Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides various integrated communications services to business and residential customers in the United States. It offers a range of communication services and products that include local and long-distance, high-speed broadband Internet access, video, voice over Internet protocol, private line, custom calling features, security, cloud, data center, managed and IT, and directory publishing services, as well as engages in equipment sales activities. The company also sells and supports telecommunications equipment, such as key, private branch exchange, IP-based telephone systems, and other hardware solutions, as well as offers support services to medium and large business customers. As of December 31, 2017, it had approximately 972 thousand voice connections, 784 thousand data connections, and 103 thousand video connections. The company serves customers in consumer, commercial, and carrier channels. Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Mattoon, Illinois.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Telephone communication, except radio
Sub-IndustryIntegrated Telecommunication Services
SectorUtilities
SymbolNASDAQ:CNSL
CUSIP20903410
Phone217-235-3311
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio4.26
Current Ratio0.84
Quick Ratio0.84
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio405.00
Forward P/E Ratio-31.15
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.06 billion
Price / Sales0.82
Cash Flow$4.5849 per share
Price / Cash2.65
Book Value$8.10 per share
Price / Book1.50
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.26
Net Income$64.94 million
Net Margins4.60%
Return on Equity-0.29%
Return on Assets-0.04%
Miscellaneous
Employees3,930
Outstanding Shares71,250,000
Market Cap$865.72
Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ:CNSL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Consolidated Communications' stock symbol?
Consolidated Communications trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CNSL."
How often does Consolidated Communications pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Consolidated Communications?
Consolidated Communications declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 2nd. Investors of record on Sunday, July 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.3874 per share on Wednesday, August 1st. This represents a $1.55 annualized dividend and a yield of 12.75%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, July 12th. View Consolidated Communications' Dividend History.
How were Consolidated Communications' earnings last quarter?
Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CNSL) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 3rd. The utilities provider reported ($0.07) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.04 by $0.11. The utilities provider earned $356.04 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $354.23 million. Consolidated Communications had a negative return on equity of 0.29% and a net margin of 4.60%. Consolidated Communications's revenue for the quarter was up 109.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.11 earnings per share. View Consolidated Communications' Earnings History.
When is Consolidated Communications' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for CNSL?
4 brokers have issued twelve-month price targets for Consolidated Communications' shares. Their predictions range from $11.00 to $19.00. On average, they anticipate Consolidated Communications' stock price to reach $14.6667 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 20.7% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for Consolidated Communications.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Consolidated Communications?
4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Consolidated Communications in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
Who are some of Consolidated Communications' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Consolidated Communications include Vonage (VG), DeNA (DNACF), Telephone & Data Systems (TDS), TalkTalk Telecom Group (TKTCY), GTT Communications (GTT), Shenandoah Telecommunications (SHEN), CHORUS Ltd/S (CHRYY), SMARTONE TELECO/S (STTFY), Liberty Braves Group Series C (BATRK), Spirent Communications (SPMYY), ATN International (ATNI), Cincinnati Bell (CBB), Atento (ATTO), pdvWireless (PDVW) and Frontier Communications (FTR).
Who are Consolidated Communications' key executives?
Consolidated Communications' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Robert J. Currey, Exec. Chairman (Age 72)
- Mr. C. Robert Udell Jr., Pres, CEO & Director (Age 52)
- Mr. Steven L. Childers, Chief Financial Officer (Age 62)
- Mr. Gabe Waggoner, Exec. VP of Operations
- Tom White, Chief Technology Officer
Has Consolidated Communications been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about CNSL stock has trended somewhat positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment. Accern identifies negative and positive press coverage by monitoring more than twenty million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Consolidated Communications earned a daily sentiment score of 0.19 on Accern's scale. They also gave news stories about the utilities provider an impact score of 45.16 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are Consolidated Communications' major shareholders?
Consolidated Communications' stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include North Star Investment Management Corp. (0.81%), Nisa Investment Advisors LLC (0.11%), Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan (0.05%), Xact Kapitalforvaltning AB (0.04%), Bank of Montreal Can (0.02%) and Amalgamated Bank (0.01%). Company insiders that own Consolidated Communications stock include C Robert Udell Jr, Dale E Parker, Richard Anthony Lumpkin, Robert J Currey, Roger H/Ca Moore, Steven L Childers, Thomas A Gerke, Timothy D Taron and Wayne Wilson. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Consolidated Communications.
Which major investors are selling Consolidated Communications stock?
Which major investors are buying Consolidated Communications stock?
CNSL stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Nisa Investment Advisors LLC, North Star Investment Management Corp., Amalgamated Bank, Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan and Xact Kapitalforvaltning AB. Company insiders that have bought Consolidated Communications stock in the last two years include C Robert Udell Jr, Dale E Parker, Richard Anthony Lumpkin, Robert J Currey, Roger H/Ca Moore, Steven L Childers, Thomas A Gerke, Timothy D Taron and Wayne Wilson. View Insider Buying and Selling for Consolidated Communications.
How do I buy shares of Consolidated Communications?
Shares of CNSL 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 Consolidated Communications' stock price today?
One share of CNSL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $12.15.
How big of a company is Consolidated Communications?
Consolidated Communications has a market capitalization of $865.72 million and generates $1.06 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $64.94 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.26 on an earnings per share basis. Consolidated Communications employs 3,930 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Consolidated Communications?
Consolidated Communications' mailing address is 121 SOUTH 17TH STREET, MATTOON IL, 61938. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at 217-235-3311 or via email at [email protected]
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