NASDAQ:PLUS

ePlus - PLUS Stock Forecast, Price & News

$49.58

-0.08 (-0.16%)

(As of 12/1/2022 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $49.20
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$50.26
50-Day Range: $40.65
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$53.03
52-Week Range: $40.37
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$62.82

Volume: 64,603 shs
Average Volume: 110,640 shs
Market Capitalization: $1.33 billion

P/E Ratio: 13.05
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: N/A

ePlus MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
1.44% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: -0.39
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 1.11
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$76,928 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: -1.87%
From $3.74 to $3.67 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.20 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

309th out of 635 stocks

Computers, Peripherals, & Software Industry

5th out of 5 stocks

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for ePlus.

4.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.44% of the outstanding shares of ePlus have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
ePlus has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.2.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in ePlus has recently decreased by 8.39%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
ePlus does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
ePlus does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

3.6

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
ePlus has received a 43.79% net impact score from Upright. Eplus seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Distributing knowledge", and "Jobs". The positive contribution in the "Distributing knowledge" impact category is mostly driven by its "Professional ICT-related training services", "IT project management services", and "Enterprise network consulting services" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for ePlus is -0.39.

2.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
ePlus has a news sentiment score of 1.11. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.51 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for ePlus this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, ePlus insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $76,928.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 2.27% of the stock of ePlus is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
94.60% of the stock of ePlus is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for ePlus are expected to decrease by -1.87% in the coming year, from $3.74 to $3.67 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of ePlus is 13.05, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 125.50.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of ePlus is 13.05, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 380.34.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
ePlus has a P/B Ratio of 1.89. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About ePlus (NASDAQ:PLUS) Stock

ePlus inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides information technology (IT) solutions that enable organizations to optimize their IT environment and supply chain processes in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Technology and Financing. The Technology segment offers hardware, perpetual and subscription software, maintenance, software assurance, and internally provided and outsourced services; and professional and managed services, including managed, professional, security solutions, cloud consulting and hosting, staff augmentation, server and desktop support, and project management services. The Financing segment engages in financing arrangements, such as sales-type and operating leases; loans and consumption-based financing arrangements; and underwriting, management, and disposal of IT equipment and assets. Its financing operations comprise sales, pricing, credit, contracts, accounting, risk management, and asset management. This segment primarily finances IT, communication-related, and medical equipment; and industrial machinery and equipment, office furniture and general office equipment, transportation equipment, and other general business equipment directly, as well as through vendors. ePlus inc. serves commercial entities, state and local governments, government contractors, and educational institutions. The company was formerly known as MLC Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to ePlus inc. in 1999. ePlus inc. was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.

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PLUS Stock News Headlines

November 30, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

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November 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

ePlus Recognized with Multiple Awards Including U.S. Partner of the Year and Global Marketing Partner of the Year at Cisco Partner Summit

November 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Should Value Investors Consider ePlus (PLUS) Stock Now?

November 4, 2022 | apnews.com

EPlus: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

November 2, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

ePlus Launches Co-Delivered Architecture Support Services for Cisco and Adjacent Technologies

November 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

ePlus Expands Credit Facility

October 31, 2022 | msn.com

Sword Art Online Dive to Stage Show Showcases the Cast in Costume

October 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Elaine Marion Named the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Awardee by the George Mason University School of Business

October 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

ePlus Announces Second Quarter and Six Month Fiscal Year 2023 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

October 20, 2022 | benzinga.com

Chewy Expands CarePlus With Lemonade Pet Partnership

October 17, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

ePlus Welcomes Renée Bergeron as New Member to Board of Directors

October 17, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

At US$42.48, Is It Time To Put ePlus inc. (NASDAQ:PLUS) On Your Watch List?

October 13, 2022 | tmcnet.com

Cirrus Data Solutions Reports Record Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Fiscal 2022 Results

September 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

ePlus Achieves Palo Alto Networks Authorized Support Center Certified Partner Status

September 16, 2022 | benzinga.com

ePlus to Present at Sidoti Virtual Investor...

