Benefitfocus, Inc. provides cloud-based benefits management platform for consumers, employers, insurance carriers, suppliers, and brokers in the United States. The company operates through Employer and Carrier segments. Its products for insurance carriers include BenefitsPlace, a transaction-oriented, marketplace solution; eEnrollment that provides online enrollment for benefits; eBilling, an electronic invoice presentment and payment solution; eExchange, a solution that bridges the integration gap between carrier and employer systems; eSales for carriers and brokers tools to organize and manage accounts, track leads, generate quotes, and create proposals for various products; and Core & Advanced Analytics, a data analytics solution. The company's products for employers include Benefitfocus Marketplace that streamlines online enrollment, employee communication, and benefit administration; ACA Management and Reporting, a solution for employers to manage ACA compliance; Consolidated Billing & Payment, an application that synchronizes enrollment and billing information to streamline the monthly billing process, automate adjustments, and enhance accuracy of payments; Consumer-Directed Healthcare Accounts, a solution for health savings accounts management; and COBRA Administration, a solution for employers that simplifies management of Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, benefits. In addition, it provides professional and customer support services, which include implementation services, such as discovery, configuration and deployment, integration, testing, training, and technical support; and fulfillment, dependent verification, and HR administration services. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Prepackaged software
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
Phone843-849-7476
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$258.72 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees1,450
Next Earnings Date5/2/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Benefitfocus (NASDAQ:BNFT) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benefitfocus' stock symbol?
Benefitfocus trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "BNFT."
How were Benefitfocus' earnings last quarter?
Benefitfocus Inc (NASDAQ:BNFT) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 26th. The software maker reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.10 by $0.04. The software maker had revenue of $74.80 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $73.03 million. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 10.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned ($0.06) earnings per share. View Benefitfocus' Earnings History.
When is Benefitfocus' next earnings date?
What guidance has Benefitfocus issued on next quarter's earnings?
Benefitfocus updated its FY 2019 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 26th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $301-309 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $297.51 million.Benefitfocus also updated its Q1 2019 guidance to EPS.
What price target have analysts set for BNFT?
10 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Benefitfocus' shares. Their predictions range from $35.00 to $61.00. On average, they expect Benefitfocus' share price to reach $52.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 10.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Benefitfocus.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Benefitfocus?
10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Benefitfocus in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Benefitfocus.
Has Benefitfocus been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about BNFT stock has trended somewhat positive this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. InfoTrie identifies positive and negative media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Benefitfocus earned a coverage optimism score of 1.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news headlines about the software maker a news buzz of 2.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is very unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future.
Who are some of Benefitfocus' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Benefitfocus include SolarWinds (SWI), National Instruments (NATI), New Relic (NEWR), RealPage (RP), Konami (KNMCY), Coupa Software (COUP), BlackBerry (BB), Alteryx (AYX), Medidata Solutions (MDSO), Anaplan (PLAN), Nuance Communications (NUAN), Paylocity (PCTY), Smartsheet (SMAR), Cyberark Software (CYBR) and SINA (SINA).
What other stocks do shareholders of Benefitfocus own?
Who are Benefitfocus' key executives?
Benefitfocus' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Raymond Alexander August, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 57)
- Mr. Jonathon E. Dussault CPA, CFO & Treasurer (Age 46)
- Mr. Mason R. Holland Jr., Co-Founder & Exec. Chairman (Age 54)
- Mr. Ken Haderer, Exec. VP of Global Operations
- Mr. James P. Restivo, Chief Technology Officer (Age 58)
Who are Benefitfocus' major shareholders?
Benefitfocus' stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include FMR LLC (15.00%), BlackRock Inc. (5.34%), Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC (3.61%), Baillie Gifford & Co. (2.60%), Peregrine Capital Management LLC (1.19%) and Millennium Management LLC (1.06%). Company insiders that own Benefitfocus stock include A Lanham Napier, Francis J Pelzer, Goldman Sachs Group Inc, James P Restivo, Jonathon E Dussault and Shawn A Jenkins. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Benefitfocus.
Which major investors are selling Benefitfocus stock?
BNFT stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC, Royce & Associates LP, Peregrine Capital Management LLC, GSA Capital Partners LLP, Pendal Group Ltd, Macquarie Group Ltd. and MetLife Investment Advisors LLC. Company insiders that have sold Benefitfocus company stock in the last year include Francis J Pelzer, Goldman Sachs Group Inc and Jonathon E Dussault. View Insider Buying and Selling for Benefitfocus.
Which major investors are buying Benefitfocus stock?
BNFT stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc., Two Sigma Investments LP, Two Sigma Advisers LP, Lisanti Capital Growth LLC, QS Investors LLC, Jane Street Group LLC and Geode Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Benefitfocus stock in the last two years include A Lanham Napier and Shawn A Jenkins. View Insider Buying and Selling for Benefitfocus.
How do I buy shares of Benefitfocus?
Shares of BNFT 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 Benefitfocus' stock price today?
One share of BNFT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $47.29.
How big of a company is Benefitfocus?
Benefitfocus has a market capitalization of $1.52 billion and generates $258.72 million in revenue each year. The software maker earns $-52,630,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($1.49) on an earnings per share basis. Benefitfocus employs 1,450 workers across the globe.
What is Benefitfocus' official website?
How can I contact Benefitfocus?
Benefitfocus' mailing address is 100 BENEFITFOCUS WAY, CHARLESTON SC, 29492. The software maker can be reached via phone at 843-849-7476 or via email at [email protected]
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