AutoWeb, Inc. operates as a digital marketing company for the automotive industry in the United States. It assists automotive retail dealers and manufacturers to market and sell new and used vehicles to consumers through its programs. The company's products include new vehicle lead program, which allows consumers to submit requests for pricing and availability of specific makes and models; and used vehicle lead program, which allows consumers to search for used vehicles according to search parameters, such as price, make, model, mileage, year, and location of the vehicle. The company's products and services also comprise WebLeads+ that offers various coupon options, which display marketing messages to consumers visiting the dealer's Website; and Payment Pro, a dealer Website conversion tool that offers consumers real-time online monthly payment information, as well as sells fixed placement advertising across its Website to automotive advertisers. It owns and operates automotive Websites that offers consumers with the information and tools to aid them with their automotive purchase decisions; an automotive search engine that enables manufactures and dealers to optimize advertising campaigns; AutoWeb Traffic Product, a pay-per-click advertising program that offer targeted offers to consumers based on make, model, and geographic location; and AutoWeb consumer traffic referral product that engages car buyers from the AutoWeb's network of automotive Websites to present them with offers based on their make and model of interest, as well as geographic location. The company was formerly known as Autobytel Inc. and changed its name to AutoWeb, Inc. in October 2017. AutoWeb, Inc. was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Computer programming, data processing, & other computer related
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorAuto/Tires/Trucks
SymbolNASDAQ:AUTO
CUSIPN/A
Phone949-225-4500
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio2.57
Quick Ratio2.57
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio14.55
Forward P/E Ratio-9.45
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$142.13 million
Price / Sales0.38
Cash Flow$3.8165 per share
Price / Cash1.09
Book Value$5.15 per share
Price / Book0.81
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.29
Net Income$-64,960,000.00
Net Margins-55.22%
Return on Equity-0.52%
Return on Assets-0.40%
Miscellaneous
Employees228
Outstanding Shares12,890,000
Market Cap$53.73
Autoweb (NASDAQ:AUTO) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Autoweb's stock symbol?
Autoweb trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "AUTO."
How were Autoweb's earnings last quarter?
Autoweb Inc (NASDAQ:AUTO) announced its earnings results on Thursday, May, 10th. The information services provider reported ($0.07) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of ($0.01) by $0.06. The information services provider had revenue of $32.35 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $32.02 million. Autoweb had a negative return on equity of 0.52% and a negative net margin of 55.22%. View Autoweb's Earnings History.
When is Autoweb's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for AUTO?
3 brokers have issued 1 year price objectives for Autoweb's stock. Their predictions range from $4.00 to $6.00. On average, they expect Autoweb's share price to reach $5.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 20.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for Autoweb.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Autoweb?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Autoweb in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Autoweb stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Autoweb stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "AutoWeb, Inc. provides consumer leads and associated marketing services primarily to automotive dealers and manufacturers throughout the United States. It also provides consumers with robust and original online automotive content. AutoWeb Inc., formerly known as Autobytel Inc., is headquartered in Irvine, CA. " (7/11/2018)
- 2. Barrington Research analysts commented, "We believe Q1/18 will continue to be impacted by lower lead revenue and higher traffic acquisitions costs. Both factors were evident in Q4/17, which led to decrease in gross profit to $8.1 million versus $14.6 million in Q4/16, and a reduction in gross margin of close to 1,200 bps on a year-over-year basis to 24.43%." (5/7/2018)
Who are some of Autoweb's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Autoweb include The Rubicon Project (RUBI), Sify Technologies (SIFY), Edgewater Technology (EDGW), Synacor (SYNC), Chinanet Online (CNET), GigaMedia (GIGM), MassRoots (MSRT), Professional Diversity Network (IPDN), Blue Sphere Co. common stock (BLSP), FunctionX (FNCX), Infinite Group (IMCI), Moko Social Media (MOKOY) and DecisionPoint Systems (DPSI).
Who are Autoweb's key executives?
Autoweb's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Jeffrey H. Coats, Chief Exec. Officer, Pres and Director (Age 60)
- Mr. John J. Skocilic Jr., Exec. VP & Chief Information Officer (Age 49)
- Mr. Glenn Evan Fuller, Chief Legal & Admin. Officer, Exec. VP & Sec. (Age 63)
- Mr. Jared R. Rowe, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 44)
- Mr. Wesley Ozima, Interim CFO, Sr. VP & Controller (Age 55)
Has Autoweb been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about AUTO stock have trended somewhat positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. Accern identifies positive and negative news coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Autoweb earned a coverage optimism score of 0.05 on Accern's scale. They also gave news stories about the information services provider an impact score of 45.47 out of 100, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next several days.
How do I buy shares of Autoweb?
Shares of AUTO 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 Autoweb's stock price today?
One share of AUTO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $4.16.
How big of a company is Autoweb?
Autoweb has a market capitalization of $53.73 million and generates $142.13 million in revenue each year. The information services provider earns $-64,960,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or $0.29 on an earnings per share basis. Autoweb employs 228 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Autoweb?
Autoweb's mailing address is 18872 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD SUITE 200, IRVINE CA, 92612. The information services provider can be reached via phone at 949-225-4500 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Autoweb (NASDAQ AUTO)
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