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 systems 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
SymbolNASDAQ:WSTL
CUSIP95754110
Phone630-898-2500
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio6.59
Quick Ratio5.29
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio14.50
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$58.58 million
Price / Sales0.76
Cash Flow$0.5018 per share
Price / Cash5.64
Book Value$3.35 per share
Price / Book0.84
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.20
Net Income$30,000.00
Net Margins0.05%
Return on Equity6.21%
Return on Assets5.22%
Miscellaneous
Employees115
Outstanding Shares15,730,000
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 shares reverse split on 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 closing bell 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 announced that its board has authorized a share repurchase program on Sunday, June 4th 2017, which permits the company to repurchase $2,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to repurchase up to 59% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are typically an indication that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Westell Technologies' earnings last quarter?
Westell Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:WSTL) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 24th. The communications equipment provider reported $0.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.05 by $0.02. The communications equipment provider earned $11.10 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.46 million. Westell Technologies had a net margin of 0.05% and a return on equity of 6.21%. View Westell Technologies' Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for WSTL?
1 brokers have issued 12 month price targets for Westell Technologies' stock. Their predictions range from $6.00 to $6.00. On average, they anticipate Westell Technologies' stock price to reach $6.00 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Westell Technologies.
Who are some of Westell Technologies' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Westell Technologies include Akoustis Technologies (AKTS), Clearfield (CLFD), DASAN Zhone Solutions (DZSI), Zoom Telephonics (ZMTP), Communications Systems (JCS), Clearone (CLRO), Sunworks (SUNW), Franklin Wireless (FKWL), One Horizon Group (OHGI), AltiGen Communications (ATGN), MER Telemanagement Solutions (MTSL), Lattice (LTTC), Electronic Tele-Communications (ETCIA), Alvarion Technologies (ALVRQ) and Zoom Technologies (ZOOM).
Who are Westell Technologies' key executives?
Westell Technologies' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Thomas P. Minichiello, Sr. VP, CFO, Treasurer & Sec. (Age 59)
- Mr. Alfred S. John, Pres & CEO (Age 58)
- Mr. Jesse J. Swartwood, Sr. VP of Worldwide Sales (Age 44)
- Ms. Sharon Hintz SPHR, CCP, Director of HR
- Mr. Oscar Hernandez, Sr. VP, Engineering and Outside Plant
Has Westell Technologies been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about WSTL stock has been trending somewhat positive recently, according to Accern. The research group ranks the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Westell Technologies earned a media sentiment score of 0.03 on Accern's scale. They also gave media coverage about the communications equipment provider an impact score of 43.84 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next several days.
Who are Westell Technologies' major shareholders?
Westell Technologies' stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (2.05%), Algert Global LLC (2.01%), Cove Street Capital LLC (1.04%), Alambic Investment Management L.P. (0.31%) and RMB Capital Management LLC (0.24%). Company insiders that own Westell Technologies stock include Dennis O Harris and Kirk R Brannock. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Westell Technologies.
Which institutional investors are selling Westell Technologies stock?
Which institutional investors are buying Westell Technologies stock?
WSTL stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Algert Global LLC, RMB Capital Management LLC and Alambic Investment Management L.P.. Company insiders that have bought Westell Technologies stock in the last two years include Dennis O Harris and Kirk R Brannock. View Insider Buying and Selling for Westell Technologies.
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 $2.83.
How big of a company is Westell Technologies?
Westell Technologies has a market capitalization of $45.61 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.
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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