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NASDAQ:WIRE

Encore Wire - WIRE Stock Forecast, Price & News

$182.81
+2.86 (+1.59%)
(As of 03/30/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$180.30
$184.64
50-Day Range
$149.67
$199.61
52-Week Range
$94.39
$206.74
Volume
312,481 shs
Average Volume
232,199 shs
Market Capitalization
$3.29 billion
P/E Ratio
4.95
Dividend Yield
0.04%
Price Target
$250.00

Encore Wire MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
36.8% Upside
$250.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
12.10% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.23mentions of Encore Wire in the last 14 days
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$600,000 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
-10.43%
From $19.76 to $17.70 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.23 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

82nd out of 179 stocks

Rolling, Drawing, & Extruding Of Nonferrous Metals Industry

3rd out of 7 stocks


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About Encore Wire (NASDAQ:WIRE) Stock

Encore Wire Corp. engages in manufacturing copper electrical building wire and cable. It supplies building wire for interior electrical wiring in commercial and industrial buildings, homes, apartments and manufactured housing. The company was founded by Vincent A. Rego in 1989 and is headquartered in McKinney, TX.

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WIRE Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/20 Dividend
1/05/2023
Dividend Payable
1/20/2023
Last Earnings
2/15/2023
Today
3/31/2023
Ex-Dividend for 4/21 Dividend
4/05/2023
Dividend Payable
4/21/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/27/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Rolling, drawing, & extruding of nonferrous metals
Sub-Industry
Electrical Components & Equipment
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:WIRE
CUSIP
29256210
Employees
1,672
Year Founded
1989

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$250.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$250.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$250.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+36.8%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
1 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$717.84 million
Pretax Margin
30.65%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$3.02 billion
Cash Flow
$42.22 per share
Book Value
$99.15 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
17,210,000
Market Cap
$3.29 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.32

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Key Executives

  • Daniel L. Jones
    Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
  • Bret J. Eckert
    CFO, Secretary, Treasurer & Executive VP













WIRE Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Encore Wire stock right now?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Encore Wire in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" WIRE shares.
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What is Encore Wire's stock price forecast for 2023?

1 brokers have issued 12 month price objectives for Encore Wire's stock. Their WIRE share price forecasts range from $250.00 to $250.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $250.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 36.8% from the stock's current price.
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How have WIRE shares performed in 2023?

Encore Wire's stock was trading at $137.56 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, WIRE shares have increased by 32.9% and is now trading at $182.81.
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When is Encore Wire's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 27th 2023.
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How were Encore Wire's earnings last quarter?

Encore Wire Co. (NASDAQ:WIRE) released its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 15th. The electronics maker reported $8.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.61 by $3.67. The electronics maker had revenue of $693.89 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $631.04 million. Encore Wire had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 43.96% and a net margin of 23.79%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up .9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $6.91 EPS.

How often does Encore Wire pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Encore Wire?

Encore Wire announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 17th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 6th will be given a dividend of $0.02 per share on Friday, April 21st. This represents a $0.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.04%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, April 5th.
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Is Encore Wire a good dividend stock?

Encore Wire (NASDAQ:WIRE) pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.05%. The dividend payout ratio is 0.22%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WIRE will have a dividend payout ratio of 0.45% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What is Daniel L. Jones' approval rating as Encore Wire's CEO?

24 employees have rated Encore Wire Chief Executive Officer Daniel L. Jones on Glassdoor.com. Daniel L. Jones has an approval rating of 59% among the company's employees. This puts Daniel L. Jones in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Encore Wire own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Encore Wire investors own include Verizon Communications (VZ), Altria Group (MO), AT&T (T), Weyerhaeuser (WY), AbbVie (ABBV), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Commercial Metals (CMC), Ecolab (ECL), Eastman Chemical (EMN) and General Electric (GE).

What is Encore Wire's stock symbol?

Encore Wire trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WIRE."

Who are Encore Wire's major shareholders?

Encore Wire's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (8.67%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.90%), Morgan Stanley (1.83%), Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership (1.63%), Hodges Capital Management Inc. (1.49%) and American Century Companies Inc. (1.33%).
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How do I buy shares of Encore Wire?

Shares of WIRE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Encore Wire's stock price today?

One share of WIRE stock can currently be purchased for approximately $182.81.

How much money does Encore Wire make?

Encore Wire (NASDAQ:WIRE) has a market capitalization of $3.29 billion and generates $3.02 billion in revenue each year. The electronics maker earns $717.84 million in net income (profit) each year or $36.92 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Encore Wire have?

The company employs 1,672 workers across the globe.

Does Encore Wire have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Encore Wire: EWC Aviation Corporation.
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How can I contact Encore Wire?

Encore Wire's mailing address is 1329 MILLWOOD RD, MCKINNEY TX, 75069. The official website for the company is www.encorewire.com. The electronics maker can be reached via phone at (972) 562-9473, via email at web.investor@encorewire.com, or via fax at 972-562-3644.

This page (NASDAQ:WIRE) was last updated on 3/31/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff