Gray Television, Inc., a television broadcast company, owns and operates television stations and digital assets in the United States. As of February 23, 2018, the company owned and operated television stations in 57 television markets broadcasting approximately 200 program streams, including approximately 100 channels affiliated with the CBS Network, the NBC Network, the ABC Network, and the FOX Network. It also broadcasts secondary digital channels affiliated to ABC, CBS, and FOX, as well as channels affiliated with various other networks and program services, including CW Plus Network, MY Network, the MeTV Network, This TV Network, Antenna TV, Telemundo, Cozi, Heroes and Icons, and MOVIES! Network; and local news/weather channels in various markets. The company was formerly known as Gray Communications Systems, Inc. and changed its name to Gray Television, Inc. in August 2002. Gray Television, Inc. was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Television broadcasting stations
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Discretionary
Phone404-504-9828
Debt
Current Ratio6.32
Quick Ratio6.32
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$882.73 million
Price / Sales1.64
Price / Cash Flow7.87
Price / Book1.48
Profitability
Net Income$261.95 million
Net Margins29.12%
Return on Assets4.68%
Miscellaneous
Employees3,938
OptionableOptionable
Gray Television (NYSE:GTN) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gray Television's stock symbol?
Gray Television trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GTN."
How were Gray Television's earnings last quarter?
Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE:GTN) released its earnings results on Tuesday, November, 6th. The company reported $0.70 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.61 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $279 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $276.52 million. Gray Television had a return on equity of 14.95% and a net margin of 29.12%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 27.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.21 earnings per share. View Gray Television's Earnings History.
When is Gray Television's next earnings date?
What guidance has Gray Television issued on next quarter's earnings?
Gray Television updated its fourth quarter 2018 earnings guidance on Tuesday, November, 6th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $319-325 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $306.14 million.
What price target have analysts set for GTN?
8 analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Gray Television's shares. Their predictions range from $19.00 to $29.00. On average, they anticipate Gray Television's stock price to reach $23.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 40.7% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Gray Television.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Gray Television?
8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Gray Television in the last year. There are currently 8 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Gray Television.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Gray Television stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Gray Television stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Gray Television is a communications company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and currently operates 15 CBS-affiliated television stations, seven NBC-affiliated television stations, seven ABC-affiliated television stations and four daily newspapers. " (1/8/2019)
- 2. Barrington Research analysts commented, "We are raising our full-year 2018 EPS estimate by $0.25 to $2.10 from $1.85." (8/7/2018)
Has Gray Television been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about GTN stock has trended positive this week, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. InfoTrie identifies negative and positive news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Gray Television earned a coverage optimism score of 2.8 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media coverage about the company a news buzz of 7.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
Are investors shorting Gray Television?
Gray Television saw a drop in short interest in December. As of December 14th, there was short interest totalling 3,352,894 shares, a drop of 37.3% from the November 30th total of 5,347,074 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 979,353 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.4 days. Currently, 4.2% of the company's shares are sold short. View Gray Television's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Gray Television's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Gray Television include PROSIEBENSAT 1/ADR (PBSFY), Tribune (TRCO), Nexstar Media Group (NXST), Sinclair Broadcast Group (SBGI), TEGNA (TGNA), Television Francaise 1 (TVFCF), Gray Television (GTN.A), Central European Media Enterprises (CETV), Entravision Communication (EVC), Liberty Braves Group Series A (BATRA), Phoenix New Media (FENG), E. W. Scripps (SSP) and Rtl Group (RGLXF).
Who are Gray Television's key executives?
Gray Television's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Hilton Hatchett Howell Jr., Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 56)
- Mr. James C. Ryan, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 57)
- Mr. Kevin P. Latek, Exec. VP, Chief Legal & Devel. Officer and Sec. (Age 47)
- Mr. Robert Smith, Exec. VP & COO (Age 55)
- Mr. Jackson S. Cowart IV, Chief Accounting Officer & VP
How do I buy shares of Gray Television?
Shares of GTN 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 Gray Television's stock price today?
One share of GTN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $16.35.
How big of a company is Gray Television?
Gray Television has a market capitalization of $1.47 billion and generates $882.73 million in revenue each year. The company earns $261.95 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.17 on an earnings per share basis. Gray Television employs 3,938 workers across the globe.
What is Gray Television's official website?
How can I contact Gray Television?
Gray Television's mailing address is 4370 PEACHTREE ROAD NE, ATLANTA GA, 30319. The company can be reached via phone at 404-504-9828.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Gray Television (NYSE GTN)
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