About Genius Brands (NASDAQ:GNUS)
Genius Brands International, Inc., a content and brand management company, creates and licenses animated multimedia content for toddlers to tweens worldwide. The company offers Thomas Edison's Secret Lab, a STEM-based comedy adventure series; Baby Genius, a catalogue of songs, music videos, and toys, which feature classic nursery rhymes, learning songs, classical music, holiday favorites, and others for toddlers; and Warren Buffet's Secret Millionaire's Club, an animated series for kids. It also develops and produces animated series, such as Llama Llama, SpacePop, Stan Lee's Cosmic Crusaders, and Rainbow Rangers. In addition, the company acts as a licensing agent for Llama Llama, From Frank, and Celessence Technologies. It serves various customers and partners, including broadcasters, consumer products licensees, and retailers. Genius Brands International, Inc. sells its products directly at wholesale to retail stores or through online retailers. The company was formerly known as Pacific Entertainment Corporation and changed its name to Genius Brands International, Inc. in October 2011. Genius Brands International, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in Beverly Hills, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Motion picture & video production
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Discretionary
SymbolNASDAQ:GNUS
CUSIPN/A
Phone310-273-4222
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.29%
Current Ratio2.92%
Quick Ratio2.92%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-1.91
Forward P/E Ratio-5.72
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$5.33 million
Price / Sales4.66
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book Value$1.83 per share
Price / Book1.66
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.59)
Net Income$-4,900,000.00
Net Margins-642.35%
Return on Equity-49.40%
Return on Assets-27.78%
Miscellaneous
Employees26
Outstanding Shares8,200,000
Genius Brands (NASDAQ:GNUS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Genius Brands' stock symbol?
Genius Brands trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "GNUS."
How were Genius Brands' earnings last quarter?
Genius Brands (NASDAQ:GNUS) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, November, 15th. The company reported ($0.20) EPS for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of ($0.26) by $0.06. The business earned $0.26 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $0.19 million. Genius Brands had a negative return on equity of 49.40% and a negative net margin of 642.35%. View Genius Brands' Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for GNUS?
2 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Genius Brands' shares. Their forecasts range from $7.00 to $8.00. On average, they expect Genius Brands' share price to reach $7.50 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Genius Brands.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Genius Brands stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Genius Brands stock:
- 1. Westpark Capital analysts commented, "We are optimistic on the future prospects of Genius Brands, thus we keep our Outperform Rating and $7 PT." (4/4/2018)
- 2. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Genius Brands International, Inc. is a multimedia content and brand management company. It provides entertaining and enriching content and products for toddlers to Tweens. The Company's portfolio includes Baby Genius, Secret Lab, Kid Genius, Mighty 7, Stan Lee Comics and Secret Millionaires Club, Llama Llama and a tween adventure series, Space Pop. Genius Brands International, Inc. is headquartered in Beverly Hills, USA. " (1/23/2018)
Who are some of Genius Brands' key competitors?
Who are Genius Brands' key executives?
Genius Brands' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Andrew A. Heyward, CEO & Chairman (Age 69)
- Mr. Gregory B. Payne, COO & Corp. Sec. (Age 64)
- Ms. Margaret Loesch, Independent Director (Age 72)
- Mr. Michael Jaffa, Sr. VP of Bus. Affairs & Gen. Counsel
- Mr. Anthony Dates, VP of Sales (Age 52)
Has Genius Brands been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about GNUS stock has been trending somewhat positive this week, according to Accern. Accern rates the sentiment of news coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Genius Brands earned a daily sentiment score of 0.04 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media headlines about the company an impact score of 43.59 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next few days.
How do I buy shares of Genius Brands?
Shares of GNUS 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 Genius Brands' stock price today?
One share of GNUS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $3.03.
How big of a company is Genius Brands?
Genius Brands has a market capitalization of $24.77 million and generates $5.33 million in revenue each year. The company earns $-4,900,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($1.59) on an earnings per share basis. Genius Brands employs 26 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Genius Brands?
