Echo Global Logistics, Inc. provides technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management solutions in the United States. It utilizes a proprietary technology platform to compile and analyze data from its multi-modal network of transportation providers for the transportation and logistics needs. The company offers services in various transportation modes, such as truckload, less-than truckload, small parcel, domestic air, and expedited and international. Its transportation management and logistics services include rate negotiation; procurement of transportation; shipment execution and tracking; carrier management, selection, reporting, and compliance; executive dashboard presentations and detailed shipment reports; freight bill payment and audit; claims processing and service refund management; design and management of inbound client freight programs; individually configured Web portals and self-service data warehouses; enterprise resource planning integration with transactional shipment data; and integration of shipping applications into client e-commerce sites, as well as back-end reports customized to the internal reporting needs of the business. The company serves clients operating in various industries, such as manufacturing, construction, food and beverage, consumer products, and retail. Echo Global Logistics, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Freight transportation arrangement
Sub-IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
SectorTransportation
Phone800-354-7993
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.44 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees2,595
Next Earnings Date4/24/2019 (Confirmed)
OptionableOptionable
Echo Global Logistics (NASDAQ:ECHO) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Echo Global Logistics' stock symbol?
Echo Global Logistics trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ECHO."
How will Echo Global Logistics' stock buyback program work?
Echo Global Logistics announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase plan on Sunday, June 4th 2017, which authorizes the company to buyback $50,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to buy up to 9.2% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually an indication that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Echo Global Logistics' earnings last quarter?
Echo Global Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECHO) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 6th. The transportation company reported $0.47 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.38 by $0.09. The transportation company earned $583 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $587.32 million. Echo Global Logistics had a net margin of 1.18% and a return on equity of 12.01%. Echo Global Logistics's quarterly revenue was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.33 EPS. View Echo Global Logistics' Earnings History.
When is Echo Global Logistics' next earnings date?
How can I listen to Echo Global Logistics' earnings call?
Echo Global Logistics will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, April 24th at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 8773036235.
What guidance has Echo Global Logistics issued on next quarter's earnings?
Echo Global Logistics issued an update on its first quarter 2019 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 6th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $530-570 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $598.3 million.Echo Global Logistics also updated its FY 2019 guidance to EPS.
What price target have analysts set for ECHO?
10 analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Echo Global Logistics' stock. Their forecasts range from $23.40 to $40.00. On average, they anticipate Echo Global Logistics' stock price to reach $30.9333 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 24.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Echo Global Logistics.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Echo Global Logistics?
10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Echo Global Logistics in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Echo Global Logistics.
Has Echo Global Logistics been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about ECHO stock have trended somewhat negative recently, according to InfoTrie. The research firm identifies negative and positive media coverage by monitoring more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Echo Global Logistics earned a news sentiment score of -1.4 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the transportation company a news buzz of 2.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is very unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next several days.
Who are some of Echo Global Logistics' key competitors?
What other stocks do shareholders of Echo Global Logistics own?
Who are Echo Global Logistics' key executives?
Echo Global Logistics' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Douglas R. Waggoner, Chairman & CEO (Age 60)
- Mr. David B. Menzel, Pres & COO (Age 57)
- Mr. Kyle L. Sauers, CFO & Sec. (Age 47)
- Mr. Miles English, Chief Information Officer
- Mr. Christopher N. Clemmensen, Sr. VP of Marketing
Who are Echo Global Logistics' major shareholders?
Echo Global Logistics' stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Summit Creek Advisors LLC (1.21%). Company insiders that own Echo Global Logistics stock include David B Menzel, Douglas R Waggoner, Kyle Sauers, Matthew Wagner Ferguson, Peter Rogers and Samuel K Skinner. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Echo Global Logistics.
Which major investors are selling Echo Global Logistics stock?
ECHO stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Summit Creek Advisors LLC. Company insiders that have sold Echo Global Logistics company stock in the last year include David B Menzel, Douglas R Waggoner, Kyle Sauers and Peter Rogers. View Insider Buying and Selling for Echo Global Logistics.
How do I buy shares of Echo Global Logistics?
Shares of ECHO 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 Echo Global Logistics' stock price today?
One share of ECHO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $24.94.
How big of a company is Echo Global Logistics?
Echo Global Logistics has a market capitalization of $693.78 million and generates $2.44 billion in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $28.72 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.62 on an earnings per share basis. Echo Global Logistics employs 2,595 workers across the globe.
What is Echo Global Logistics' official website?
How can I contact Echo Global Logistics?
Echo Global Logistics' mailing address is 600 WEST CHICAGO AVENUE SUITE 725, CHICAGO IL, 60654. The transportation company can be reached via phone at 800-354-7993 or via email at [email protected]
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