Trimble Inc. provides technology solutions that enable professionals and field mobile workers to enhance or transform their work processes worldwide. The company operates in four segments: Buildings and Infrastructure, Geospatial, Resources and Utilities, and Transportation. The Buildings and Infrastructure segment offers field and office software for route selection and design; systems to guide and control construction equipment; systems to monitor, track, and manage assets, equipment, and workers; software to share and communicate data; 3D conceptual design and modeling software; building information modeling software; integrated site layout and measurement systems; applications for sub-contractors and trades; integrated workplace management services software; capital program and facility management solutions; field based data collection systems; and communication systems and back-office software. This segment serves architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and operators. The Geospatial segment provides surveying and geospatial products and services to the construction, engineering, mining, oil and gas, energy and utilities, government, and land management sectors; and geographic information systems. The Resources and Utilities segment offers precision agriculture products and services that consist of guidance and positioning systems, automated and variable-rate application and technology systems, and information management solutions primarily to customers working in agriculture, forestry, and utilities. The Transportation segment offers solutions under the Trimble, PeopleNet, GEOTrac, TMW, and ALK Technologies brands to customers working in transportation, including transportation and logistics, automotive, rail, and field service management. The company was formerly known as Trimble Navigation Limited and changed its name to Trimble Inc. in October 2016. Trimble Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Measuring & controlling devices, not elsewhere classified
Sub-IndustryElectronic Manufacturing Services
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNASDAQ:TRMB
CUSIP89623910
Phone408-481-8000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.51
Current Ratio1.93
Quick Ratio1.54
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio31.45
Forward P/E Ratio24.85
P/E Growth2.36
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.65 billion
Price / Sales3.79
Cash Flow$2.0996 per share
Price / Cash19.17
Book Value$9.51 per share
Price / Book4.23
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.28
Net Income$121.10 million
Net Margins4.93%
Return on Equity15.46%
Return on Assets8.53%
Miscellaneous
Employees9,523
Outstanding Shares249,960,000
Market Cap$9.88 billion
Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trimble's stock symbol?
Trimble trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "TRMB."
How will Trimble's stock buyback program work?
Trimble announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program on Wednesday, November 15th 2017, which allows the company to repurchase $600,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are typically an indication that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Trimble's earnings last quarter?
Trimble Inc (NASDAQ:TRMB) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 1st. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $0.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.45 by $0.05. The scientific and technical instruments company earned $785.50 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $776.31 million. Trimble had a return on equity of 15.46% and a net margin of 4.93%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 19.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.38 earnings per share. View Trimble's Earnings History.
When is Trimble's next earnings date?
What guidance has Trimble issued on next quarter's earnings?
Trimble updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Wednesday, August, 1st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $1.81-1.89 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $1.77. The company issued revenue guidance of $3.14-3.19 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $3.11 billion.Trimble also updated its Q3 guidance to $0.43-0.47 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for TRMB?
10 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Trimble's stock. Their forecasts range from $37.00 to $50.00. On average, they anticipate Trimble's share price to reach $43.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 6.8% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Trimble.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Trimble?
10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Trimble in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Trimble.
Who are some of Trimble's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Trimble include Rockwell Automation (ROK), MEGGITT PLC/ADR (MEGGY), Cubic (CUB), Abaxis (ABAX), FARO Technologies (FARO), Nanometrics (NANO), MTS Systems (MTSC), Oxford Instruments (OXINF), Geospace Technologies (GEOS), Know Labs (KNWN), Image Sensing Systems (ISNS), Cemtrex (CETX), Mikros Systems (MKRS), Sierra Monitor (SRMC) and Midwest Energy Emissions (MEEC).
Who are Trimble's key executives?
Trimble's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Steven W. Berglund, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 66)
- Mr. Robert G. Painter, CFO & Sr. VP (Age 46)
- Mr. James A. Kirkland, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 58)
- Mr. Darryl R. Matthews, Sr. VP (Age 50)
- Mr. Sachin J. Sankpal, Sr. VP (Age 50)
Has Trimble been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about TRMB stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative media coverage by monitoring more than twenty million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Trimble earned a media and rumor sentiment score of 0.20 on Accern's scale. They also gave press coverage about the scientific and technical instruments company an impact score of 46.08 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near future. View Recent Headlines for Trimble.
Who are Trimble's major shareholders?
Trimble's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (9.94%), FMR LLC (3.40%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (2.23%), King Luther Capital Management Corp (1.65%), DF Dent & Co. Inc. (1.07%) and Global X Management Co LLC (0.94%). Company insiders that own Trimble stock include Bryn Fosburgh, Chris Gibson, Darryl R Matthews, James A Kirkland, James Veneziano, Julie A Shepard, Jurgen Kliem, Kaigham Gabriel, Mark S Peek, Merit E Janow, Robert G Painter, Ronald S Nersesian, Sachin Sankpal, Steeg Nickolas Vande, Steven W Berglund and Ulf J Johansson. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Trimble.
Which major investors are selling Trimble stock?
TRMB stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including First Quadrant L P CA, Fiera Capital Corp, Global X Management Co LLC, First Trust Advisors LP, Pinnacle Associates Ltd., Bank of America Corp DE, OppenheimerFunds Inc. and Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc.. Company insiders that have sold Trimble company stock in the last year include Bryn Fosburgh, Chris Gibson, Darryl R Matthews, James A Kirkland, James Veneziano, Jurgen Kliem, Kaigham Gabriel, Mark S Peek, Robert G Painter, Ronald S Nersesian, Sachin Sankpal, Steven W Berglund and Ulf J Johansson. View Insider Buying and Selling for Trimble.
Which major investors are buying Trimble stock?
TRMB stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including FMR LLC, BlackRock Inc., Victory Capital Management Inc., Global Thematic Partners LLC, Unigestion Holding SA, DF Dent & Co. Inc., Renaissance Technologies LLC and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Trimble.
How do I buy shares of Trimble?
Shares of TRMB 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 Trimble's stock price today?
One share of TRMB stock can currently be purchased for approximately $40.25.
How big of a company is Trimble?
Trimble has a market capitalization of $9.88 billion and generates $2.65 billion in revenue each year. The scientific and technical instruments company earns $121.10 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.28 on an earnings per share basis. Trimble employs 9,523 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Trimble?
Trimble's mailing address is 935 STEWART DRIVE, SUNNYVALE CA, 94085. The scientific and technical instruments company can be reached via phone at 408-481-8000 or via email at [email protected]
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