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
Current SymbolNASDAQ:CNSL
Previous Symbol
CUSIP20903410
Phone217-235-3311
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio4.71
Current Ratio0.72
Quick Ratio0.72
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio43.19
Forward P/E Ratio-27.39
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.06 billion
Price / Sales0.76
Cash Flow$4.6025 per share
Price / Cash Flow2.44
Book Value$8.10 per share
Price / Book1.39
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.26
Net Income$64.94 million
Net Margins4.46%
Return on Equity-4.56%
Return on Assets-0.66%
Miscellaneous
Employees3,930
Outstanding Shares71,250,000
Market Cap$796.58 million
OptionableOptionable
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 Tuesday, October 30th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, January 15th will be given a dividend of $0.387 per share on Friday, February 1st. This represents a $1.55 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 13.78%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, January 14th. View Consolidated Communications' Dividend History.
How were Consolidated Communications' earnings last quarter?
Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CNSL) issued its earnings results on Thursday, November, 1st. The utilities provider reported ($0.09) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.14) by $0.05. The utilities provider had revenue of $348.06 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $345.10 million. Consolidated Communications had a net margin of 4.46% and a negative return on equity of 4.56%. The firm's revenue was down 4.2% compared to the same quarter last year. View Consolidated Communications' Earnings History.
When is Consolidated Communications' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for CNSL?
3 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Consolidated Communications' stock. Their predictions range from $11.00 to $14.00. On average, they expect Consolidated Communications' share price to reach $12.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 11.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Consolidated Communications.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Consolidated Communications?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Consolidated Communications in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Consolidated Communications.
Has Consolidated Communications been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about CNSL stock has trended very negative this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research firm ranks the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Consolidated Communications earned a daily sentiment score of -3.8 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news articles about the utilities provider a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near term.
Who are some of Consolidated Communications' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Consolidated Communications include Telecom Argentina (TEO), Rostelecom OJSC (ROSYY), DeNA (DNACF), TalkTalk Telecom Group (TKTCY), Shenandoah Telecommunications (SHEN), Vonage (VG), GTT Communications (GTT), SMARTONE TELECO/S (STTFY), CHORUS LTD/S (CHRYY), ATN International (ATNI), Liberty Braves Group Series C (BATRK), Spirent Communications (SPMYY), pdvWireless (PDVW), Cincinnati Bell (CBB) and LICT (LICT).
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
Who are Consolidated Communications' major shareholders?
Consolidated Communications' stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (15.48%), Vanguard Group Inc. (10.72%), Vanguard Group Inc (10.72%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.77%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (3.51%) and Wells Fargo & Company MN (1.37%). 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?
CNSL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Advisors Asset Management Inc., Renaissance Technologies LLC, SG Americas Securities LLC, FMR LLC, Sirios Capital Management L P, GSA Capital Partners LLP, Credit Suisse AG and JPMorgan Chase & Co.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Consolidated Communications.
Which major investors are buying Consolidated Communications stock?
CNSL stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd., BlackRock Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, North Star Investment Management Corp., Morgan Stanley, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Vanguard Group Inc and Vanguard Group Inc.. 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 $11.23.
How big of a company is Consolidated Communications?
Consolidated Communications has a market capitalization of $796.58 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.
What is Consolidated Communications' official website?
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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