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. The company also provides integrated email security, advanced threat, information protection and archiving, and digital risk protection product services. In addition, it offers solutions that enable secure business-to-business and business-to-consumer communications; email encryption services that encrypt sensitive emails and deliver them to PC or mobile device; file-transfer solutions for end-users to share various forms of documents and other content; security optimized cloud architecture solutions; and extensible security-as-a-service platform. The company serves aerospace and defense, education, financial services, government, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail sectors. Proofpoint, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
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 Date4/25/2019 (Confirmed)
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 quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January, 31st. The software maker reported ($0.20) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of ($0.35) by $0.15. The software maker had revenue of $198.48 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $192.92 million. Proofpoint had a negative net margin of 14.47% and a negative return on equity of 12.20%. View Proofpoint's Earnings History.
When is Proofpoint's next earnings date?
How can I listen to Proofpoint's earnings call?
Proofpoint will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, April 25th at 4:30 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 8883948218.
What guidance has Proofpoint issued on next quarter's earnings?
Proofpoint issued an update on its FY19 earnings guidance on Thursday, January, 31st. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $1.60-1.67 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.64. The company issued revenue guidance of $870-874 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $876.51 million.Proofpoint also updated its Q1 guidance to $0.31-0.35 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for PFPT?
22 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for Proofpoint's shares. Their predictions range from $95.00 to $155.00. On average, they anticipate Proofpoint's stock price to reach $127.1429 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 4.7% 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.
Has Proofpoint been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about PFPT stock have been trending positive on Friday, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research group identifies negative and positive press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Proofpoint earned a news impact score of 2.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news headlines about the software maker a news buzz of 5.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Proofpoint's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Proofpoint include Verisk Analytics (VRSK), DXC Technology (DXC), Autohome (ATHM), Zendesk (ZEN), RingCentral (RNG), StoneCo (STNE), YY (YY), Pegasystems (PEGA), Zynga (ZNGA), Bilibili (BILI), CarGurus (CARG), Corelogic (CLGX), PagSeguro Digital (PAGS), Five9 (FIVN) and Globant (GLOB).
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. Robert Darren Lee, Exec. VP and GM of Compliance & Digital Risk Bus. Unit (Age 53)
- Mr. David Knight, Exec. VP & Gen. Mang. of Threat Systems Products (Age 53)
- Mr. Jason Starr, VP of Investor Relations
Who are Proofpoint's major shareholders?
Proofpoint's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Scout Investments Inc. (0.35%), Chartwell Investment Partners LLC (0.07%), Landsberg Bennett & Dubbaneh LLC (0.01%), Wedbush Securities Inc. (0.01%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.01%) and Alpha Windward LLC (0.01%). 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 institutional investors are selling Proofpoint stock?
PFPT stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Wedbush Securities Inc. and State of Alaska Department of Revenue. Company insiders that have sold Proofpoint company stock in the last year include Bhagwat Swaroop, Dana L Evan, David Knight, Eric Hahn, Gary Steele, Michael M Johnson, Paul R Auvil III, Richard Scott Herren and Robert Darren Lee. View Insider Buying and Selling for Proofpoint.
Which institutional investors are buying Proofpoint stock?
PFPT stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Scout Investments Inc., Landsberg Bennett & Dubbaneh LLC, Alpha Windward LLC and Chartwell Investment Partners LLC. 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, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Proofpoint's stock price today?
One share of PFPT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $121.38.
How big of a company is Proofpoint?
Proofpoint has a market capitalization of $6.72 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.
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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