About Autobytel (NASDAQ:AUTO)
AutoWeb, Inc., formerly Autobytel Inc., is an automotive marketing services company that assists automotive retail dealers and automotive manufacturers market and sell new and used vehicles to consumers through the programs for online lead referrals, dealer marketing products and services, and online advertising programs and mobile products. The Company operates through providing automotive marketing services segment. Its consumer-facing automotive Websites, including Website Autobytel.com, provide consumers with information and tools to aid them with the automotive purchase decisions and ability to submit inquiries requesting dealers to contact the consumers regarding purchasing or leasing vehicles. Its AutoWeb pay-per-click advertising marketplace program uses technology to refer consumer traffic to dealers and manufacturer Websites.
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
- Sector: Retail/Wholesale
- Industry: Advertising & Marketing
- Sub-Industry: N/A
- Symbol: NASDAQ:AUTO
- CUSIP: N/A
- Web: www.autobytel.com
Capitalization:- Market Cap: $94.33 million
- Outstanding Shares: 12,869,000
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: $7.48
- 200 Day Moving Avg: $10.75
- 52 Week Range: $6.63 - $17.85
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: 19.78
- Foreward P/E Ratio: 11.26
- P/E Growth: 0.00
Profitability:- Net Margins: 3.15%
- Return on Equity: 10.96%
- Return on Assets: 8.20%
Debt:- Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.12%
- Current Ratio: 3.22%
- Quick Ratio: 3.22%
Misc:- Average Volume: 134,467 shs.
- Beta: 0.97
Frequently Asked Questions for Autobytel (NASDAQ:AUTO)
What is Autobytel's stock symbol?
Autobytel trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "AUTO."
How were Autobytel's earnings last quarter?
Autobytel Inc. (NASDAQ:AUTO) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 3rd. The company reported $0.19 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.12 by $0.07. The company earned $34.60 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $34.30 million. Autobytel had a net margin of 3.15% and a return on equity of 10.96%. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 4.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.24 EPS. View Autobytel's Earnings History.
When will Autobytel make its next earnings announcement?
What guidance has Autobytel issued on next quarter's earnings?
Autobytel issued an update on its FY17 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 3rd. The company provided EPS guidance of $0.78-0.82 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.24. The company issued revenue guidance of $144-148 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $156.05 million.
Where is Autobytel's stock going? Where will Autobytel's stock price be in 2017?
2 brokerages have issued 1 year price targets for Autobytel's stock. Their predictions range from $12.00 to $12.00. On average, they expect Autobytel's share price to reach $12.00 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Autobytel.
Who are some of Autobytel's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Autobytel include Cello Group plc (CLL), Marchex (MCHX), Rocket Fuel (FUEL), Matomy Media Group Ltd (MTMY), NAHL Group PLC (NAH), Taptica International Ltd (MARI), Social Reality (SRAX), Porta Communications PLC (PTCM), Mediazest Plc (MDZ), Chime Communications plc (CHW), Creston plc (CRE), ReachLocal (RLOC), Sizmek (SZMK) and Social Reality (SCRI).
Who are Autobytel's key executives?
Autobytel's management team includes the folowing people:
- Michael J. Fuchs, Independent Chairman of the Board
- Jeffrey H. Coats, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
- Kimberly S. Boren, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President
- William A. Ferriolo, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President
- Glenn Evan Fuller, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer, Secretary
- Bret J. Dunlap, Senior Vice President, Mobile
- John J. Skocilic Jr., Senior Vice President - Technology
- John D. Steerman, Senior Vice President - Mobile, Lead Operations and Product Development
- Matias de Tezanos, Chief Strategy Officer, Director
- Jose J Vargas Sr, Chief Revenue Officer, Director
How do I buy Autobytel stock?
Shares of Autobytel 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 Autobytel's stock price today?
One share of Autobytel stock can currently be purchased for approximately $7.32.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Autobytel (NASDAQ AUTO)MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Autobytel and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe the stock will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Consensus Ratings for Autobytel (NASDAQ:AUTO) (How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus ratings using the most recent rating from each brokerage that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Since brokers often use different ratings systems, each rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings. Each stock's consensus rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months.
