Forrester Research, Inc. operates as an independent research, data, and advisory services company. It operates through Research, Product, and Project Consulting segments. Its primary syndicated research product is Research, which offers clients with access to its syndicated research designed to inform their strategic decision-making. The company's Research product offerings consist of cross-linked documents that interconnect the company's playbooks, reports, data, product rankings, best practices, evaluation tools, and research archives, which are provided through role-based Websites. It also offers leadership boards that are peer groups for executives and other senior leaders at large organizations. In addition, the company provides data products and services, including Customer Experience Index, a framework for assessing and measuring customer experience quality; Consumer Technographics that offers insights into how technology impacts the way consumers select, purchase, use, and communicate about products and services; Business Technographics, which provides assessments of what motivates businesses to choose certain technologies and vendors, as well as measures and reports on the current information consumption patterns of key influencers for large technology purchases; and ForecastView, an ongoing data program that provides a detailed evaluation of market size, based on expert analysis and quantitative insights from consumer and business surveys. Further, it offers consulting services to assist clients in developing and executing technology and business strategy, informing critical decisions, and reducing business risk, as well as hosts various events. The company sells its products and services through direct sales force in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia; and through independent sales representatives in selected locations internationally. Forrester Research, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Engineering, accounting, research, management & related services
Sub-IndustryIT Consulting & Other Services
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNASDAQ:FORR
CUSIP34656310
Phone617-613-6000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio1.21
Quick Ratio1.21
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio51.27
Forward P/E Ratio41.19
P/E Growth3.38
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$337.67 million
Price / Sales2.30
Cash Flow$1.2845 per share
Price / Cash33.67
Book Value$7.85 per share
Price / Book5.51
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.83
Net Income$15.14 million
Net Margins3.07%
Return on Equity7.62%
Return on Assets3.16%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,392
Outstanding Shares17,980,000
Forrester Research (NASDAQ:FORR) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forrester Research's stock symbol?
Forrester Research trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FORR."
How often does Forrester Research pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Forrester Research?
Forrester Research declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, April 27th. Investors of record on Wednesday, June 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share on Wednesday, June 27th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.85%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 12th. View Forrester Research's Dividend History.
How were Forrester Research's earnings last quarter?
Forrester Research, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORR) announced its earnings results on Thursday, April, 26th. The technology company reported ($0.01) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.06 by $0.07. The technology company earned $77.75 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $78.51 million. Forrester Research had a return on equity of 7.62% and a net margin of 3.07%. View Forrester Research's Earnings History.
When is Forrester Research's next earnings date?
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Forrester Research stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Forrester Research stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Forrester Research, Inc. is a global research and advisory firm serving professionals in 13 key roles across three distinct client segments. Their clients face progressively complex business and technology decisions every day. To help them understand, strategize, and act upon opportunities brought by change, Forrester provides proprietary research, consumer and business data, custom consulting, events and online communities, and peer-to-peer executive programs. They guide leaders in business technology, marketing and strategy, and the technology industry through independent fact-based insight, ensuring their business success today and tomorrow. " (5/3/2018)
- 2. Barrington Research analysts commented, "We believe the revenue shortfall versus our forecast was due to a greater-than-expected impact from changes in accounting rules. In Q1/18, Forrester adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-19, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which had a negative impact of $2.3 million. The accounting change delayed the recognition of certain event and reprint revenue until later in 2018." (4/27/2018)
Who are some of Forrester Research's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Forrester Research include ACI Worldwide (ACIW), Mongodb (MDB), Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD), Smartsheet (SMAR), InterDigital (IDCC), Verint Systems (VRNT), Vonage (VG), Bechtle (BC8), WESCO International (WCC), DeNA (DNACF), Cabot Microelectronics (CCMP), Rostelecom OJSC common stock (ROSYY), Altium (ALU), Descartes Systems Group (DSG) and CARSALES Com Lt/ADR (CSXXY).
Who are Forrester Research's key executives?
Forrester Research's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. George F. Colony, Founder, Chairman, CEO & Pres (Age 64)
- Mr. Michael A. Doyle, Chief Financial Officer (Age 62)
- Ms. Kelley Hippler, Chief Sales Officer (Age 49)
- Mr. Clifford Condon, Chief Research & Product Officer (Age 54)
- Mr. Mack Brothers, Chief Consulting Officer (Age 53)
Has Forrester Research been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about FORR stock have been trending somewhat negative recently, according to Accern Sentiment. The research group identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Forrester Research earned a news impact score of -0.06 on Accern's scale. They also gave news articles about the technology company an impact score of 46.77 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next few days.
Who are Forrester Research's major shareholders?
Forrester Research's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.14%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (2.17%), Northern Trust Corp (0.82%), Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (0.51%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.45%) and Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.45%). Company insiders that own Forrester Research stock include David Boyce, Gail Mann, George Hornig, Gretchen Teichgraeber, Henk Broeders, Michael A Doyle, Michael Morhardt, Michael Welles, Robert Galford, Scott Chouinard and Steven P Peltzman. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Forrester Research.
Which major investors are selling Forrester Research stock?
FORR stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Wells Fargo & Company MN, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Prudential Financial Inc., Millennium Management LLC, Seizert Capital Partners LLC, American International Group Inc. and Aperio Group LLC. Company insiders that have sold Forrester Research company stock in the last year include David Boyce, George Hornig, Gretchen Teichgraeber, Henk Broeders, Michael A Doyle, Michael Welles, Robert Galford and Scott Chouinard. View Insider Buying and Selling for Forrester Research.
Which major investors are buying Forrester Research stock?
FORR stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Victory Capital Management Inc., Citadel Advisors LLC, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc., Legal & General Group Plc and Old Mutual Global Investors UK Ltd.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Forrester Research.
How do I buy shares of Forrester Research?
Shares of FORR 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 Forrester Research's stock price today?
One share of FORR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $43.25.
How big of a company is Forrester Research?
Forrester Research has a market capitalization of $767.02 million and generates $337.67 million in revenue each year. The technology company earns $15.14 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.83 on an earnings per share basis. Forrester Research employs 1,392 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Forrester Research?
Forrester Research's mailing address is 60 ACORN PARK DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE MA, 02140. The technology company can be reached via phone at 617-613-6000 or via email at [email protected]
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