Avnet, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes electronic components worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Electronic Components and Premier Farnell. The Electronic Components segment markets and sells semiconductors; electronic components, including interconnect, passive and electromechanical devices; and other integrated components from electronic component manufacturers. This segment also offers customer support services, which facilitate customers to evaluate, design-in, and procure electronic components throughout the lifecycle of their technology products and systems. In addition, it provides integrated solutions, such as technical design, integration, and assembly of embedded products, systems, and solutions primarily for industrial applications, as well as for intelligent embedded and innovative display solutions comprising touch and passive displays. Further, it develops and manufactures standard board and industrial subsystems, and application-specific devices that enable it to produce systems tailored to specific customer requirements. Additionally, this segment offers design chain support that provides engineers with technical design solutions; engineering and technical resources to support product design, bill of materials development, and technical education and training; and supply chain solutions that provide support and logistical services to original equipment manufacturers, electronic manufacturing service providers, and electronic component manufacturers. It serves various markets, including automotive, communications, computer hardware and peripherals, industrial and manufacturing, medical equipment, and defense and aerospace. The Premier Farnell segment distributes electronic components primarily to support design engineers, maintenance and test engineers, makers, and entrepreneurs. Avnet, Inc. was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Electronic parts & equipment, not elsewhere classified
Sub-IndustryTechnology Distributors
SectorComputer and Technology
Phone480-643-2000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Profitability
Miscellaneous
EmployeesN/A
Next Earnings Date8/14/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Avnet (NYSE:AVT) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avnet's stock symbol?
Avnet trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "AVT."
How often does Avnet pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Avnet?
Avnet announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, May 21st. Investors of record on Wednesday, June 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share on Wednesday, June 19th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.89%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 4th. View Avnet's Dividend History.
How will Avnet's stock buyback program work?
Avnet announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase plan on Wednesday, August 29th 2018, which authorizes the company to repurchase $500,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to buy up to 10.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are usually a sign that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Avnet's earnings last quarter?
Avnet (NYSE:AVT) announced its earnings results on Thursday, April, 25th. The technology company reported $1.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.08 by $0.01. The technology company earned $4.70 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.75 billion. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 2.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.02 EPS. View Avnet's Earnings History.
When is Avnet's next earnings date?
What guidance has Avnet issued on next quarter's earnings?
Avnet updated its fourth quarter earnings guidance on Thursday, April, 25th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $1.00-1.08 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.08. The company issued revenue guidance of $4.5-4.9 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $4.81 billion.
What price target have analysts set for AVT?
5 analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Avnet's shares. Their predictions range from $47.00 to $55.00. On average, they anticipate Avnet's share price to reach $49.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 17.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Avnet.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Avnet?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Avnet in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Avnet.
Has Avnet been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about AVT stock has been trending somewhat negative this week, according to InfoTrie. The research group scores the sentiment of media coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources. 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. Avnet earned a media sentiment score of -1.8 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the technology company a news buzz of 9.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near future.
Who are some of Avnet's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Avnet include Arrow Electronics (ARW), Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (US) (ITRN), TESSCO Technologies (TESS), RADA Electronic Ind. (RADA), VOXX International (VOXX), EACO (EACO), Richardson Electronics (RELL), CUI Global (CUI), Cool (AWSM), Taitron Components (TAIT), Surge Components (SPRS) and Cool (IFON).
What other stocks do shareholders of Avnet own?
Who are Avnet's key executives?
Avnet's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. William Joseph Amelio, CEO, Member of Exec. Board & Director (Age 60)
- Ms. MaryAnn G. Miller, Sr. VP, Chief HR Officer & Global Marketing & Communications and Member of Exec. Board (Age 61)
- Mr. Michael J. O'Neill, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel, Chief Legal Officer & Member of Exec. Board (Age 62)
- Mr. Peter G. Bartolotta, Sr. VP, Chief Transformation Officer & Member of Exec. Board (Age 58)
- Mr. Thomas Liguori, CFO & Member of Exec. Board (Age 59)
Who are Avnet's major shareholders?
Avnet's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (9.69%), Pzena Investment Management LLC (7.08%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.75%), Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC (3.47%), Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC (3.47%) and FMR LLC (3.07%). Company insiders that own Avnet stock include Amelio J William, J Veronica Biggins, James A Lawrence, Kenneth A Jacobson, Kevin V Summers, Maryann G Miller and Philip R Gallagher. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Avnet.
Which major investors are selling Avnet stock?
AVT stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Pzena Investment Management LLC, Janus Henderson Group PLC, Boston Partners, BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA, Becker Capital Management Inc., Victory Capital Management Inc., Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. and Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold Avnet company stock in the last year include James A Lawrence, Kenneth A Jacobson, Maryann G Miller and Philip R Gallagher. View Insider Buying and Selling for Avnet.
Which major investors are buying Avnet stock?
AVT stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including FMR LLC, AQR Capital Management LLC, Westfield Capital Management Co. LP, Parkwood LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Geode Capital Management LLC, First Trust Advisors LP and Natixis. Company insiders that have bought Avnet stock in the last two years include Amelio J William and James A Lawrence. View Insider Buying and Selling for Avnet.
How do I buy shares of Avnet?
Shares of AVT 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 Avnet's stock price today?
One share of AVT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $42.42.
How big of a company is Avnet?
Avnet has a market capitalization of $4.51 billion.
What is Avnet's official website?
How can I contact Avnet?
Avnet's mailing address is 2211 SOUTH 47TH STREET, PHOENIX AZ, 85034. The technology company can be reached via phone at 480-643-2000 or via email at [email protected]
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