Proofpoint, Inc operates as a security-as-a-service provider that enables large and mid-sized organizations to defend, protect, archive, and govern their sensitive data worldwide. It offers protection against advanced and targeted threats, including malicious attachments, polymorphic threats, zero-day exploits, user-transparent 'drive-by' downloads, malicious Web links, hybrid threats, malware free attacks, and other penetration tactics.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Data processing & preparation
Sub-IndustrySystems Software
SectorComputer and Technology
Phone408-517-4710
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$716.99 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees2,613
Next Earnings Date10/24/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Proofpoint (NASDAQ:PFPT) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Proofpoint's stock symbol?
Proofpoint trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PFPT."
How were Proofpoint's earnings last quarter?
Proofpoint Inc (NASDAQ:PFPT) posted its earnings results on Thursday, July, 25th. The software maker reported ($0.27) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.20) by $0.07. The software maker earned $214.40 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $211.33 million. Proofpoint had a negative net margin of 14.31% and a negative return on equity of 11.24%. The firm's revenue was up 24.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.26 EPS. View Proofpoint's Earnings History.
When is Proofpoint's next earnings date?
What guidance has Proofpoint issued on next quarter's earnings?
Proofpoint issued an update on its FY19 earnings guidance on Thursday, July, 25th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $1.61-1.64 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $1.48. The company issued revenue guidance of $878.5-880.5 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $876.97 million.
What price target have analysts set for PFPT?
22 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Proofpoint's shares. Their forecasts range from $110.00 to $160.00. On average, they expect Proofpoint's share price to reach $140.1364 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 9.9% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Proofpoint.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Proofpoint?
22 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Proofpoint in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 20 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Proofpoint.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Proofpoint stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Proofpoint stock:
- 1. Robert W. Baird analysts commented, "We recently had the road to meet with investors. Proofpoint’s bundling strategy, while still relatively new, appears to be gaining momentum and may help simplify the purchasing process for customers. Products beyond core email security are also growing in importance and becoming a greater driver to growth as messaging security continues to shift beyond securing email. We come away from our meetings remaining confident in the Proofpoint story, and believe the company is well positioned for continued growth." (9/13/2019)
- 2. Northland Securities analysts commented, "We note the initial successes in International and Federal Govt, which had been lagging markets for Proofpoint." (7/26/2019)
- 3. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Proofpoint is benefiting from a firm international footing and solid uptick in emerging suite of products. Robust demand for Email Fraud Defense and Threat Response is a tailwind. Its new offerings have expanded the total addressable market, and are proving to be a key growth catalyst. Renewal rate is consistently high. Moreover, Proofpoint raised its view for 2019 revenues. Solid adoption of cloud is boosting demand for its solutions. Focusing on subscription model is driving growth. Shares have outperformed the industry year to date. However, Proofpoint expects headwinds this year due to zero contribution from the Cloudmark’s OEM business. Moreover, continuous investment in sales and marketing is expected to weigh on the company’s bottom line in the near term. Competition from bellwethers continues to be an overhang." (6/20/2019)
Has Proofpoint been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about PFPT stock has trended negative this week, InfoTrie reports. The research firm scores the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources. 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. Proofpoint earned a news impact score of -2.9 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news headlines about the software maker a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next few days. View News Stories for Proofpoint.
Who are some of Proofpoint's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Proofpoint include Verisk Analytics (VRSK), PagSeguro Digital (PAGS), RingCentral (RNG), Autohome (ATHM), StoneCo (STNE), Zendesk (ZEN), DXC Technology (DXC), Zynga (ZNGA), Pegasystems (PEGA), CHURCHILL CAP C/SH (CCC), CarGurus (CARG), Bilibili (BILI), YY (YY), Corelogic (CLGX) and Five9 (FIVN).
What other stocks do shareholders of Proofpoint own?
Who are Proofpoint's key executives?
Proofpoint's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Gary L. Steele, Chairman of Board & CEO (Age 57)
- Mr. Paul R. Auvil III, Chief Financial Officer (Age 55)
- Mr. Blake P. Sallé, Exec. VP of Worldwide Sales (Age 47)
- Mr. David Knight, Exec. VP & GM of Security Products (Age 53)
- Mr. Bhagwat Swaroop, Exec. VP of Industry Solutions & Bus. Devel. (Age 44)
Who are Proofpoint's major shareholders?
Proofpoint's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (14.73%), Vanguard Group Inc. (8.92%), BlackRock Inc. (4.79%), BlackRock Inc. (4.79%), Nuveen Asset Management LLC (3.06%) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2.99%). Company insiders that own Proofpoint stock include Bhagwat Swaroop, Dana L Evan, David Knight, Eric Hahn, Gary Steele, Michael M Johnson, Paul R Auvil III, Richard Scott Herren, Robert Darren Lee and Tracey Newell. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Proofpoint.
Which major investors are selling Proofpoint stock?
PFPT stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Wasatch Advisors Inc., Invesco Ltd., Waddell & Reed Financial Inc., Westfield Capital Management Co. LP, Renaissance Technologies LLC, ETF Managers Group LLC, Emerald Advisers LLC and Allianz Asset Management GmbH. Company insiders that have sold Proofpoint company stock in the last year include Bhagwat Swaroop, Dana L Evan, David Knight, Gary Steele, Michael M Johnson, Paul R Auvil III, Richard Scott Herren and Robert Darren Lee. View Insider Buying and Selling for Proofpoint.
Which major investors are buying Proofpoint stock?
PFPT stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Nuveen Asset Management LLC, Holocene Advisors LP, First Trust Advisors LP, BlackRock Inc., BlackRock Inc., Panagora Asset Management Inc., Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD and Tremblant Capital Group. View Insider Buying and Selling for Proofpoint.
How do I buy shares of Proofpoint?
Shares of PFPT 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 Proofpoint's stock price today?
One share of PFPT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $127.50.
How big of a company is Proofpoint?
Proofpoint has a market capitalization of $7.15 billion and generates $716.99 million in revenue each year. The software maker earns $-103,750,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($1.15) on an earnings per share basis. Proofpoint employs 2,613 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About Proofpoint.
What is Proofpoint's official website?
How can I contact Proofpoint?
Proofpoint's mailing address is 892 ROSS DRIVE, SUNNYVALE CA, 94089. The software maker can be reached via phone at 408-517-4710.
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