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
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Newspapers
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Staples
SymbolNYSE:GCI
CUSIPN/A
Phone703-854-6000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.30
Current Ratio1.22
Quick Ratio1.22
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio9.94
Forward P/E Ratio9.57
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.15 billion
Price / Sales0.37
Cash Flow$2.7902 per share
Price / Cash3.67
Book Value$9.10 per share
Price / Book1.13
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.03
Net Income$6.88 million
Net Margins0.83%
Return on Equity13.14%
Return on Assets5.11%
Miscellaneous
Employees15,300
Outstanding Shares113,000,000
Market Cap$1.15 billion
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 declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, July 25th. Stockholders of record on Monday, September 10th will be given a dividend of $0.16 per share on Monday, September 24th. This represents a $0.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.25%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 7th. View Gannett's Dividend History.
How will Gannett's stock buyback program work?
Gannett declared that its Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback program on Tuesday, May 8th 2018, which authorizes the company to buyback $100,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to purchase up to 8.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are often a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Gannett's earnings last quarter?
Gannett Co Inc (NYSE:GCI) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 9th. The company reported $0.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.21 by $0.10. The business earned $730.77 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $739.17 million. Gannett had a net margin of 0.83% and a return on equity of 13.14%. The business's quarterly revenue was down 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.18 EPS. View Gannett's Earnings History.
When is Gannett's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for GCI?
2 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for Gannett's shares. Their predictions range from $10.00 to $15.00. On average, they expect Gannett's stock price to reach $12.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 22.1% 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.
Who are some of Gannett's key competitors?
Who are Gannett's key executives?
Gannett's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Robert J. Dickey, Pres & CEO (Age 61)
- Ms. Alison K. Engel, Sr. VP, Treasurer & CFO (Age 47)
- Ms. Barbara W. Wall, Sr. VP & Chief Legal Officer (Age 63)
- Ms. Sharon T. Rowlands, Pres of USA Today Network Marketing Solutions & CEO of Reachlocal (Age 59)
- Mr. Jamshid Khazenie, Chief Technology Officer (Age 55)
Who are Gannett's major shareholders?
Gannett's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (13.83%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (8.17%), LSV Asset Management (4.48%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (2.80%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (2.80%) and Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. (2.03%). Company insiders that own Gannett stock include Alison K Engel, Andrew T Yost, Barbara W Wall, John Jeffry Louis, 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 Advisors Asset Management Inc., Alambic Investment Management L.P., Schroder Investment Management Group, Schroder Investment Management Group, California Public Employees Retirement System, Spark Investment Management LLC, Renaissance Technologies LLC and Newport Trust Co. Company insiders that have sold Gannett company stock in the last year include Andrew T Yost, Barbara W Wall, John M Zidich, Robert J Dickey and Walker Henry K Faure. View Insider Buying and Selling for Gannett.
Which major investors are buying Gannett stock?
GCI stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Acadian Asset Management LLC, Millennium Management LLC, BlackRock Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, LSV Asset Management, North Star Investment Management Corp., Chicago Equity Partners LLC and Wells Fargo & Company MN. Company insiders that have bought Gannett stock in the last two years include Alison K Engel and John Jeffry Louis. 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 $10.24.
How big of a company is Gannett?
Gannett has a market capitalization of $1.15 billion and generates $3.15 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $6.88 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.03 on an earnings per share basis. Gannett employs 15,300 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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