September 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

ePlus to Present at Sidoti Virtual Investor Conference September 21-22

September 7, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

ePlus: An Excellent Company At A Fair Price

September 3, 2022 | reuters.com

PLUS.O - ePlus Inc. | Stock Price & Latest News | Reuters

September 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Elaine Marion Named a 2022 Washington Business Journal Women Who Mean Business Honoree

August 30, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

ePlus (NASDAQ:PLUS) sheds 7.3% this week, as yearly returns fall more in line with earnings growth

August 11, 2022 | msn.com

ePlus Return on Invested Capital Insights

August 11, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

EPlus (PLUS) Q1 Earnings Match Estimates

July 31, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of ePlus inc. (NASDAQ:PLUS)

July 26, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Bull Of The Day: ePLus (PLUS)

July 18, 2022 | benzinga.com

HKTDC International Sourcing Show run with new EXHIBITION+ model draws to successful close

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PLUS Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 11/09/2021
Today: 12/01/2022
Next Earnings (Estimated): 2/02/2023
Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Computers, peripherals, & software
Sub-Industry: Application Software
Sector: Computer and Technology
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:PLUS
CUSIP: 29426810
CIK: 1022408
Web: www.eplus.com
Phone: (703) 984-8400
Fax: 703-984-8600
Employees: 1,577
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $3.80
Trailing P/E Ratio: 13.05
Forward P/E Ratio: 13.26
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $105.60 million
Net Margins: 5.35%
Pretax Margin: 7.46%
Return on Equity: 15.14%
Return on Assets: 8.04%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.02
Current Ratio: 1.76
Quick Ratio: 1.31

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $1.82 billion
Price / Sales: 0.73
Cash Flow: $4.88 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 10.15
Book Value: $26.23 per share
Price / Book: 1.89

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 26,907,000
Free Float: 26,296,000
Market Cap: $1.33 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.23

Key Executives

Mr. Mark P. Marron (Age 60)
CEO, Pres & Director
Comp: $2.9M

Ms. Elaine D. Marion (Age 54)
Chief Financial Officer
Comp: $1.57M

Mr. Darren S. Raiguel (Age 50)
Chief Operating Officer
Comp: $1.57M

Mr. George Douglas King (Age 54)
Chief Information Officer

Mr. Kleyton L. Parkhurst (Age 59)
Sr. VP of Corp. Devel. & Assistant Sec.

Ms. Erica S. Stoecker
Chief Compliance Officer, Corp. Sec. & Gen. Counsel

Ms. Dawn Kerwick
VP of Marketing

Mr. Chris Finney
Sr. VP of Sales

Mr. Dan Farrell
Sr. VP of Services

Mr. Kenneth G. Farber (Age 63)
Pres of ePlus Software LLC

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Insiders & Institutions

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PLUS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PLUS shares performed in 2022?: ePlus' stock was trading at $53.88 at the beginning of 2022. Since then, PLUS shares have decreased by 8.0% and is now trading at $49.58.
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When is ePlus' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 2nd 2023.
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How were ePlus' earnings last quarter?: ePlus inc. (NASDAQ:PLUS) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 9th. The software maker reported $1.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.90 by $0.40. The software maker had revenue of $458.02 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $425.20 million. ePlus had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.14% and a net margin of 5.35%. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.74 earnings per share.
When did ePlus' stock split?: Shares of ePlus split on Friday, November 26th 2021. The 2-1 split was announced on Friday, November 26th 2021. The newly minted shares were payable to shareholders after the market closes on Friday, November 26th 2021. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.
What is Mark Marron's approval rating as ePlus' CEO?: 65 employees have rated ePlus Chief Executive Officer Mark Marron on Glassdoor.com. Mark Marron has an approval rating of 67% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of ePlus own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other ePlus investors own include Hawkins (HWKN), CA (CA), BlackRock (BLK), Endologix (ELGX), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Cisco Systems (CSCO), NVIDIA (NVDA), Verizon Communications (VZ) and Athabasca Oil (ATH).

What is ePlus' stock symbol?: ePlus trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PLUS."
Who are ePlus' major shareholders?: ePlus' stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (17.85%), Vanguard Group Inc. (7.79%), River Road Asset Management LLC (6.88%), Geneva Capital Management LLC (5.66%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.31%) and State Street Corp (3.68%). Insiders that own company stock include Darren S Raiguel, Darren S Raiguel, Elaine D Marion, Elaine D Marion, Eric D Hovde, John E Callies, Mark P Marron and Mark P Marron.
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How do I buy shares of ePlus?: Shares of PLUS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is ePlus' stock price today?: One share of PLUS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $49.58.
How much money does ePlus make?: ePlus (NASDAQ:PLUS) has a market capitalization of $1.33 billion and generates $1.82 billion in revenue each year. The software maker earns $105.60 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.80 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does ePlus have?: The company employs 1,577 workers across the globe.
How can I contact ePlus?: ePlus' mailing address is 13595 DULLES TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, HERNDON VA, 20171. The official website for the company is www.eplus.com. The software maker can be reached via phone at (703) 984-8400, via email at kparkhurst@eplus.com, or via fax at 703-984-8600.

This page (NASDAQ:PLUS) was last updated on 12/2/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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