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About Westell Technologies (NASDAQ:WSTL)
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 Ratio5.85
Quick Ratio4.68
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio14.40
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$58.58 million
Price / Sales0.77
Cash Flow$0.0599 per share
Price / Cash48.05
Book Value$3.31 per share
Price / Book0.87
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.20
Net Income$-15,940,000.00
Net Margins0.05%
Return on Equity6.22%
Return on Assets5.17%
Miscellaneous
Employees123
Outstanding Shares15,600,000
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?
Shares of Westell Technologies 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 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 of Directors has authorized a stock buyback plan on Sunday, June 4th 2017, which allows the company to repurchase $2,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to purchase up to 59% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are usually an indication that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Westell Technologies' earnings last quarter?
Westell Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:WSTL) posted its earnings results on Thursday, May, 24th. The communications equipment provider reported $0.03 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.05 by $0.02. The communications equipment provider had revenue of $11.10 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $14.46 million. Westell Technologies had a return on equity of 6.22% and a net margin of 0.05%. View Westell Technologies' Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for WSTL?
1 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for Westell Technologies' stock. Their predictions range from $6.00 to $6.00. On average, they anticipate Westell Technologies' share 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 AudioCodes (AUDC), DASAN Zhone Solutions (DZSI), Clearfield (CLFD), Akoustis Technologies (AKTS), Zoom Telephonics (ZMTP), ClearOne Communications (CLRO), Communications Systems (JCS), Sunworks (SUNW), One Horizon Group (OHGI), Franklin Wireless (FKWL), AltiGen Communications (ATGN), MER Telemanagement Solutions (MTSL), Lattice (LTTC), Electronic Tele-Communications (ETCIA) and Zoom Technologies (ZOOM).
Who are Westell Technologies' key executives?
Westell Technologies' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Kirk R. Brannock, Chairman, Interim Pres & CEO (Age 60)
- Mr. Thomas P. Minichiello, Sr. VP, CFO, Principal Accounting Officer, Treasurer & Sec. (Age 59)
- 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?
News articles about WSTL stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment. Accern identifies positive and negative news coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Westell Technologies earned a daily sentiment score of 0.08 on Accern's scale. They also gave news coverage about the communications equipment provider an impact score of 46.30 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future.
Who are Westell Technologies' major shareholders?
Westell Technologies' stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors 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, Kirk R Brannock and Richard E Good. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Westell Technologies.
Which major investors are selling Westell Technologies stock?
Which major investors are buying Westell Technologies stock?
WSTL stock was bought 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, Kirk R Brannock and Richard E Good. 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 $2.88.
How big of a company is Westell Technologies?
Westell Technologies has a market capitalization of $53.98 million and generates $58.58 million in revenue each year. The communications equipment provider earns $-15,940,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or $0.20 on an earnings per share basis. Westell Technologies employs 123 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]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Westell Technologies (WSTL)
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Westell Technologies (NASDAQ:WSTL) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
1 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Westell Technologies in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $6.00, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 108.33%. The high price target for WSTL is $6.00 and the low price target for WSTL is $6.00. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Price Target Upside: | 108.33% upside | 98.68% upside | 98.68% upside | 98.68% upside |
Westell Technologies (NASDAQ:WSTL) Consensus Price Target History
Westell Technologies (NASDAQ:WSTL) Analyst Ratings History
