NASDAQ:ARCE

Arco Platform (ARCE) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$12.19

-0.11 (-0.89%)

(As of 06/2/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $12.01
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$12.37
50-Day Range: $10.75
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$12.71
52-Week Range: $7.85
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$17.54

Volume: 30,103 shs
Average Volume: 46,585 shs
Market Capitalization: $681.54 million

P/E Ratio: 243.80
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $14.00

Arco Platform MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.25 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 14.8% Upside
$14.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
7.68% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing
From ($0.04) to $0.48 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.32 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

571st out of 609 stocks

Educational Services Industry

21st out of 24 stocks

2.1

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Arco Platform has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $14.00, Arco Platform has a forecasted upside of 14.8% from its current price of $12.19.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Arco Platform has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

0.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
7.68% of the float of Arco Platform has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Arco Platform has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 30.3, which indicates bearish sentiment.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Arco Platform has recently increased by 1.04%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Arco Platform does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Arco Platform does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for ARCE.

N/A

News and Social Media Coverage

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Arco Platform insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
48.94% of the stock of Arco Platform is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Arco Platform are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.04) to $0.48 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Arco Platform is 243.80, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 125.91.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Arco Platform is 243.80, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 322.48.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Arco Platform has a P/B Ratio of 1.29. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Arco Platform (NASDAQ:ARCE) Stock

Arco Platform Ltd. engages in the provision of complete pedagogical system with technology-enabled features to deliver educational content to private schools and students. It operates through the following segments: Core and Supplemental. The Core segment provides solutions that address the Brazilian K-12 curriculum requirements through a personalized and interactive learning experience. The Supplemental segment is involved primarily in English as a second language, technological solutions for communication, Learning Management System platform, and content to develop socio emotional skills. The company was founded by Ari de Sá Cavalcante Neto in 2004 and is headquartered in Consolacao, Brazil.

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ARCE Stock News Headlines

May 26, 2023 | finanznachrichten.de

Arco Platform Limited Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

May 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Q1 2023 Arco Platform Ltd Earnings Call

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May 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Arco Platform Limited (ARCE) Reports Q1 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates

May 25, 2023 | msn.com

Recap: Arco Platform Q1 Earnings

May 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Arco Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

May 24, 2023 | msn.com

Earnings Preview: Arco Platform

May 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Arco Platform (ARCE) to Release Earnings on Thursday

June 3, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)

Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467%

May 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Arco to Report First Quarter Financial Results on May 25th, 2023

May 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Earnings Preview: Arco Platform Limited (ARCE) Q1 Earnings Expected to Decline

May 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Strong week for Arco Platform (NASDAQ:ARCE) shareholders doesn't alleviate pain of three-year loss

May 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Arco Platform Limited (ARCE) Surges 14.5%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?

May 2, 2023 | msn.com

Arco Platform Rises 14.5% on Sweetened Offer From General Atlantic: Is it Enough?

May 1, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Arco Platform Rises 14% On Sweetened Buyout Proposal

April 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Arco Platform (NASDAQ:ARCE) & Golden Sun Education Group (NASDAQ:GSUN) Head to Head Survey

April 23, 2023 | morningstar.com

Arco Platform Ltd Class A

April 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Arco Platform Limited (NASDAQ:ARCE) Q4 2022 Earnings Call Transcript

April 2, 2023 | benzinga.com

Arco Platform Stock (NASDAQ:ARCE), Dividends

March 31, 2023 | technews.tmcnet.com

Canadian software division of Arco Information expands its automation solutions into a smart devices control platform

March 31, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Short Interest in Arco Platform Limited (NASDAQ:ARCE) Expands By 17.9%

March 31, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

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March 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Arco Platform Limited (ARCE) Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates

March 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Arco Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results

March 29, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Arco Platform earnings: here's what to expect

March 29, 2023 | benzinga.com

Earnings Preview For Arco Platform

March 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Arco Platform (ARCE) Set to Announce Earnings on Thursday

