About Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ:CNSL)
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
Industry Telephone communication, except radio
Sub-IndustryIntegrated Telecommunication Services
SectorUtilities
SymbolNASDAQ:CNSL
CUSIP20903410
Phone217-235-3311
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio4.03%
Current Ratio0.83%
Quick Ratio0.83%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio42.19
Forward P/E Ratio274.25
P/E Growth163.34
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.06 billion
Price / Sales0.73
Cash Flow$4.5331 per share
Price / Cash2.42
Book Value$8.10 per share
Price / Book1.35
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.26
Net Income$64.94 million
Net Margins6.13%
Return on Equity2.83%
Return on Assets0.33%
Miscellaneous
Employees3,930
Outstanding Shares70,780,000
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 announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 27th. Investors of record on Sunday, April 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.3874 per share on Tuesday, May 1st. This represents a $1.55 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 14.13%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 12th. This is a positive change from Consolidated Communications's previous quarterly dividend of $0.39. View Consolidated Communications' Dividend History.
How were Consolidated Communications' earnings last quarter?
Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNSL) issued its earnings results on Thursday, March, 1st. The utilities provider reported ($0.04) EPS for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.02 by $0.06. The utilities provider earned $356.40 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $356.72 million. Consolidated Communications had a net margin of 6.13% and a return on equity of 2.83%. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.11 EPS. View Consolidated Communications' Earnings History.
When is Consolidated Communications' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for CNSL?
7 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for Consolidated Communications' shares. Their predictions range from $11.00 to $26.00. On average, they anticipate Consolidated Communications' stock price to reach $17.50 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Consolidated Communications.
Who are some of Consolidated Communications' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Consolidated Communications include ATN International (ATNI), Spirent (SPMYY), Liberty Media (BATRK), Frontier Communications (FTR), Cincinnati Bell (CBB), Atento (ATTO), pdvWireless (PDVW), Windstream (WIN), IDT (IDT), Magicjack Vocaltec (CALL), Fusion Telecommunications International (FSNN), Alaska Communications (ALSK) and Inventergy Global (INVT).
Who are Consolidated Communications' key executives?
Consolidated Communications' management team includes the folowing people:
- 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
- Jennifer M. Spaude, Sr. Director of Corp. Communications & Investor Relations
Has Consolidated Communications been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about CNSL stock have trended somewhat positive recently, Accern reports. The research group scores the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Consolidated Communications earned a news sentiment score of 0.17 on Accern's scale. They also gave media headlines about the utilities provider an impact score of 45.48 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next few days.
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 $10.97.
How big of a company is Consolidated Communications?
Consolidated Communications has a market capitalization of $784.21 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]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Consolidated Communications (CNSL)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Consolidated Communications and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe CNSL will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe CNSL will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ:CNSL) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
7 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Consolidated Communications in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $17.50, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 59.53%. The high price target for CNSL is $26.00 and the low price target for CNSL is $11.00. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 1 buy rating and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.71 | 2.75 | 2.86 | 2.71 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
