Echo Global Logistics Company Profile (NASDAQ:ECHO)

Echo Global Logistics trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ECHO."

Echo Global Logistics announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback plan on Sunday, June 4th 2017, which permits the company to buyback $50,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to repurchase up to 9.2% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued.

Echo Global Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECHO) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 27th. The company reported $0.18 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.20 by $0.02. The company earned $470.10 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $470.25 million. Echo Global Logistics had a negative net margin of 0.21% and a positive return on equity of 3.22%. The firm's revenue was up 5.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.33 earnings per share. View Echo Global Logistics' Earnings History.

Echo Global Logistics is scheduled to release their next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, October, 24th 2017. View Earnings Estimates for Echo Global Logistics.

8 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Echo Global Logistics' stock. Their predictions range from $14.00 to $30.00. On average, they expect Echo Global Logistics' share price to reach $20.29 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Echo Global Logistics.

Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Echo Global Logistics stock:

• 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology enabled transportation and supply chain management services, delivered on a proprietary technology platform, serving the transportation and logistics needs of its clients. The company's web-based technology platform compiles and analyzes data from its network of over 22,000 transportation providers to serve its clients' shipping and freight management needs. Echo procures transportation and provides logistics services for more than 11,600 clients across a wide range of industries, such as manufacturing, construction, consumer products and retail. Echo Global Logistics, Inc. is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. " (8/2/2017)
• 2. UBS AG analysts commented, "Better execution in the market appears necessary but it is unclear whether the catalyst is people, new technology or perhaps entering a period of less intense competition," Wadewitz added.Finally, Echo's stock is trading at a P/E multiple of around 33x on the analyst's one year forward EPS estimate. And multiple may be unjustified amid a "more muted revenue growth outlook" and only expectations for a "modest" (7/28/2017)

Some companies that are related to Echo Global Logistics include Frontline (FRO), Textainer Group Holdings Limited (TGH), GasLog Partners LP (GLOP), Seaspan Corporation (SSW), Teekay Corporation (TK), ArcBest Corporation (ARCB), KNOT Offshore Partners LP (KNOP), American Railcar Industries (ARII), Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK), Costamare (CMRE), Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (MMLP), Navigator Holdings (NVGS), DHT Holdings (DHT), Scorpio Bulkers (SALT), Student Transportation (STB), CAI International (CAI), International Seaways (INSW) and Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT).

Echo Global Logistics' management team includes the folowing people:

• Douglas R. Waggoner, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
• David B. Menzel, President, Chief Operating Officer
• Bradley A. Keywell, Co-Founder
• Kyle L. Sauers, Chief Financial Officer
• Nelda J. Connors, Independent Director
• William M. Farrow III, Independent Director
• Matthew Wagner Ferguson, Independent Director
• David C. Habiger, Independent Director
• Samuel K. Skinner, Independent Director

Echo Global Logistics' stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (6.33%), SCOPUS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P. (5.60%), Vanguard Group Inc. (5.16%), Franklin Resources Inc. (4.88%), Wasatch Advisors Inc. (4.04%) and Eagle Asset Management Inc. (2.72%). Company insiders that own Echo Global Logistics stock include David B Menzel, Douglas R Waggoner and Kyle Sauers. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Echo Global Logistics.

Echo Global Logistics' stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Ameriprise Financial Inc., Wasatch Advisors Inc., Russell Investments Group Ltd., Summit Creek Advisors LLC, Tiverton Asset Management LLC, Stoneridge Investment Partners LLC, Elk Creek Partners LLC and New York State Common Retirement Fund. Company insiders that have sold Echo Global Logistics stock in the last year include David B Menzel and Douglas R Waggoner. View Insider Buying and Selling for Echo Global Logistics.

Echo Global Logistics' stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Janus Henderson Group PLC, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Franklin Resources Inc., Lazard Asset Management LLC, Northern Trust Corp, Rice Hall James & Associates LLC, AMI Asset Management Corp and Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Echo Global Logistics.

Shares of Echo Global Logistics can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

One share of Echo Global Logistics stock can currently be purchased for approximately $17.95.