About Bob Evans Farms (NASDAQ:BOBE)
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (Bob Evans) is a producer and distributor of refrigerated potato, pasta and vegetable-based side dishes, pork sausage, and a variety of refrigerated and frozen food items under the Bob Evans and Owens or Country Creek brand names. The Company's food products are distributed to customers throughout the United States. Additionally, the Company manufactures and sells similar products to foodservice customers, restaurants and food sellers. The Company operates through BEF Foods segment. The BEF Foods segment offers a range of wholesome food products to retail and foodservice customers. The Company produces food products in its four manufacturing facilities. It produces sausage products at its plants located in Hillsdale, Michigan, and Xenia, Ohio.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry N/A
Sub-IndustryRestaurants
SectorN/A
SymbolNASDAQ:BOBE
CUSIP09676110
Phone+1-614-4912225
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.72%
Current Ratio1.63%
Quick Ratio1.13%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E RatioN/A
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$394.84 million
Price / Sales3.91
Cash Flow$6.4444 per share
Price / Cash11.95
Book Value$16.77 per share
Price / Book4.59
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net Income$126.46 million
Net Margins1.91%
Return on Equity5.14%
Return on Assets2.14%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,000
Outstanding Shares20,050,000
Bob Evans Farms (NASDAQ:BOBE) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bob Evans Farms' stock symbol?
Bob Evans Farms trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "BOBE."
How often does Bob Evans Farms pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Bob Evans Farms?
Bob Evans Farms declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, November 28th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 11th will be given a dividend of $0.34 per share on Friday, December 22nd. This represents a $1.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.77%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 8th. View Bob Evans Farms' Dividend History.
How will Bob Evans Farms' stock buyback program work?
Bob Evans Farms declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program on Tuesday, April 11th 2017, which allows the company to buyback $100,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to buy up to 10.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally an indication that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Bob Evans Farms' earnings last quarter?
Bob Evans Farms Inc (NASDAQ:BOBE) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, December, 6th. The restaurant operator reported $0.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.35. The restaurant operator had revenue of $117.63 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $117.10 million. Bob Evans Farms had a net margin of 1.91% and a return on equity of 5.14%. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.56 earnings per share. View Bob Evans Farms' Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for BOBE?
7 equities research analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Bob Evans Farms' shares. Their forecasts range from $67.41 to $85.00. On average, they expect Bob Evans Farms' stock price to reach $75.9157 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Bob Evans Farms.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Bob Evans Farms stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Bob Evans Farms stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "BOB EVANS FARMS, INC. is divided into two principal industry segments: the food products segment and the restaurant segment. The company owns and operates restaurants, including Bob Evans Restaurants, Owens Family Restaurants, Bob Evans small-town Restaurants and Cantina Del Rio Mexican restaurants. They also produce fresh and fully-cooked sausage products and fresh, deli-style salads which are distributed primarily to grocery stores in the Midwest, Southwest and Southeast. " (11/8/2017)
- 2. Maxim Group analysts commented, "Bob Evans Farms (BOBE) reported F1Q18 (July) pro forma EPS of $0.37, which were in line with our $0.37 estimate and the $0.37 Street mean. Margins missed our estimates, though this was offset by strong top-line growth, which was highlighted by 18% y/y growth in the side dish business excluding the Pineland Farms acquisition." (8/30/2017)
Who are some of Bob Evans Farms' key competitors?
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Who are Bob Evans Farms' key executives?
Bob Evans Farms' management team includes the folowing people:
- J. Michael Townsley, President, Chief Executive Officer (Age 58)
- Mark E. Hood, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer (Age 64)
- Colin M. Daly Esq., Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary (Age 45)
- Richard D. Hall, Executive Vice President - Supply Chain Management (Age 61)
- T. Alan Ashworth, Senior Vice President - Finance and Corporate Development , Treasurer (Age 57)
- Terrance Richard Camp, Senior Vice President - Operations (Age 58)
- Christopher John Lambrix, Senior Vice President - Retail Development (Age 49)
- Diedre J. Gray, Director (Age 39)
- Randy Ridenhour, Director
- Jeff A. Zadoks, Director
Has Bob Evans Farms been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about BOBE stock have trended somewhat positive recently, according to Accern. Accern ranks the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing 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 nearest to one being the most favorable. Bob Evans Farms earned a media sentiment score of 0.09 on Accern's scale. They also gave media headlines about the restaurant operator an impact score of 44.46 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
How do I buy shares of Bob Evans Farms?
