Windstream Corporation (Windstream) is a provider of advanced communications and technology solutions, including managed services and cloud computing, to businesses nationwide. In addition to business services, the Company offers broadband, voice and video services to consumers in primarily rural markets. It has operations in 48 states and the District of Columbia, a local and long-haul fiber network spanning approximately 115,000 miles, a robust business sales division and 21 data centers offering managed services and cloud computing. Windstream's owned local networks consist of central office digital switches, routers, loop carriers and virtual and physical colocations interconnected with fiber, copper and microwaved facilities. A mix of fiber optic and copper facilities connect its customers with the core network. In December 2011, the Company announced that it has completed its acquisition of PAETEC Holding Corp.
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
- Sector: Computer and Technology
- Industry: Telecom Services - Domestic
- Sub-Industry: Integrated Telecommunication Services
- Symbol: NASDAQ:WIN
- CUSIP: 97381W10
- Web: www.windstream.com
Capitalization:- Market Cap: $841.98 million
- Outstanding Shares: 190,494,000
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: $5.14
- 200 Day Moving Avg: $6.68
- 52 Week Range: $4.28 - $10.45
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
- Foreward P/E Ratio: -5.14
- P/E Growth: -0.04
Sales & Book Value:- Annual Revenue: $5.38 billion
- Price / Sales: 0.16
- Book Value: $3.79 per share
- Price / Book: 1.17
Dividend:- Annual Dividend: $0.60
- Dividend Yield: 12.6%
Profitability:- EBIDTA: $1.78 billion
- Net Margins: -2.84%
- Return on Equity: 11.03%
- Return on Assets: 0.28%
Debt:- Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 38.87%
- Current Ratio: 0.80%
- Quick Ratio: 0.73%
Misc:- Average Volume: 4.03 million shs.
- Beta: 0.37
- Short Ratio: 5
Frequently Asked Questions for Windstream Holdings (NASDAQ:WIN)
What is Windstream Holdings' stock symbol?
Windstream Holdings trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WIN."
How were Windstream Holdings' earnings last quarter?
Windstream Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIN) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 5th. The company reported ($2.52) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.62) by $1.90. The business earned $1.37 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.37 billion. Windstream Holdings had a negative net margin of 2.84% and a positive return on equity of 11.03%. The company's revenue was down 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.05 EPS. View Windstream Holdings' Earnings History.
Are investors shorting Windstream Holdings?
Windstream Holdings saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totalling 31,846,430 shares, an increase of 0.1% from the April 28th total of 31,888,915 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 4,697,969 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 6.8 days. Approximately 16.9% of the shares of the stock are short sold.
Who are some of Windstream Holdings' key competitors?
How do I buy Windstream Holdings stock?
Shares of Windstream Holdings can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
How much does a share of Windstream Holdings stock cost?
One share of Windstream Holdings stock can currently be purchased for approximately $4.42.
Earnings History for Windstream Holdings (NASDAQ:WIN)Earnings History by Quarter for Windstream Holdings (NASDAQ:WIN)| Date | Quarter | Consensus Estimate | Actual EPS | Revenue Estimate | Actual Revenue | Release Link | Conference Call | Details |
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| 5/5/2016 | Q1 | ($0.62) | ($2.52) | $1.37 billion | $1.37 billion | View | N/A |  |
| 2/25/2016 | Q415 | ($0.44) | $1.41 | $1.43 billion | $1.43 billion | View | Listen | |
| 11/5/2015 | Q315 | ($0.41) | ($0.08) | $1.43 billion | $1.50 billion | View | Listen | |
| 8/6/2015 | Q215 | ($0.61) | ($0.48) | $1.42 billion | $1.42 billion | View | N/A | |
| 5/7/2015 | Q115 | ($0.03) | $0.05 | $1.43 billion | $1.40 billion | View | N/A | |
| 2/24/2015 | Q414 | $0.04 | ($0.13) | $1.45 billion | $1.44 billion | View | N/A | |
| 1/29/2015 | | $0.10 | $0.09 | | | View | N/A | |
| 11/6/2014 | Q314 | $0.04 | $0.01 | $1.47 billion | $1.46 billion | View | Listen | |
| 8/7/2014 | Q214 | $0.08 | $0.03 | $1.48 billion | $1.47 billion | View | N/A | |
