Windstream Holdings, Inc. provides network communications and technology solutions in the United States. Its Consumer & Small Business segment offers services, including traditional local and long-distance voice services, and high-speed Internet services; and value-added services, such as security and online back-up. It also offers consumer video services; video entertainment service under the Kinetic brand; voice and Web conferencing products; and advanced hosted-voice, network management, and business continuity services, as well as owns and operates cable television franchises. This segment serves approximately 1.4 million residential and small business customers. The company's Enterprise segment offers integrated voice and data services, which deliver voice and broadband services over a single Internet connection, data transport services, and multi-site networking services; and other data services comprising cloud computing, and collocation and managed services as an alternative to traditional information technology infrastructure. Its Wholesale segment provides network bandwidth to other telecommunications carriers, network operators, and content providers; fiber-to-the-tower connections to support the wireless backhaul market; voice and data carrier services to other communications providers and large scale purchasers; and special access services and time division multiplexing private line transport. The company's Consumer CLEC segment offers traditional voice and long-distance services, nationwide Internet access services, and dial-up and high-speed, as well as online backup and various email services. Windstream Holdings, Inc. also leases and sells broadband modems, home networking gateways, and personal computers; and sells home phones. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Telephone communication, except radio
Sub-IndustryIntegrated Telecommunication Services
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNASDAQ:WIN
CUSIP97381W10
Phone501-748-7000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio-7.87
Current Ratio0.73
Quick Ratio0.66
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-0.52
Forward P/E Ratio-0.37
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$5.85 billion
Price / Sales0.03
Cash Flow$30.1429 per share
Price / Cash0.14
Book Value($35.51) per share
Price / Book-0.12
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($8.15)
Net Income$-2,116,600,000.00
Net Margins-35.79%
Return on Equity-191.89%
Return on Assets-2.40%
Miscellaneous
Employees14,202
Outstanding Shares40,920,000
Market Cap$184.94
Windstream (NASDAQ:WIN) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windstream's stock symbol?
Windstream trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WIN."
How were Windstream's earnings last quarter?
Windstream Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:WIN) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 3rd. The technology company reported ($0.65) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.59) by $0.06. The technology company had revenue of $1.45 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.47 billion. Windstream had a negative return on equity of 191.89% and a negative net margin of 35.79%. The company's revenue was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned ($0.89) EPS. View Windstream's Earnings History.
When is Windstream's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for WIN?
6 brokerages have issued 1 year price objectives for Windstream's shares. Their forecasts range from $1.35 to $10.00. On average, they anticipate Windstream's stock price to reach $5.17 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 23.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for Windstream.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Windstream?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Windstream in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
Are investors shorting Windstream?
Windstream saw a increase in short interest in June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totalling 8,218,542 shares, an increase of 30.1% from the May 31st total of 6,315,747 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,132,005 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 7.3 days. Approximately 20.4% of the shares of the stock are short sold. View Windstream's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Windstream's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Windstream include Cincinnati Bell (CBB), Atento (ATTO), Frontier Communications (FTR), Loop Industries (LOOP), pdvWireless (PDVW), LICT (LICT), Fusion Telecommunications International (FSNN), Axtel (AXTLF), Hong Kong Television Network (HKTVY), IDT (IDT), magicJack VocalTec (CALL), New Ulm Telecom (NULM), Alaska Communications Systems Group (ALSK), Internet Gold Golden Lines (IGLD) and Otelco (OTEL).
Who are Windstream's key executives?
Windstream's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Anthony W. Thomas, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 46)
- Mr. Robert E. Gunderman, CFO & Treasurer (Age 45)
- Mr. Jeffery W. Small, Pres of Consumer & Small Bus. (Age 42)
- Mr. Layne L. Levine, Pres of Enterprise & Wholesale Bus. Unit (Age 55)
- Mr. Lewis Langston, Exec. VP & Chief Information Officer
Has Windstream been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about WIN stock have trended somewhat positive this week, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative news coverage by analyzing 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 nearest to one being the most favorable. Windstream earned a daily sentiment score of 0.10 on Accern's scale. They also gave news stories about the technology company an impact score of 44.94 out of 100, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near future.
How do I buy shares of Windstream?
Shares of WIN 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 Windstream's stock price today?
One share of WIN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $4.20.
How big of a company is Windstream?
Windstream has a market capitalization of $184.94 million and generates $5.85 billion in revenue each year. The technology company earns $-2,116,600,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($8.15) on an earnings per share basis. Windstream employs 14,202 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Windstream?
Windstream's mailing address is 4001 RODNEY PARHAM ROAD, LITTLE ROCK AR, 72212. The technology company can be reached via phone at 501-748-7000.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Windstream (NASDAQ WIN)
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