Alliance Data Systems Stock Forecast, Price & News

Alliance Data Systems (NYSE:ADS) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alliance Data Systems a buy right now?

19 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Alliance Data Systems in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" Alliance Data Systems stock.
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How has Alliance Data Systems' stock price been impacted by Coronavirus?

Alliance Data Systems' stock was trading at $57.28 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, ADS stock has increased by 26.6% and is now trading at $72.50.
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When is Alliance Data Systems' next earnings date?

Alliance Data Systems is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, January 27th 2022.
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How were Alliance Data Systems' earnings last quarter?

Alliance Data Systems Co. (NYSE:ADS) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October, 28th. The business services provider reported $4.47 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $3.56 by $0.91. The business services provider had revenue of $1.10 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.09 billion. Alliance Data Systems had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 51.65% and a net margin of 18.47%. Alliance Data Systems's revenue for the quarter was up 4.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $3.36 EPS.
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How often does Alliance Data Systems pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Alliance Data Systems?

Alliance Data Systems declared a dividend on Tuesday, November 2nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, November 9th will be given a dividend of $0.21 per share on Friday, November 5th. This represents a yield of 0.99%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 8th.
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Is Alliance Data Systems a good dividend stock?

Alliance Data Systems pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.19%. Alliance Data Systems does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Alliance Data Systems is 5.27%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Alliance Data Systems will have a dividend payout ratio of 6.72% next year. This indicates that Alliance Data Systems will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for ADS?

19 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Alliance Data Systems' stock. Their forecasts range from $75.00 to $133.00. On average, they expect Alliance Data Systems' stock price to reach $111.31 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 53.5% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Alliance Data Systems' key executives?

Alliance Data Systems' management team includes the following people:

• Ralph J Andretta, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Perry S. Beberman, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
• Charles L. Horn, Executive Vice President
• Joseph L. Motes, Secretary, Chief Administrative Officer & EVP
• Valerie E. Greer, EVP & Chief Commercial Officer-Card Services

What is Ralph Andretta's approval rating as Alliance Data Systems' CEO?

16 employees have rated Alliance Data Systems CEO Ralph Andretta on Glassdoor.com. Ralph Andretta has an approval rating of 73% among Alliance Data Systems' employees.

Who are some of Alliance Data Systems' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Alliance Data Systems include Visa (V), Mastercard (MA), Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Fiserv (FISV), Fidelity National Information Services (FIS), Paychex (PAYX), Global Payments (GPN), Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR), FLEETCOR Technologies (FLT), Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY), Genpact (G), Western Union (WU), Euronet Worldwide (EEFT), WEX (WEX) and Maximus (MMS).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Alliance Data Systems own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Alliance Data Systems investors own include Hawkins (HWKN), CA (CA), Micron Technology (MU), Boeing (BA), Gilead Sciences (GILD), BlackRock (BLK), Intel (INTC), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), NVIDIA (NVDA) and QUALCOMM (QCOM).

What is Alliance Data Systems' stock symbol?

Alliance Data Systems trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "ADS."

Who are Alliance Data Systems' major shareholders?

Alliance Data Systems' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (8.95%), Palestra Capital Management LLC (7.06%), Franklin Resources Inc. (6.82%), Lyrical Asset Management LP (3.39%), Southpoint Capital Advisors LP (2.66%) and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (2.11%). Company insiders that own Alliance Data Systems stock include John C Gerspach, John Jeffrey Chesnut, Kenneth R Jensen, Laura Santillan, Sharen J Turney and Timothy J Theriault.
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Which major investors are selling Alliance Data Systems stock?

ADS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Redwood Capital Management LLC, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership, Sepio Capital LP, Principal Financial Group Inc., Lord Abbett & CO. LLC, Southpoint Capital Advisors LP, Jupiter Asset Management Ltd., and Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd..
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Which major investors are buying Alliance Data Systems stock?

ADS stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Franklin Resources Inc., Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Neuberger Berman Group LLC, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Point72 Asset Management L.P., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Easterly Investment Partners LLC, and Palestra Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Alliance Data Systems stock in the last two years include John C Gerspach, Kenneth R Jensen, Laura Santillan, Sharen J Turney, and Timothy J Theriault.
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How do I buy shares of Alliance Data Systems?

Shares of ADS 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 Alliance Data Systems' stock price today?

One share of ADS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $72.50.

How much money does Alliance Data Systems make?

Alliance Data Systems has a market capitalization of $3.61 billion and generates $4.52 billion in revenue each year. The business services provider earns $213.70 million in net income (profit) each year or $15.93 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Alliance Data Systems have?

Alliance Data Systems employs 8,000 workers across the globe.

When was Alliance Data Systems founded?

Alliance Data Systems was founded in 1996.

What is Alliance Data Systems' official website?

The official website for Alliance Data Systems is www.alliancedata.com.

Where are Alliance Data Systems' headquarters?

Alliance Data Systems is headquartered at 3075 Loyalty Circle, Columbus OH, 43219.

How can I contact Alliance Data Systems?

Alliance Data Systems' mailing address is 3075 Loyalty Circle, Columbus OH, 43219. The business services provider can be reached via phone at (614) 729-4000, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 214-494-3000.