Shares of BOBE 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 Bob Evans Farms' stock price today?
One share of BOBE stock can currently be purchased for approximately $77.01.
How big of a company is Bob Evans Farms?
Bob Evans Farms has a market capitalization of $1.54 billion and generates $394.84 million in revenue each year. Bob Evans Farms employs 1,000 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Bob Evans Farms?
Bob Evans Farms' mailing address is 8111 Smiths Mill Rd, NEW ALBANY, OH 43054-1183, United States. The restaurant operator can be reached via phone at +1-614-4912225.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Bob Evans Farms (BOBE)
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Bob Evans Farms (NASDAQ:BOBE) Dividend Information
Bob Evans Farms pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.77%. BOBE's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Friday, December 22.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 12/22/2017 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.36 |
| Dividend Yield: | 1.77% |
| Dividend Growth: | 3.10% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | N/A |
| Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
Bob Evans Farms (NASDAQ:BOBE) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 11/28/2017 | quarterly | $0.34 | 1.75% | 12/8/2017 | 12/11/2017 | 12/22/2017 |
| 8/23/2017 | quarterly | $0.34 | 2.19% | 8/30/2017 | 9/4/2017 | 9/18/2017 |
| 5/31/2017 | quarterly | $0.34 | 1.9% | 6/8/2017 | 6/12/2017 | 6/26/2017 |
| 5/2/2017 | special | $7.50 | 2% | 5/25/2017 | 5/30/2017 | 6/16/2017 |
| 2/28/2017 | quarterly | $0.34 | 2.4% | 3/9/2017 | 3/13/2017 | 3/27/2017 |
| 11/29/2016 | quarterly | $0.34 | 3.05% | 12/8/2016 | 12/12/2016 | 12/23/2016 |
| 8/24/2016 | quarterly | $0.34 | 3.59% | 8/31/2016 | 9/5/2016 | 9/19/2016 |
| 5/26/2016 | quarterly | $0.34 | 3% | 6/2/2016 | 6/6/2016 | 6/20/2016 |
| 2/18/2016 | quarterly | $0.34 | 3.3% | 2/25/2016 | 2/29/2016 | 3/14/2016 |
| 11/19/2015 | quarterly | $0.34 | 3.36% | 11/25/2015 | 11/30/2015 | 12/14/2015 |
| 8/19/2015 | quarterly | $0.31 | 2.77% | 9/2/2015 | 9/7/2015 | 9/21/2015 |
| 5/21/2015 | quarterly | $0.31 | 2.68% | 5/28/2015 | 6/1/2015 | 6/15/2015 |
| 2/23/2015 | quarterly | $0.31 | 2.17% | 3/5/2015 | 3/9/2015 | 3/23/2015 |
| 11/20/2014 | quarterly | $0.31 | 2.34% | 11/26/2014 | 12/1/2014 | 12/15/2014 |
| 8/20/2014 | quarterly | $0.31 | 2.54% | 9/4/2014 | 9/8/2014 | 9/22/2014 |
| 5/22/2014 | quarterly | $0.31 | 2.63% | 5/29/2014 | 6/2/2014 | 6/16/2014 |
| 2/24/2014 | quarterly | $0.31 | 2.43% | 3/6/2014 | 3/10/2014 | 3/24/2014 |
| 11/21/2013 | quarterly | $0.31 | 2.2% | 11/27/2013 | 12/2/2013 | 12/16/2013 |
| 8/20/2013 | quarterly | $0.31 | 2.36% | 8/29/2013 | 9/3/2013 | 9/16/2013 |
| 5/24/2013 | quarterly | $0.2750 | 2.35% | 5/30/2013 | 6/3/2013 | 6/17/2013 |
| 2/26/2013 | quarterly | $0.2750 | 2.68% | 3/7/2013 | 3/11/2013 | 3/25/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Bob Evans Farms (NASDAQ BOBE) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 1.20%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 77.87%
Bob Evans Farms (NASDAQ BOBE) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 6/22/2017 | Thomas Alan Ashworth | SVP | Sell | 7,100 | $70.70 | $501,970.00 | 4,367 |  |
| 1/4/2016 | Kevin M Sheehan | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $38.03 | $190,150.00 | 9,557 | |
| 9/4/2015 | Mark E Hood | CFO | Buy | 2,200 | $44.72 | $98,384.00 | 16,309 | |
| 6/26/2015 | Scott C Taggart | VP | Sell | 1,000 | $51.70 | $51,700.00 | | |
| 6/24/2015 | Thomas Alan Ashworth | SVP | Sell | 1,805 | $51.00 | $92,055.00 | | |
| 3/11/2015 | Larry S Mcwilliams | Director | Buy | 2,145 | $46.29 | $99,292.05 | | |
| 3/6/2015 | Douglas N Benham | Director | Buy | 3,500 | $46.79 | $163,765.00 | | |
| 3/6/2015 | Mark E Hood | CFO | Buy | 2,500 | $47.13 | $117,825.00 | | |
| 9/8/2014 | Mark E Hood | CFO | Buy | 3,500 | $44.43 | $155,505.00 | | |
| 9/5/2014 | Michael Feder Weinstein | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $43.94 | $87,880.00 | | |