4 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
2 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
4 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
2 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
2 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
4 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
2 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $17.50 | $17.50 | $22.00 | $24.25 |
| Price Target Upside: | 59.53% upside | 45.83% upside | 80.48% upside | 23.54% upside |
Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ:CNSL) Consensus Price Target History
Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ:CNSL) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/21/2016 forward)
Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ:CNSL) Dividend Information
Consolidated Communications pays an annual dividend of $1.55 per share, with a dividend yield of 14.13%. CNSL's next quarterly dividend payment will be made on Tuesday, May 1. Consolidated Communications pays out 596.15% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Next Dividend: | 5/1/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.55 |
| Dividend Yield: | 14.13% |
| Payout Ratio: | 596.15% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
3,875.00% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
620.00% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ:CNSL) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 2/27/2018 | quarterly | $0.3874 | 12.82% | 4/12/2018 | 4/15/2018 | 5/1/2018 |
| 10/30/2017 | Quarterly | $0.3870 | 8.09% | 1/11/2018 | 1/15/2018 | 2/1/2018 |
| 8/2/2017 | quarterly | $0.3874 | 8.4% | 10/12/2017 | 10/15/2017 | 11/1/2017 |
| 5/3/2017 | quarterly | $0.3874 | 6.68% | 7/12/2017 | 7/15/2017 | 8/1/2017 |
| 2/21/2017 | quarterly | $0.3874 | 5.83% | 4/11/2017 | 4/15/2017 | 5/2/2017 |
| 11/2/2016 | | $0.3870 | | 1/11/2017 | 1/13/2017 | 2/1/2017 |
| 8/8/2016 | | $0.3870 | | 10/12/2016 | 10/14/2016 | 11/1/2016 |
| 5/6/2016 | | $0.3870 | | 7/13/2016 | 7/15/2016 | 8/1/2016 |
| 2/23/2016 | | $0.3870 | | 4/13/2016 | 4/15/2016 | 5/2/2016 |
| 11/5/2015 | | $0.3870 | | 1/13/2016 | 1/15/2016 | 2/1/2016 |
| 8/3/2015 | | $0.3874 | | 10/13/2015 | 10/15/2015 | 11/2/2015 |
| 5/6/2015 | quarterly | $0.3874 | 7.55% | 7/13/2015 | 7/15/2015 | 8/1/2015 |
| 2/27/2015 | quarterly | $0.3874 | 7.28% | 4/13/2015 | 4/15/2015 | 5/1/2015 |
| 10/27/2014 | quarterly | $0.3874 | 5.44% | 1/13/2015 | 1/15/2015 | 2/2/2015 |
| 7/29/2014 | quarterly | $0.3874 | 6.8% | 10/10/2014 | 10/15/2014 | 11/1/2014 |
| 5/2/2014 | quarterly | $0.3874 | 7.79% | 7/11/2014 | 7/15/2014 | 8/1/2014 |
| 2/25/2014 | quarterly | $0.3874 | 7.98% | 4/11/2014 | 4/15/2014 | 5/1/2014 |
| 11/4/2013 | quarterly | $0.3874 | 8.34% | 1/13/2014 | 1/15/2014 | 2/1/2014 |
| 8/5/2013 | quarterly | $0.3874 | 8.64% | 10/10/2013 | 10/15/2013 | 11/1/2013 |
| 5/8/2013 | quarterly | $0.3874 | 8.71% | 7/11/2013 | 7/15/2013 | 8/1/2013 |
| 3/1/2013 | quarterly | $0.3874 | 9.39% | 4/11/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 5/1/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ CNSL) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 2.40%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 74.57%
Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ CNSL) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 3/12/2018 | Roger H/Ca Moore | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $11.94 | $23,880.00 | 47,953 |  |
| 2/14/2018 | C Robert Udell Jr | CEO | Buy | 1,000 | $11.40 | $11,400.00 | 83,895 | |
| 11/21/2017 | Steven L Childers | CFO | Buy | 1,500 | $13.25 | $19,875.00 | 97,169 | |
| 11/17/2017 | Steven L Childers | CFO | Buy | 1,000 | $13.40 | $13,400.00 | | |
| 11/14/2017 | Robert J Currey | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $13.43 | $67,150.00 | 45,995 | |
| 11/9/2017 | Timothy D Taron | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $14.35 | $14,350.00 | | |
| 11/7/2017 | C Robert Udell Jr | CEO | Buy | 1,200 | $14.66 | $17,592.00 | 86,996 | |
| 11/7/2017 | Steven L Childers | CFO | Buy | 1,000 | $14.62 | $14,620.00 | 94,669 | |
| 11/7/2017 | Thomas A Gerke | Director | Buy | 6,850 | $14.63 | $100,215.50 | 12,667 | |
| 9/14/2017 | Wayne Wilson | Director | Buy | 3,000 | $17.45 | $52,350.00 | 50,211 | |