| 5/8/2014 | Q114 | $0.09 | $0.04 | $1.47 billion | $1.50 billion | View | N/A | |
| 2/27/2014 | Q413 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $1.50 billion | $1.50 billion | View | N/A | |
| 11/7/2013 | Q313 | $0.09 | $0.05 | $1.51 billion | $1.50 billion | View | N/A | |
| 8/8/2013 | Q2 2013 | $0.09 | $0.06 | $1.51 billion | $1.51 billion | View | N/A | |
| 5/9/2013 | Q1 2013 | $0.11 | $0.09 | $1.53 billion | $1.50 billion | View | N/A | |
| 2/19/2013 | Q4 2012 | $0.13 | $0.11 | $1.55 billion | $1.54 billion | View | N/A | |
| 11/8/2012 | Q312 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $1.54 billion | $1.55 billion | View | N/A | |
| 8/9/2012 | | $0.12 | $0.12 | | | View | N/A | |
| 5/10/2012 | | $0.14 | $0.13 | | | View | N/A | |
| 2/22/2012 | | $0.20 | $0.19 | | | View | N/A | |
| 11/4/2011 | | $0.21 | $0.19 | | | View | N/A | |
| 8/5/2011 | | $0.19 | $0.19 | | | View | N/A | |
| 5/5/2011 | | $0.19 | $0.05 | | | View | N/A | |
| 2/18/2011 | | $0.20 | $0.15 | | | View | N/A | |
(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward)
Earnings Estimates for Windstream Holdings (NASDAQ:WIN)Current Year EPS Consensus Estimate: $-1.60 EPS
Next Year EPS Consensus Estimate: $-0.86 EPS
Current Dividend Information for Windstream Holdings (NASDAQ:WIN)| Most Recent Dividend: | 7/15/2016 |
| Annual Dividend: | $0.60 |
| Dividend Yield: | 13.57% |
| Payout Ratio: | -33.33% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
-37.50% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
-69.77% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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Dividend History by Quarter for Windstream Holdings (NASDAQ:WIN)| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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| 5/4/2016 | quarterly | $0.15 | 6.63% | 6/28/2016 | 6/30/2016 | 7/15/2016 |
| 2/10/2016 | quarterly | $0.15 | 10.4% | 3/29/2016 | 3/31/2016 | 4/15/2016 |
| 11/4/2015 | quarterly | $0.15 | 9.77% | 12/29/2015 | 12/31/2015 | 1/15/2016 |
| 8/5/2015 | | $0.15 | | 9/28/2015 | 9/30/2015 | 10/15/2015 |
| 5/6/2015 | | $0.11 | | 6/26/2015 | 6/30/2015 | 7/15/2015 |
| 4/24/2015 | | $0.07 | | 4/27/2015 | 4/29/2015 | 4/30/2015 |
| 3/26/2015 | quarterly | $0.25 | | | 4/10/2015 | 4/24/2015 |
| 2/11/2015 | quarterly | $0.25 | 11.26% | 3/27/2015 | 3/31/2015 | 4/15/2015 |
| 11/5/2014 | quarterly | $0.25 | 10.34% | 12/29/2014 | 12/31/2014 | 1/15/2015 |
| 8/6/2014 | quarterly | $0.25 | 8.96% | 9/26/2014 | 9/30/2014 | 10/15/2014 |
| 5/7/2014 | quarterly | $0.25 | 11.07% | 6/26/2014 | 6/30/2014 | 7/15/2014 |
| 2/12/2014 | quarterly | $0.25 | 12.64% | 3/27/2014 | 3/31/2014 | 4/15/2014 |
| 11/6/2013 | quarterly | $0.25 | 12.25% | 12/27/2013 | 12/31/2013 | 1/15/2014 |
| 8/7/2013 | quarterly | $0.25 | 12.14% | 9/26/2013 | 9/30/2013 | 10/15/2013 |
| 5/8/2013 | quarterly | $0.25 | 12.2% | 6/26/2013 | 6/28/2013 | 7/15/2013 |
| 2/6/2013 | quarterly | $0.25 | 10.13% | 3/26/2013 | 3/29/2013 | 4/15/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Windstream Holdings (NASDAQ:WIN)Insider Ownership Percentage: 1.50%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 65.56%
Insider Trades by Quarter for Windstream Holdings (NASDAQ:WIN)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
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| 11/18/2015 | William Acker Montgomery | Director | Buy | 32,000 | $5.73 | $183,360.00 | |
| 11/11/2015 | William Acker Montgomery | Director | Buy | 30,780 | $6.11 | $188,065.80 | |
| 8/14/2015 | Michael G Stoltz | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $6.71 | $33,550.00 | |
| 6/30/2015 | Alan L Wells | Director | Buy | 15,000 | $6.38 | $95,700.00 | |
| 6/30/2015 | John P Fletcher | EVP | Buy | 40,000 | $6.60 | $264,000.00 | |
| 6/5/2015 | Carol B Armitage | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $7.60 | $15,200.00 | |
| 5/18/2015 | Alan L Wells | Director | Buy | 7,000 | $8.30 | $58,100.00 | |
| 3/27/2015 | Anthony W Thomas | CEO | Buy | 25,000 | $7.50 | $187,500.00 | |
| 8/29/2014 | Eric N Einhorn | SVP | Sell | 21,772 | $11.26 | $245,152.72 | |
| 8/11/2014 | Dennis Foster | Director | Sell | 47,632 | $11.17 | $532,049.44 | |
| 3/13/2014 | Brent Whittington | COO | Sell | 160,000 | $8.10 | $1,296,000.00 | |
| 3/11/2014 | Brent Whittington | COO | Sell | 40,000 | $8.07 | $322,800.00 | |
| 3/10/2014 | Dennis Foster | Chairman | Sell | 6,223 | $8.08 | $50,281.84 | |