Genius Brands' mailing address is 301 NORTH. CANON DRIVE SUITE 305, BEVERLY HILLS CA, 90210. The company can be reached via phone at 310-273-4222.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Genius Brands (GNUS)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Genius Brands and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe GNUS will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe GNUS will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Genius Brands (NASDAQ:GNUS) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
2 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Genius Brands in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $7.50, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 147.52%. The high price target for GNUS is $8.00 and the low price target for GNUS is $7.00. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Price Target Upside: | 147.52% upside | 155.10% upside | 155.10% upside | 131.47% upside |
Genius Brands (NASDAQ:GNUS) Consensus Price Target History
Genius Brands (NASDAQ:GNUS) Analyst Ratings History
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| Date | Brokerage | Action | Rating | Price Target | Impact on Share Price | Details |
|---|
| 4/4/2018 | Westpark Capital | Reiterated Rating | Buy | $7.00 | Low |  |
| 5/17/2017 | Chardan Capital | Reiterated Rating | Buy -> Buy | $10.50 -> $8.00 | N/A | |
(Data available from 4/26/2016 forward)
Genius Brands (NASDAQ:GNUS) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Genius Brands (NASDAQ GNUS) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 60.00%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 17.28%
Genius Brands (NASDAQ GNUS) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 10/19/2017 | Andy Heyward | CEO | Buy | 8,897 | $3.44 | $30,605.68 | | |
| 10/17/2017 | Andy Heyward | CEO | Buy | 17,200 | $3.51 | $60,372.00 | | |
| 10/16/2017 | Andy Heyward | CEO | Buy | 17,200 | $3.68 | $63,296.00 | | |
| 10/13/2017 | Andy Heyward | CEO | Buy | 25,000 | $3.53 | $88,250.00 | | |
| 10/12/2017 | Andy Heyward | CEO | Buy | 14,700 | $3.52 | $51,744.00 | | |
| 10/11/2017 | Andy Heyward | CEO | Buy | 14,700 | $3.51 | $51,597.00 | | |
| 10/10/2017 | Andy Heyward | CEO | Buy | 900 | $3.32 | $2,988.00 | | |
| 10/9/2017 | Andrew A Heyward | CEO | Buy | 7,500 | $3.39 | $25,425.00 | | |
| 8/31/2015 | Andrew A Heyward | CEO | Buy | 3,200 | $1.93 | $6,176.00 | | |
| 9/30/2014 | Andrew A Heyward | CEO | Buy | 2,636 | $1.87 | $4,929.32 | | |
| 9/24/2014 | Andrew A Heyward | CEO | Buy | 1,000 | $1.77 | $1,770.00 | | |
| 9/23/2014 | Andrew A Heyward | CEO | Buy | 1,000 | $1.74 | $1,740.00 | | |
| 9/22/2014 | Andrew A Heyward | CEO | Buy | 1,000 | $1.75 | $1,750.00 | | |
| 9/19/2014 | Andrew A Heyward | CEO | Buy | 2,200 | $1.81 | $3,982.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Genius Brands (NASDAQ GNUS) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | Analysts Expect Genius Brands (GNUS) to Announce ($0.12) EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 21 at 3:24 PM |
| Critical Review: Genius Brands (GNUS) vs. WWE (WWE)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 20 at 7:18 PM |
| Critical Comparison: Genius Brands (GNUS) versus Gaia (GAIA)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 19 at 3:26 AM |
| Genius Brands (GNUS) Expected to Post Earnings of -$0.12 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 1:18 PM |
| Genius Brands (GNUS) and Lionsgate (LGF.A) Financial Contrast
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 8:47 AM |
| Critical Contrast: Discovery (DISCB) versus Genius Brands (GNUS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 9:19 PM |
| Genius Brands (GNUS) vs. Lionsgate (LGF.B) Critical Analysis
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 11 at 9:41 AM |
| Head to Head Analysis: Lionsgate (LGF.A) vs. Genius Brands (GNUS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 11 at 1:11 AM |
| Genius Brands (GNUS) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 9 at 10:55 PM |
| Head to Head Comparison: WWE (WWE) & Genius Brands (GNUS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 7 at 9:38 PM |
| Zacks Investment Research Downgrades Genius Brands (GNUS) to Hold
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 6 at 8:11 PM |
| Genius Brands (GNUS) Receives Average Rating of "Strong Buy" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 5 at 5:25 AM |
| Genius Brands (GNUS) Given a $7.00 Price Target by Westpark Capital Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 4 at 12:33 PM |
 | Genius Brands International Appoints 30-Year Finance Industry Vet, Robert Denton, as Chief Financial Officer
globenewswire.com - April 2 at 9:12 AM |
| Genius Brands (GNUS) Raised to "Buy" at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 31 at 11:09 AM |
 | Genius Brands International to Host Investor Update Conference Call on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 11 AM ET/8 AM PT
finance.yahoo.com - March 29 at 5:03 PM |
| Genius Brands International (GNUS) Downgraded to "Hold" at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 28 at 5:29 PM |