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| Date | Brokerage | Action | Rating | Price Target | Impact on Share Price | Details |
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| 8/11/2017 | Northland Securities | Set Price Target | Buy | $6.00 | N/A |  |
(Data available from 5/25/2016 forward)
Westell Technologies (NASDAQ:WSTL) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Westell Technologies (NASDAQ WSTL) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 24.15%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 25.70%
Westell Technologies (NASDAQ WSTL) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 11/29/2016 | Kirk R Brannock | Insider | Buy | 883 | $0.52 | $459.16 | 225,000 | |
| 11/15/2016 | Kirk R Brannock | Insider | Buy | 14,200 | $0.46 | $6,532.00 | 225,000 | |
| 11/9/2016 | Dennis O Harris | Director | Buy | 10,000 | $0.49 | $4,900.00 | 105,000 | |
| 5/27/2016 | Richard E Good | SVP | Buy | 6,100 | $0.82 | $5,002.00 | 295,911 | |
| 2/29/2016 | Charles S Bernstein | SVP | Buy | 8,771 | $1.16 | $10,174.36 | 188,771 | |
| 2/25/2016 | John Thomas Gruenwald | CEO | Buy | 8,617 | $1.15 | $9,909.55 | 493,652 | |
| 5/29/2015 | Thomas P Minichiello | CFO | Buy | 20,000 | $1.04 | $20,800.00 | | |
| 2/18/2015 | John Thomas Gruenwald | CEO | Buy | 15,000 | $1.51 | $22,650.00 | | |
| 2/13/2015 | Scott T Goodrich | Insider | Buy | 34,482 | $1.45 | $49,998.90 | | |
| 12/10/2014 | Richard S Gilbert | CEO | Sell | 25,000 | $1.29 | $32,250.00 | | |
| 9/10/2014 | Richard S Gilbert | CEO | Sell | 25,000 | $1.87 | $46,750.00 | | |
| 8/18/2014 | Christopher J Shaver | SVP | Sell | 11,900 | $1.72 | $20,468.00 | | |
| 6/12/2014 | Richard S Gilbert | CEO | Sell | 25,000 | $2.44 | $61,000.00 | | |
| 5/12/2014 | Amy T Forster | VP | Sell | 18,750 | $3.18 | $59,625.00 | | |
| 4/11/2014 | Amy T Forster | VP | Sell | 18,750 | $3.35 | $62,812.50 | | |
| 4/3/2014 | Richard S Gilbert | CEO | Sell | 25,413 | $3.82 | $97,077.66 | | |
| 3/14/2014 | Christopher J Shaver | SVP | Sell | 5,000 | $4.04 | $20,200.00 | | |
| 3/11/2014 | Amy T Forster | VP | Sell | 18,750 | $4.23 | $79,312.50 | | |
| 2/18/2014 | Amy T Forster | VP | Sell | 18,750 | $4.13 | $77,437.50 | | |
| 2/14/2014 | Christopher J Shaver | SVP | Sell | 5,000 | $3.99 | $19,950.00 | | |
| 1/15/2014 | Christopher J Shaver | SVP | Sell | 5,000 | $3.46 | $17,300.00 | | |
| 1/13/2014 | Amy T Forster | VP | Sell | 18,750 | $3.47 | $65,062.50 | | |
| 12/13/2013 | Christopher J Shaver | SVP | Sell | 5,000 | $3.90 | $19,500.00 | | |
| 12/12/2013 | Richard S Gilbert | CEO | Sell | 25,000 | $3.90 | $97,500.00 | | |
| 12/11/2013 | Amy T Forster | VP | Sell | 18,750 | $3.85 | $72,187.50 | | |
| 11/26/2013 | Eileen A Kamerick | Director | Sell | 20,000 | $3.97 | $79,400.00 | | |
| 11/15/2013 | Christopher J Shaver | SVP | Sell | 5,000 | $3.92 | $19,600.00 | | |
| 11/13/2013 | Robert C Penny III | Director | Sell | 35,000 | $3.95 | $138,250.00 | | |
| 9/12/2013 | Richard S Gilbert | CEO | Sell | 25,000 | $3.22 | $80,500.00 | | |
| 8/6/2013 | Amy T Forster | VP | Sell | 30,000 | $2.83 | $84,900.00 | | |
| 6/13/2013 | Richard S Gilbert | CEO | Sell | 25,000 | $2.37 | $59,250.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Westell Technologies (NASDAQ WSTL) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | Edited Transcript of WSTL earnings conference call or presentation 24-May-18 1:30pm GMT
finance.yahoo.com - May 25 at 9:34 AM |
 | Westell Technologies, Inc. (WSTL) CEO Alfred John on Q4 2018 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
seekingalpha.com - May 24 at 4:19 PM |
| Why Westell Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:WSTL) Delivered An Inferior ROE Compared To The Industry
finance.yahoo.com - May 24 at 9:48 AM |
 | Westell Technologies (WSTL) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.02 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 24 at 7:55 AM |
| Westell Technologies (WSTL) versus Plantronics (PLT) Critical Survey
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 23 at 7:10 PM |
| Westell Reports Fiscal 2018 Year-End and Fourth Quarter Results
finance.yahoo.com - May 23 at 4:22 PM |
| Analysts Expect Westell (WSTL) to Post $0.05 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 19 at 1:03 PM |
| Westell (WSTL) Set to Announce Earnings on Thursday
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 17 at 1:36 AM |
| Westell’s CNS Business Unit Expands its Power Distribution Product Line with Next Generation Fuse Panels
finance.yahoo.com - May 14 at 10:36 AM |
| Alfred S. (Stephen) John to join Westell Technologies as President and CEO
finance.yahoo.com - May 9 at 9:43 AM |
| Westell to Host Fiscal 2018 Fourth Quarter Earnings Call on May 24, 2018
finance.yahoo.com - May 8 at 9:36 AM |
| Westell (WSTL) Receives Consensus Rating of "Strong Buy" from Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 3 at 3:00 PM |
| Westell (WSTL) Lowered to Hold at ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 2 at 1:35 PM |
| Head-To-Head Analysis: Westell (WSTL) and Its Peers
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 26 at 7:20 PM |
| Comparing Westell (WSTL) and Its Peers
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 26 at 5:22 PM |
| Analyzing Westell (WSTL) and Its Competitors
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 26 at 11:32 AM |
| Westell (WSTL) and Its Competitors Head to Head Comparison
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 26 at 11:28 AM |
| Westell (WSTL) and Its Peers Head to Head Survey
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 25 at 9:06 PM |
| George Wakileh joins Westell as Vice President, Global Business Development and M&A
finance.yahoo.com - April 25 at 9:50 AM |
| Head to Head Review: Westell (WSTL) versus Its Rivals
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 23 at 7:20 AM |
| Brokerages Set $5.75 Target Price for Westell Technologies Inc. (WSTL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 7:10 PM |
| Reviewing Westell Technologies (WSTL) and Its Rivals
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 3:16 PM |
| Critical Survey: Westell Technologies (WSTL) vs. Its Rivals
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 7:17 AM |
| Head to Head Contrast: Westell Technologies (WSTL) & Its Peers
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 9:09 PM |
| Zacks Investment Research Lowers Westell Technologies (WSTL) to Hold
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 12:20 PM |
| Reviewing Communications Systems (JCS) & Westell Technologies (WSTL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 13 at 1:27 AM |
| Contrasting Westell Technologies (WSTL) & Its Rivals
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 12 at 9:10 AM |
| Westell Technologies (WSTL) & Its Peers Financial Comparison
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 5 at 1:21 AM |
| Westell Technologies (WSTL) and Its Rivals Head to Head Comparison
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 1 at 11:05 PM |
| Westell Technologies (WSTL) & The Competition Head-To-Head Review
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 1 at 11:08 AM |
| Zacks: Westell Technologies Inc. (WSTL) Given Average Rating of "Strong Buy" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 31 at 9:24 PM |
| Royce & Associates LP Acquires 74,300 Shares of Westell Technologies Inc. (WSTL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 6 at 10:53 AM |
| Cove Street Capital LLC Reduces Stake in Westell Technologies Inc. (WSTL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 6 at 7:08 AM |
| Westell Technologies (WSTL) Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research to "Buy"
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 14 at 3:12 PM |
| Westell Delivers Continued Profitability and $1.8M of Cash for Fiscal 3Q18
finance.yahoo.com - February 8 at 9:04 AM |
| Westell Technologies (WSTL) Raised to Buy at ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 4 at 8:02 AM |
| Zacks: Westell Technologies Inc. (WSTL) Given Consensus Rating of "Strong Buy" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 26 at 5:36 PM |
| Westell to Host Fiscal Third Quarter 2018 Earnings Call on February 8, 2018
finance.yahoo.com - January 17 at 4:31 PM |
| Westell Delivers Next-Generation GMT Fuse Panels
finance.yahoo.com - January 16 at 10:28 AM |
| Westell Technologies (WSTL) Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 6 at 4:26 PM |
| Zacks: Westell Technologies Inc. (WSTL) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Strong Buy" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 5 at 11:08 PM |
| Here's Why You Should Hold on to ARRIS (ARRS) Stock Now
finance.yahoo.com - December 21 at 10:27 AM |
| Westell Technologies Inc. (WSTL) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Strong Buy" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 20 at 7:10 PM |
| Westell Technologies (WSTL) Stock Rating Upgraded by TheStreet
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 19 at 11:02 PM |
 | Westell Technologies, Inc. (WSTL) CEO Resigns to Pursue Other Opportunities
www.streetinsider.com - November 28 at 11:32 AM |
| ETFs with exposure to Westell Technologies, Inc. : November 27, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - November 28 at 11:32 AM |
| Westell Announces Leadership Change
finance.yahoo.com - November 28 at 11:32 AM |
| Should You Buy Westell Technologies Inc (WSTL)?
finance.yahoo.com - November 23 at 6:38 AM |
| ETFs with exposure to Westell Technologies, Inc. : November 17, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - November 18 at 10:23 AM |
| Westell Technologies, Inc. (WSTL) Given $5.75 Consensus Price Target by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 16 at 10:16 AM |
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