| 5/24/2013 | Eric N Einhorn | SVP | Sell | 17,524 | $8.62 | $151,056.88 | |
| 5/14/2013 | Jeffery R Gardner | CEO | Buy | 1,000 | $8.42 | $8,420.00 | |
| 3/28/2013 | Carol B Armitage | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $7.98 | $7,980.00 | |
| 3/27/2013 | Jeffery R Gardner | CEO | Buy | 1,000 | $8.18 | $8,180.00 | |
| 3/26/2013 | Carol B Armitage | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $8.13 | $8,130.00 | |
| 3/26/2013 | Dennis Foster | Chairman | Buy | 6,500 | $8.14 | $52,910.00 | |
| 3/12/2013 | Jeffery R Gardner | CEO | Buy | 1,000 | $8.63 | $8,630.00 | |
| 3/8/2013 | Jeffery R Gardner | CEO | Buy | 2,000 | $8.57 | $17,140.00 | |
| 3/7/2013 | Dennis Foster | Chairman | Buy | 8,000 | $8.37 | $66,960.00 | |
| 11/14/2012 | Dennis Foster | Chairman | Buy | 8,483 | $8.24 | $69,899.92 | |
| 11/13/2012 | Jeffery R Gardner | CEO | Buy | 12,000 | $8.27 | $99,240.00 | |
| 11/9/2012 | Jeffery R Gardner | CEO | Buy | 5,000 | $8.50 | $42,500.00 | |
| 8/30/2012 | Jeffery R Gardner | CEO | Buy | 1,300 | $9.85 | $12,805.00 | |
| 8/17/2012 | Jeffery R Gardner | CEO | Buy | 1,000 | $9.55 | $9,550.00 | |
| 8/14/2012 | Jeffery R Gardner | CEO | Buy | 2,100 | $9.49 | $19,929.00 | |
| 8/10/2012 | Jeffery R Gardner | CEO | Buy | 5,000 | $9.39 | $46,950.00 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Headline Trends for Windstream Holdings (NASDAQ:WIN)
Latest Headlines for Windstream Holdings (NASDAQ:WIN)
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 | Windstream to webcast annual meeting of stockholders - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - May 26 at 8:43 AM |
 | Zacks: Brokerages Anticipate Windstream Holdings, Inc. (WIN) to Announce -$0.38 Earnings Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 25 at 10:08 PM |
 | Windstream Wholesale introduces SDNow, SDN Orchestrated Waves - GlobeNewswire (press release)
globenewswire.com - May 24 at 8:16 AM |
| Windstream to webcast annual meeting of stockholders - GlobeNewswire (press release)
globenewswire.com - May 24 at 8:16 AM |
 | Windstream to webcast annual meeting of stockholders
feeds.benzinga.com - May 24 at 7:33 AM |
| Windstream President and CEO Tony Thomas to speak at Cowen and Company conference
feeds.benzinga.com - May 24 at 7:33 AM |
 | Military Times names Windstream to its Best for Vets: Employers 2017 rankings
finance.yahoo.com - May 22 at 7:39 PM |
| Windstream Wholesale introduces SDNow, SDN Orchestrated Waves
finance.yahoo.com - May 22 at 7:39 PM |
 | Windstream +6%, Uniti +3% on Raymond James bullishness - Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com - May 19 at 1:44 PM |
| Windstream +6%, Uniti +3% on Raymond James bullishness
seekingalpha.com - May 17 at 3:47 PM |
| RecruitMilitary recognizes Windstream as a 2017 Most Valuable ... - GlobeNewswire (press release)
globenewswire.com - May 15 at 7:48 PM |
| Windstream rolls out five strategic nationwide fiber routes
seekingalpha.com - May 15 at 7:43 PM |
| Windstream Holdings, Inc. (WIN) Short Interest Up 3.1% in April
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 13 at 11:20 AM |
| Sprint, Windstream sue FCC over business data services deregulation
seekingalpha.com - May 10 at 6:40 PM |
| Windstream reports first-quarter results - GlobeNewswire (press release)
globenewswire.com - May 6 at 3:35 PM |
| -$0.32 Earnings Per Share Expected for Windstream Holdings, Inc. (WIN) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 5 at 11:20 PM |
 | EARNINGS SUMMARY: Details of Windstream Holdings Inc Q1 Earnings Report
www.rttnews.com - May 5 at 3:59 AM |
| Windstream Holdings (WIN) Q1 2017 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
seekingalpha.com - May 5 at 3:59 AM |
| Windstream Holdings, Inc. (WIN) Expected to Announce Quarterly Sales of $1.54 Billion
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 4 at 12:26 PM |
| Windstream -7.3% to 52-week lows after Q1 miss
seekingalpha.com - May 4 at 10:38 AM |
| What's in Store for Windstream (WIN) this Earnings Season? - Yahoo Finance
finance.yahoo.com - May 4 at 9:35 AM |
| Windstream reports first-quarter results
finance.yahoo.com - May 4 at 9:35 AM |
| Investor Network: Windstream Holdings, Inc. to Host Earnings Call
finance.yahoo.com - May 4 at 9:35 AM |
| Windstream reports 1Q loss
finance.yahoo.com - May 4 at 9:35 AM |
| Earnings Scheduled For May 4, 2017
feeds.benzinga.com - May 4 at 5:46 AM |
| What's in Store for Windstream (WIN) this Earnings Season?
