ePlus inc., through its subsidiaries, provides information technology solutions that enable organizations to optimize their information technology (IT) environment and supply chain processes in the United States. It operates in two segments, Technology and Financing. The Technology segment offers hardware, software, maintenance, software assurance, and internally-provided and outsourced services; and advanced professional and managed services, including ePlus managed, professional, security, staff augmentation, server and desktop support, and project management services.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Computers, peripherals, & software
Sub-IndustryApplication Software
SectorComputer and Technology
Phone703-984-8400
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.37 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees1,537
Next Earnings Date5/27/2020 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
ePlus (NASDAQ:PLUS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is ePlus' stock symbol?
ePlus trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PLUS."
When did ePlus' stock split? How did ePlus' stock split work?
ePlus shares split on Monday, April 3rd 2017. The 2-1 split was announced on Thursday, February 2nd 2017. The newly created shares were payable to shareholders after the closing bell on Friday, March 31st 2017. An investor that had 100 shares of ePlus stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.
How were ePlus' earnings last quarter?
ePlus Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUS) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 5th. The software maker reported $1.64 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.36 by $0.28. The software maker earned $428.99 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $393.40 million. ePlus had a net margin of 4.58% and a return on equity of 15.97%. View ePlus' Earnings History.
When is ePlus' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for PLUS?
2 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for ePlus' shares. Their forecasts range from $102.00 to $105.00. On average, they anticipate ePlus' share price to reach $103.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 25.7% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for ePlus.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for ePlus?
2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for ePlus in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for ePlus.
Has ePlus been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about PLUS stock has been trending somewhat negative on Wednesday, according to InfoTrie. InfoTrie scores the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. ePlus earned a coverage optimism score of -1.5 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news headlines about the software maker a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next several days. View News Stories for ePlus.
Are investors shorting ePlus?
ePlus saw a decline in short interest in the month of January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 158,700 shares, a decline of 12.0% from the January 15th total of 180,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 68,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.3 days. Approximately 1.2% of the company's shares are sold short. View ePlus' Current Options Chain.
Who are some of ePlus' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to ePlus include Adobe (ADBE), salesforce.com (CRM), Intuit (INTU), Autodesk (ADSK), Workday (WDAY), Splunk (SPLK), ANSYS (ANSS), Synopsys (SNPS), Cadence Design Systems (CDNS), SS&C Technologies (SSNC), Citrix Systems (CTXS), Tyler Technologies (TYL), Fair Isaac (FICO), FactSet Research Systems (FDS) and Guidewire Software (GWRE).
What other stocks do shareholders of ePlus own?
Who are ePlus' key executives?
ePlus' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Phillip G. Norton, Exec. Chairman (Age 75)
- Mr. Mark P. Marron, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 57)
- Ms. Elaine D. Marion, Chief Financial Officer (Age 51)
- Mr. Darren S. Raiguel, Chief Operating Officer
- Mr. George Douglas King, Chief Information Officer (Age 51)
Who are ePlus' major shareholders?
ePlus' stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include FMR LLC (5.50%), State Street Corp (3.05%), Janus Henderson Group PLC (3.04%), WCM Investment Management LLC (1.78%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.48%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.30%). Company insiders that own ePlus stock include Darren S Raiguel, Elaine D Marion, Eric D Hovde, John E Callies, Lawrence S Herman, Mark P Marron and Phillip G Norton. View Institutional Ownership Trends for ePlus.
Which institutional investors are selling ePlus stock?
PLUS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including PNC Financial Services Group Inc., Renaissance Technologies LLC, FMR LLC, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Marshall Wace North America L.P., Bank of America Corp DE, 361 Capital LLC and Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold ePlus company stock in the last year include Darren S Raiguel, Elaine D Marion, Lawrence S Herman and Mark P Marron. View Insider Buying and Selling for ePlus.
Which institutional investors are buying ePlus stock?
PLUS stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including WCM Investment Management LLC, Algert Global LLC, Geode Capital Management LLC, Argent Capital Management LLC, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Great West Life Assurance Co. Can, Prudential Financial Inc. and California Public Employees Retirement System. View Insider Buying and Selling for ePlus.
How do I buy shares of ePlus?
Shares of PLUS 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 ePlus' stock price today?
One share of PLUS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $82.31.
How big of a company is ePlus?
ePlus has a market capitalization of $1.11 billion and generates $1.37 billion in revenue each year. The software maker earns $63.19 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.65 on an earnings per share basis. ePlus employs 1,537 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About ePlus.
What is ePlus' official website?
How can I contact ePlus?
ePlus' mailing address is 13595 DULLES TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, HERNDON VA, 20171. The software maker can be reached via phone at 703-984-8400 or via email at [email protected]
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