GMS Inc. distributes wallboards, suspended ceilings systems, and complementary interior construction products in North America. The company offers wallboard products; and ceilings products, such as suspended mineral fibers, soft fibers, and metal ceiling systems primarily used in offices, hotels, hospitals, retail facilities, schools, and other commercial and institutional buildings. It also distributes steel framing products, including steel tracks, studs, and various other steel products used to frame the interior walls of commercial or institutional buildings; and insulation, ready-mix joint compound, and various other interior construction products, as well as ancillary products, such as tools and safety products. The company markets and sells its products through a network of branches and distribution centers to the interior contractors, as well as home builders. GMS Inc. was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Tucker, Georgia.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Lumber & other construction materials
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorRetail/Wholesale
SymbolNYSE:GMS
CUSIPN/A
Phone800-392-4619
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.02%
Current Ratio2.91%
Quick Ratio1.80%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio18.68
Forward P/E Ratio15.72
P/E Growth2.23
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.32 billion
Price / Sales0.56
Cash Flow$3.6548 per share
Price / Cash8.69
Book Value$12.56 per share
Price / Book2.53
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.70
Net Income$48.88 million
Net Margins2.70%
Return on Equity12.75%
Return on Assets4.87%
Miscellaneous
Employees4,400
Outstanding Shares41,030,000
GMS (NYSE:GMS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is GMS's stock symbol?
GMS trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GMS."
How were GMS's earnings last quarter?
GMS (NYSE:GMS) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March, 6th. The company reported $0.18 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.22. The company earned $585.60 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $602.08 million. GMS had a return on equity of 12.75% and a net margin of 2.70%. The business's revenue was up 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.32 earnings per share. View GMS's Earnings History.
When is GMS's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for GMS?
10 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for GMS's shares. Their predictions range from $36.00 to $42.00. On average, they expect GMS's stock price to reach $39.20 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for GMS.
Who are some of GMS's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to GMS include Lithia Motors (LAD), Li-Ning (LNNGY), Boohoo.com (BHOOY), Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY), Domino's Pizza Group (DPUKY), The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Tempur Sealy International (TPX), Signet Jewelers (SIG), Greene King (GKNGY), Bloomin' Brands (BLMN), Builders FirstSource (BLDR), Travelport (TVPT), At Home (HOME), The Children's Place (PLCE), Dillard's (DDS), Sally Beauty (SBH), Classified Ventures (CARS) and Stitch Fix (SFIX).
Who are GMS's key executives?
GMS's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. G. Michael Callahan Jr., Pres, CEO & Director (Age 64)
- Mr. Howard Douglas Goforth, VP, CFO & Treasurer (Age 55)
- Mr. Richard Alan Adams, Sr. VP of Operations (Age 58)
- Mr. Craig D. Apolinsky, VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 51)
- Ms. A. Lynn Ross, Corp. Controller & Chief Accounting Officer (Age 51)
When did GMS IPO?
(GMS) raised $154 million in an initial public offering on Thursday, May 26th 2016. The company issued 7,000,000 shares at $21.00-$23.00 per share. Barclays and Credit Suisse served as the underwriters for the IPO and RBC Capital Markets, Baird, Wells Fargo Securities, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Raymond James and Stephens were co-managers.
Has GMS been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about GMS stock have trended somewhat positive on Saturday, according to Accern Sentiment. Accern scores the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. GMS earned a news impact score of 0.13 on Accern's scale. They also gave news articles about the company an impact score of 46.88 out of 100, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next few days.
How do I buy shares of GMS?
Shares of GMS 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 GMS's stock price today?
One share of GMS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $31.76.
How big of a company is GMS?
GMS has a market capitalization of $1.30 billion and generates $2.32 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $48.88 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.70 on an earnings per share basis. GMS employs 4,400 workers across the globe.
How can I contact GMS?
