Gannett Co., Inc. operates as a media and marketing solutions company. The company operates through Publishing and ReachLocal segments. The company offers print and digital daily and non-daily publications under the USA TODAY NETWORK brand name in the United States; and Newsquest, which has print and online publications portfolio of approximately 170 news brands and 80 magazines in the United Kingdom. Gannett Co., Inc. operations comprise 130 daily publications and digital platforms the United States and the United Kingdom; and 435 non-daily publications in the United States and 159 such titles in the United Kingdom. It also provides commercial printing, distribution, marketing, and data services; and owns s1 and Exchange & Mart businesses, and a specialist magazine business. In addition, the company offers digital marketing solutions comprising ReachSearch, ReachDisplay, ReachSocial Ads, and ReachRetargeting digital advertising solutions; ReachSite+ReachEdge, ReachSEO, ReachCast, ReachListings, and TotalLiveChat Web presence solutions; and ReachEdge, a marketing automation platform, as well as Kickserv, a cloud-based business management software for service businesses. The company offers its suite of products and solutions to local businesses through its proprietary technology platform, its sales force, and third-party agencies and resellers. It also operates in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Austria, Brazil, and Mexico. The company was formerly known as Gannett SpinCo, Inc. and changed its name to Gannett Co., Inc. in May 2015. Gannett Co., Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry N/A
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Staples
Phone703-854-6000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.92 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees16,980
Next Earnings Date5/6/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Gannett (NYSE:GCI) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gannett's stock symbol?
Gannett trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GCI."
How often does Gannett pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Gannett?
Gannett announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 11th will be given a dividend of $0.16 per share on Monday, March 25th. This represents a $0.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.99%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 8th. View Gannett's Dividend History.
How will Gannett's stock buyback program work?
Gannett announced that its board has approved a stock repurchase plan on Tuesday, May 8th 2018, which authorizes the company to buyback $100,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to purchase up to 8.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are usually an indication that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Gannett's earnings last quarter?
Gannett Co Inc (NYSE:GCI) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 20th. The company reported $0.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.51 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $751.40 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $768.47 million. Gannett had a return on equity of 11.52% and a net margin of 0.52%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 12.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.55 EPS. View Gannett's Earnings History.
When is Gannett's next earnings date?
What guidance has Gannett issued on next quarter's earnings?
Gannett updated its FY 2019 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 20th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.74-2.81 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.86 billion.
What price target have analysts set for GCI?
2 equities research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Gannett's shares. Their forecasts range from $10.00 to $15.00. On average, they expect Gannett's stock price to reach $12.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 17.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Gannett.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Gannett?
2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Gannett in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Gannett.
Has Gannett been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about GCI stock have been trending somewhat positive on Monday, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. InfoTrie identifies positive and negative news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Gannett earned a coverage optimism score of 1.4 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news headlines about the company a news buzz of 4.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of Gannett's key competitors?
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What other stocks do shareholders of Gannett own?
Who are Gannett's key executives?
Gannett's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Robert J. Dickey, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 62)
- Ms. Alison K. Engel, Sr. VP, Treasurer & CFO (Age 48)
- Ms. Barbara W. Wall, Sr. VP & Chief Legal Officer (Age 64)
- Mr. Jamshid Khazenie, Chief Technology Officer (Age 56)
- Mr. Michael P. Dickerson, VP, Investor Relations & Real Estate
Who are Gannett's major shareholders?
Gannett's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (14.68%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (8.39%), LSV Asset Management (4.56%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (2.75%), Norges Bank (2.11%) and Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. (2.10%). Company insiders that own Gannett stock include Alison K Engel, Andrew T Yost, Barbara W Wall, John M Zidich, Robert J Dickey and Walker Henry K Faure. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Gannett.
Which major investors are selling Gannett stock?
GCI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Acadian Asset Management LLC, Mackay Shields LLC, Gotham Asset Management LLC, D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc., Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. and Virginia Retirement Systems ET AL. Company insiders that have sold Gannett company stock in the last year include Andrew T Yost and Walker Henry K Faure. View Insider Buying and Selling for Gannett.
Which major investors are buying Gannett stock?
GCI stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Norges Bank, Citigroup Inc., BlackRock Inc., Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund, Prudential Financial Inc., Advisors Asset Management Inc., O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC and BBT Capital Management LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Gannett.
How do I buy shares of Gannett?
Shares of GCI 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 Gannett's stock price today?
One share of GCI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $10.68.
How big of a company is Gannett?
Gannett has a market capitalization of $1.22 billion and generates $2.92 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $15.04 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.08 on an earnings per share basis. Gannett employs 16,980 workers across the globe.
What is Gannett's official website?
How can I contact Gannett?
Gannett's mailing address is 7950 JONES BRANCH DRIVE, MCLEAN VA, 22107. The company can be reached via phone at 703-854-6000 or via email at [email protected]
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