La Quinta Holdings Inc. owns, operates, and franchises select-service hotels. As of December 31, 2017, the company had 902 hotels, which included 317 owned and operated, as well as 585 franchised hotels with approximately 88,400 rooms under the La Quinta Inn, La Quinta Inn & Suites, and LQ Hotel trademarks primarily in 48 states of the United States, as well as in Canada, Mexico, Honduras, and Colombia. It serves the upper-midscale and midscale segments, principally under the La Quinta brand. La Quinta Holdings Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Hotels & motels
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Discretionary
SymbolNYSE:LQ
CUSIPN/A
Phone214-492-6600
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.07
Current Ratio1.01
Quick Ratio1.01
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio74.55
Forward P/E Ratio58.43
P/E Growth11.77
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$980.63 million
Price / Sales2.59
Cash Flow$1.6305 per share
Price / Cash13.26
Book Value$6.86 per share
Price / Book3.15
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.29
Net Income$151.96 million
Net Margins13.87%
Return on Equity3.13%
Return on Assets0.80%
Miscellaneous
Employees7,486
Outstanding Shares117,250,000
Market Cap$2,534.86
La Quinta (NYSE:LQ) Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Quinta's stock symbol?
La Quinta trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "LQ."
How were La Quinta's earnings last quarter?
La Quinta Holdings Inc (NYSE:LQ) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 8th. The company reported ($0.05) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.01 by $0.06. The company earned $228.80 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $229.52 million. La Quinta had a net margin of 13.87% and a return on equity of 3.13%. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 2.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.04 earnings per share. View La Quinta's Earnings History.
When is La Quinta's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for LQ?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for La Quinta's shares. Their forecasts range from $18.00 to $46.00. On average, they anticipate La Quinta's stock price to reach $27.25 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 26.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for La Quinta.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for La Quinta?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for La Quinta in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
Who are some of La Quinta's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to La Quinta include Hyatt Hotels (H), Caesars Entertainment Co. Common Stock (CZR), Park Hotels & Resorts (PK), Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH), Choice Hotels International (CHH), Boyd Gaming (BYD), Red Rock Resorts (RRR), Extended Stay America (STAY), Sunstone Hotel Investors (SHO), Eldorado Resorts (ERI), Penn National Gaming (PENN), Xenia Hotels & Resorts (XHR), Pinnacle Entertainment (PNK), GreenTree Hospitality Group (GHG) and Tropicana Entertainment (TPCA).
Who are La Quinta's key executives?
La Quinta's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Keith A. Cline, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 48)
- Mr. James H. Forson, Exec. VP, CFO & Treasurer (Age 51)
- Mr. John W. Cantele, Exec. VP & COO (Age 57)
- Mr. Mark M. Chloupek, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 46)
- Mr. Rajiv K. Trivedi, Exec. VP & Chief Devel. Officer (Age 55)
Has La Quinta been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about LQ stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment. The research firm identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than twenty million news and blog 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. La Quinta earned a media sentiment score of 0.24 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news stories about the company an impact score of 44.90 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near term.
How do I buy shares of La Quinta?
Shares of LQ 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 La Quinta's stock price today?
One share of LQ stock can currently be purchased for approximately $21.62.
How big of a company is La Quinta?
La Quinta has a market capitalization of $2.53 billion and generates $980.63 million in revenue each year. The company earns $151.96 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.29 on an earnings per share basis. La Quinta employs 7,486 workers across the globe.
How can I contact La Quinta?
La Quinta's mailing address is 909 HIDDEN RIDGE SUITE 600, IRVING TX, 75038. The company can be reached via phone at 214-492-6600 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for La Quinta (NYSE LQ)
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