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
Industry Electronic components & accessories
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNASDAQ:CTRL
CUSIPN/A
Phone801-523-3100
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio4.06
Quick Ratio2.93
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio33.03
Forward P/E Ratio29.84
P/E Growth2.85
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$244.73 million
Price / Sales2.63
Cash Flow$1.1362 per share
Price / Cash21.80
Book Value$6.92 per share
Price / Book3.58
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.75
Net Income$15.97 million
Net Margins6.35%
Return on Equity13.91%
Return on Assets11.36%
Miscellaneous
Employees635
Outstanding Shares26,010,000
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 approved a stock repurchase program on Friday, February 9th 2018, which permits the company to repurchase $20,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are often an indication that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Control4's earnings last quarter?
Control4 Corp (NASDAQ:CTRL) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 3rd. The electronics maker reported $0.21 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.14 by $0.07. The electronics maker had revenue of $59.10 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $57.18 million. Control4 had a return on equity of 13.91% and a net margin of 6.35%. The firm's revenue was up 17.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.12 EPS. View Control4's Earnings History.
When is Control4's next earnings date?
What guidance has Control4 issued on next quarter's earnings?
Control4 issued an update on its FY18 earnings guidance on Thursday, May, 3rd. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.26-1.33 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.23. The company issued revenue guidance of $271-275 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $272.39 million.Control4 also updated its Q2 guidance to $0.30-0.34 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for CTRL?
9 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Control4's stock. Their predictions range from $30.00 to $36.00. On average, they anticipate Control4's stock price to reach $31.00 in the next year. 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. Maxim Group analysts commented, "Mar Q Net Income up 89% y/y, beating midpoint guidance by 44%, we believe due to ongoing pricing power. Guidance has typical level of conservatism, per our analysis. Reiterating Buy Rating and 12-month price target of $36." (5/4/2018)
- 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. " (4/16/2018)
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?
Media coverage about CTRL stock has trended somewhat positive on Sunday, Accern reports. The research firm scores the sentiment of news coverage by monitoring more than twenty million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Control4 earned a media sentiment score of 0.17 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the electronics maker an impact score of 45.58 out of 100, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near term.
Who are Control4's major shareholders?
Control4's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (11.48%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.16%), State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D (3.31%), Systematic Financial Management LP (2.31%), Stifel Financial Corp (1.62%) and Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC (1.55%). Company insiders that own Control4 stock include Bryce Judd, Eric Anderson, Greg Bishop, Jefferson Dungan, Jeremy A Jaech, Mark Edwin Jensen, Mark Novakovich, Martin Plaehn, Phil Molyneux, Robert Born and Susan Cashen. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Control4.
Which institutional investors are selling Control4 stock?
CTRL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Wells Fargo & Company MN, ClariVest Asset Management LLC, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, GSA Capital Partners LLP, UBS Group AG, Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC and Spark Investment Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold Control4 company stock in the last year include Bryce Judd, Eric Anderson, Greg Bishop, Jeremy A Jaech, Mark Edwin Jensen, Mark Novakovich, Martin Plaehn, Robert Born and Susan Cashen. View Insider Buying and Selling for Control4.
Which institutional investors are buying Control4 stock?
CTRL stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, BlackRock Inc., Barclays PLC, South Dakota Investment Council, Alambic Investment Management L.P. and Trexquant Investment 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 $24.77.
How big of a company is Control4?
Control4 has a market capitalization of $646.07 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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