Core-Mark Holding Company, Inc. markets fresh and broad-line supply solutions to the convenience retail industry. The company sells and distributes various food/non-food products, including cigarettes, fast food, candies, snacks, groceries, fresh products, dairy products, breads, beverages, other tobacco products, general merchandise and equipment, and health and beauty care products. Its customers include traditional convenience stores, such as national and super-regional convenience store operators, as well as independently owned convenience stores; and alternative outlets, which include grocery stores, drug stores, big box or supercenter stores, liquor stores, cigarette and tobacco shops, hotel gift shops, military exchanges, college and corporate campuses, casinos, hardware stores, airport concessions, and other specialty and small format stores that carry convenience products. The company offers its products to 45,000 customer locations through a network of distribution centers in the United States and Canada. Core-Mark Holding Company, Inc. was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Groceries, general line
Sub-IndustryDistributors
SectorBusiness Services
Current SymbolNASDAQ:CORE
Previous Symbol
CUSIP21868110
Phone650-589-9445
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.66
Current Ratio1.99
Quick Ratio0.96
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio28.14
Forward P/E Ratio20.69
P/E Growth1.62
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$15.69 billion
Price / Sales0.08
Cash Flow$2.1646 per share
Price / Cash13.00
Book Value$12.36 per share
Price / Book2.28
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.00
Net Income$33.50 million
Net Margins0.27%
Return on Equity11.58%
Return on Assets3.81%
Miscellaneous
Employees8,413
Outstanding Shares45,700,000
Market Cap$1.31 billion
OptionableOptionable
Core-Mark (NASDAQ:CORE) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Core-Mark's stock symbol?
Core-Mark trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CORE."
How often does Core-Mark pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Core-Mark?
Core-Mark declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 7th. Investors of record on Tuesday, November 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.11 per share on Friday, December 14th. This represents a $0.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.56%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, November 19th. This is a positive change from Core-Mark's previous quarterly dividend of $0.10. View Core-Mark's Dividend History.
When did Core-Mark's stock split? How did Core-Mark's stock split work?
Core-Mark's stock split before market open on Friday, June 27th 2014. The 2-1 split was announced on Wednesday, May 21st 2014. The newly created shares were payable to shareholders after the market closes on Thursday, June 26th 2014. An investor that had 100 shares of Core-Mark stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.
How will Core-Mark's stock buyback program work?
Core-Mark announced that its board has approved a stock repurchase plan on Wednesday, August 30th 2017, which allows the company to buyback $40,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to purchase up to 3.3% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally a sign that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Core-Mark's earnings last quarter?
Core-Mark Holding Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:CORE) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 6th. The business services provider reported $0.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.46 by $0.17. The business services provider had revenue of $4.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.46 billion. Core-Mark had a net margin of 0.27% and a return on equity of 11.58%. The business's revenue was down .9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.37 earnings per share. View Core-Mark's Earnings History.
When is Core-Mark's next earnings date?
What guidance has Core-Mark issued on next quarter's earnings?
Core-Mark updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Tuesday, November, 6th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $1.31-1.40 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.27. The company issued revenue guidance of $16.2-16.4 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $16.70 billion.
What price target have analysts set for CORE?
8 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Core-Mark's stock. Their predictions range from $23.00 to $40.00. On average, they anticipate Core-Mark's share price to reach $33.60 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 19.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Core-Mark.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Core-Mark?
8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Core-Mark in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 4 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Core-Mark.
Has Core-Mark been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about CORE stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, InfoTrie reports. InfoTrie identifies negative and positive news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Core-Mark earned a media sentiment score of 1.9 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media stories about the business services provider a news buzz of 4.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next several days.
Who are some of Core-Mark's key competitors?
Who are Core-Mark's key executives?
Core-Mark's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Scott E. McPherson, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 48)
- Mr. Christopher M. Miller, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 57)
- Ms. Jordana D. Kammerud, Sr. VP & Chief HR Officer (Age 41)
- Mr. Christopher K. Hobson, Sr. VP - Western Divisions (Age 49)
- Mr. Matthew J. Tachouet, VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Sec. (Age 42)
Who are Core-Mark's major shareholders?
Core-Mark's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (15.13%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.90%), Brown Advisory Inc. (3.37%), Advisory Research Inc. (3.15%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (2.91%) and Royce & Associates LP (1.86%). Company insiders that own Core-Mark stock include Christopher Hobson, Christopher L Walsh, Christopher M Miller, Eric Rolheiser, Fraser James Laschinger, Gary F Colter, Gordon Scott Townsen Mckinnon, John Dennis Harvey, Laura Jean Flanagan, Robert Douglas Cudney, Scott E Mcpherson, Thomas B Perkins and William Stein. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Core-Mark.
Which institutional investors are selling Core-Mark stock?
CORE stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Royce & Associates LP, Advisory Research Inc., Brown Advisory Inc., Citadel Advisors LLC, Comerica Bank, Alliancebernstein L.P., Credit Suisse AG and JPMorgan Chase & Co.. Company insiders that have sold Core-Mark company stock in the last year include Christopher Hobson and Eric Rolheiser. View Insider Buying and Selling for Core-Mark.
Which institutional investors are buying Core-Mark stock?
CORE stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Victory Capital Management Inc., BlackRock Inc., Prudential Financial Inc., Assenagon Asset Management S.A., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Hsbc Holdings PLC, Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. and Engineers Gate Manager LP. Company insiders that have bought Core-Mark stock in the last two years include Christopher Hobson, Fraser James Laschinger, Gary F Colter, Gordon Scott Townsen Mckinnon, Laura Jean Flanagan and Robert Douglas Cudney. View Insider Buying and Selling for Core-Mark.
How do I buy shares of Core-Mark?
Shares of CORE 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 Core-Mark's stock price today?
One share of CORE stock can currently be purchased for approximately $28.14.
How big of a company is Core-Mark?
Core-Mark has a market capitalization of $1.31 billion and generates $15.69 billion in revenue each year. The business services provider earns $33.50 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.00 on an earnings per share basis. Core-Mark employs 8,413 workers across the globe.
What is Core-Mark's official website?
How can I contact Core-Mark?
Core-Mark's mailing address is 395 Oyster Point Boulevard Suite 415, South San Francisco CA, 94080. The business services provider can be reached via phone at 650-589-9445 or via email at [email protected]
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