MarketBeat will no longer include ratings and price target data in its consensus calculation if a broker drops coverage and MarketBeat has received a report that coverage was dropped. Ratings from certain research firms that issue ratings using purely quantitative methods (such as Zacks, Vetr and ValuEngine) are not included in consensus calculations. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
| Ratings Breakdown: | 1 Hold Rating, 1 Buy Rating |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy (Score: 2.50) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $12.00 (63.93% upside) |
Consensus Price Target History for Autobytel (NASDAQ:AUTO)
Analysts' Ratings History for Autobytel (NASDAQ:AUTO)
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| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target | Impact on Share Price | Details |
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| 8/9/2017 | B. Riley | Reiterated Rating | Buy | $12.00 | Low |  |
| 8/4/2017 | Barrington Research | Downgrade | Outperform -> Market Perform | | High | |
| 3/11/2016 | Ascendiant Capital Markets | Boost Price Target | Buy | $28.00 -> $29.00 | N/A | |
(Data available from 10/18/2015 forward)
Earnings History for Autobytel (NASDAQ:AUTO)Earnings History by Quarter for Autobytel (NASDAQ AUTO)| Date | Quarter | Consensus Estimate | Actual EPS | Revenue Estimate | Actual Revenue | Release Link | Conference Call | Details |
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| 11/1/2017 | | $0.17 | | | | | N/A | |
| 8/3/2017 | Q2 2017 | $0.12 | $0.19 | $34.30 million | $34.60 million | View | Listen | |
| 5/4/2017 | Q1 2017 | $0.19 | $0.26 | $35.05 million | $37.34 million | View | Listen | |
| 3/9/2017 | Q4 2016 | $0.30 | $0.35 | $37.46 million | $40.38 million | View | Listen | |
| 11/3/2016 | Q3 | $0.48 | $0.49 | $41.39 million | $43.91 million | View | N/A | |
| 8/4/2016 | Q2 | $0.21 | $0.24 | $34.24 million | $36.10 million | View | N/A | |
| 5/5/2016 | Q1 | $0.27 | $0.22 | $34.71 million | $36.20 million | View | N/A | |
| 3/10/2016 | Q4 | $0.24 | $0.33 | $36.21 million | $36.40 million | View | Listen | |
| 11/5/2015 | Q315 | $0.35 | $0.39 | $38.96 million | $40.20 million | View | N/A | |
| 8/6/2015 | Q215 | $0.24 | $0.31 | $27.71 million | $30.40 million | View | N/A | |
| 5/7/2015 | Q115 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $26.40 million | $26.20 million | View | N/A | |
| 2/26/2015 | Q414 | $0.03 | $0.23 | $25.86 million | $26.00 million | View | N/A | |
| 11/5/2014 | Q413 | $0.09 | $0.20 | $26.81 million | $27.40 million | View | N/A | |
| 7/31/2014 | Q313 | $0.05 | $0.08 | $27.02 million | $25.91 million | View | N/A | |
| 5/1/2014 | Q213 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $26.64 million | $27.00 million | View | N/A | |
| 2/20/2014 | Q113 | $0.08 | $0.06 | $16.91 million | $20.70 million | View | N/A | |
| 11/8/2012 | Q312 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $16.77 million | $17.50 million | View | N/A | |
(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward)
Earnings Estimates for Autobytel (NASDAQ:AUTO)Current Year EPS Consensus Estimate: $0.48 EPS
Next Year EPS Consensus Estimate: $0.65 EPS
Dividend History for Autobytel (NASDAQ:AUTO)
No dividend announcements for this company have been tracked by MarketBeat.com
