Westell Technologies, Inc., through its subsidiary, Westell, Inc., designs and distributes telecommunications products to telephone companies in the United States. The company operates through three segments: In-Building Wireless (IBW), Intelligent Site Management and Services (ISMS), and Communications Network Solutions (CNS). The IBW segment offers distributed antenna system conditioners; repeaters; battery backup units; and system components and antennas, including couplers, duplexers, splitters, filters, and tappers for commercial and public safety in-building wireless systems. The ISMS segment provides a suite of remote units, which provide machine-to-machine communications that enable operators to remotely monitor, manage, and control site infrastructure and support systems. The CNS segment provides a range of outdoor network infrastructure, such as integrated cabinets, power distribution products, copper and fiber connectivity panels, T1 network interface units, and tower mounted amplifiers. The company serves wireless and wireline service providers, multiple systems operators, Internet service providers, systems integrators, neutral host operators, and distributors through field sales organization, distributors, and partners. Westell Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Aurora, Illinois.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Telephone & telegraph apparatus
Sub-IndustryCommunications Equipment
SectorComputer and Technology
Phone630-898-2500
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$58.58 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees115
OptionableNot Optionable
Westell Technologies (NASDAQ:WSTL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westell Technologies' stock symbol?
Westell Technologies trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WSTL."
When did Westell Technologies' stock split? How did Westell Technologies' stock split work?
Westell Technologies's stock reverse split on the morning of Thursday, June 8th 2017. The 1-4 reverse split was announced on Wednesday, May 31st 2017. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the market closes on Wednesday, June 7th 2017. An investor that had 100 shares of Westell Technologies stock prior to the reverse split would have 25 shares after the split.
How will Westell Technologies' stock buyback program work?
Westell Technologies declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a share buyback plan on Sunday, June 4th 2017, which permits the company to buyback $2,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to reacquire up to 59% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Westell Technologies' earnings last quarter?
Westell Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:WSTL) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 6th. The communications equipment provider reported ($0.05) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.02 by $0.07. The communications equipment provider had revenue of $10.72 million for the quarter. Westell Technologies had a negative net margin of 9.46% and a negative return on equity of 0.81%. View Westell Technologies' Earnings History.
When is Westell Technologies' next earnings date?
Has Westell Technologies been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about WSTL stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, according to InfoTrie. The research group rates the sentiment of news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Westell Technologies earned a daily sentiment score of 1.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave headlines about the communications equipment provider a news buzz of 1.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near future.
Who are some of Westell Technologies' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Westell Technologies include Franklin Wireless (FKWL), Communications Systems (JCS), AltiGen Communications (ATGN), Zoom Telephonics (ZMTP), Clearone (CLRO), Sunworks (SUNW), One Horizon Group (OHGI), MER Telemanagement Solutions (MTSL), Lattice (LTTC), Alvarion (ALVRQ), Zoom Technologies (ZOOM) and Electronic Tele-Communications (ETCIA).
Who are Westell Technologies' key executives?
Westell Technologies' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Thomas P. Minichiello, Sr. VP, CFO, Treasurer & Sec. (Age 60)
- Mr. Jesse J. Swartwood, Sr. VP of Worldwide Sales (Age 45)
- Mr. Alfred S. John, Pres & CEO (Age 59)
- Mr. Oscar Hernandez, Sr. VP, Engineering and Outside Plant
- Mr. George Wakileh, VP of Global Bus. Devel. and M&A (Age 53)
Who are Westell Technologies' major shareholders?
Westell Technologies' stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan (0.99%), Algert Global LLC (0.86%) and Alambic Investment Management L.P. (0.22%). View Institutional Ownership Trends for Westell Technologies.
Which institutional investors are selling Westell Technologies stock?
Which institutional investors are buying Westell Technologies stock?
How do I buy shares of Westell Technologies?
Shares of WSTL 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 Westell Technologies' stock price today?
One share of WSTL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $2.17.
How big of a company is Westell Technologies?
Westell Technologies has a market capitalization of $33.90 million and generates $58.58 million in revenue each year. The communications equipment provider earns $30,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or $0.20 on an earnings per share basis. Westell Technologies employs 115 workers across the globe.
What is Westell Technologies' official website?
How can I contact Westell Technologies?
Westell Technologies' mailing address is 750 North Commons Drive, Aurora IL, 60504. The communications equipment provider can be reached via phone at 630-898-2500 or via email at [email protected]
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