NASDAQ:PPD PPD (PPD) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Better than Bitcoin? The Biotech Stock with 46,751% Potential (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free PPD Stock Alerts Notice: This company has been marked as potentially delisted and may not be actively trading. Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$47.28▼$47.2850-Day Range$47.10▼$47.4152-Week Range$31.54▼$47.41VolumeN/AAverage Volume1.91 million shsMarket Capitalization$16.61 billionP/E Ratio47.28Dividend YieldN/APrice TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock Analysis Get PPD alerts: Email Address Ad Behind the MarketsBetter than Bitcoin? The Biotech Stock with 46,751% Potential4x Better than Bitcoin Bitcoin would have to go from $68,000 to $314,000 to match the 463% gains we saw with Immunogen in December.Get the name of the stock here >>> About PPD Stock (NASDAQ:PPD)PPD, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides drug development services to the biopharmaceutical industry worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Clinical Development Services and Laboratory Services. It offers clinical development services, including product development and consulting, early development, Phases II-IV clinical trial management, accelerated enrollment, peri-and post-approval, and medical communications services. The company also provides laboratory services comprising bioanalytical, biomarker, vaccine science, good manufacturing practice, and central laboratory services. It serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and government organizations, as well as other industry participants. The company has a collaboration with Science 37 to design, build, test, implement, and execute digital trials using Science 37's DCT SaaS-based technology platform. PPD, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina.Read More Ad Behind the MarketsBetter than Bitcoin? 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The Biotech Stock with 46,751% Potential4x Better than Bitcoin Bitcoin would have to go from $68,000 to $314,000 to match the 463% gains we saw with Immunogen in December.April 26, 2024 | msn.comUPDATE: Val U Stay closed by city due to living conditionsApril 26, 2024 | msn.comPacifica police look for person of interest in arson investigationApril 26, 2024 | yahoo.comPPD: Help identify people in video near crime sceneApril 24, 2024 | pnj.comPensacola police warns of phone scams after resident taken for nearly $50,000April 24, 2024 | msn.comDog Attack Leads to Officer-Involved Shooting in West Oak LaneApril 24, 2024 | msn.comThe Records & Identification Unit of the PPD Celebrate Employees of the YearApril 24, 2024 | msn.comWATCH: Pueblo Mayor addresses crime with law enforcementApril 23, 2024 | msn.comPPD: Two caught after chase that spanned two counties, multiple accidentsApril 23, 2024 | msn.comHalle Bailey reveals struggle with severe postpartum depressionApril 23, 2024 | msn.comScientists discover distinctive biological markers in postpartum depressionApril 23, 2024 | msn.comPueblo Mayor to address crime with law enforcementApril 21, 2024 | msn.comPPD: 1 dead after vehicle crash involving pedestrianApril 20, 2024 | msn.comSection 9 softball scores, schedule for the 2024 seasonApril 20, 2024 | msn.comPPD: 2 men found shot to death on Lancer DriveApril 19, 2024 | msn.comPolice Video Shows Suspect In Philadelphia Babysitter's Shooting: AuthoritiesApril 19, 2024 | msn.comSection 9 girls golf scores, schedule for the 2024 seasonApril 19, 2024 | msn.comCSPD: Overnight shooting near Garden of the Gods RoadApril 19, 2024 | msn.comSix displaced after overnight house fire, no injuriesSee More Headlines Receive PPD Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for PPD and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings10/27/2021Today4/27/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorMedical Industry Commercial Physical Research Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:PPD CUSIPN/A CIK1793294 Webwww.ppdi.com Phone910-251-0081FaxN/AEmployees26,000Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.00 Trailing P/E Ratio47.28 Forward P/E Ratio32.16 P/E Growth2.11Net Income$153.69 million Net Margins6.11% Pretax Margin7.31% Return on Equity-89.48% Return on Assets7.94% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.23 Quick Ratio1.23 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$4.68 billion Price / Sales3.55 Cash Flow$1.99 per share Price / Cash Flow23.71 Book Value($1.21) per share Price / Book-39.07Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares351,395,000Free Float344,718,000Market Cap$16.61 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.96 Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink, or The Boring Company? Click the link below to learn when Elon Musk will let these companies finally IPO.