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NASDAQ:NATINational Instruments Stock Price, Forecast & News

$36.03
-0.18 (-0.50 %)
(As of 08/12/2020 04:00 PM ET)
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$39.16
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$20.42
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$47.89
Volume543,300 shs
Average Volume645,101 shs
Market Capitalization$4.74 billion
P/E Ratio18.67
Dividend Yield2.89%
Beta0.98
National Instruments Corporation provides a software-centric platform and systems to engineers and scientists worldwide. Its programming environments software includes LabVIEW, a graphical application software package to visualize hardware configuration, measurement data, and debugging of application; LabWindows/CVI, an ANSI C integrated development environment and engineering toolbox with built-in libraries for measurement, analysis, and engineering UI design; and NI Measurement Studio, a suite of .NET tools designed for building engineering applications in Microsoft Visual Studio to acquire, analyze, and display measurement data. The company's application software comprises TestStand, which is used for automated test and measurement applications in a manufacturing environment; VeriStand, a ready-to-use software environment for configuring real-time testing applications; Flexlogger for quick sensor configuration and data logging of mixed signals to verify electromechanical systems; and InsightCM Enterprise, a software solution with integrated hardware options for monitoring ancillary rotating equipment. Its systems and data management software include DIAdem, which is configuration-based technical data management, analysis, and report generation tools to mine and analyze engineering and measurement data; and SystemLink, a systems management software that enables the mass coordination of connected devices, software deployments, and data communications throughout a distributed system. The company also offers PXI hardware form factor that combines PC software and PCI hardware with advanced instrumentation capabilities; NI C-series data acquisition and control products; and NI semiconductor test systems, as well as software and hardware maintenance, and training and certification services. It serves semiconductor, transportation, and aerospace and defense industries, as well as government agencies. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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Analyst Opinion: 2.1Community Rank: 2.3Dividend Strength: 0.8Insider Behavior: 1.0Valuation: 2.5 5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -

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1.75 out of 5 stars


Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Prepackaged software
Sub-IndustryElectronic Equipment & Instruments
SectorComputer and Technology
Current SymbolNASDAQ:NATI
Previous Symbol
CUSIP63651810
CIK935494
Webwww.ni.com
Phone512-683-0100

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.07
Current Ratio3.27
Quick Ratio2.65

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio18.67
Forward P/E Ratio50.75
P/E GrowthN/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$1.35 billion
Price / Sales3.50
Cash Flow$1.88 per share
Price / Cash Flow19.16
Book Value$8.98 per share
Price / Book4.01

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.31
Net Income$162.15 million
Net Margins19.25%
Return on Equity12.46%
Return on Assets8.84%

Miscellaneous

Employees7,300
Outstanding Shares131,436,000
Market Cap$4.74 billion
Next Earnings Date11/3/2020 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
$36.03
-0.18 (-0.50 %)
(As of 08/12/2020 04:00 PM ET)
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National Instruments (NASDAQ:NATI) Frequently Asked Questions

How has National Instruments' stock been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

National Instruments' stock was trading at $33.86 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, NATI stock has increased by 6.4% and is now trading at $36.03.
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Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of National Instruments?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for National Instruments in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
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When is National Instruments' next earnings date?

National Instruments is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, November 3rd 2020.
View our earnings forecast for National Instruments.

How were National Instruments' earnings last quarter?

National Instruments Corp (NASDAQ:NATI) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 30th. The technology company reported $0.08 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.16 by $0.08. The technology company had revenue of $301.33 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $301.51 million. National Instruments had a return on equity of 12.46% and a net margin of 19.25%.
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How often does National Instruments pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for National Instruments?

National Instruments announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, August 3rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 17th will be given a dividend of $0.26 per share on Tuesday, September 8th. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.89%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th.
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What guidance has National Instruments issued on next quarter's earnings?

National Instruments updated its third quarter earnings guidance on Thursday, July, 30th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $0.14-0.28 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $0.30. The company issued revenue guidance of $285-325 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $317.96 million.

