Aqua Metals, Inc. engages in the recycling of lead primarily in the United States. It produces and sells hard lead, lead compounds, and plastics. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Alameda, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Secondary nonferrous metals
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorBusiness Services
SymbolNASDAQ:AQMS
CUSIPN/A
Phone510-479-7635
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.12
Current Ratio6.27
Quick Ratio6.07
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-1.98
Forward P/E Ratio-2.41
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.09 million
Price / Sales42.30
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book Value$2.14 per share
Price / Book1.10
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.19)
Net Income$-26,580,000.00
Net Margins-833.24%
Return on Equity-52.14%
Return on Assets-40.96%
Miscellaneous
Employees69
Outstanding Shares37,460,000
Market Cap$92.16 million
Aqua Metals (NASDAQ:AQMS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aqua Metals' stock symbol?
Aqua Metals trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "AQMS."
How were Aqua Metals' earnings last quarter?
Aqua Metals Inc (NASDAQ:AQMS) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 8th. The business services provider reported ($0.33) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of ($0.18) by $0.15. The business services provider had revenue of $0.48 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.02 million. Aqua Metals had a negative return on equity of 52.14% and a negative net margin of 833.24%. View Aqua Metals' Earnings History.
When is Aqua Metals' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for AQMS?
5 equities research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Aqua Metals' stock. Their forecasts range from $4.00 to $34.00. On average, they anticipate Aqua Metals' share price to reach $15.40 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 552.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Aqua Metals.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Aqua Metals?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Aqua Metals in the last year. There are currently 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Aqua Metals.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Aqua Metals stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Aqua Metals stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Aqua Metals, Inc. is involved in the business of recycling lead through a process called AquaRefining(TM). Its AquaRefining process elements consists of non-toxic solvent that dissolves lead compounds and an electro-chemical process and electrolyze that converts the dissolved lead compounds into pure, primary grade lead. The Company's AquaRefining process generates outputs consists of primary lead ingots; lead acid batteries grade lead alloy ingots; cleaned plastic chips, recovered from battery casings and sulphuric acid. Aqua Metals, Inc. is based in Oakland, California. " (8/13/2018)
- 2. HC Wainwright analysts commented, "We highlight that Avino continues to remain profitable at current metals prices, while many of its peers are struggling to do so. Although the firm benefited from slightly higher metals prices during the quarter, we attribute the firm’s ability to maintain profitable operations to management’s focus on containing costs while simultaneously growing the business." (8/9/2018)
Who are some of Aqua Metals' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Aqua Metals include Franklin Covey (FC), RR Donnelley & Sons (RRD), FINTECH ACQUISI/SH (IMXI), Cross Country Healthcare (CCRN), Longfin (LFIN), DATATEC Ltd/ADR (DTTLY), Loop Industries (LOOP), Diebold Nixdorf (DBD), Hill International (HIL), FRONTEO (FTEO), Iclick Interactive Asia Group (ICLK), Newater Technology (NEWA), MDC Partners (MDCA), StarTek (SRT) and Liquidity Services (LQDT).
Who are Aqua Metals' key executives?
Aqua Metals' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Selwyn Mould, Co-Founder, Interim CEO, & COO (Age 58)
- Dr. Stephen Robert Clarke, Consultant (Age 61)
- Mr. Mark B. Weinswig, Consultant (Age 45)
- Mr. Stephen Cotton, Pres (Age 52)
- Mr. Francis Knuettel II, Chief Financial Officer (Age 52)
When did Aqua Metals IPO?
(AQMS) raised $33 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, July 31st 2015. The company issued 6,600,000 shares at $5.00 per share. National Securities Corporation served as the underwriter for the IPO and Northland Capital Markets was co-manager.
Has Aqua Metals been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about AQMS stock has trended somewhat positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research group scores the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than twenty million blog and news 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. Aqua Metals earned a news and rumor sentiment score of 0.13 on Accern's scale. They also assigned headlines about the business services provider an impact score of 46.23 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future. View Recent Headlines for Aqua Metals.
Who are Aqua Metals' major shareholders?
Aqua Metals' stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC (2.77%), Manatuck Hill Partners LLC (1.67%), Wolverine Asset Management LLC (1.26%), BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA (0.83%), BlackRock Inc. (0.55%) and Leisure Capital Management (0.51%). Company insiders that own Aqua Metals stock include Eric A Prouty, Interstate Batteries, Inc, Knuettel Francis II, Mark Slade, Selwyn Mould, Stephen Cotton, Stephen R Clarke, Thomas Michael Murphy and Vincent L Divito. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Aqua Metals.
Which institutional investors are selling Aqua Metals stock?
Which institutional investors are buying Aqua Metals stock?
AQMS stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Manatuck Hill Partners LLC, Wolverine Asset Management LLC, BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA, Paloma Partners Management Co, ICM Asset Management Inc. WA, LMR Partners LLP and Leisure Capital Management. Company insiders that have bought Aqua Metals stock in the last two years include Eric A Prouty, Knuettel Francis II, Mark Slade, Stephen Cotton, Stephen R Clarke and Vincent L Divito. View Insider Buying and Selling for Aqua Metals.
How do I buy shares of Aqua Metals?
Shares of AQMS 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 Aqua Metals' stock price today?
One share of AQMS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $2.36.
How big of a company is Aqua Metals?
Aqua Metals has a market capitalization of $92.16 million and generates $2.09 million in revenue each year. The business services provider earns $-26,580,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($1.19) on an earnings per share basis. Aqua Metals employs 69 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Aqua Metals?
Aqua Metals' mailing address is 1010 ATLANTIC AVENUE, ALAMEDA CA, 94501. The business services provider can be reached via phone at 510-479-7635 or via email at [email protected]
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