Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. provides transaction processing services, financial inclusion products and services, and secure payment technologies in South Africa, the Republic of Korea, and internationally. The company develops and markets transaction processing solutions, including smart card-based alternative payment systems for the unbanked and under-banked populations of developing economies and for mobile transaction channels. It operates through three segments: South African Transaction Processing, International Transaction Processing, and Financial Inclusion and Applied Technologies. The South African Transaction Processing segment primarily offers welfare benefit distribution services for the South African government; and transaction processing for retailers, utilities, and banks. The International Transaction Processing segment offers payment processing services to merchants and card issuers. The Financial Inclusion and Applied Technologies segment provides short-term loans and bank accounts. It also sells prepaid products, such as electricity and airtime, hardware and software, and life insurance products. In addition, this segment distributes mobile subscriber starter packs; and provides financing and project management services to develop and maintain a tower network, as well as operates Money4Jam, a micro-jobbing platform that connects companies and job-seekers for the completion of micro-jobs through mobile phone technology. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Functions related to depository banking
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorIndustrial Products
Phone27-11-343-2000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$612.89 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees8,379
OptionableOptionable
Net 1 UEPS Technologies (NASDAQ:UEPS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Net 1 UEPS Technologies' stock symbol?
Net 1 UEPS Technologies trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "UEPS."
How were Net 1 UEPS Technologies' earnings last quarter?
Net 1 UEPS Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:UEPS) announced its earnings results on Thursday, February, 7th. The business services provider reported ($1.12) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of ($0.24) by $0.88. The business services provider earned $97.15 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $116.64 million. Net 1 UEPS Technologies had a negative net margin of 11.05% and a positive return on equity of 0.19%. The company's revenue was down 34.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.39 EPS. View Net 1 UEPS Technologies' Earnings History.
When is Net 1 UEPS Technologies' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for UEPS?
3 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Net 1 UEPS Technologies' stock. Their forecasts range from $7.00 to $18.00. On average, they anticipate Net 1 UEPS Technologies' share price to reach $11.6667 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 187.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Net 1 UEPS Technologies.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Net 1 UEPS Technologies?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Net 1 UEPS Technologies in the last year. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Net 1 UEPS Technologies.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Net 1 UEPS Technologies stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Net 1 UEPS Technologies stock:
- 1. Maxim Group analysts commented, "We believe UEPS faced several headwinds that have put pressure on the stock, but are largely going away." (9/27/2018)
- 2. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Net 1 U.E.P.S. Technologies provides its universal electronic payment system as an alternative payment system for the unbanked and under-banked populations of developing economies. Net 1 believes that it is the first company worldwide to implement a system that can enable the estimated four billion people who generally have limited or no access to a bank account to enter affordably into electronic transactions with each other, government agencies, employers, merchants and other financial service providers. " (4/12/2018)
Has Net 1 UEPS Technologies been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about UEPS stock has trended somewhat negative on Wednesday, according to InfoTrie. InfoTrie rates the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Net 1 UEPS Technologies earned a daily sentiment score of -1.1 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media headlines about the business services provider a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of Net 1 UEPS Technologies' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Net 1 UEPS Technologies include Chase (CCF), Gorman-Rupp (GRC), Astec Industries (ASTE), Columbus McKinnon (CMCO), Intertape Polymer Group (ITPOF), Kornit Digital (KRNT), Century Aluminum (CENX), MAG Silver (MAG), Quad/Graphics (QUAD), Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (US) (ITRN), Global Brass and Copper (BRSS), Western Forest Products (WEF), Omega Flex (OFLX), Manitowoc (MTW) and CIRCOR International (CIR).
Who are Net 1 UEPS Technologies' key executives?
Net 1 UEPS Technologies' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Herman Gideon Kotzé, CEO & Director (Age 49)
- Mr. Alexander Michael Ramsay Smith C.A., CA, CFO, Treasurer, Sec. & Director (Age 50)
- Mr. Nitin Soma, Chief Technology Officer (Age 51)
- Mr. Nunthakumarin Pillay, Managing Director of Southern Africa (Age 48)
- Mr. Phil-Hyun Oh, CEO & Pres of KSNET, Inc (Age 60)
Who are Net 1 UEPS Technologies' major shareholders?
Net 1 UEPS Technologies' stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Prescott Group Capital Management L.L.C. (9.92%), Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. (1.38%), D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc. (1.11%), Hosking Partners LLP (1.02%), Two Sigma Investments LP (0.70%) and LSV Asset Management (0.65%). Company insiders that own Net 1 UEPS Technologies stock include Alasdair Jonathan Kemsley Pein, Alfred T Mockett, Christopher Stefan Seabrooke, Ekta Singh-Bushell, Herman Kotze, Nitin Soma and Paul Edwards. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Net 1 UEPS Technologies.
Which institutional investors are selling Net 1 UEPS Technologies stock?
UEPS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc., Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd., Virginia Retirement Systems ET AL, GSA Capital Partners LLP, Geode Capital Management LLC, Nordea Investment Management AB and ClariVest Asset Management LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Net 1 UEPS Technologies.
Which institutional investors are buying Net 1 UEPS Technologies stock?
UEPS stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Prescott Group Capital Management L.L.C., LSV Asset Management, Acadian Asset Management LLC, Assenagon Asset Management S.A., Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Alberta as represented by Alberta Investment Management Corp, Two Sigma Investments LP, Two Sigma Advisers LP and Hosking Partners LLP. Company insiders that have bought Net 1 UEPS Technologies stock in the last two years include Alasdair Jonathan Kemsley Pein, Alfred T Mockett, Christopher Stefan Seabrooke, Ekta Singh-Bushell and Herman Kotze. View Insider Buying and Selling for Net 1 UEPS Technologies.
How do I buy shares of Net 1 UEPS Technologies?
Shares of UEPS 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 Net 1 UEPS Technologies' stock price today?
One share of UEPS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $4.06.
How big of a company is Net 1 UEPS Technologies?
Net 1 UEPS Technologies has a market capitalization of $230.73 million and generates $612.89 million in revenue each year. The business services provider earns $64.34 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.96 on an earnings per share basis. Net 1 UEPS Technologies employs 8,379 workers across the globe.
What is Net 1 UEPS Technologies' official website?
How can I contact Net 1 UEPS Technologies?
Net 1 UEPS Technologies' mailing address is Cnr. Jan Smuts Avenue and Bolton Road President Place 4th Floor, Johannesburg T3, 2196. The business services provider can be reached via phone at 27-11-343-2000 or via email at [email protected]
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