CommScope Holding Company, Inc. provides infrastructure solutions for communications networks worldwide. The company's CommScope Connectivity Solutions segment offers optical fiber and twisted pair structured cable solutions, intelligent infrastructure software, and network rack and cabinet enclosures under the SYSTIMAX, NETCONNECT, and Uniprise brands; and fiber management systems, patch cords and panels, pre-terminated fiber connectivity, complete cabling systems, and cable assemblies for use in offices and data centers. This segment also provides fiber optic connectivity solutions, including hardened connector systems, fiber distribution hubs and management systems, couplers and splitters, plug and play multiport service terminals, hardened optical terminating enclosures, high density cable assemblies, splices, and splice closures that supports video, voice, and high-speed data services provided by telecommunications operators and multi-system operators. Its CommScope Mobility Solutions segment offers macro cell site solutions for wireless tower sites and on rooftops, such as base station antennas, microwave antennas, hybrid fiber-feeder and power cables, coaxial cables, connectors, and filters; metro cell solutions for street poles and other urban structures comprising radio frequency delivery and connectivity solutions, equipment housing, and concealment; and small cell and distributed antenna system (DAS) solutions consisting of DAS and distributed cell solutions that allow wireless operators to enhance efficiency, and cellular coverage and capacity in network conditions. This segment provides its solutions under the Andrew brand. CommScope Holding Company, Inc. sells its products through a network of distributors, system integrators, and resellers. The company was formerly known as Cedar I Holding Company, Inc. CommScope Holding Company, Inc. was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Radio & t.v. communications equipment
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
Current SymbolNASDAQ:COMM
Previous Symbol
CUSIPN/A
Phone82-8-3242-200x
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.27
Current Ratio2.44
Quick Ratio1.80
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio9.26
Forward P/E Ratio8.47
P/E Growth1.06
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$4.56 billion
Price / Sales0.79
Cash Flow$3.9556 per share
Price / Cash4.73
Book Value$9.13 per share
Price / Book2.05
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.02
Net Income$193.76 million
Net Margins4.69%
Return on Equity23.68%
Return on Assets5.78%
Miscellaneous
Employees20,000
Outstanding Shares192,220,000
Market Cap$3.70 billion
OptionableOptionable
Commscope (NASDAQ:COMM) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Commscope's stock symbol?
Commscope trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "COMM."
How will Commscope's stock buyback program work?
Commscope announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback plan on Thursday, August 3rd 2017, which permits the company to repurchase $100,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are often an indication that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Commscope's earnings last quarter?
Commscope Holding Company Inc (NASDAQ:COMM) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 8th. The communications equipment provider reported $0.59 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.07. The communications equipment provider earned $1.15 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.22 billion. Commscope had a net margin of 4.69% and a return on equity of 23.68%. Commscope's revenue was up 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.55 EPS. View Commscope's Earnings History.
When is Commscope's next earnings date?
What guidance has Commscope issued on next quarter's earnings?
Commscope updated its fourth quarter earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 8th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $0.34-0.39 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $0.59. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.015-1.065 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.17 billion.Commscope also updated its FY 2018 guidance to $2.09-2.14 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for COMM?
15 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Commscope's shares. Their predictions range from $23.00 to $43.00. On average, they expect Commscope's share price to reach $31.9583 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 71.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Commscope.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Commscope?
15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Commscope in the last year. There are currently 10 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Commscope.
Has Commscope been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about COMM stock have trended somewhat positive on Thursday, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research group ranks the sentiment of news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Commscope earned a media sentiment score of 1.4 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned headlines about the communications equipment provider a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Commscope's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Commscope include Ubiquiti Networks (UBNT), ARRIS International (ARRS), ViaSat (VSAT), Echostar (SATS), Loral Space & Communications Ltd. (LORL), Mitel Networks (MITL), Casa Systems (CASA), Maxar Technologies (MAXR), CalAmp (CAMP), Comtech Telecomm. (CMTL), Sierra Wireless (SWIR), Gilat Satellite Networks (GILT), Harmonic (HLIT), Ceragon Networks (CRNT) and Energous (WATT).
Who are Commscope's key executives?
Commscope's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Marvin S. Edwards Jr., Pres, CEO & Director (Age 69)
- Mr. Frank B. Wyatt II, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and Sec. (Age 55)
- Mr. Peter U. Karlsson, Sr. VP of Global Sales (Age 54)
- Mr. Alexander W. Pease, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 46)
- Mr. Morgan C. S. Kurk, EVP & COO (Age 48)
Who are Commscope's major shareholders?
Commscope's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Franklin Resources Inc. (8.33%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (5.54%), BlackRock Inc. (5.51%), Capital Research Global Investors (5.11%), Capital International Investors (4.88%) and FMR LLC (4.85%). Company insiders that own Commscope stock include Alexander W Pease, Claudius E Iv Watts, Frank B Wyatt II, Frank M Drendel, Joanne M Maguire, Mark A Olson, Marvin S Edwards Jr, Marvin S Edwards, Jr, Morgan C S Kurk, Peter U Karlsson, Philip Martin Armstrong Jr, Randall W Crenshaw, Robert W Granow, Robyn T Mingle, Stephen C Gray and Timothy T Yates. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Commscope.
Which institutional investors are selling Commscope stock?
COMM stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Capital Research Global Investors, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp, FMR LLC, Crestline Management LP, First Republic Investment Management Inc., Seven Eight Capital LP, Shell Asset Management Co. and Daiwa Securities Group Inc.. Company insiders that have sold Commscope company stock in the last year include Frank M Drendel, Marvin S Edwards Jr, Marvin S Edwards, Jr, Philip Martin Armstrong Jr and Stephen C Gray. View Insider Buying and Selling for Commscope.
Which institutional investors are buying Commscope stock?
COMM stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Capital International Investors, Franklin Resources Inc., Sound Shore Management Inc. CT, Prudential Financial Inc., Lyrical Asset Management LP, Tobam, Renaissance Technologies LLC and JPMorgan Chase & Co.. Company insiders that have bought Commscope stock in the last two years include Alexander W Pease, Claudius E Iv Watts, Frank B Wyatt II, Joanne M Maguire, Morgan C S Kurk, Robert W Granow, Robyn T Mingle and Timothy T Yates. View Insider Buying and Selling for Commscope.
How do I buy shares of Commscope?
Shares of COMM 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 Commscope's stock price today?
One share of COMM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $18.63.
How big of a company is Commscope?
Commscope has a market capitalization of $3.70 billion and generates $4.56 billion in revenue each year. The communications equipment provider earns $193.76 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.02 on an earnings per share basis. Commscope employs 20,000 workers across the globe.
What is Commscope's official website?
How can I contact Commscope?
Commscope's mailing address is 1100 COMMSCOPE PLACE SE, HICKORY NC, 28602. The communications equipment provider can be reached via phone at 82-8-3242-200x or via email at [email protected]
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