Multi-Color Corporation provides various label solutions in the United States, Australia, Germany, and internationally. The company offers pressure sensitive labels; in-mold labels; heat transfer labels; cut and stack labels, such as peel-away promotional labels, thermochromics, holographics, and metalized films, as well as scratch-off coupons and static-clings; and roll fed labels. It also provides shrink sleeve and aluminum labels; graphics and pre-press services comprising the conversion of customer digital files and artwork into proofs, production of print layouts and printing plates, and product mock ups and samples for market research; and print methods, including rotogravure, lithographic, flexographic, and digital. The company serves producers of home and personal care, wine and spirit, food and beverage, healthcare, and specialty consumer products. Multi-Color Corporation was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Batavia, Ohio.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry N/A
Sub-IndustryCommercial Printing
SectorIndustrial Products
Phone513-381-1480
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.30 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees8,400
Next Earnings Date6/4/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Multi-Color (NASDAQ:LABL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Multi-Color's stock symbol?
Multi-Color trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LABL."
How often does Multi-Color pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Multi-Color?
Multi-Color announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, February 4th. Investors of record on Friday, February 15th will be given a dividend of $0.05 per share on Friday, March 1st. This represents a $0.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.40%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 14th. View Multi-Color's Dividend History.
How were Multi-Color's earnings last quarter?
Multi-Color Co. (NASDAQ:LABL) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February, 11th. The business services provider reported $0.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.78 by $0.28. The business services provider earned $397 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $409.65 million. Multi-Color had a net margin of 4.33% and a return on equity of 10.84%. View Multi-Color's Earnings History.
When is Multi-Color's next earnings date?
What guidance has Multi-Color issued on next quarter's earnings?
Multi-Color issued an update on its FY 2019 earnings guidance on Monday, February, 11th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $3.50-3.90 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $4.25.
What price target have analysts set for LABL?
4 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Multi-Color's shares. Their forecasts range from $46.00 to $57.00. On average, they anticipate Multi-Color's share price to reach $52.6667 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 5.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Multi-Color.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Multi-Color?
4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Multi-Color in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Multi-Color.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Multi-Color stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Multi-Color stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Multi-Color is one of the largest producers of printed labels for branded consumer products in the United States. Labels printed by the Company appear principally on mass-marketed products for which label appearance is a significant element of product marketing and merchandising. Multi-Color produces labels for a variety of consumer products including liquid detergents, fabric softeners, food products, liquid cleaners, anti-freeze and chewing gum. " (2/15/2019)
- 2. KeyCorp analysts commented, "We are also slightly reducing our FY19 and FY20 free cash flow estimates from $100 million to $93 million (FY19 guidance is ~$100 million). LABL’s shares are trading at 9.4x our CY18 adj. EBITDA estimate, roughly in line with its three-year average multiple, which we think is reasonable and not inexpensive given the Company’s high leverage and inconsistent execution. We reiterate our Sector Weight rating." (8/7/2018)
Has Multi-Color been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about LABL stock have been trending very negative on Tuesday, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. InfoTrie rates the sentiment of news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Multi-Color earned a media sentiment score of -3.4 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned headlines about the business services provider a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future.
Are investors shorting Multi-Color?
Multi-Color saw a decrease in short interest during the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 1,087,952 shares, a decrease of 36.6% from the February 15th total of 1,715,469 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 840,306 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.3 days. Currently, 7.7% of the company's shares are short sold. View Multi-Color's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Multi-Color's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Multi-Color include Meggitt (MGGT), Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KWHIY), G4S/ADR (GFSZY), GrafTech International (EAF), MSA Safety (MSA), Graphic Packaging (GPK), IHI CORP/ADR (IHICY), Travis Perkins (TPK), Regal Beloit (RBC), iRobot (IRBT), Colfax (CFX), Timken (TKR), Tetra Tech (TTEK), RBC Bearings (ROLL) and Silgan (SLGN).
What other stocks do shareholders of Multi-Color own?
Who are Multi-Color's key executives?
Multi-Color's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Nigel A. Vinecombe, Exec. Chairman (Age 56)
- Mr. Michael Julia Henry, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 53)
- Ms. Sharon E. Birkett, VP of Fin., CFO & Sec. (Age 53)
- Mr. David G. Buse, Chief Operating Officer of Wine & Spirit Markets (Age 53)
- Mr. Michael D. Cook, Chief Operating Officer of Consumer Product Goods (Age 51)
Who are Multi-Color's major shareholders?
Multi-Color's stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (10.01%), FMR LLC (8.26%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.72%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.72%), Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. (2.25%) and New South Capital Management Inc. (1.96%). Company insiders that own Multi-Color stock include Ari J Benacerraf, Charles B Connolly, Michael Julian Henry, Nigel A Vinecombe, Oliver Apel, Robert R Buck and Sharon E Birkett. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Multi-Color.
Which major investors are selling Multi-Color stock?
LABL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P., FMR LLC, King Luther Capital Management Corp, Eaton Vance Management, Natixis Advisors L.P., American Century Companies Inc., Fenimore Asset Management Inc. and Bank of America Corp DE. Company insiders that have sold Multi-Color company stock in the last year include Nigel A Vinecombe and Sharon E Birkett. View Insider Buying and Selling for Multi-Color.
Which major investors are buying Multi-Color stock?
LABL stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including New South Capital Management Inc., Millennium Management LLC, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio, BlackRock Inc., Tygh Capital Management Inc. and Prudential Financial Inc.. Company insiders that have bought Multi-Color stock in the last two years include Ari J Benacerraf, Michael Julian Henry and Oliver Apel. View Insider Buying and Selling for Multi-Color.
How do I buy shares of Multi-Color?
Shares of LABL 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 Multi-Color's stock price today?
One share of LABL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $50.02.
How big of a company is Multi-Color?
Multi-Color has a market capitalization of $1.03 billion and generates $1.30 billion in revenue each year. The business services provider earns $71.95 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.76 on an earnings per share basis. Multi-Color employs 8,400 workers across the globe.
What is Multi-Color's official website?
How can I contact Multi-Color?
Multi-Color's mailing address is 4053 CLOUGH WOODS DRIVE, BATAVIA OH, 45103. The business services provider can be reached via phone at 513-381-1480 or via email at [email protected]
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