Lawson Products, Inc. distributes products and services to the industrial, commercial, institutional, and government maintenance, repair, and operations marketplace in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It operates in two segments, Lawson and Bolt. The company's products include fastening systems, fluid power products, specialty chemicals, cutting tools and abrasives, electrical products, aftermarket automotive supplies, safety products, welding and metal repair products, and other products. It serves customers operating in the automotive repair, commercial vehicle maintenance, government, manufacturing, food processing, distribution, construction, oil and gas, mining, wholesale, service, and other industries. The company sells its products through sales representatives, as well as directly from its Website or through fax or phone. Lawson Products, Inc. was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Machinery, equipment, & supplies
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorIndustrial Products
Phone773-304-5050
Debt
Current Ratio1.67
Quick Ratio0.88
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$305.91 million
Price / Sales0.84
Price / Cash Flow22.52
Price / Book2.75
Profitability
Net Income$29.68 million
Net Margins6.93%
Return on Assets2.03%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,720
OptionableNot Optionable
Lawson Products (NASDAQ:LAWS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawson Products' stock symbol?
Lawson Products trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LAWS."
How were Lawson Products' earnings last quarter?
Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAWS) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October, 25th. The industrial products company reported ($0.13) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.50. The industrial products company earned $88.53 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $89.54 million. Lawson Products had a net margin of 6.93% and a return on equity of 4.09%. View Lawson Products' Earnings History.
When is Lawson Products' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for LAWS?
1 brokers have issued 12-month price targets for Lawson Products' stock. Their predictions range from $37.00 to $37.00. On average, they expect Lawson Products' share price to reach $37.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 28.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Lawson Products.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Lawson Products?
1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lawson Products in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Lawson Products.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Lawson Products stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Lawson Products stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Lawson Products, Inc. is a distributor of expendable maintenance, repair & replacement products. It also distributes production components to the O.E.M. marketplace. These products may be divided into 3 broad categories: Fasteners, Fittings & Related Parts, such as screws, nuts, & other fasteners; Industrial Supplies, such as hoses, lubricants, adhesives & other chemicals, as well as files, drills, & other shop supplies; & Automotive & Equipment Maintenance Parts, such as primary wiring, connectors & other electrical supplies, exhaust & other automotive parts. " (11/20/2018)
- 2. Barrington Research analysts commented, "We believe the demand environment for Lawson generally remains favorable. Index has been above 50 for 25 consecutive months, indicating expansion in the manufacturing economy. The Index has been in the range of 57-61 during the first nine months of 2018." (10/24/2018)
Has Lawson Products been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about LAWS stock have trended positive this week, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. InfoTrie scores the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring 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. Lawson Products earned a media sentiment score of 2.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news coverage about the industrial products company a news buzz of 5.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next several days.
Who are some of Lawson Products' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Lawson Products include SHANGHAI Elec G/ADR (SIELY), TPI Composites (TPIC), Tennant (TNC), Alamo Group (ALG), Standex Int'l (SXI), Milacron (MCRN), Lindsay (LNN), ScanSource (SCSC), Kadant (KAI), Apogee Enterprises (APOG), Multi-Color (LABL), Gorman-Rupp (GRC), H&E Equipment Services (HEES), ACCO Brands (ACCO) and Codexis (CDXS).
Who are Lawson Products' key executives?
Lawson Products' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Michael G. DeCata, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 61)
- Mr. Ronald J. Knutson, CFO, Exec. VP, Controller & Treasurer (Age 55)
- Mr. Neil E. Jenkins, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 69)
- Mr. Matthew J. Brown, Sr. VP of Sales (Age 55)
- Mr. Shane T. McCarthy, Sr. VP of Supply Chain & Bus. Devel. (Age 50)
How do I buy shares of Lawson Products?
Shares of LAWS 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 Lawson Products' stock price today?
One share of LAWS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $28.90.
How big of a company is Lawson Products?
Lawson Products has a market capitalization of $258.58 million and generates $305.91 million in revenue each year. The industrial products company earns $29.68 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.51 on an earnings per share basis. Lawson Products employs 1,720 workers across the globe.
What is Lawson Products' official website?
How can I contact Lawson Products?
Lawson Products' mailing address is 8770 WEST BRYN MAWR AVENUE SUITE 900, CHICAGO IL, 60631. The industrial products company can be reached via phone at 773-304-5050 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Lawson Products (NASDAQ LAWS)
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