GMS's mailing address is 100 CRESCENT CENTRE PARKWAY SUITE 800, TUCKER GA, 30084. The company can be reached via phone at 800-392-4619 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for GMS (GMS)
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GMS (NYSE:GMS) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
10 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for GMS in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $39.20, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 23.43%. The high price target for GMS is $42.00 and the low price target for GMS is $36.00. There are currently 1 hold rating and 9 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.90 | 2.90 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
9 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
9 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
6 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
5 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $39.20 | $39.20 | $40.2857 | $36.8333 |
| Price Target Upside: | 23.43% upside | 17.15% upside | 4.72% upside | 4.97% upside |
GMS (NYSE:GMS) Consensus Price Target History
GMS (NYSE:GMS) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/21/2016 forward)
GMS (NYSE:GMS) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
GMS (NYSE GMS) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 5.90%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 72.76%
GMS (NYSE GMS) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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| 4/19/2018 | G Michael Callahan Jr | Insider | Sell | 105 | $32.00 | $3,360.00 | 428,314 |  |
| 3/22/2018 | G Michael Callahan Jr | Insider | Sell | 12,500 | $31.87 | $398,375.00 | 428,419 | |
| 3/12/2018 | G Michael Callahan Jr | Insider | Sell | 33,333 | $33.65 | $1,121,655.45 | 428,419 | |
| 2/22/2018 | G Michael Callahan Jr | Insider | Sell | 12,500 | $31.77 | $397,125.00 | 461,752 | |
| 2/12/2018 | G Michael Callahan Jr | Insider | Sell | 33,333 | $32.17 | $1,072,322.61 | 461,752 | |
| 1/22/2018 | G Michael Callahan Jr | Insider | Sell | 12,500 | $36.82 | $460,250.00 | 495,085 | |
| 1/11/2018 | G Michael Callahan Jr | Insider | Sell | 33,333 | $37.79 | $1,259,654.07 | 495,085 | |
| 12/22/2017 | G Michael Callahan Jr | CEO | Sell | 12,500 | $37.14 | $464,250.00 | 528,418 | |
| 12/14/2017 | Investors Lp Aea | Major Shareholder | Sell | 4,500,000 | $38.05 | $171,225,000.00 | | |
| 12/14/2017 | Richard K Mueller | Chairman | Sell | 500,000 | $38.05 | $19,025,000.00 | | |
| 12/13/2017 | J David Smith | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $37.58 | $37,580.00 | 2,000 | |
| 12/4/2017 | H Douglas Goforth | CFO | Sell | 102,282 | $37.57 | $3,842,734.74 | 82,563 | |
| 11/30/2017 | H Douglas Goforth | CFO | Sell | 61,000 | $37.27 | $2,273,470.00 | 82,563 | |
| 11/22/2017 | G Michael Callahan Jr | CEO | Sell | 12,500 | $35.30 | $441,250.00 | 528,418 | |
| 10/23/2017 | G Michael Callahan Jr | CEO | Sell | 12,500 | $34.52 | $431,500.00 | 528,418 | |
| 9/25/2017 | Lynn Ross | Insider | Sell | 1,894 | $34.77 | $65,854.38 | | |
| 9/22/2017 | G Michael Callahan Jr | CEO | Sell | 12,500 | $34.73 | $434,125.00 | 528,418 | |
| 6/7/2017 | Investors Lp Aea | Major Shareholder | Sell | 2,902,129 | $31.68 | $91,939,446.72 | | |
| 6/7/2017 | Richard Alan Adams | SVP | Sell | 83,950 | $31.68 | $2,659,536.00 | 170,000 | |
| 6/7/2017 | Richard K Mueller | Chairman | Sell | 1,000,000 | $31.68 | $31,680,000.00 | | |
| 6/1/2016 | Craig D Apolinsky | VP | Buy | 4,700 | $21.00 | $98,700.00 | 4,700 | |
| 6/1/2016 | Theron I Gilliam | Director | Buy | 10,000 | $21.00 | $210,000.00 | 10,000 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
GMS (NYSE GMS) News Headlines
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GMS (NYSE:GMS) Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement
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