Control4 Corp. engages in the provision of automation and control solutions. It offers networking systems to control lighting, entertainment, security, energy and other connected devices. The firm builds secure infrastructure to provide cloud-base services which includes remote customer system access. The company was founded by W. Eric Smith, William B. West and Mark J. Morgan on March 27, 2003 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Electronic components & accessories
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
Current SymbolNASDAQ:CTRL
Previous Symbol
CUSIPN/A
Phone801-523-3100
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio4.22
Quick Ratio3.20
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio23.88
Forward P/E Ratio23.80
P/E Growth2.08
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$244.73 million
Price / Sales2.44
Cash Flow$1.1355 per share
Price / Cash19.70
Book Value$6.77 per share
Price / Book3.30
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.75
Net Income$15.97 million
Net Margins7.22%
Return on Equity14.94%
Return on Assets12.03%
Miscellaneous
Employees635
Outstanding Shares26,710,000
Market Cap$599.60 million
OptionableOptionable
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 of Directors has approved a share repurchase plan on Friday, February 9th 2018, which permits the company to buyback $20,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are often a sign that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Control4's earnings last quarter?
Control4 Corp (NASDAQ:CTRL) announced its earnings results on Thursday, November, 1st. The electronics maker reported $0.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.36 by $0.02. The electronics maker had revenue of $71.59 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $71.52 million. Control4 had a return on equity of 14.94% and a net margin of 7.22%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.35 EPS. 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 fourth quarter earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 1st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $0.41-0.45 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.43. The company issued revenue guidance of $72-74 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $75.08 million.Control4 also updated its FY 2018 guidance to $1.42-1.45 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for CTRL?
8 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Control4's shares. Their predictions range from $30.00 to $40.00. On average, they expect Control4's share price to reach $34.4286 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 53.9% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Control4.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Control4?
8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Control4 in the last year. There are currently 2 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. 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. " (11/13/2018)
- 2. 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)
- 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)
Has Control4 been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about CTRL stock have been trending neutral recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research group identifies positive and negative media coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Control4 earned a media sentiment score of 0.1 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media stories about the electronics maker a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next several days.
Who are some of Control4's key competitors?
Who are Control4's key executives?
Control4's management team includes the folowing people:
- Martin Plaehn, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
- Mark Novakovich, Chief Financial Officer
- Jeff Dungan, SVP-Supply Chain Operations & Business Development
- Larry Bennett, Director-East Region Sales
- Robert Kidd, Managing Director-Asia Pacific Region Sales
Who are Control4's major shareholders?
Control4's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (14.73%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.21%), FMR LLC (4.17%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (3.51%), Systematic Financial Management LP (3.50%) and State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D (3.26%). 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 Bank of New York Mellon Corp, AQR Capital Management LLC, Renaissance Technologies LLC, State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D, BlueMountain Capital Management LLC, NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and JPMorgan Chase & Co.. 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 FMR LLC, BlackRock Inc., Penserra Capital Management LLC, EAM Investors LLC, Point72 Asset Management L.P., Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc., Systematic Financial Management LP and Engineers Gate Manager LP. 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 $22.37.
How big of a company is Control4?
Control4 has a market capitalization of $599.60 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.
What is Control4's official website?
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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