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ARCE Price History

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ARCE Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 3/30/2023
Today: 6/03/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/17/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Educational services
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Computer and Technology
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:ARCE
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1740594
Web: www.arcoeducacao.com.br
Phone: 551130472699
Fax: N/A
Employees: 2,935
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: $14.00
High Stock Price Forecast: $20.00
Low Stock Price Forecast: $6.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +14.8%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.25
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $0.05
Trailing P/E Ratio: 243.80
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $7.65 million
Net Margins: 1.42%
Pretax Margin: 1.10%
Return on Equity: -4.95%
Return on Assets: -1.75%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.66
Current Ratio: 1.26
Quick Ratio: 1.13

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $343.87 million
Price / Sales: 1.98
Cash Flow: $1.02 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 11.97
Book Value: $9.45 per share
Price / Book: 1.29

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 55,910,000
Free Float: 28,547,000
Market Cap: $681.54 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.49

Key Executives

Ari de Sá Cavalcante Neto
Chief Executive Officer & Director

Renata Ferraz de Toledo Machado
Chief Operating Officer

Roberto Otero
Chief Financial Officer

João Cunha Silva
Chief Product Officer

Carina Carreira
Head-Investor Relations

Key Competitors

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Institutional Ownership

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ARCE Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Arco Platform stock right now?: 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Arco Platform in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" ARCE shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ARCE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Arco Platform's stock price forecast for 2023?: 4 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Arco Platform's stock. Their ARCE share price forecasts range from $6.00 to $20.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $14.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 14.8% from the stock's current price.
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How have ARCE shares performed in 2023?: Arco Platform's stock was trading at $13.50 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, ARCE shares have decreased by 9.7% and is now trading at $12.19.
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When is Arco Platform's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 17th 2023.
View our ARCE earnings forecast.
How were Arco Platform's earnings last quarter?: Arco Platform Limited (NASDAQ:ARCE) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March, 30th. The company reported $0.34 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $129.10 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $128.04 million. Arco Platform had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.95% and a net margin of 1.42%.
What ETFs hold Arco Platform's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Arco Platform (NASDAQ:ARCE) stock in their portfolio include Global X Education ETF (EDUT), VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF (BRF) and FMQQ The Next Frontier Internet & Ecommerce ETF (FMQQ).Emerging Markets Internet & Ecommerce ETF (EMQQ),
What other stocks do shareholders of Arco Platform own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Arco Platform investors own include Alibaba Group (BABA), Home Depot (HD), Verizon Communications (VZ), Cisco Systems (CSCO), CVS Health (CVS), Walt Disney (DIS), Intel (INTC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and NVIDIA (NVDA).

When did Arco Platform IPO?: (ARCE) raised $128 million in an initial public offering on Wednesday, September 26th 2018. The company issued 11,100,000 shares at $5.50-$17.50 per share. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Itaú BBA and BofA Merrill Lynch served as the underwriters for the IPO and Allen & Company, BTG Pactual and UBS Investment Bank were co-managers.
What is Arco Platform's stock symbol?: Arco Platform trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ARCE."
Who are Arco Platform's major shareholders?: Arco Platform's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include General Atlantic L.P. (7.34%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (3.97%), Truxt Investmentos Ltda. (2.00%), Softbank Group CORP. (1.92%), Credit Suisse AG (1.10%) and Wellington Management Group LLP (0.92%).
How do I buy shares of Arco Platform?: Shares of ARCE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Arco Platform's stock price today?: One share of ARCE stock can currently be purchased for approximately $12.19.
How much money does Arco Platform make?: Arco Platform (NASDAQ:ARCE) has a market capitalization of $681.54 million and generates $343.87 million in revenue each year. The company earns $7.65 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.05 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Arco Platform have?: The company employs 2,935 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Arco Platform?: Arco Platform's mailing address is RUA AUGUSTA 2840 9TH FLOOR SUITE 91, SAO PAULO D5, 01412. The official website for the company is www.arcoeducacao.com.br. The company can be reached via phone at 551130472699 or via email at ir@arcoeducacao.com.

This page (NASDAQ:ARCE) was last updated on 6/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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