About Lendingtree (NASDAQ:TREE)
LendingTree, Inc., through its subsidiary, LendingTree, LLC, operates an online loan marketplace for consumers seeking loans and other credit-based offerings in the United States. Its mortgage products comprise purchase and refinance products. The company also provides information, tools, and access to various conditional loan offers for non-mortgage products, including auto loans, credit cards, home equity loans, personal loans, reverse mortgages, small business loans, and student loans. In addition, it offers information, tools, and access to other products, including deposit accounts; credit repair, through which consumers obtain assistance improving their credit profiles; debt relief services, through which consumers obtain assistance negotiating existing loans; and home improvement services, through which consumers have the opportunity to research and find home improvement professional services. Further, the company provides personal credit data, through which consumers gain insights into how prospective lenders and other third parties view their credit profiles; real estate brokerage services, through which consumers are matched with local realtors who assist them in their home purchase or sale efforts; and various consumer insurance products, including home and automobile, through which consumers are matched with insurance lead aggregators to obtain insurance offers. Additionally, it operates CompareCards, an online source for side-by-side credit card comparison shopping; SimpleTuition, an online marketing platform for student loans; MagnifyMoney, a consumer-facing media property that offers editorial content, expert commentary, tools, and resources; and SnapCap, an online platform, which connects business owners with lenders. The company was formerly known as Tree.com, Inc. and changed its name to LendingTree, Inc. in January 2015. LendingTree, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Loan brokers
Sub-IndustryThrifts & Mortgage Finance
SectorFinance
SymbolNASDAQ:TREE
CUSIP89467510
Phone704-541-5351
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.73
Current Ratio3.33
Quick Ratio3.33
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio84.24
Forward P/E Ratio75.49
P/E Growth2.08
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$617.74 million
Price / Sales5.14
Cash Flow$5.8672 per share
Price / Cash43.36
Book Value$24.64 per share
Price / Book10.32
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.02
Net Income$15.57 million
Net Margins6.04%
Return on Equity11.81%
Return on Assets5.27%
Miscellaneous
Employees535
Outstanding Shares12,490,000
Lendingtree (NASDAQ:TREE) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lendingtree's stock symbol?
Lendingtree trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "TREE."
How will Lendingtree's stock buyback program work?
Lendingtree announced that its board has authorized a stock buyback program on Friday, February 23rd 2018, which permits the company to buyback $100,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are usually a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Lendingtree's earnings last quarter?
Lendingtree Inc (NASDAQ:TREE) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April, 26th. The financial services provider reported $1.10 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.12 by $0.02. The financial services provider had revenue of $181 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $174.13 million. Lendingtree had a return on equity of 11.81% and a net margin of 6.04%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 36.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.85 earnings per share. View Lendingtree's Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for TREE?
15 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Lendingtree's stock. Their forecasts range from $173.00 to $425.00. On average, they anticipate Lendingtree's stock price to reach $334.4286 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Lendingtree.
Who are some of Lendingtree's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Lendingtree include Zillow Group Inc Class C (Z), Klépierre (KLPEF), AEGON (AEG), Extra Space Storage (EXR), ANNALY Cap Mgmt/SH (NLY), Arthur J Gallagher & Co (AJG), KKR & Co. L.P. Unit (KKR), AXA Equitable (EQH), Invitation Homes (INVH), Cboe Global Markets (CBOE), Ally Financial (ALLY), Bank of East Asia (BKEAY), Cincinnati Financial (CINF), HCP (HCP) and Invesco (IVZ).
Who are Lendingtree's key executives?
Lendingtree's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. J. D. Moriarty, Chief Financial Officer (Age 46)
- Mr. Douglas R. Lebda, Chairman & CEO (Age 48)
- Mr. Neil Salvage, Pres (Age 45)
- Ms. Carla Shumate, Sr. VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer (Age 47)
- Mr. Paul Tyma Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer
Has Lendingtree been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about TREE stock have trended somewhat positive this week, Accern reports. Accern ranks the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring more than 20 million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Lendingtree earned a media sentiment score of 0.11 on Accern's scale. They also gave news articles about the financial services provider an impact score of 46.55 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are Lendingtree's major shareholders?
Lendingtree's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Baillie Gifford & Co. (10.14%), BlackRock Inc. (6.07%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.44%), Allianz Asset Management GmbH (2.41%), Allianz Asset Management GmbH (2.41%) and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (2.23%). Company insiders that own Lendingtree stock include Carla Shumate, Douglas R Lebda, G Kennedy Thompson, Gabriel Dalporto, Interactive Corp Liberty, Neil Salvage, Nikul Patel, Peter Horan, Robin Henderson and Steven Ozonian. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Lendingtree.
Which major investors are selling Lendingtree stock?
TREE stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Scout Investments Inc., Victory Capital Management Inc., Principal Financial Group Inc., Principal Financial Group Inc., Sei Investments Co., Russell Investments Group Ltd. and Wells Fargo & Company MN. Company insiders that have sold Lendingtree company stock in the last year include Carla Shumate, Douglas R Lebda, Gabriel Dalporto, Neil Salvage, Nikul Patel, Peter Horan, Robin Henderson and Steven Ozonian. View Insider Buying and Selling for Lendingtree.
Which major investors are buying Lendingtree stock?
TREE stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Baillie Gifford & Co., Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Eagle Asset Management Inc., Carillon Tower Advisers Inc., The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company , Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. and Lord Abbett & CO. LLC. Company insiders that have bought Lendingtree stock in the last two years include G Kennedy Thompson and Interactive Corp Liberty. View Insider Buying and Selling for Lendingtree.
How do I buy shares of Lendingtree?
Shares of TREE 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 Lendingtree's stock price today?
One share of TREE stock can currently be purchased for approximately $254.40.
How big of a company is Lendingtree?
Lendingtree has a market capitalization of $3.18 billion and generates $617.74 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $15.57 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.02 on an earnings per share basis. Lendingtree employs 535 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Lendingtree?
Lendingtree's mailing address is 11115 RUSHMORE DRIVE, CHARLOTTE NC, 28277. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at 704-541-5351 or via email at [email protected]
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