2U, Inc. operates as an education technology company in the United States, Hong Kong, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The company operates through two segments, Graduate Program Segment and Short Course Segment. It offers front-end technology and services, including online learning platform, student and faculty and immersion support, accessibility, admissions application advising, in-program student field placements, and faculty recruiting. The company provides back-end technology and services comprising graduate program launch and operations applications, university systems integration applications, content management system, admission application processing portal, customer relationship management, content development, student acquisition, and state authorization services. The company was formerly known as 2Tor Inc. and changed its name to 2U, Inc. in October 2012. 2U, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Lanham, Maryland.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Prepackaged software
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNASDAQ:TWOU
CUSIPN/A
Phone301-892-4350
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.06
Current Ratio2.89
Quick Ratio2.89
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-162.22
Forward P/E Ratio-115.26
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$286.75 million
Price / Sales17.33
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book Value$7.43 per share
Price / Book11.79
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.54)
Net Income$-29,420,000.00
Net Margins-13.00%
Return on Equity-11.12%
Return on Assets-8.61%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,922
Outstanding Shares56,740,000
2U (NASDAQ:TWOU) Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2U's stock symbol?
2U trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "TWOU."
How were 2U's earnings last quarter?
2U Inc (NASDAQ:TWOU) announced its earnings results on Thursday, May, 3rd. The software maker reported ($0.12) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of ($0.13) by $0.01. The software maker had revenue of $92.29 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $91.44 million. 2U had a negative net margin of 13.00% and a negative return on equity of 11.12%. 2U's quarterly revenue was up 42.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.01 earnings per share. View 2U's Earnings History.
What guidance has 2U issued on next quarter's earnings?
2U updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Thursday, May, 3rd. The company provided EPS guidance of ($0.13-0.10) for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of ($0.13). The company issued revenue guidance of $406.6-410.6 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $401.49 million.2U also updated its Q2 guidance to ($0.22-0.21) EPS.
What price target have analysts set for TWOU?
11 brokers have issued 12 month price objectives for 2U's shares. Their forecasts range from $70.00 to $103.00. On average, they anticipate 2U's stock price to reach $90.1818 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for 2U.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about 2U stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about 2U stock:
- 1. Barrington Research analysts commented, "We view this premium as warranted given that 2U’s projected growth rate is much higher at 40%/32% in 2018/2019, compared to an average of 18%/20% for the Ed Tech peer group and 15%/14% for the vertical‐focused SaaS peer group. We are reiterating our OUTPERFORM investment rating and raising our 12‐month price target to $92 (from $80), which assumes a 8.7x multiple on our forward revenue estimate a year from now." (2/27/2018)
- 2. According to Zacks Investment Research, "2U, Inc. is an education technology company. It is a provider of cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions that enables nonprofit colleges and universities to deliver their education to students anywhere. The Company offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs in social work, science, public administration, healthcare, laws, education, and business administration. It also offers a suite of technology-enabled services including content development, student acquisition, and state authorization services, as well as application advising, student and faculty support, and in-program student field placements. 2U, Inc. is based in Landover, Maryland. " (1/31/2018)
- 3. Robert W. Baird analysts commented, "Nutanix is one of our top 2018 picks, given our bullish belief that investors underappreciate its shift to a software model. We believe the shift will (1) lessen sales friction with OEM and channel partners, (2) expand Nutanix’s opportunities in hybrid- cloud deployments and with subscription services (first with Xi), and (3) deliver faster than expected gross margin expansion. While investor expectations and valuation already reflect a positive shift for the software transition, we believe confidence will grow and multiples will expand further as results over the next quarters confirm a quick exit from hardware (targeted 2/3 by end of FY18) and a big shift to software-heavy product gross margins (we believe eventually >80%). Reiterate Outperform and raise price target to $43 from $40." (1/9/2018)
Who are some of 2U's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to 2U include Shopify (SHOP), Splunk (SPLK), Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP), ANSYS (ANSS), CA Technologies (CA), Citrix Systems (CTXS), Mobileye (MBBYF), Dropbox (DBX), TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC Common Stock (TTWO), Synopsys (SNPS), SS&C Technologies (SSNC), Symantec (SYMC), Cadence Design Systems (CDNS), UBISOFT Entmt S/ADR (UBSFY) and Veeva Systems (VEEV).
Who are 2U's key executives?
2U's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Christopher J. Paucek, Co-Founder, CEO & Director (Age 48)
- Ms. Catherine A. Graham, Chief Financial Officer (Age 57)
- Mr. James Kenigsberg, Chief Technology Officer (Age 41)
- Mr. Harsha Mokkarala, Chief Revenue Officer (Age 38)
- Mr. Jacques Morin, Sr. Director of Operations
Has 2U been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about TWOU stock has trended somewhat positive recently, Accern reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative news coverage by reviewing 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. 2U earned a news impact score of 0.07 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media stories about the software maker an impact score of 46.57 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are 2U's major shareholders?
2U's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (5.97%), Franklin Resources Inc. (5.35%), Zevenbergen Capital Investments LLC (1.84%), Villere ST Denis J & Co. LLC (1.79%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (1.32%) and Northern Trust Corp (1.19%). Company insiders that own 2U stock include Andrea Papaconstantopoulos, Christopher J Paucek, Earl Lewis, Edward S Macias, Harsha Mokkarala, James Kenigsberg, John M Larson, Mark Chernis, Paul A Maeder and Timothy M Haley. View Institutional Ownership Trends for 2U.
Which institutional investors are selling 2U stock?
TWOU stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Villere ST Denis J & Co. LLC, Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC, Wells Fargo & Company MN, Franklin Resources Inc., Columbus Circle Investors, Loomis Sayles & Co. L P, First Republic Investment Management Inc. and Diker Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold 2U company stock in the last year include Andrea Papaconstantopoulos, Christopher J Paucek, Earl Lewis, Harsha Mokkarala, James Kenigsberg, John M Larson, Mark Chernis and Timothy M Haley. View Insider Buying and Selling for 2U.
Which institutional investors are buying 2U stock?
TWOU stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including State of Wisconsin Investment Board, Federated Investors Inc. PA, American Century Companies Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc., Nuveen Asset Management LLC, Eaton Vance Management and State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D. Company insiders that have bought 2U stock in the last two years include Edward S Macias and Paul A Maeder. View Insider Buying and Selling for 2U.
How do I buy shares of 2U?
Shares of TWOU 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 2U's stock price today?
One share of TWOU stock can currently be purchased for approximately $87.60.
How big of a company is 2U?
2U has a market capitalization of $5.11 billion and generates $286.75 million in revenue each year. The software maker earns $-29,420,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.54) on an earnings per share basis. 2U employs 1,922 workers across the globe.
How can I contact 2U?
2U's mailing address is 7900 HARKINS ROAD, LANHAM MD, 20706. The software maker can be reached via phone at 301-892-4350 or via email at [email protected]
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