About Westell (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 Ratio-9.72
Forward P/E Ratio10.37
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$62.97 million
Price / Sales0.77
Cash Flow$0.0702 per share
Price / Cash44.30
Book Value$3.31 per share
Price / Book0.94
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.32)
Net Income$-15,940,000.00
Net Margins0.62%
Return on Equity7.42%
Return on Assets6.11%
Miscellaneous
Employees123
Outstanding Shares15,600,000
Westell (NASDAQ:WSTL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westell's stock symbol?
Westell trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WSTL."
When did Westell's stock split? How did Westell's stock split work?
Shares of Westell reverse split before market open 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 stock prior to the reverse split would have 25 shares after the split.
How will Westell's stock buyback program work?
Westell announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase plan on Sunday, June 4th 2017, which authorizes the company to buyback $2,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to reacquire up to 59% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are often a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Westell's earnings last quarter?
Westell (NASDAQ:WSTL) released its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 7th. The communications equipment provider reported $0.08 EPS for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.03 by $0.05. The communications equipment provider earned $13.68 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.04 million. Westell had a net margin of 0.62% and a return on equity of 7.42%. View Westell's Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for WSTL?
1 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Westell's shares. Their predictions range from $6.00 to $6.00. On average, they anticipate Westell's stock price to reach $6.00 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Westell.
Who are some of Westell's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Westell include AudioCodes (AUDC), Clearfield (CLFD), DASAN Zhone Solutions (DZSI), Akoustis Technologies (AKTS), ClearOne Communications (CLRO), Zoom Telephonics (ZMTP), Communications Systems (JCS), One Horizon Group (OHGI), Sunworks (SUNW), Franklin Wireless (FKWL), AltiGen Communications (ATGN), MER Telemanagement Solutions (MTSL), Lattice (LTTC), Electronic Tele-Communica (ETCIA) and ZOOM Technologies (ZOOM).
Who are Westell's key executives?
Westell's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Kirk R. Brannock, Chairman, Interim Pres & CEO (Age 60)
- Mr. Thomas P. Minichiello, CFO, Principal Accounting Officer, Sr. VP, 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 been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about WSTL stock has been trending somewhat positive this week, according to Accern. The research firm identifies negative and positive news coverage by monitoring more than twenty million news and blog sources. 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 earned a media sentiment score of 0.14 on Accern's scale. They also gave headlines about the communications equipment provider an impact score of 45.97 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next few days.
How do I buy shares of Westell?
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's stock price today?
One share of WSTL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $3.11.
How big of a company is Westell?
Westell has a market capitalization of $49.77 million and generates $62.97 million in revenue each year. The communications equipment provider earns $-15,940,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.32) on an earnings per share basis. Westell employs 123 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Westell?
Westell's 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 (WSTL)
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Westell (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 in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $6.00, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 92.93%. 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: | 92.93% upside | 98.68% upside | 98.68% upside | 98.68% upside |
Westell (NASDAQ:WSTL) Consensus Price Target History
Westell (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 4/26/2016 forward)
Westell (NASDAQ:WSTL) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Westell (NASDAQ WSTL) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 24.15%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 28.58%
Westell (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 (NASDAQ WSTL) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | 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 |
| Westell Technologies, Inc. (WSTL) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 8 at 2:54 PM |
| ETFs with exposure to Westell Technologies, Inc. : November 6, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - November 7 at 2:08 PM |
| Edited Transcript of WSTL earnings conference call or presentation 2-Nov-17 1:30pm GMT
finance.yahoo.com - November 5 at 8:18 AM |
| Westell Technologies, Inc. :WSTL-US: Earnings Analysis: Q2, 2018 By the Numbers : November 3, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - November 5 at 8:18 AM |
| Westell Delivers Profitability and Revenue Growth for Fiscal 2Q18
finance.yahoo.com - November 2 at 11:37 AM |
| Westell posts 2Q profit
finance.yahoo.com - November 2 at 11:37 AM |
| Westell Technologies, Inc. Class A to Host Earnings Call
finance.yahoo.com - November 2 at 11:37 AM |
| Westell Technologies, Inc. (WSTL) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.09 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 2 at 12:48 AM |
| Westell to Host Fiscal Second Quarter 2018 Earnings Call on November 2, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - October 17 at 9:13 AM |
 | Westell to Host Fiscal Second Quarter 2018 Earnings Call on November 2, 2017
feeds.benzinga.com - October 16 at 10:07 AM |
| Westell Technologies, Inc. (WSTL) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - October 12 at 12:26 PM |
| Zacks Investment Research Upgrades Westell Technologies, Inc. (WSTL) to Buy
www.americanbankingnews.com - October 5 at 10:58 AM |
| Westell Names Kirk R. Brannock Chairman of the Board
finance.yahoo.com - September 15 at 11:33 AM |
| Numerex Corp. (NMRX) & Westell Technologies (WSTL) Head to Head Analysis
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 9 at 12:22 AM |
| ETFs with exposure to Westell Technologies, Inc. : September 7, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - September 8 at 10:34 AM |
| Comparing Numerex Corp. (NMRX) and Westell Technologies (WSTL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 3 at 4:02 AM |
 | Westell: Dual Ownership Frustrates Common Shareholders Even With Growth Prospects
seekingalpha.com - September 2 at 2:02 AM |
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