About Comtech Telecomm. (NASDAQ:CMTL)
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. designs, develops, produces, and markets products, systems, and services for communications solutions. The company's Commercial Solutions segment provides ground-based equipment, such as single channel per carrier modems and solid state amplifiers that facilitate the transmission of voice, video, and data, as well as offers traveling wave tube amplifiers comprising high power narrow-band amplifiers that are used to amplify signals from satellite earth stations; and safety and security technology solutions that enable 911 c. This segment also offers enterprise application technologies, including location-based technology, such as Trusted Location, a software-based scoring system that allows providers to determine mobile location and identify fraudulent behavior and other security risks; Look4, an application that enables customers to build their own applications; Indoor Location, a solution that enables the determination of a cell phone user's geospatial position; text messaging platforms that are used by wireless carriers to provide short-messaging services and to communicate with 911 public safety answering points; and VirtuMedix, a digital health platform that enables virtual healthcare. The company's Government Solutions segment provides command and control technologies, including tactical communications, managed networks, logistics, and end-to-end integration; cyber security training and computer network operations; and satellite-based mobile communications and tracking systems. This segment also offers over-the-horizon microwave systems, such as equipment and systems that transmit digitized voice, video, and data; and solid state high power broadband amplifiers designed for radar, electronic warfare, jamming, medical, and aviation applications. The company serves commercial and government customers worldwide. Comtech Telecommunications Corp. was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Melville, New York.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Radio & t.v. communications equipment
Sub-IndustryCommunications Equipment
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNASDAQ:CMTL
CUSIP20582620
Phone631-962-7000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.33
Current Ratio1.72
Quick Ratio1.22
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio94.82
Forward P/E Ratio55.39
P/E Growth11.05
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$550.37 million
Price / Sales1.40
Cash Flow$2.0061 per share
Price / Cash16.29
Book Value$20.37 per share
Price / Book1.60
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.34
Net Income$15.82 million
Net Margins5.38%
Return on Equity3.21%
Return on Assets1.89%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,813
Outstanding Shares23,640,000
Comtech Telecomm. (NASDAQ:CMTL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Comtech Telecomm.'s stock symbol?
Comtech Telecomm. trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CMTL."
How often does Comtech Telecomm. pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Comtech Telecomm.?
Comtech Telecomm. declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, June 6th. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.10 per share on Friday, August 17th. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.22%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 13th. View Comtech Telecomm.'s Dividend History.
How were Comtech Telecomm.'s earnings last quarter?
Comtech Telecomm. Corp. (NASDAQ:CMTL) released its earnings results on Wednesday, June, 6th. The communications equipment provider reported $0.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.12 by $0.22. The communications equipment provider earned $147.85 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $145.37 million. Comtech Telecomm. had a net margin of 5.38% and a return on equity of 3.21%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 15.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.19 EPS. View Comtech Telecomm.'s Earnings History.
When is Comtech Telecomm.'s next earnings date?
What guidance has Comtech Telecomm. issued on next quarter's earnings?
Comtech Telecomm. updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Wednesday, June, 6th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $1.17-1.23 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $1.14. The company issued revenue guidance of $570-585 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $577.16 million.Comtech Telecomm. also updated its Q4 guidance to $0.24-0.30 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for CMTL?
6 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Comtech Telecomm.'s stock. Their forecasts range from $26.00 to $37.00. On average, they anticipate Comtech Telecomm.'s stock price to reach $33.20 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Comtech Telecomm..
Who are some of Comtech Telecomm.'s key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Comtech Telecomm. include Maxar Technologies (MAXR), Casa Systems (CASA), Mitel Networks (MITL), Loral Space & Communications Ltd. (LORL), CalAmp (CAMP), Sierra Wireless (SWIR), Gilat Satellite Networks (GILT), Energous (WATT), Harmonic (HLIT), Ceragon Networks (CRNT), Vuzix (VUZI), KVH Industries (KVHI), PC Tel (PCTI), SeaChange International (SEAC) and Pointer Telocation (PNTR).
Who are Comtech Telecomm.'s key executives?
Comtech Telecomm.'s management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Fred Kornberg, Chairman, CEO & Pres (Age 82)
- Mr. Michael D. Porcelain, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 49)
- Mr. Richard L. Burt, Sr. VP (Age 77)
- Mr. Michael Galletti, Sr. Advisor of Bus. Devel. - Gov. Solutions Segment
- Mr. Brian Duggan, VP of International Marketing (Age 76)
Has Comtech Telecomm. been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about CMTL stock has been trending somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm rates the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Comtech Telecomm. earned a daily sentiment score of 0.17 on Accern's scale. They also assigned headlines about the communications equipment provider an impact score of 43.87 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are Comtech Telecomm.'s major shareholders?
Comtech Telecomm.'s stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (13.53%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (8.43%), Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. (1.55%), State of Wisconsin Investment Board (1.35%), California Public Employees Retirement System (1.22%) and Intrinsic Edge Capital Management LLC (1.16%). Company insiders that own Comtech Telecomm. stock include Edwin Kantor, Fred Kornberg, Michael Porcelain and Richard L Burt. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Comtech Telecomm..
Which major investors are selling Comtech Telecomm. stock?
CMTL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Royal Bank of Canada, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, California Public Employees Retirement System, Pacific Ridge Capital Partners LLC, Millennium Management LLC, Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc., Citigroup Inc. and Systematic Financial Management LP. Company insiders that have sold Comtech Telecomm. company stock in the last year include Edwin Kantor, Fred Kornberg, Michael Porcelain and Richard L Burt. View Insider Buying and Selling for Comtech Telecomm..
Which major investors are buying Comtech Telecomm. stock?
CMTL stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Intrinsic Edge Capital Management LLC, Hennessy Advisors Inc., Lord Abbett & CO. LLC, WINTON GROUP Ltd, Prudential Financial Inc., BlackRock Inc., EAM Global Investors LLC and KBC Group NV. View Insider Buying and Selling for Comtech Telecomm..
How do I buy shares of Comtech Telecomm.?
Shares of CMTL 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 Comtech Telecomm.'s stock price today?
One share of CMTL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $32.68.
How big of a company is Comtech Telecomm.?
Comtech Telecomm. has a market capitalization of $770.49 million and generates $550.37 million in revenue each year. The communications equipment provider earns $15.82 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.34 on an earnings per share basis. Comtech Telecomm. employs 1,813 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Comtech Telecomm.?
Comtech Telecomm.'s mailing address is 68 South Service Road Suite 230, Melville NY, 11747. The communications equipment provider can be reached via phone at 631-962-7000.
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