What price target have analysts set for NATI?

5 brokers have issued 12-month target prices for National Instruments' stock. Their forecasts range from $35.00 to $46.00. On average, they anticipate National Instruments' stock price to reach $40.60 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 12.7% from the stock's current price.
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Has National Instruments been receiving favorable news coverage?

News stories about NATI stock have trended somewhat negative this week, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative news coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. National Instruments earned a media sentiment score of -1.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news headlines about the technology company a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next few days.
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Are investors shorting National Instruments?

National Instruments saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,260,000 shares, an increase of 61.4% from the April 30th total of 780,500 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 686,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.8 days. Approximately 1.1% of the shares of the company are short sold.
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Who are some of National Instruments' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to National Instruments include Cognex (CGNX), FLIR Systems (FLIR), Coherent (COHR), Itron (ITRI), Badger Meter (BMI), OSI Systems (OSIS), Mesa Laboratories (MLAB), FARO Technologies (FARO), MTS Systems (MTSC), Vishay Precision Group (VPG) and Daktronics (DAKT).
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What other stocks do shareholders of National Instruments own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other National Instruments investors own include QUALCOMM (QCOM), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), IBM (IBM), NVIDIA (NVDA), Analog Devices (ADI), BlackRock (BLK), Enbridge (ENB), FactSet Research Systems (FDS), Gilead Sciences (GILD) and Micron Technology (MU).

Who are National Instruments' key executives?

National Instruments' management team includes the following people:
  • Mr. Alexander M. Davern CPA, CPA, CEO & Director (Age 52)
  • Mr. Eric Howard Starkloff, Pres & COO (Age 44)
  • Mr. Jeffrey L. Kodosky, Co-Founder & Director (Age 69)
  • Ms. Karen M. Rapp, Exec. VP, CFO & Treasurer (Age 51)
  • Mr. John Charles Roiko, VP of Fin. & Chief Accounting Officer (Age 61)

What is National Instruments' stock symbol?

National Instruments trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "NATI."

Who are National Instruments' major shareholders?

National Instruments' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include William Blair Investment Management LLC (2.80%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (2.35%), Riverbridge Partners LLC (2.02%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.25%), King Luther Capital Management Corp (1.19%) and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (0.75%). Company insiders that own National Instruments stock include Duy Loan T Le, Eric Howard Starkloff, James J Truchard, Jeffrey L Kodosky, John Charles Roiko and Scott Arthur Rust.
View institutional ownership trends for National Instruments.

Which major investors are selling National Instruments stock?

NATI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of Montreal Can, NN Investment Partners Holdings N.V., Retirement Systems of Alabama, King Luther Capital Management Corp, WINTON GROUP Ltd, Tygh Capital Management Inc., Kopion Asset Management LLC, and Amalgamated Bank. Company insiders that have sold National Instruments company stock in the last year include Jeffrey L Kodosky, and John Charles Roiko.
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Which major investors are buying National Instruments stock?

NATI stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Great Lakes Advisors LLC, Bessemer Group Inc., Assenagon Asset Management S.A., Ensign Peak Advisors Inc, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Vident Investment Advisory LLC, and Vident Investment Advisory LLC.
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How do I buy shares of National Instruments?

Shares of NATI 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, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.

What is National Instruments' stock price today?

One share of NATI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $36.03.

How big of a company is National Instruments?

National Instruments has a market capitalization of $4.74 billion and generates $1.35 billion in revenue each year. The technology company earns $162.15 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.31 on an earnings per share basis. National Instruments employs 7,300 workers across the globe.

What is National Instruments' official website?

The official website for National Instruments is www.ni.com.

How can I contact National Instruments?

National Instruments' mailing address is 11500 North MoPac Expressway, Austin TX, 78759. The technology company can be reached via phone at 512-683-0100 or via email at [email protected]

This page was last updated on 8/12/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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