| 9/4/2014 | Charles M Elson | Director | Buy | 2,300 | $43.50 | $100,050.00 | | |
| 9/2/2014 | Steven A Davis | CEO | Buy | 15,000 | $43.12 | $646,800.00 | | |
| 8/29/2014 | G Robert Lucas | Director | Sell | 5,070 | $43.56 | $220,849.20 | | |
| 8/29/2014 | Thomas Alan Ashworth | VP | Sell | 1,600 | $43.43 | $69,488.00 | | |
| 3/17/2014 | Randall Hicks | Insider | Sell | 5,003 | $49.76 | $248,949.28 | 33,698 | |
| 3/11/2014 | E Ingram III | Director | Sell | 2,153 | $50.22 | $108,123.66 | 7,557 | |
| 9/25/2013 | G Robert Lucas | Director | Sell | 2,153 | $57.96 | $124,787.88 | 19,221 | |
| 9/25/2013 | J Michael Townsley | Insider | Sell | 28,487 | $57.87 | $1,648,542.69 | 44,002 | |
| 9/12/2013 | Harvey Brownlee, Jr. | Insider | Sell | 2,131 | $52.77 | $112,452.87 | 56,505 | |
| 9/10/2013 | Randall J Hicks | Insider | Sell | 13,764 | $52.60 | $723,986.40 | | |
| 9/4/2013 | Harvey Brownlee Jr | Insider | Sell | 8,624 | $49.79 | $429,388.96 | | |
| 8/22/2013 | G Robert Lucas | Director | Sell | 2,564 | $52.46 | $134,507.44 | 19,221 | |
| 6/27/2013 | J Michael Townsley | Insider | Sell | 6,984 | $47.14 | $329,225.76 | | |
| 6/10/2013 | Randall J Hicks | Insider | Sell | 20,163 | $48.01 | $968,025.63 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Bob Evans Farms (NASDAQ BOBE) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | BidaskClub Downgrades Bob Evans Farms (BOBE) to Buy
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 6:54 PM |
 | Travelport Worldwide Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600
finance.yahoo.com - April 16 at 5:16 PM |
| Bob Evans Farms (BOBE) Rating Lowered to Hold at BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 12:03 PM |
| BidaskClub Upgrades Bob Evans Farms (BOBE) to Buy
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 8:31 AM |
| Bob Evans Farms (BOBE) Rating Increased to Sell at BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 30 at 6:14 PM |
| Bob Evans Farms (BOBE) Rating Lowered to Strong Sell at BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 29 at 4:44 PM |
| Bob Evans Farms Inc (BOBE) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 24 at 7:33 PM |
| Bob Evans Farms Inc (BOBE) Given Consensus Rating of "Hold" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 27 at 7:30 PM |
| Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. Sells 1,168 Shares of Bob Evans Farms Inc (BOBE)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 27 at 5:51 AM |
| Bob Evans Farms (BOBE) Set to Announce Earnings on Tuesday
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 27 at 2:16 AM |
| Bob Evans Farms Inc (BOBE) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 2 at 7:24 PM |
| Bob Evans Farms Inc (BOBE) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 28 at 1:26 AM |
 | Bob Evans Restaurants® Announces 'Souper' Deal To Warm Up Guests This Winter
www.prnewswire.com - January 22 at 3:57 PM |
| Bob Evans Farms Inc (BOBE) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 14 at 2:32 AM |
| Bob Evans Farms (BOBE) Rating Reiterated by Maxim Group
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 11 at 8:22 AM |
| Bob Evans Farms Inc (BOBE) Given Consensus Rating of "Hold" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 8 at 10:02 PM |
| $134.59 Million in Sales Expected for Bob Evans Farms Inc (BOBE) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 7 at 8:04 AM |
| BidaskClub Downgrades Bob Evans Farms (BOBE) to Strong Sell
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 23 at 2:56 PM |
| Analysts Anticipate Bob Evans Farms Inc (BOBE) Will Post Quarterly Sales of $134.59 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 22 at 8:21 PM |
| Analysts Expect Bob Evans Farms Inc (BOBE) Will Post Earnings of $0.82 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 20 at 3:21 AM |
| Financial Survey: Chanticleer (BURG) & Bob Evans Farms (BOBE)
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 15 at 3:10 AM |
| Bob Evans Farms Inc (BOBE) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 14 at 11:32 PM |
