About Kansas City Southern (NYSE:KSU)
Kansas City Southern, through its subsidiaries, provides domestic and international rail transportation services in North America. It serves a ten-state region in the midwest and southeast regions of the United States and has the shortest north/south rail route between Kansas City, Missouri, and ports along the Gulf of Mexico in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The company operates a commercial corridor of the Mexican railroad system and has its direct rail passageway between Mexico City and Laredo, Texas. It provides rail access to the United States and Mexico border crossing at Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas; and controls and operates the southern half of the rail bridge at Laredo, Texas, as well as the northern half of this bridge. The company also provides rail access to the port of Lazaro Cardenas on the Pacific Ocean; and owns a 157-mile rail line extending from Laredo, Texas to the port city of Corpus Christi, Texas. Its rail network comprises approximately 6,700 route miles. The company serves the chemical and petroleum, industrial and consumer products, agriculture and minerals, energy, intermodal, and automotive markets. Kansas City Southern was founded in 1887 and is based in Kansas City, Missouri.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Railroads, line-haul operating
Sub-IndustryRailroads
SectorTransportation
SymbolNYSE:KSU
CUSIP48517030
Phone816-983-1303
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.46%
Current Ratio0.70%
Quick Ratio0.54%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio21.16
Forward P/E Ratio17.79
P/E Growth1.38
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.58 billion
Price / Sales4.40
Cash Flow$8.3871 per share
Price / Cash13.15
Book Value$47.15 per share
Price / Book2.34
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.25
Net Income$962 million
Net Margins37.24%
Return on Equity12.07%
Return on Assets6.07%
Miscellaneous
Employees7,130
Outstanding Shares103,050,000
Kansas City Southern (NYSE:KSU) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kansas City Southern's stock symbol?
Kansas City Southern trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "KSU."
How often does Kansas City Southern pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Kansas City Southern?
Kansas City Southern announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 24th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 12th will be paid a dividend of $0.36 per share on Wednesday, April 4th. This represents a $1.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.31%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 9th. View Kansas City Southern's Dividend History.
How will Kansas City Southern's stock buyback program work?
Kansas City Southern declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a share buyback plan on Wednesday, August 16th 2017, which authorizes the company to buyback $800,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to purchase up to 7.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Kansas City Southern's earnings last quarter?
Kansas City Southern (NYSE:KSU) announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, January, 19th. The transportation company reported $1.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.36 by $0.02. The transportation company had revenue of $660.40 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $658.33 million. Kansas City Southern had a net margin of 37.24% and a return on equity of 12.07%. Kansas City Southern's revenue for the quarter was up 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.21 EPS. View Kansas City Southern's Earnings History.
When is Kansas City Southern's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for KSU?
14 brokers have issued 1-year price objectives for Kansas City Southern's stock. Their forecasts range from $104.00 to $130.00. On average, they anticipate Kansas City Southern's stock price to reach $116.5385 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Kansas City Southern.
Who are some of Kansas City Southern's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Kansas City Southern include American Airlines Group (AAL), United Continental (UAL), Kuehne + Nagel (KHNGY), Lufthansa (DLAKY), DSV (DSDVY), Maersk (AMKBY), C. H. Robinson (CHRW), J. B. Hunt (JBHT), ANA (ALNPY), XPO Logistics (XPO), Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL), Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD), Keppel (KPELY), Azul (AZUL), Alstom (ALSMY), China Southern Airlines (ZNH), LATAM Airlines Group (LTM) and easyJet (EJTTF).
Who are Kansas City Southern's key executives?
Kansas City Southern's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Patrick J. Ottensmeyer, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 60)
- Mr. Michael W. Upchurch, CFO & Exec. VP (Age 57)
- Mr. Jeffrey M. Songer, COO & Exec. VP (Age 48)
- Mr. Brian D. Hancock, Chief Marketing Officer and Exec. VP (Age 52)
- Mr. José Guillermo Zozaya Delano, Pres, GM & Exec. Representative of Kansas City Southern de México Sa de C.v. (Age 66)
Has Kansas City Southern been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about KSU stock have been trending somewhat positive on Thursday, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group identifies negative and positive press coverage by monitoring more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Kansas City Southern earned a news impact score of 0.07 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news articles about the transportation company an impact score of 45.82 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term.
How do I buy shares of Kansas City Southern?
Shares of KSU 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 Kansas City Southern's stock price today?
One share of KSU stock can currently be purchased for approximately $110.29.
How big of a company is Kansas City Southern?