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Autobytel (NASDAQ:AUTO)Insider Ownership Percentage: 12.80%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 57.95%
Insider Trades by Quarter for Autobytel (NASDAQ:AUTO)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
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| 6/2/2017 | John J Skocilic Jr | EVP | Sell | 4,774 | $12.66 | $60,438.84 | |
| 6/1/2017 | John Steerman | EVP | Sell | 5,597 | $12.74 | $71,305.78 | |
| 5/24/2017 | Wesley Ozima | SVP | Sell | 2,500 | $13.31 | $33,275.00 | |
| 5/22/2017 | William Ferriolo | EVP | Sell | 36,512 | $12.81 | $467,718.72 | |
| 5/19/2017 | Jeffrey M Stibel | Director | Sell | 4,000 | $12.98 | $51,920.00 | |
| 5/16/2017 | Glenn Evan Fuller | CAO | Sell | 13,907 | $13.75 | $191,221.25 | |
| 5/16/2017 | William Ferriolo | EVP | Sell | 13,488 | $13.72 | $185,055.36 | |
| 11/28/2016 | Jose J Vargas | CRO | Buy | 7,753 | $12.90 | $100,013.70 | |
| 11/23/2016 | Jeffrey H Coats | Insider | Sell | 22,992 | $13.20 | $303,494.40 | |
| 11/22/2016 | Jeffrey H Coats | CEO | Sell | 8,279 | $13.20 | $109,282.80 | |
| 6/2/2016 | Glenn Evan Fuller | CAO | Buy | 300 | $14.22 | $4,266.00 | |
| 5/19/2016 | Michael A Carpenter | Director | Buy | 4,000 | $12.60 | $50,400.00 | |
| 5/17/2016 | Jeffrey H Coats | CEO | Buy | 1,570 | $12.68 | $19,907.60 | |
| 5/11/2016 | Kimberly Boren | CFO | Buy | 500 | $14.04 | $7,020.00 | |
| 3/16/2016 | Michael A Carpenter | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $18,248.00 | $91,240,000.00 | |
| 3/15/2016 | Wesley Ozima | VP | Sell | 1,500 | $19.88 | $29,820.00 | |
| 4/27/2015 | De Ojeda John Peter Klose | Major Shareholder | Buy | 708,129 | $4.65 | $3,292,799.85 | |
| 12/1/2014 | Michael J Fuchs | Director | Buy | 2,300 | $10.60 | $24,380.00 | |
| 11/25/2014 | Mark N Kaplan | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $10.80 | $10,800.00 | |
| 11/21/2014 | Curtis E Dewalt | CFO | Buy | 2,355 | $10.61 | $24,986.55 | |
| 11/20/2014 | Michael A Carpenter | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $10.50 | $52,500.00 | |
| 11/19/2014 | Phillip W Dupree | EVP | Buy | 1,000 | $10.59 | $10,590.00 | |
| 11/17/2014 | Jeffrey H Coats | CEO | Buy | 2,200 | $11.34 | $24,948.00 | |
| 11/26/2013 | Master Qualified Fund Ltd Ccm | major shareholder | Sell | 105,300 | $11.62 | $1,223,586.00 | |
| 11/15/2013 | Master Qualified Fund Ltd Ccm | major shareholder | Sell | 174,879 | $10.92 | $1,909,678.68 | |
| 11/12/2013 | Master Qualified Fund Ltd Ccm | major shareholder | Sell | 231,000 | $10.00 | $2,310,000.00 | |
| 10/16/2013 | Master Qualified Fund Ltd Ccm | Major Shareholder | Sell | 551,724 | $2.03 | $1,119,999.72 | |
| 3/12/2013 | Jeffrey H Coats | CEO | Buy | 1,400 | $4.22 | $5,908.00 | |
| 3/5/2013 | John Steerman | SVP | Buy | 1,200 | $4.23 | $5,076.00 | |
| 8/21/2012 | William Ferriolo | SVP | Buy | 7,806 | $3.84 | $29,975.04 | |
| 8/20/2012 | William Ferriolo | SVP | Buy | 11,450 | $3.78 | $43,281.00 | |
| 8/16/2012 | William Ferriolo | SVP | Buy | 5,478 | $3.78 | $20,706.84 | |
| 8/14/2012 | William Ferriolo | SVP | Buy | 1,031 | $3.63 | $3,742.53 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Headline Trends for Autobytel (NASDAQ:AUTO)
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Autobytel (AUTO) Chart for Wednesday, October, 18, 2017