| Free Post Earnings Research Report: Yum! Brands’ EPS Soared 115%
finance.yahoo.com - December 14 at 10:04 AM |
| Meal Timing Is Most Stressful Part of Christmas Dinner
finance.yahoo.com - December 13 at 10:16 AM |
| ETFs with exposure to Bob Evans Farms, Inc. : December 12, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - December 12 at 5:20 PM |
| Bob Evans Farms, Inc. :BOBE-US: Earnings Analysis: Q2, 2018 By the Numbers : December 8, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - December 8 at 9:55 AM |
| Bob Evans Farms (BOBE) Announces Earnings Results
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 7 at 8:06 AM |
 | Ex-Dividend Reminder: La-Z-Boy, Bob Evans Farms and Walt Disney
www.nasdaq.com - December 6 at 4:59 PM |
| Bob Evans Farms Bottom Line Drops 37% In Q2
www.nasdaq.com - December 6 at 10:05 AM |
| Bob Evans Reports Second Quarter FY 2018 Results
finance.yahoo.com - December 6 at 10:05 AM |
| Bob Evans posts 2Q profit
finance.yahoo.com - December 6 at 10:05 AM |
 | Post Holdings (POST), Bob Evans Farms (BOBE) Announce Expiration of HSR Waiting Period in Connection with ... - StreetInsider.com
www.streetinsider.com - December 5 at 10:40 AM |
 | Post Holdings and Bob Evans Farms Announce Expiration of HSR Waiting Period in Connection with Proposed Acquisition of Bob Evans Farms
feeds.benzinga.com - December 5 at 8:51 AM |
 | IBM, Bob Evans agree to cancel state incentives after failing to create promised jobs
www.bizjournals.com - December 4 at 4:55 PM |
| Bob Evans Farms (BOBE) Downgraded to Hold at ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 3 at 9:26 PM |
| $0.35 Earnings Per Share Expected for Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (BOBE) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 2 at 9:34 AM |
| Bob Evans Farms, Inc. – Value Analysis (NASDAQ:BOBE) : November 29, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - November 29 at 5:17 PM |
| Bob Evans Declares Quarterly Dividend
finance.yahoo.com - November 28 at 4:53 PM |
| Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (BOBE) to Issue $0.34 Quarterly Dividend
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 28 at 4:40 PM |
| Bob Evans Farms, Inc. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bearish Manner : BOBE-US : November 28, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - November 28 at 8:06 AM |
| Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (BOBE) to Release Earnings on Monday
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 27 at 1:26 AM |
| Financial Analysis: Chanticleer Holdings (BURG) & Bob Evans Farms (BOBE)
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 24 at 11:40 PM |
| Reviewing Bob Evans Farms (BOBE) and Chanticleer Holdings (BURG)
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 24 at 9:34 AM |
| Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (BOBE) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 19 at 8:02 PM |
| Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (BOBE) Expected to Announce Quarterly Sales of $117.10 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 15 at 3:46 AM |
| Bob Evans Restaurants® Serves Up Value With Thanksgiving 'Farmhouse Feast' To-Go
www.prnewswire.com - November 14 at 12:42 AM |
| Zacks: Analysts Expect Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (BOBE) to Announce $0.35 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 13 at 11:24 PM |
| Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (BOBE) Cut to "Hold" at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 8 at 5:06 PM |
 | SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Investors of a Complaint Filed Challenging the Sale of Bob Evans Farms, Inc. to Post Holdings, Inc. for $77 Per Share is Fair ...
www.businesswire.com - November 1 at 5:19 PM |
| SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Investors of a Complaint Filed Challenging the Sale of Bob Evans Farms, Inc. to Post Holdings, Inc. for $77 Per Share is Fair ...
www.businesswire.com - November 1 at 5:19 PM |
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