Sotheby's operates as an auctioneer of authenticated fine art, decorative art, jewelry, wine, and collectibles in the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, China, Switzerland, France, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Agency and Finance. The Agency segment accepts property on consignment; and matches sellers to buyers through the auction or private sale process. It is also involved in the sale of artworks; and operation of an auction house for investment-quality automobiles. The Finance segment offers art-related financing services, such as term loans secured by artworks that are not intended for sale. The company is also involved in the retail wine operations; licensing Sotheby's International Realty and related trademarks; and licensing its Sotheby's brand name for use in connection with the art auction business in Australia, and art education services in the United States and the United Kingdom. Sotheby's was founded in 1744 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Business services, not elsewhere classified
Sub-IndustrySpecialized Consumer Services
SectorBusiness Services
Phone212-606-7000
Debt
Current Ratio1.24
Quick Ratio1.17
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$989.39 million
Price / Sales2.03
Price / Cash Flow14.60
Price / Book3.49
Profitability
Net Income$118.79 million
Net Margins10.21%
Return on Assets4.60%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,662
OptionableOptionable
Sothebys (NYSE:BID) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sothebys' stock symbol?
Sothebys trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "BID."
How will Sothebys' stock buyback program work?
Sothebys declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program on Thursday, March 15th 2018, which allows the company to repurchase $100,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are typically a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Sothebys' earnings last quarter?
Sothebys (NYSE:BID) announced its earnings results on Thursday, November, 1st. The specialty retailer reported ($0.41) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.57) by $0.16. The specialty retailer earned $119.20 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $130.70 million. Sothebys had a net margin of 10.21% and a return on equity of 21.41%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 33.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted ($0.45) earnings per share. View Sothebys' Earnings History.
When is Sothebys' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for BID?
2 equities research analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Sothebys' stock. Their predictions range from $50.00 to $65.00. On average, they expect Sothebys' share price to reach $57.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 40.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Sothebys.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Sothebys?
2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Sothebys in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Sothebys.
Has Sothebys been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about BID stock has trended somewhat positive recently, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. The research group identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. 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. Sothebys earned a media sentiment score of 1.9 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news articles about the specialty retailer a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next several days.
Who are some of Sothebys' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Sothebys include The Western Union (WU), CIELO S A/S (CIOXY), GrubHub (GRUB), Zillow Group (Z), Zillow Group (ZG), WEX (WEX), CDK Global (CDK), Etsy (ETSY), Fair Isaac (FICO), athenahealth (ATHN), Farfetch (FTCH), MAXIMUS (MMS), Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RBA), Healthequity (HQY) and Stamps.com (STMP).
Who are Sothebys' key executives?
Sothebys' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Thomas S. Smith Jr., Pres, CEO & Director (Age 53)
- Mr. Michael Fenton Goss, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 58)
- Mr. Adam David Chinn, Exec. VP & COO (Age 56)
- Mr. David Goodman, Exec. VP of Digital Devel. & Marketing - Worldwide (Age 57)
- Mr. Valentino D. Carlotti, Exec. VP & Global Head of Bus. Devel. (Age 51)
Who are Sothebys' major shareholders?
Sothebys' stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.25%), Fox Run Management L.L.C. (0.02%) and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.02%). Company insiders that own Sothebys stock include Adam Chinn, Jr Thomas S Smith, Kevin M Delaney and Olivier Reza. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Sothebys.
Which major investors are selling Sothebys stock?
BID stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Retirement Systems of Alabama and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System. Company insiders that have sold Sothebys company stock in the last year include Kevin M Delaney and Olivier Reza. View Insider Buying and Selling for Sothebys.
Which major investors are buying Sothebys stock?
BID stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Fox Run Management L.L.C.. Company insiders that have bought Sothebys stock in the last two years include Adam Chinn, Jr Thomas S Smith and Olivier Reza. View Insider Buying and Selling for Sothebys.
How do I buy shares of Sothebys?
Shares of BID 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 Sothebys' stock price today?
One share of BID stock can currently be purchased for approximately $40.99.
How big of a company is Sothebys?
Sothebys has a market capitalization of $2.01 billion and generates $989.39 million in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $118.79 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.25 on an earnings per share basis. Sothebys employs 1,662 workers across the globe.
What is Sothebys' official website?
How can I contact Sothebys?
Sothebys' mailing address is 1334 YORK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY, 10021. The specialty retailer can be reached via phone at 212-606-7000 or via email at [email protected]
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