ForeScout Technologies, Inc. provides network security products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Japan. It offers ForeScout CounterACT agentless technology that discovers, classifies, and assesses IP-based devices; ForeScout extended modules, which represent integrations across vulnerability assessment, advanced threat detection, security incidence and event management, enterprise mobility management, endpoint protection and endpoint detection and response, next generation firewall, privileged access management, and IT systems management vendors, as well as compliance; and ForeScout CounterACT Enterprise Manager, a centralized security management solution for the control of various appliances deployed on an end-customer network, as well as maintenance and professional services. The company's products are used to protect organizations against the threats that exploit the billions of Internet of things devices connected to organizations' networks. ForeScout Technologies, Inc. sells its products and services through distributors and resellers. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
Current SymbolNASDAQ:FSCT
Previous Symbol
CUSIPN/A
Phone408-213-3191
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.08
Current Ratio2.16
Quick Ratio2.16
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-3.04
Forward P/E Ratio-30.09
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$220.87 million
Price / Sales4.67
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book Value$1.44 per share
Price / Book16.72
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($7.93)
Net Income$-91,200,000.00
Net Margins-33.43%
Return on Equity-89.81%
Return on Assets-27.75%
Miscellaneous
Employees823
Outstanding Shares42,860,000
Market Cap$1.12 billion
OptionableOptionable
Forescout Technologies (NASDAQ:FSCT) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forescout Technologies' stock symbol?
Forescout Technologies trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FSCT."
How were Forescout Technologies' earnings last quarter?
Forescout Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:FSCT) posted its earnings results on Thursday, November, 8th. The company reported ($0.19) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of ($0.11) by $0.08. The company earned $85.63 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $79.08 million. Forescout Technologies had a negative return on equity of 89.81% and a negative net margin of 33.43%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 23.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted ($0.21) earnings per share. View Forescout Technologies' Earnings History.
When is Forescout Technologies' next earnings date?
What guidance has Forescout Technologies issued on next quarter's earnings?
Forescout Technologies issued an update on its fourth quarter earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 8th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of (0.26-0.24) for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of ($0.28). The company issued revenue guidance of $75.8-78.8 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $76.45 million.Forescout Technologies also updated its FY 2018 guidance to $-0.69--0.67 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for FSCT?
11 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for Forescout Technologies' shares. Their forecasts range from $34.00 to $47.00. On average, they anticipate Forescout Technologies' share price to reach $39.60 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 64.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Forescout Technologies.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Forescout Technologies?
11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Forescout Technologies in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Forescout Technologies.
Has Forescout Technologies been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about FSCT stock has trended somewhat positive recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research group identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Forescout Technologies earned a news impact score of 1.9 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news stories about the company a news buzz of 7.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Forescout Technologies' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Forescout Technologies include FireEye (FEYE), HTC (HTCXF), Stratasys (SSYS), Digital China (DCHIF), Mitek Systems (MITK), Immersion (IMMR), AstroNova (ALOT), RADCOM (RDCM), Identiv (INVE), TransAct Technologies (TACT), Key Tronic (KTCC), RadiSys (RSYS), Interlink Electronics (LINK), Top Image Systems (TISA) and IGO (IGOI).
Who are Forescout Technologies' key executives?
Forescout Technologies' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Michael P. DeCesare, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 53)
- Mr. Christopher Harms, Chief Financial Officer (Age 52)
- Mr. Pedro Abreu, Sr. VP & Chief Strategy Officer (Age 46)
- Mr. Oded Comay, Co-Founder & CTO
- Mr. Dror Comay, Co-Founder & Chief Architect
When did Forescout Technologies IPO?
(FSCT) raised $101 million in an initial public offering on Friday, October 27th 2017. The company issued 4,800,000 shares at a price of $20.00-$22.00 per share. Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan and Citigroup acted as the underwriters for the IPO and BofA Merrill Lynch, UBS Investment Bank and KeyBanc Capital Markets were co-managers.
Who are Forescout Technologies' major shareholders?
Forescout Technologies' stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (5.12%), Emerald Advisers Inc. PA (2.14%), Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC (2.05%), Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust (1.97%), Legal & General Group Plc (1.75%) and First Trust Advisors LP (1.48%). Company insiders that own Forescout Technologies stock include Amadeus Capital Partners Ltd, Christopher Harms, Darren J Milliken, David G Dewalt, Enrique T Salem, James A Beer, Meritech Management Associates, Michael Decesare, Pedro Abreu, T Kent Elliott and Yehezkel Yeshurun. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Forescout Technologies.
Which major investors are selling Forescout Technologies stock?
FSCT stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase & Co., JPMorgan Chase & Co., FIL Ltd, Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, Monashee Investment Management LLC and Los Angeles Capital Management & Equity Research Inc.. Company insiders that have sold Forescout Technologies company stock in the last year include Amadeus Capital Partners Ltd, Christopher Harms, Darren J Milliken, David G Dewalt, Enrique T Salem, James A Beer, Meritech Management Associates, Michael Decesare, Pedro Abreu, T Kent Elliott and Yehezkel Yeshurun. View Insider Buying and Selling for Forescout Technologies.
Which major investors are buying Forescout Technologies stock?
FSCT stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including First Trust Advisors LP, Vista Equity Partners Management LLC, Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust, Emerald Advisers Inc. PA, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. KS and Deutsche Bank AG. View Insider Buying and Selling for Forescout Technologies.
How do I buy shares of Forescout Technologies?
Shares of FSCT 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 Forescout Technologies' stock price today?
One share of FSCT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $24.07.
How big of a company is Forescout Technologies?
Forescout Technologies has a market capitalization of $1.12 billion and generates $220.87 million in revenue each year. The company earns $-91,200,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($7.93) on an earnings per share basis. Forescout Technologies employs 823 workers across the globe.
What is Forescout Technologies' official website?
How can I contact Forescout Technologies?
Forescout Technologies' mailing address is 190 West Tasman Drive, San Jose CA, 95134. The company can be reached via phone at 408-213-3191 or via email at [email protected]
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