Control4 Corporation provides smart home and business solutions in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company offers Control4 solution that functions as the operating system of the home, integrating audio, video, lighting, temperature, security, communications, and other devices into a unified automation solution. Its Control4 product line comprises the Control4 home operating system and the associated application software, and software development kits (SDKs). The company's software components include Director for monitoring and receiving events; User Interface Application for operating system displays graphical user interfaces on televisions, in-wall and table-top touch panels, smartphones, and tablets, as well as list-based devices, such as remote controls with LCD text-displays; and Composer, a software application that enables trained and certified independent Control4 dealers and installers to design, configure, and personalize a Control4 home automation system for consumers. Its software components also comprise Control4 Drivers, as well as DriverWorks SDK, a SDK to develop and test custom two-way interface drivers to support the integration of a new device or device model into system, or to customize and enhance an existing driver; I/O servers; and 4Sight, a subscription service that enables end customers to remotely access, monitor, and adjust settings in their homes and receive event-based email alerts from their system. In addition, the company's products and services with embedded software include controllers, interface and networking devices, audio and video solutions, lighting products, comfort products, security products, and communication products. Control4 Corporation was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Electronic components & accessories
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNASDAQ:CTRL
CUSIPN/A
Phone801-523-3100
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio4.00
Quick Ratio2.94
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio46.31
Forward P/E Ratio38.16
P/E Growth3.44
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$244.73 million
Price / Sales3.70
Cash Flow$1.0932 per share
Price / Cash31.77
Book Value$6.92 per share
Price / Book5.02
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.75
Net Income$15.97 million
Net Margins7.21%
Return on Equity15.03%
Return on Assets12.17%
Miscellaneous
Employees635
Outstanding Shares26,100,000
Market Cap$944.66 million
Control4 (NASDAQ:CTRL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Control4's stock symbol?
Control4 trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CTRL."
How will Control4's stock buyback program work?
Control4 declared that its board has initiated a stock repurchase program on Friday, February 9th 2018, which authorizes the company to buyback $20,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally an indication that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Control4's earnings last quarter?
Control4 Corp (NASDAQ:CTRL) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 2nd. The electronics maker reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.21 by $0.21. The electronics maker had revenue of $69.20 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $68.02 million. Control4 had a net margin of 7.21% and a return on equity of 15.03%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 12.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.32 earnings per share. View Control4's Earnings History.
When is Control4's next earnings date?
What guidance has Control4 issued on next quarter's earnings?
Control4 updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 2nd. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.38-1.45 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.30. The company issued revenue guidance of $273-276 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $273.62 million.Control4 also updated its Q3 guidance to $0.34-0.38 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for CTRL?
9 brokers have issued 1-year target prices for Control4's shares. Their forecasts range from $30.00 to $40.00. On average, they anticipate Control4's stock price to reach $34.4286 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 0.9%. View Analyst Price Targets for Control4.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Control4?
9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Control4 in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Control4.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Control4 stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Control4 stock:
- 1. Imperial Capital analysts commented, "We are lowering our rating on CTRL shares to and maintaining our one- year price target of $32, about 12% below the recent share price. We continue to remain confident in management’s ability to improve margin and revenue growth and pursue strategic acquisitions. However, based on the share price as of 8/27/18, the stock is now above our price target. Rationale Growth reflected in recent stock price. On 8/2/18, CTRL reported 2Q18 results with revenue, adjusted EPS, and adjusted gross margin all above our estimates. In our report dated 8/3/18, we raised our price target to $32 from $30 (about 22% above the then share price of $26.26). The stock has now surpassed our valuation and fully reflects the company’s growth potential over the next twelve months, we believe." (8/28/2018)
- 2. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Control4 Corporation is engaged in providing automation and control solutions for the connected home. The Company offers home operating system that interacts with various music, video, lighting, temperature, security, and communications. It also provides 4Sight subscription services, which allow consumers to control and monitor their homes remotely from their smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Control4 Corporation is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. " (8/14/2018)
- 3. Maxim Group analysts commented, "Jun Q Beat with GM & OM expansion, a testament to the building brand of CTRL, in our view. F2H18 guidance in line with prior implied F2H18 guidance, which is likely conservative. Intercom Anywhere signals CTRL is beginning to transcend the entertainment- focused vs. security-focused segmentation, in our view. Strong business performance and addition of former AMZN Alexa exec gives us increased confidence in our long-term DCF-based 12-month PT of $36." (8/3/2018)
Are investors shorting Control4?
Control4 saw a increase in short interest in August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totalling 1,883,360 shares, an increase of 32.7% from the August 15th total of 1,418,879 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 778,684 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.4 days. Currently, 7.7% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Control4's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Control4's key competitors?
Who are Control4's key executives?
Control4's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Martin Plaehn, Pres, CEO & Chairman (Age 60)
- Mr. Mark Novakovich, Chief Financial Officer (Age 50)
- Mr. Bryce Judd, Sr. VP of Global Sales (Age 43)
- Mr. Joshua D. Ellis, Gen. Counsel
- Ms. Susan K. Cashen, Sr. VP of Marketing (Age 57)
Has Control4 been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about CTRL stock have trended somewhat positive on Friday, Accern reports. The research firm scores the sentiment of news coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Control4 earned a daily sentiment score of 0.18 on Accern's scale. They also gave news articles about the electronics maker an impact score of 46.57 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term. View Recent Headlines for Control4.
Who are Control4's major shareholders?
Control4's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (12.57%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (5.26%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (5.24%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.11%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (3.54%) and State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D (3.46%). Company insiders that own Control4 stock include Bryce Judd, Eric Anderson, Greg Bishop, Jefferson Dungan, Jeremy A Jaech, Joshua D Ellis, Mark Edwin Jensen, Mark Novakovich, Martin Plaehn, Phil Molyneux, Robert Born and Susan Cashen. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Control4.
Which major investors are selling Control4 stock?
CTRL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Millennium Management LLC, Spark Investment Management LLC, Engineers Gate Manager LP, Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd, Fox Run Management L.L.C. and GSA Capital Partners LLP. Company insiders that have sold Control4 company stock in the last year include Bryce Judd, Eric Anderson, Greg Bishop, Jeremy A Jaech, Joshua D Ellis, Mark Edwin Jensen, Mark Novakovich, Martin Plaehn and Susan Cashen. View Insider Buying and Selling for Control4.
Which major investors are buying Control4 stock?
CTRL stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Systematic Financial Management LP, RPG Investment Advisory LLC, Victory Capital Management Inc., Los Angeles Capital Management & Equity Research Inc., State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D, TD Asset Management Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Control4.
How do I buy shares of Control4?
Shares of CTRL 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 Control4's stock price today?
One share of CTRL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $34.73.
How big of a company is Control4?
Control4 has a market capitalization of $944.66 million and generates $244.73 million in revenue each year. The electronics maker earns $15.97 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.75 on an earnings per share basis. Control4 employs 635 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Control4?
Control4's mailing address is 11734 SOUTH ELECTION ROAD, SALT LAKE CITY UT, 84020. The electronics maker can be reached via phone at 801-523-3100 or via email at [email protected]
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