Benefitfocus, Inc. provides cloud-based benefits management platform for consumers, employers, insurance carriers, and brokers in the United States. It operates through Employer and Carrier segments. The company's products for insurance carriers include Marketplaces, which are online shopping environments; eEnrollment that provides online enrollment for benefits; eBilling, an electronic invoice presentment and payment solution; eExchange, a solution for communication; eSales for carriers and brokers to organize and manage accounts, track leads, generate quotes, and create proposals for products; and Core & Advanced Analytics, a data analytics solution. Its products for employers include Benefitfocus Marketplace that streamlines online enrollment, employee communication, and benefit administration; Communication Portal, an employee engagement portal; BenefitStore, a solution for employees to avail various ancillary benefits; ACA Management and Reporting, a solution for employers to manage ACA compliance; Billing & Payment, an electronic invoice presentment and payment application; Consumer-Directed Healthcare Accounts, a solution for health savings accounts management; and consolidated omnibus budget reconciliation act administration solution. In addition, the company provides professional and customer support services, which include implementation services, such as discovery, configuration, deployment, integration, testing, training, and technical support; HR support services; and video library services. Further, it offers partner offerings, such as RedBrick Health that provides access to customizable health assessments, digital coaching, tracking, and challenges; LifeLock that allows employees to purchase identity theft protection; and SAP SuccessFactors that provides employee performance management solutions, as well as Certified Carrier Programs. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Prepackaged software
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNASDAQ:BNFT
CUSIPN/A
Phone843-849-7476
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio-3.49
Current Ratio0.98
Quick Ratio0.98
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-40.89
Forward P/E Ratio-26.48
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$256.73 million
Price / Sales4.01
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book Value($1.26) per share
Price / Book-25.63
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.79)
Net Income$-25,870,000.00
Net Margins-16.55%
Return on EquityN/A
Return on Assets-21.21%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,450
Outstanding Shares31,890,000
Market Cap$1.02 billion
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) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 2nd. The software maker reported ($0.24) earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.40) by $0.16. The software maker had revenue of $60.60 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $56.93 million. The business's revenue was up 10.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted ($0.05) earnings per share. View Benefitfocus' Earnings History.
When is Benefitfocus' next earnings date?
How can I listen to Benefitfocus' earnings call?
Benefitfocus will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, November 1st at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 8774079208.
What guidance has Benefitfocus issued on next quarter's earnings?
Benefitfocus issued an update on its FY18 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 2nd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of ($0.74)-($0.54) for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of ($0.66). The company issued revenue guidance of $253-$258 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $255.27 million.Benefitfocus also updated its Q3 guidance to ($0.35)-($0.28) EPS.
What price target have analysts set for BNFT?
11 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Benefitfocus' stock. Their forecasts range from $24.00 to $50.00. On average, they expect Benefitfocus' share price to reach $38.20 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 18.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Benefitfocus.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Benefitfocus?
11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Benefitfocus in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Benefitfocus.
Who are some of Benefitfocus' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Benefitfocus include Coupa Software (COUP), 2U (TWOU), Mongodb (MDB), Blackbaud (BLKB), Paylocity (PCTY), Manhattan Associates (MANH), ACI Worldwide (ACIW), Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD), Qualys (QLYS), Ellie Mae (ELLI), Alteryx (AYX), Bottomline Technologies (EPAY), CommVault Systems (CVLT), Tenable (TENB) and BOX (BOX).
Who are Benefitfocus' key executives?
Benefitfocus' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Raymond Alexander August, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 56)
- Mr. Jonathon E. Dussault CPA, CFO & Treasurer (Age 45)
- Mr. Mason R. Holland Jr., Co-Founder & Exec. Chairman (Age 53)
- Mr. Ken Haderer, Exec. VP of Global Operations
- Mr. James P. Restivo, Chief Technology Officer (Age 57)
Who are Benefitfocus' major shareholders?
Benefitfocus' stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Peregrine Capital Management LLC (1.50%), Essex Investment Management Co. LLC (0.14%) and Vanguard Capital Wealth Advisors (0.02%). Company insiders that own Benefitfocus stock include A Lanham Napier, Francis J Pelzer, Goldman Sachs Group Inc, James P Restivo, Jonathon E Dussault, Shawn A Jenkins and Stephen M Swad. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Benefitfocus.
Which institutional investors are selling Benefitfocus stock?
BNFT stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Peregrine Capital Management 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 institutional investors are buying Benefitfocus stock?
BNFT stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Vanguard Capital Wealth Advisors and Essex Investment Management Co. LLC. Company insiders that have bought Benefitfocus stock in the last two years include A Lanham Napier, Shawn A Jenkins and Stephen M Swad. 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 $32.30.
How big of a company is Benefitfocus?
Benefitfocus has a market capitalization of $1.02 billion and generates $256.73 million in revenue each year. The software maker earns $-25,870,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.79) 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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