Kansas City Southern has a market capitalization of $11.47 billion and generates $2.58 billion in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $962 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.25 on an earnings per share basis. Kansas City Southern employs 7,130 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Kansas City Southern?
Kansas City Southern's mailing address is 427 W 12TH STREET, KANSAS CITY MO, 64121. The transportation company can be reached via phone at 816-983-1303 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Kansas City Southern (KSU)
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Kansas City Southern (NYSE:KSU) 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.
14 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Kansas City Southern in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $116.5385, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 5.67%. The high price target for KSU is $130.00 and the low price target for KSU is $104.00. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 8 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: | 2.57 | 2.64 | 2.56 | 2.56 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
6 Hold Rating(s)
8 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
5 Hold Rating(s)
9 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
7 Hold Rating(s)
9 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
8 Hold Rating(s)
10 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $116.5385 | $115.4286 | $113.1333 | $108.3333 |
| Price Target Upside: | 5.67% upside | 6.52% upside | 6.31% upside | 3.28% upside |
Kansas City Southern (NYSE:KSU) Consensus Price Target History
Kansas City Southern (NYSE:KSU) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/19/2016 forward)
Kansas City Southern (NYSE:KSU) Dividend Information
Kansas City Southern pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.31%. KSU's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Wednesday, April 4. The company has grown its dividend for the last 4 consecutive years and is increasing its dividend by an average of 8.60% each year. Kansas City Southern pays out 27.43% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 4/4/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.44 |
| Dividend Yield: | 1.31% |
| Dividend Growth: | 8.60% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 27.43% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
23.23% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
20.54% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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| Track Record: | 4 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth |
| Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
Kansas City Southern (NYSE:KSU) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 1/24/2018 | quarterly | $0.36 | 1.31% | 3/9/2018 | 3/12/2018 | 4/4/2018 |
| 11/13/2017 | quarterly | $0.36 | 1.37% | 12/28/2017 | 12/29/2017 | 1/17/2018 |
| 8/15/2017 | quarterly | $0.36 | 1.34% | 9/8/2017 | 9/11/2017 | 10/4/2017 |
| 5/5/2017 | quarterly | $0.33 | 1.44% | 6/8/2017 | 6/12/2017 | 7/5/2017 |
| 1/26/2017 | quarterly | $0.33 | 1.53% | 3/9/2017 | 3/13/2017 | 4/5/2017 |
| 11/11/2016 | quarterly | $0.33 | 1.55% | 12/28/2016 | 12/30/2016 | 1/18/2017 |
| 8/17/2016 | quarterly | $0.33 | 1.34% | 9/8/2016 | 9/12/2016 | 10/5/2016 |
| 5/6/2016 | quarterly | $0.33 | 1.44% | 6/9/2016 | 6/13/2016 | 7/6/2016 |
| 1/28/2016 | quarterly | $0.33 | 1.86% | 3/10/2016 | 3/14/2016 | 4/6/2016 |
| 11/12/2015 | quarterly | $0.33 | 1.51% | 12/29/2015 | 12/31/2015 | 1/20/2016 |
| 8/4/2015 | quarterly | $0.33 | 1.35% | 9/10/2015 | 9/14/2015 | 10/7/2015 |
| 5/8/2015 | quarterly | $0.33 | 1.31% | 6/4/2015 | 6/8/2015 | 7/8/2015 |
| 1/30/2015 | quarterly | $0.33 | 1.2% | 3/5/2015 | 3/9/2015 | 4/8/2015 |