| 9/11/2017 | Robert J Currey | Director | Buy | 3,000 | $17.50 | $52,500.00 | 45,995 | |
| 9/7/2017 | Wayne Wilson | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $17.75 | $35,500.00 | 46,211 | |
| 9/6/2017 | Robert J Currey | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $18.18 | $36,360.00 | 45,995 | |
| 8/25/2017 | Dale E Parker | Director | Buy | 888 | $18.90 | $16,783.20 | 29,826 | |
| 8/18/2017 | Robert J Currey | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $18.53 | $18,530.00 | 45,995 | |
| 8/17/2017 | Robert J Currey | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $18.80 | $18,800.00 | 45,995 | |
| 8/16/2017 | Timothy D Taron | Director | Buy | 2,500 | $19.10 | $47,750.00 | 3,159 | |
| 8/15/2017 | Robert J Currey | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $18.90 | $18,900.00 | 51,995 | |
| 8/11/2017 | Richard Anthony Lumpkin | Director | Buy | 5,300 | $19.17 | $101,601.00 | 12,667 | |
| 8/9/2017 | Robert J Currey | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $19.33 | $96,650.00 | 48,495 | |
| 2/27/2017 | Dale E Parker | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $22.75 | $22,750.00 | 25,779 | |
| 12/15/2016 | C Robert Udell Jr | Insider | Sell | 15,000 | $27.22 | $408,300.00 | 61,997 | |
| 9/9/2016 | Dale E Parker | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $24.00 | $24,000.00 | 24,779 | |
| 7/11/2016 | Steven L Childers | CFO | Sell | 10,000 | $28.20 | $282,000.00 | 85,410 | |
| 5/12/2016 | Robert J Currey | Director | Sell | 10,000 | $25.75 | $257,500.00 | | |
| 3/29/2016 | Robert J Currey | Director | Sell | 5,000 | $25.00 | $125,000.00 | | |
| 3/7/2016 | Dale E Parker | Director | Buy | 1,200 | $24.28 | $29,136.00 | 23,779 | |
| 3/2/2016 | C Robert Udell Jr | CEO | Sell | 14,000 | $23.30 | $326,200.00 | 43,509 | |
| 2/29/2016 | Steven L Childers | CFO | Sell | 5,000 | $23.25 | $116,250.00 | 78,266 | |
| 2/26/2016 | Robert J Currey | Director | Sell | 2,500 | $22.98 | $57,450.00 | 47,645 | |
| 12/17/2015 | Steven L Childers | CFO | Sell | 2,500 | $22.50 | $56,250.00 | 80,766 | |
| 11/27/2015 | Steven L Childers | CFO | Sell | 2,500 | $22.00 | $55,000.00 | 87,616 | |
| 3/5/2015 | Robert J Currey | Director | Sell | 3,000 | $21.45 | $64,350.00 | | |
| 3/4/2015 | Robert J Currey | Director | Sell | 10,000 | $21.24 | $212,400.00 | | |
| 3/2/2015 | Robert J Currey | Director | Sell | 5,000 | $21.46 | $107,300.00 | | |
| 12/16/2014 | C Robert Udell Jr | COO | Sell | 11,000 | $26.06 | $286,660.00 | | |
| 12/11/2014 | Steven L Childers | CFO | Sell | 5,000 | $26.63 | $133,150.00 | | |
| 11/4/2014 | Robert J Currey | CEO | Sell | 5,000 | $26.63 | $133,150.00 | | |
| 11/3/2014 | Robert J Currey | CEO | Sell | 5,000 | $26.61 | $133,050.00 | | |
| 8/13/2014 | Robert J Currey | CEO | Sell | 25,000 | $23.57 | $589,250.00 | | |
| 5/12/2014 | Robert J Currey | CEO | Sell | 23,000 | $19.88 | $457,240.00 | | |
| 4/1/2014 | C Robert Udell Jr | COO | Sell | 8,500 | $19.97 | $169,745.00 | | |
| 3/5/2014 | Robert J Currey | CEO | Sell | 20,000 | $19.83 | $396,600.00 | | |
| 3/5/2014 | Steven L Childers | CFO | Sell | 5,000 | $19.63 | $98,150.00 | | |
| 3/3/2014 | Robert J Currey | CEO | Sell | 7,472 | $18.89 | $141,146.08 | | |
| 2/13/2014 | Steven L Childers | CFO | Sell | 2,500 | $19.25 | $48,125.00 | | |
| 2/12/2014 | Steven L Childers | CFO | Sell | 7,500 | $18.87 | $141,525.00 | | |
| 12/23/2013 | Robert J Currey | CEO | Sell | 3,000 | $19.50 | $58,500.00 | | |
| 11/8/2013 | Robert J Currey | CEO | Sell | 7,600 | $19.01 | $144,476.00 | | |
| 10/31/2013 | Robert J Currey | CEO | Sell | 1,800 | $18.75 | $33,750.00 | | |
| 10/30/2013 | Robert J Currey | CEO | Sell | 1,200 | $18.75 | $22,500.00 | | |
| 10/24/2013 | Steven J Shirar | SVP | Sell | 5,000 | $18.51 | $92,550.00 | | |
| 10/17/2013 | Steven J Shirar | SVP | Sell | 1,138 | $18.01 | $20,495.38 | | |
| 10/9/2013 | Steven J Shirar | SVP | Sell | 3,862 | $18.03 | $69,631.86 | | |
| 5/15/2013 | Robert J Currey | CEO | Sell | 10,000 | $19.01 | $190,100.00 | | |
| 5/14/2013 | Robert J Currey | CEO | Sell | 10,000 | $18.75 | $187,500.00 | | |
| 5/14/2013 | Steven L Childers | CFO | Sell | 2,500 | $18.75 | $46,875.00 | | |
| 5/13/2013 | Robert J Currey | CEO | Sell | 9,700 | $18.51 | $179,547.00 | | |
| 3/13/2013 | C Robert Udell Jr | COO | Sell | 21,000 | $17.29 | $363,090.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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