Express, Inc. operates as a specialty apparel and accessories retailer. It offers apparel and accessories for women and men between 20 and 30 years across various aspects of lifestyles, including work, casual, jeanswear, and going-out occasions. The company sells its products through its e-commerce Website, express.com; mobile app; and franchisees Express locations in Latin America. As of February 3, 2018, it operated 490 primarily mall-based retail stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as 145 factory outlet stores. The company was formerly known as Express Parent LLC and changed its name to Express, Inc. in May 2010. Express, Inc. was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Apparel & accessory stores
Sub-IndustryApparel Retail
SectorRetail/Wholesale
SymbolNYSE:EXPR
CUSIP30219E10
Phone614-474-4001
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio1.96
Quick Ratio0.93
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio29.47
Forward P/E Ratio25.26
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.14 billion
Price / Sales0.37
Cash Flow$1.5422 per share
Price / Cash6.88
Book Value$8.30 per share
Price / Book1.28
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.36
Net Income$19.36 million
Net Margins1.14%
Return on Equity5.39%
Return on Assets2.90%
Miscellaneous
Employees16,000
Outstanding Shares74,520,000
Market Cap$772.07 million
Express (NYSE:EXPR) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Express' stock symbol?
Express trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "EXPR."
How will Express' stock buyback program work?
Express declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program on Saturday, December 2nd 2017, which allows the company to buyback $150,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually an indication that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Express' earnings last quarter?
Express, Inc. (NYSE:EXPR) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 31st. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.02) by $0.03. The business earned $479.40 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $460.78 million. Express had a return on equity of 5.39% and a net margin of 1.14%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 1.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted ($0.07) EPS. View Express' Earnings History.
When is Express' next earnings date?
What guidance has Express issued on next quarter's earnings?
Express updated its FY19 earnings guidance on Thursday, May, 31st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $0.37-0.47 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.41. Express also updated its Q2 guidance to ($0.02)-$0.02 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for EXPR?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Express' stock. Their predictions range from $7.00 to $10.00. On average, they expect Express' stock price to reach $8.80 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 17.1%. View Analyst Price Targets for Express.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Express?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Express in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Express.
Who are some of Express' key competitors?
Who are Express' key executives?
Express' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. David G. Kornberg, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 50)
- Mr. Periclis V. Pericleous, CFO, Sr. VP & Treasurer (Age 45)
- Mr. Matthew C. Moellering, Exec. VP & COO (Age 51)
- Mr. James A. Hilt, Exec. VP & Chief Customer Experience Officer (Age 42)
- Mr. Mark Andrew Rupe, VP of Investor Relations
Has Express been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about EXPR stock has trended positive on Tuesday, according to Accern Sentiment. The research firm identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news 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. Express earned a news impact score of 0.41 on Accern's scale. They also gave news coverage about the company an impact score of 47.78 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term. View Recent Headlines for Express.
Who are Express' major shareholders?
Express' stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (13.79%), Contrarius Investment Management Ltd (9.09%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (8.76%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (5.60%), Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. (2.07%) and LSV Asset Management (2.05%). View Institutional Ownership Trends for Express.
Which institutional investors are selling Express stock?
EXPR stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, Alambic Investment Management L.P., California Public Employees Retirement System, Engineers Gate Manager LP, Paloma Partners Management Co, Mackay Shields LLC, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and Penn Capital Management Co. Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Express.
Which institutional investors are buying Express stock?
EXPR stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Granite Investment Partners LLC, Contrarius Investment Management Ltd, Spark Investment Management LLC, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Cortina Asset Management LLC, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, BlackRock Inc. and United Services Automobile Association. View Insider Buying and Selling for Express.
How do I buy shares of Express?
Shares of EXPR 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 Express' stock price today?
One share of EXPR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $10.61.
How big of a company is Express?
Express has a market capitalization of $772.07 million and generates $2.14 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $19.36 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.36 on an earnings per share basis. Express employs 16,000 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Express?
Express' mailing address is 1 EXPRESS DRIVE, COLUMBUS OH, 43230. The company can be reached via phone at 614-474-4001 or via email at [email protected]
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