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David S. Simmons (Age 56)Chairman & CEO Comp: $3.42MMr. Christopher G. Scully (Age 50)Exec. VP, CFO, Treasurer & Assistant Sec. Comp: $1MMr. William J. Sharbaugh (Age 58)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $1.12MMr. Anshul Thakral (Age 43)Exec. VP, Chief Commercial Officer & Pres of Evidera Comp: $1.13MDr. David Michael Johnston (Age 52)Exec. VP of Global Clinical Devel. Comp: $788.87kMr. Glen Donovan (Age 47)Chief Accounting Officer Mr. B. Judd Hartman (Age 57)Exec. VP & Chief Admin. Officer Ms. Tracy H. Krumme (Age 53)VP & Head of Investor Relations Ms. Julia James (Age 46)Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. Mr. Ronald E. Garrow (Age 57)Exec. VP & Chief HR Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsMedpaceNASDAQ:MEDPCharles River Laboratories InternationalNYSE:CRLIncyteNASDAQ:INCYPRA Health SciencesNASDAQ:PRAHICON PublicNASDAQ:ICLRView All Competitors Should I Buy PPD Stock? PPD Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in PPD, Inc.: PPD, Inc. has a strong presence in the biopharmaceutical industry worldwide, offering a wide range of drug development services. David Johnston, Ph.D., the executive vice president and global head of clinical development services at PPD, brings extensive experience and expertise to the company. PPD's Accelerated Enrollment Solutions (AES) business provides data-driven patient recruitment for clinical trials, enhancing efficiency and speed in trial execution. Recent collaborations and partnerships, such as the one with Science 37 for digital trials, demonstrate PPD's commitment to innovation and staying at the forefront of industry trends. Considering the current stock price and market trends, PPD, Inc. shows potential for growth and value appreciation. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in PPD, Inc. for these reasons: Market volatility and regulatory challenges in the biopharmaceutical industry can impact PPD's operations and financial performance. Dependency on external factors such as government regulations, clinical trial outcomes, and industry competition may pose risks to investment returns. Fluctuations in global economic conditions and healthcare spending could affect the demand for PPD's services and solutions. Uncertainties related to the success of new drug developments and clinical trials could influence the company's revenue streams and profitability. Investors need to carefully assess the competitive landscape and potential threats to PPD's market position to make informed investment decisions. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, April 12, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these PPD pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. PPD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How were PPD's earnings last quarter? PPD, Inc. (NASDAQ:PPD) released its earnings results on Wednesday, October, 27th. The company reported $0.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.38 by $0.05. The firm earned $1.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.41 billion. PPD had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 89.48% and a net margin of 6.11%. The company's revenue was up 26.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.15 EPS. What other stocks do shareholders of PPD own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other PPD investors own include Cisco Systems (CSCO), Alibaba Group (BABA), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Salesforce (CRM), Pfizer (PFE), CVS Health (CVS), Intel (INTC), NVIDIA (NVDA), RTX (RTX) and Verizon Communications (VZ). When did PPD IPO? PPD (PPD) raised $1.5 billion in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, February 6th 2020. The company issued 60,000,000 shares at $24.00-$27.00 per share. Barclays, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, BofA Securities, Credit Suisse, Jefferies, UBS Investment Bank, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Securities, Evercore ISI, HSBC, Mizuho Securities, Baird and William Blair served as the underwriters for the IPO and BofA Securities, Credit Suisse, Jefferies, UBS Investment Bank, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Securities, Evercore ISI, HSBC, Mizuho Securities, Baird, William Blair and Drexel Hamilton were co-managers. 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