid interconnection solutions for wind farms and solar power plants, power quality systems, and transmission and distribution cable systems; resilient electric grid systems, which provide protection against the adverse effects that follow the loss of critical substation facilities in urban areas; and ship protection systems, which reduce a naval ship's magnetic signature. This segment also offers flexible alternating current transmission system, a system that consists of power electronics and other static components used for controlling power flow and voltage in the AC transmission system; and standalone fault current limiters, which act as surge protectors for the power grid. American Superconductor Corporation was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Ayer, Massachusetts.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Motors & generators
Sub-IndustryElectrical Components & Equipment
SectorComputer and Technology
Phone978-842-3000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$48.40 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees247
OptionableOptionable
American Superconductor (NASDAQ:AMSC) Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Superconductor's stock symbol?
American Superconductor trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "AMSC."
How were American Superconductor's earnings last quarter?
American Superconductor Co. (NASDAQ:AMSC) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February, 5th. The technology company reported ($0.11) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.29) by $0.18. The technology company had revenue of $14.13 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.13 million. American Superconductor had a negative return on equity of 25.54% and a net margin of 52.83%. View American Superconductor's Earnings History.
When is American Superconductor's next earnings date?
What guidance has American Superconductor issued on next quarter's earnings?
American Superconductor updated its fourth quarter 2018 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 5th. The company provided EPS guidance of $-0.24 for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $14-16 million.
What price target have analysts set for AMSC?
4 brokers have issued 1 year price targets for American Superconductor's stock. Their forecasts range from $11.00 to $16.00. On average, they expect American Superconductor's stock price to reach $14.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 9.5%. View Analyst Price Targets for American Superconductor.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for American Superconductor?
4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Superconductor in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for American Superconductor.
Has American Superconductor been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about AMSC stock has been trending neutral recently, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. American Superconductor earned a coverage optimism score of 0.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned headlines about the technology company a news buzz of 5.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of American Superconductor's key competitors?
Who are American Superconductor's key executives?
American Superconductor's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Daniel Patrick McGahn, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 48)
- Mr. John W. Kosiba Jr., CFO, Sr. VP & Treasurer (Age 46)
- Mr. James F. Maguire, Exec. VP of Technology (Age 63)
- Mr. Gerald Hehenberger, VP of AMSC Windtec and Gen. Mang. of AMSC Windtec
- Mr. John Ulliman, VP of Gov. Programs
Who are American Superconductor's major shareholders?
American Superconductor's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Royce & Associates LP (2.67%), D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc. (1.22%), Worth Venture Partners LLC (0.78%), Millennium Management LLC (0.67%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.53%) and First Trust Advisors LP (0.45%). Company insiders that own American Superconductor stock include Daniel P Mcgahn, John W Kosiba Jr, John W Kosiba, Jr and Vikram S Budhraja. View Institutional Ownership Trends for American Superconductor.
Which major investors are selling American Superconductor stock?
AMSC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, First Trust Advisors LP, Northern Trust Corp, Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and King Luther Capital Management Corp. Company insiders that have sold American Superconductor company stock in the last year include John W Kosiba Jr and John W Kosiba, Jr. View Insider Buying and Selling for American Superconductor.
Which major investors are buying American Superconductor stock?
AMSC stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc., Royce & Associates LP, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Worth Venture Partners LLC, Cookson Peirce & Co. Inc., Raymond James & Associates and Bruderman Asset Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought American Superconductor stock in the last two years include Daniel P Mcgahn, John W Kosiba Jr, John W Kosiba, Jr and Vikram S Budhraja. View Insider Buying and Selling for American Superconductor.
How do I buy shares of American Superconductor?
Shares of AMSC 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 American Superconductor's stock price today?
One share of AMSC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $15.75.
How big of a company is American Superconductor?
American Superconductor has a market capitalization of $337.33 million and generates $48.40 million in revenue each year. The technology company earns $-32,770,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($1.84) on an earnings per share basis. American Superconductor employs 247 workers across the globe.
What is American Superconductor's official website?
How can I contact American Superconductor?
American Superconductor's mailing address is 114 EAST MAIN STREET, AYER MA, 01432. The technology company can be reached via phone at 978-842-3000 or via email at [email protected]
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