Cott Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a route based service company in North America and Europe. It operates in three segments: Route Based Services; Coffee, Tea and Extract Solutions; and All Other. The company's product portfolio includes bottled water, coffee, brewed tea, water dispensers, coffee and tea brewers, specialty coffee, liquid coffee or tea concentrate, single cup coffee, cold brewed coffee, iced blend coffee or tea beverages, blended teas, hot tea, sparkling tea, coffee or tea extract solutions, filtration equipment, hot chocolate, soups, malt drinks, creamers/whiteners, cereals, beverage concentrates, and mineral water. It provides its services to residences, businesses, restaurant chains, hotels and motels, small and large retailers, and healthcare facilities. The company serves approximately 2.4 million customers or delivery points through its platform, sales and distribution facilities, and fleets, as well as through wholesalers and distributors. Cott Corporation was incorporated in 1955 and is based in Mississauga, Canada.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Bottled & canned soft drinks
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Staples
SymbolNYSE:COT
CUSIPN/A
Phone905-795-6500
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.01
Current Ratio1.49
Quick Ratio1.16
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio222.57
Forward P/E Ratio62.32
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.27 billion
Price / Sales0.96
Cash Flow$1.4254 per share
Price / Cash10.93
Book Value$6.35 per share
Price / Book2.45
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.07
Net Income$-1,400,000.00
Net Margins18.64%
Return on Equity1.92%
Return on Assets0.56%
Miscellaneous
Employees10,400
Outstanding Shares139,430,000
Market Cap$2.14 billion
Cott (NYSE:COT) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cott's stock symbol?
Cott trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "COT."
How often does Cott pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Cott?
Cott announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 3rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.06 per share on Wednesday, June 13th. This represents a $0.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.54%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 31st. View Cott's Dividend History.
How were Cott's earnings last quarter?
Cott Corp (NYSE:COT) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 2nd. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.10 by $0.01. The firm earned $604 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $604.32 million. Cott had a net margin of 18.64% and a return on equity of 1.92%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 4.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.06 earnings per share. View Cott's Earnings History.
When is Cott's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for COT?
9 equities research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Cott's shares. Their predictions range from $17.50 to $22.00. On average, they anticipate Cott's share price to reach $19.1688 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 23.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Cott.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Cott?
9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cott in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Cott.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Cott stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Cott stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Cott Corporation is one of the world's largest non-alcoholic beverage companies and the world's largest retailer brand soft drink provider. The Company commercializes its business in over Sixty countries worldwide, with its principal markets being the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Mexico. Cott markets or supplies over two hundred retailer and licensed brands, and Company-owned brands including Cott, RC, Vintage, Vess and So Clear. Its products include carbonated soft drinks, sparkling and flavored waters, energy drinks, sports drinks, juices, juice drinks and smoothies, ready-to-drink teas, and other non-carbonated beverages. " (8/6/2018)
- 2. Jefferies Financial Group Inc analysts commented, "COT delivered a relatively in-line 2Q, incl. ~1.3% org sales, better of EBITDA (vs Street $84M), w/ key guidance points reiterated. As the new co. takes shape (legacy biz disposal, Crystal Rock acq., etc.), another qtr of consistent delivery of results should help drive the shares. The CEO transition announcement does not come as a big surprise and should be seamless. The in- line qtr/reaffirmed guide should be good enough to lift the shares. Relatively in-line 2Q results: Cott’s revs of $604M came in relatively in-line vs. expectations (-0.2% vs. Street) on 1.3% org sales growth (vs. JEF +2.5%). Gross margins of 50.1% were +55 bps vs. Street and higher SG&A drove relatively in-line EBITDA ($83M vs. Street $84M). Key guidance points reiterated: Cott continues to expect (i) FY18 revenue of >$2.35B , (ii) CFO of ~$235M, (iii) and (iv) adjusted FCF of $115-120M." (8/2/2018)
Who are some of Cott's key competitors?
Who are Cott's key executives?
Cott's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Jeremy S. G. Fowden, CEO & Director (Age 61)
- Mr. Jay Wells, Chief Financial Officer (Age 55)
- Ms. Marni Morgan Poe, VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 48)
- Mr. Thomas J. Harrington, Pres of Services & CEO of DSS Bus. Unit (Age 60)
- Mr. Jason Ausher, Chief Accounting Officer (Age 44)
Has Cott been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about COT stock have trended somewhat positive on Tuesday, according to Accern Sentiment. Accern identifies positive and negative news coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Cott earned a daily sentiment score of 0.08 on Accern's scale. They also gave press coverage about the company an impact score of 47.33 out of 100, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future. View Recent Headlines for Cott.
Who are Cott's major shareholders?
Cott's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Point72 Asset Management L.P. (6.42%), Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. (6.37%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (1.47%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (1.38%), FMR LLC (1.33%) and TD Asset Management Inc. (1.27%). Company insiders that own Cott stock include Eric Rosenfeld, Gregory R Monahan, Jason R Ausher, Jay Wells, Jeremy S G Fowden, Marni Morgan Poe and Thomas Harrington. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Cott.
Which institutional investors are selling Cott stock?
COT stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including FMR LLC, Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd., Levin Capital Strategies L.P., Russell Investments Group Ltd., Renaissance Technologies LLC, Three Peaks Capital Management LLC, Point72 Asset Management L.P. and TD Asset Management Inc.. Company insiders that have sold Cott company stock in the last year include Gregory R Monahan, Jason R Ausher, Jay Wells and Marni Morgan Poe. View Insider Buying and Selling for Cott.
Which institutional investors are buying Cott stock?
COT stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Clearfield Capital Management LP, Eagle Asset Management Inc., CIBC Asset Management Inc, JCIC Asset Management Inc., Acadian Asset Management LLC, Toronto Dominion Bank, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and GSA Capital Partners LLP. Company insiders that have bought Cott stock in the last two years include Eric Rosenfeld, Gregory R Monahan, Jeremy S G Fowden and Thomas Harrington. View Insider Buying and Selling for Cott.
How do I buy shares of Cott?
Shares of COT 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 Cott's stock price today?
One share of COT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $15.58.
How big of a company is Cott?
Cott has a market capitalization of $2.14 billion and generates $2.27 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $-1,400,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or $0.07 on an earnings per share basis. Cott employs 10,400 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Cott?
Cott's mailing address is 1200 BRITANNIA ROAD EAST, MISSISSAUGA A6, L4W 4T5. The company can be reached via phone at 905-795-6500 or via email at [email protected]
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