finance.yahoo.com - May 2 at 6:45 PM |
| Zacks: Analysts Expect Windstream Holdings, Inc. (WIN) Will Post Earnings of -$0.34 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 2 at 5:54 PM |
| Today's Research Reports on Stocks to Watch: Windstream and Frontier Communications - Yahoo Finance
finance.yahoo.com - May 1 at 7:45 PM |
| Today's Research Reports on Stocks to Watch: Windstream and Frontier Communications
finance.yahoo.com - May 1 at 10:10 AM |
| Windstream introduces business continuity solution with ‘five-nines’ availability for cloud-reliant companies
finance.yahoo.com - April 21 at 1:15 AM |
| Windstream Holdings (WIN) to Acquire Broadview Networks - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - April 19 at 8:49 PM |
| Commit To Purchase Windstream Holdings At $2, Earn 6.9% Annualized Using Options
www.nasdaq.com - April 19 at 3:47 PM |
| Windstream Holdings (WIN) to Acquire Broadview Networks - Yahoo Finance
finance.yahoo.com - April 19 at 8:14 AM |
| Blog Coverage Windstream Acquires Broadview; Set to Expand its UCaaS Portfolio - Yahoo Finance
finance.yahoo.com - April 18 at 8:17 AM |
| Windstream To Acquire Broadview Networks - Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com - April 14 at 3:24 PM |
| Windstream to acquire Broadview Networks - GlobeNewswire (press release)
globenewswire.com - April 13 at 3:29 PM |
| Windstream Holdings, Inc. (WIN) Expected to Post Quarterly Sales of $1.54 Billion
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 13 at 12:16 PM |
| Windstream to focus on SD-WAN, partner program direction at Channel Partners Conference & Expo 2017 - GlobeNewswire (press release)
globenewswire.com - April 13 at 8:51 AM |
| Windstream to acquire Boadview Networks - Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com - April 13 at 8:51 AM |
| Windstream to acquire Broadview Networks
finance.yahoo.com - April 13 at 8:51 AM |
| Windstream Holdings, Inc. (WIN) Short Interest Update
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 13 at 7:06 AM |
| Windstream Wholesale powers up reseller-specific SD-WAN solution, expands reseller program
finance.yahoo.com - April 11 at 10:37 PM |
| Analysts Expect Windstream Holdings, Inc. (WIN) to Post -$0.34 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 11 at 12:29 PM |
| Windstream to focus on SD-WAN, partner program direction at Channel Partners Conference & Expo 2017
feeds.benzinga.com - April 11 at 11:00 AM |
| Windstream (WIN) Down 28.2% Since Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
finance.yahoo.com - April 3 at 8:51 PM |
| Windstream Holdings, Inc. (WIN) Receives Consensus Rating of "Hold" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 3 at 11:30 AM |
| Windstream plans expansion of Detroit metro fiber network
seekingalpha.com - March 30 at 7:04 PM |
| Windstream names Christopher King vice president of investor relations - GlobeNewswire (press release)
globenewswire.com - March 30 at 3:26 PM |
| Windstream names Christopher King vice president of investor relations
finance.yahoo.com - March 30 at 3:26 PM |
 | Will Windstream Holdings Weather Last Week’s Storm?
us.rd.yahoo.com - March 28 at 11:25 PM |
Windstream Holdings (WIN) Chart for Saturday, May, 27, 2017