| 11/13/2014 | quarterly | $0.28 | 0.89% | 12/29/2014 | 12/31/2014 | 1/21/2015 |
| 8/5/2014 | quarterly | $0.28 | 1.02% | 9/4/2014 | 9/8/2014 | 10/8/2014 |
| 5/1/2014 | quarterly | $0.28 | 1.13% | 6/5/2014 | 6/9/2014 | 7/2/2014 |
| 1/27/2014 | quarterly | $0.28 | 1.1% | 3/6/2014 | 3/10/2014 | 4/2/2014 |
| 11/18/2013 | quarterly | $0.2150 | 0.69% | 12/27/2013 | 12/31/2013 | 1/22/2014 |
| 8/7/2013 | quarterly | $0.2150 | 0.81% | 9/5/2013 | 9/9/2013 | 10/2/2013 |
| 5/3/2013 | quarterly | $0.2150 | 0.78% | 6/6/2013 | 6/10/2013 | 7/3/2013 |
| 1/28/2013 | quarterly | $0.2150 | 0.91% | 3/7/2013 | 3/11/2013 | 4/3/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Kansas City Southern (NYSE KSU) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 0.70%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 87.99%
Kansas City Southern (NYSE KSU) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 2/12/2018 | Henry J Maier | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $104.35 | $104,350.00 | 5,159 |  |
| 1/31/2018 | Brian D Hancock | CMO | Sell | 2,325 | $113.00 | $262,725.00 | 19,455 | |
| 12/7/2017 | Jeffrey M. Songer | COO | Sell | 3,000 | $111.80 | $335,400.00 | | |
| 10/31/2017 | Mary K Stadler | SVP | Sell | 1,973 | $103.91 | $205,014.43 | 6,102 | |
| 8/28/2017 | Delano Jose Guillermo Zozaya | Insider | Sell | 6,000 | $102.93 | $617,580.00 | 42,087 | |
| 8/22/2017 | Antonio O Garza | Director | Sell | 4,018 | $107.94 | $433,702.92 | 4,920 | |
| 8/18/2017 | Mary K Stadler | SVP | Sell | 4,451 | $105.87 | $471,227.37 | 8,814 | |
| 8/17/2017 | Henry J Maier | Director | Buy | 3,000 | $106.19 | $318,570.00 | 4,159 | |
| 5/10/2017 | Robert J. Druten | Director | Sell | 3,500 | $92.57 | $323,995.00 | | |
| 1/31/2017 | Delano Jose Guillermo Zozaya | Insider | Sell | 1,000 | $85.41 | $85,410.00 | 46,852 | |
| 8/4/2016 | Patrick J Ottensmeyer | CEO | Sell | 5,000 | $95.62 | $478,100.00 | 90,228 | |
| 7/29/2016 | Michael W Upchurch | CFO | Sell | 5,367 | $95.18 | $510,831.06 | 16,808 | |
| 7/20/2016 | David L. Starling | Insider | Sell | 5,100 | $98.88 | $504,288.00 | | |
| 7/20/2016 | William J. Wochner | SVP | Sell | 26,521 | $98.32 | $2,607,544.72 | | |
| 6/9/2016 | Robert J Druten | Director | Sell | 3,240 | $89.94 | $291,405.60 | 21,524 | |
| 2/17/2016 | Warren K. Erdman | EVP | Sell | 3,000 | $82.00 | $246,000.00 | 33,314 | |
| 12/9/2015 | Patrick J Ottensmeyer | President | Buy | 2,500 | $76.22 | $190,550.00 | 54,497 | |
| 9/4/2015 | Warren K Erdman | EVP | Sell | 1,500 | $91.00 | $136,500.00 | 36,664 | |
| 6/10/2015 | Michael J Naatz | VP | Sell | 3,380 | $93.06 | $314,542.80 | | |
| 3/2/2015 | William J Wochner | SVP | Sell | 20,000 | $116.68 | $2,333,600.00 | | |
| 2/27/2015 | Michael R Haverty | Director | Sell | 80,973 | $116.39 | $9,424,447.47 | | |
| 2/24/2015 | Warren K Erdman | EVP | Sell | 4,200 | $119.30 | $501,060.00 | | |
| 10/28/2014 | David L Starling | CEO | Sell | 7,500 | $121.52 | $911,400.00 | | |
| 10/28/2014 | William J Wochner | SVP | Sell | 20,000 | $121.40 | $2,428,000.00 | | |
| 9/9/2014 | Warren K Erdman | EVP | Sell | 1,731 | $115.60 | $200,103.60 | | |
| 4/29/2014 | Mary Stadler | CAO | Sell | 10,570 | $99.97 | $1,056,682.90 | 3,126 | |
| 11/1/2013 | Warren K Erdman | EVP | Sell | 3,500 | $122.00 | $427,000.00 | | |
| 10/28/2013 | David L Starling | CEO | Sell | 5,655 | $123.55 | $698,675.25 | | |
| 10/28/2013 | Patrick J Ottensmeyer | EVP | Sell | 7,500 | $122.68 | $920,100.00 | | |
| 5/28/2013 | Michael W Upchurch | CFO | Sell | 13,588 | $113.85 | $1,546,993.80 | | |
| 5/14/2013 | Antonio O Garza | Director | Sell | 2,500 | $115.67 | $289,175.00 | | |
| 5/9/2013 | David R Ebbrecht | COO | Sell | 2,522 | $110.20 | $277,924.40 | | |
| 11/16/2012 | Henry R Davis | Director | Buy | 67,300 | $73.92 | $4,974,816.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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