Groupon, Inc. operates online local commerce marketplaces that connect merchants to consumers by offering goods and services at a discount in North America and internationally. The company provides deals in various categories, including events and activities, beauty and spa, health and fitness, food and drink, home and garden, and automotive; and deals on various product lines, such as electronics, sporting goods, jewelries, toys, household items, and apparel, as well as provides discounted and market rates for hotel, airfare, and package deals. It offers its deal offerings to customers through Websites; search engines; mobile applications and mobile Web browsers, which enable consumers to browse, purchase, manage, and redeem deals on mobile devices; emails; affiliate channels; display advertising; and television and radio advertising. The company was formerly known as ThePoint.com, Inc. and changed its name to Groupon, Inc. in October 2008. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Groupon, Inc. is a subsidiary of The Point, LLC.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Advertising agencies
Sub-IndustryInternet Retail
SectorRetail/Wholesale
SymbolNASDAQ:GRPN
CUSIP39947310
Phone312-334-1579
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.72
Current Ratio0.92
Quick Ratio0.92
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-117.33
Forward P/E Ratio44.00
P/E Growth16.04
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.84 billion
Price / Sales0.70
Cash Flow$0.2170 per share
Price / Cash16.22
Book Value$0.45 per share
Price / Book7.82
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.03)
Net Income$14.04 million
Net Margins-1.97%
Return on Equity-27.12%
Return on Assets-4.72%
Miscellaneous
Employees6,672
Outstanding Shares568,400,000
Market Cap$2.14 billion
Groupon (NASDAQ:GRPN) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Groupon's stock symbol?
Groupon trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "GRPN."
How will Groupon's stock buyback program work?
Groupon announced that its board has approved a share repurchase program on Wednesday, May 9th 2018, which permits the company to repurchase $300,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to repurchase up to 11% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are usually a sign that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Groupon's earnings last quarter?
Groupon Inc (NASDAQ:GRPN) issued its earnings results on Friday, August, 3rd. The coupon company reported $0.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.03 by $0.01. The coupon company earned $617.40 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $632.20 million. Groupon had a negative return on equity of 27.12% and a negative net margin of 1.97%. The firm's revenue was down 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.02 earnings per share. View Groupon's Earnings History.
When is Groupon's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for GRPN?
11 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Groupon's shares. Their predictions range from $4.00 to $6.50. On average, they anticipate Groupon's share price to reach $5.24 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 48.9% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Groupon.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Groupon?
11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Groupon in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Groupon.
Are investors shorting Groupon?
Groupon saw a increase in short interest during the month of September. As of September 28th, there was short interest totalling 49,427,890 shares, an increase of 13.3% from the September 14th total of 43,626,954 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 6,829,985 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 7.2 days. Approximately 11.1% of the shares of the company are sold short. View Groupon's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Groupon's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Groupon include JCDecaux (DEC), HAVAS (HAVSF), Stroeer SE & Co KGaA (SAX), Criteo (CRTO), Next Fifteen Communications Group (NFC), Tarsus Group (TRS), M&C Saatchi (SAA), Huntsworth (HNT), MDC Partners (MDCA), Telaria (TLRA), Social Reality (SRAX), The Mission Marketing Group (TMMG), AirMedia Group (AMCN), Reach4entertainment Enterprises (R4E) and Snipp Interactive (SPN).
Who are Groupon's key executives?
Groupon's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Eric P. Lefkofsky, Chairman (Age 48)
- Mr. Rich Williams, CEO & Director (Age 43)
- Mr. Michael O. Randolfi, Chief Financial Officer (Age 45)
- Mr. Steve Krenzer, Chief Operating Officer (Age 59)
- Mr. Dane Andrew Drobny, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 50)
How do I buy shares of Groupon?
Shares of GRPN 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 Groupon's stock price today?
One share of GRPN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $3.52.
How big of a company is Groupon?
Groupon has a market capitalization of $2.14 billion and generates $2.84 billion in revenue each year. The coupon company earns $14.04 million in net income (profit) each year or ($0.03) on an earnings per share basis. Groupon employs 6,672 workers across the globe.
What is Groupon's official website?
How can I contact Groupon?
Groupon's mailing address is 600 WEST CHICAGO AVENUE SUITE 400, CHICAGO IL, 60654. The coupon company can be reached via phone at 312-334-1579 or via email at [email protected]
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