| Genius Brands International (GNUS) Upgraded to Buy by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 27 at 11:28 PM |
| Genius Brands International (GNUS) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research to "Hold"
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 27 at 12:06 AM |
| Genius Brands International Expands Licensing and Retail Team with the Appointment of Cindy Elfenbein as Vice President of Global Consumer Products and Retail Development
finance.yahoo.com - March 23 at 5:12 PM |
| Genius Brands International (GNUS) Set to Announce Earnings on Thursday
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 22 at 1:16 AM |
| Genius Brands International Inc (GNUS) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Strong Buy" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 21 at 3:24 PM |
| Genius Brands International Appoints Michael Jaffa as General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Business Affairs
finance.yahoo.com - March 21 at 9:40 AM |
| Critical Analysis: CSS Industries (CSS) vs. Genius Brands International (GNUS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 19 at 7:10 PM |
 | Invictus Appoints Music Legend & Media Mogul Gene Simmons as Chief Evangelist Officer
www.prnewswire.com - March 14 at 9:22 AM |
 | Three business leaders on how to reach the top of your industry
www.theglobeandmail.com - March 14 at 9:22 AM |
 | BRIEF-Genius Brands Says Rebecca Hershinger, CFO, Notified Co That She Would Voluntarily Resign
www.reuters.com - March 13 at 8:58 AM |
| What Investors Should Know About Genius Brands International Inc’s (NASDAQ:GNUS) Financial Strength
finance.yahoo.com - March 8 at 8:56 AM |
| Genius Brands International Launches Globally Its Original Preschool Series, Rainbow Rangers, With the Appointment of International Content Distribution and Licensing Agents
finance.yahoo.com - February 20 at 5:24 PM |
| Zacks: Genius Brands International Inc (GNUS) Given $7.50 Consensus Target Price by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 19 at 1:16 AM |
 | Nassetta, Sorenson urge U.S. to highlight welcome message as international arrivals fall
www.bizjournals.com - February 16 at 8:40 AM |
| Brokerages Anticipate Genius Brands International Inc (GNUS) to Post $0.17 Earnings Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 12 at 5:12 AM |
| Zacks: Genius Brands International Inc (GNUS) Receives Average Rating of "Strong Buy" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 6 at 9:14 PM |
| Genius Brands International Expands Licensing, Merchandising and Retail Program for Preschool Brand Rainbow Rangers With Key Partnerships
finance.yahoo.com - February 6 at 9:33 AM |
| Brokerages Expect Genius Brands International Inc (GNUS) to Announce $0.17 Earnings Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 31 at 11:12 PM |
| Genius Brands International Builds Llama Llama Licensing, Merchandising and Retail Program in North America
finance.yahoo.com - January 25 at 9:36 AM |
| Zacks: Analysts Set $7.50 Price Target for Genius Brands International, Inc. (GNUS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 14 at 3:11 PM |
| Genius Brands International Appoints APC Kids as Exclusive Content Distribution Agent in Europe, Middle East and Africa for Original Preschool Series, Rainbow Rangers
finance.yahoo.com - January 11 at 9:29 AM |
| Genius Brands International (GNUS) Lowered to "Hold" at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 5 at 9:50 PM |
| Should You Buy Genius Brands International Inc (NASDAQ:GNUS) At $2.72?
finance.yahoo.com - January 2 at 7:08 PM |
| Genius Brands International, Inc. (GNUS) Given Consensus Rating of "Strong Buy" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 22 at 5:22 AM |
| Genius Brands International Launches Second Children’s Content Destination on Xfinity on Demand Platform With Baby Genius®
finance.yahoo.com - December 18 at 9:22 AM |
| Zacks: Genius Brands International, Inc. (GNUS) Given $7.50 Consensus Price Target by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 16 at 9:38 AM |
| Genius Brands International Announces Global Premiere of Netflix Animated Series Llama Llama, Starring Jennifer Garner, on January 26, 2018
finance.yahoo.com - December 13 at 5:46 PM |
| Genius Brands International Appoints Key Licensing Partner to Drive Worldwide Expansion of New Preschool Brand, Rainbow Rangers
finance.yahoo.com - December 12 at 9:39 AM |
| Genius Brands International (GNUS) Upgraded at ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 3 at 12:06 PM |
| Genius Brands International (GNUS) Cut to Hold at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 28 at 10:40 PM |
| Genius Brands International, Inc. :GNUS-US: Earnings Analysis: Q3, 2017 By the Numbers : November 28, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - November 28 at 9:15 AM |
| Zacks: Genius Brands International, Inc. (GNUS) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Strong Buy" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 27 at 9:32 AM |
| Genius Brands International, Inc. (GNUS) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 21 at 11:36 PM |
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