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.
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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
Next Earnings Date9/12/2019 (Confirmed)
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) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 9th. The business services provider reported ($0.62) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.06) by $0.56. The business services provider earned $86.48 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $105.12 million. Net 1 UEPS Technologies had a negative net margin of 25.48% and a negative return on equity of 7.37%. Net 1 UEPS Technologies's revenue for the quarter was down 46.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.95 earnings per share. View Net 1 UEPS Technologies' Earnings History.
When is Net 1 UEPS Technologies' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for UEPS?
2 brokers have issued twelve-month price targets for Net 1 UEPS Technologies' stock. Their predictions range from $7.00 to $10.00. On average, they expect Net 1 UEPS Technologies' stock price to reach $8.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 163.2% 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?
2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Net 1 UEPS Technologies in the last year. There are currently 2 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. 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. " (7/13/2019)
- 2. 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)
Has Net 1 UEPS Technologies been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about UEPS stock have been trending positive recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research firm identifies positive and negative news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Net 1 UEPS Technologies earned a daily sentiment score of 2.5 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media headlines about the business services provider a news buzz of 6.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future. View News Stories for Net 1 UEPS Technologies.
Are investors shorting Net 1 UEPS Technologies?
Net 1 UEPS Technologies saw a decrease in short interest in the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totalling 431,800 shares, a decrease of 30.2% from the June 30th total of 618,600 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 259,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.7 days. Currently, 1.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold. View Net 1 UEPS Technologies' Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Net 1 UEPS Technologies' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Net 1 UEPS Technologies include CIRCOR International (CIR), TPI Composites (TPIC), Astec Industries (ASTE), Heritage-Crystal Clean (HCCI), Dmc Global (BOOM), Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (US) (ITRN), Napco Security Technologies (NSSC), DXP Enterprises (DXPE), Dirtt Environmental Solutions (DRT), Myers Industries (MYE), Avon Rubber (AVON), Century Aluminum (CENX), Ennis (EBF), Plug Power (PLUG) and Manitowoc (MTW).
What other stocks do shareholders of Net 1 UEPS Technologies own?
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 many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include International Value Advisers LLC (13.76%), Prescott Group Capital Management L.L.C. (7.87%), D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc. (1.56%), Invesco Ltd. (1.50%), Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. (1.37%) and Renaissance Technologies LLC (1.31%). 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 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 International Value Advisers LLC, AQR Capital Management LLC, BlackRock Inc., Renaissance Technologies LLC, ClariVest Asset Management LLC, Prescott Group Capital Management L.L.C., LSV Asset Management and Intrepid Capital Management Inc.. 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 Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc., Southside Capital LLC, Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd., GSA Capital Partners LLP, B. Riley Financial Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., ETF Managers Group LLC and Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC. 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 $3.23.
How big of a company is Net 1 UEPS Technologies?
Net 1 UEPS Technologies has a market capitalization of $183.57 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.View Additional Information About Net 1 UEPS Technologies.
What is Net 1 UEPS Technologies' official website?
How can I contact Net 1 UEPS Technologies?
Net 1 UEPS Technologies' mailing address is President Place 4th Floor Cnr. Jan Smuts Avenue and Bolton Road, Johannesburg T3, 2196. The business services provider can be reached via phone at 27-11-343-2000 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Net 1 UEPS Technologies (NASDAQ UEPS)
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