Omega Protein Corporation is a nutritional products company that develops, produces and delivers nutritious products. The Company operates through two segments: animal nutrition and human nutrition. The Company's animal nutrition segment consists of two subsidiaries: Omega Protein, Inc. (Omega Protein) and Omega Shipyard, Inc. (Omega Shipyard). Omega Protein, the Company's principal operating subsidiary, is dedicated to the production of animal nutrition products and operates in the menhaden harvesting and processing business. The Company Human Nutrition segment does business under the name Bioriginal, which includes all of the human nutrition businesses except the tera's branded products. Bioriginal has three primary product lines: specialty oils, protein products and other nutraceutical ingredients. The human nutrition business consists of Cyvex Nutrition, Inc. (Cyvex), Wisconsin Specialty Protein, L.L.C. (WSP), and Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. (Bioriginal Food & Science).
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
- Sector: Consumer Staples
- Industry: Processed & Packaged Goods
- Sub-Industry: Packaged Foods & Meats
- Symbol: NYSE:OME
- CUSIP: 68210P10
- Web: www.omegaprotein.com
Capitalization:- Market Cap: $412.9 million
- Outstanding Shares: 22,440,000
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: $19.31
- 200 Day Moving Avg: $22.39
- 52 Week Range: $17.47 - $26.99
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: 13.54
- Foreward P/E Ratio: 11.95
- P/E Growth: 1.71
Sales & Book Value:- Annual Revenue: $379.56 million
- Price / Sales: 1.09
- Book Value: $15.21 per share
- Price / Book: 1.21
Dividend:
Profitability:- EBIDTA: $90.35 million
- Net Margins: 8.11%
- Return on Equity: 14.39%
- Return on Assets: 10.81%
Debt:- Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.01%
- Current Ratio: 3.18%
- Quick Ratio: 1.42%
Misc:- Average Volume: 250,360 shs.
- Beta: 0.29
- Short Ratio: 1.38
Frequently Asked Questions for Omega Protein (NYSE:OME)
What is Omega Protein's stock symbol?
Omega Protein trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "OME."
How often does Omega Protein pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Omega Protein?
Omega Protein announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, May 1st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 25th will be paid a dividend of $0.05 per share on Thursday, June 15th. This represents a $0.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.09%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, May 23rd. View Omega Protein's Dividend History.
How will Omega Protein's stock buyback program work?
Omega Protein declared that its board has initiated a share repurchase program on Thursday, April 6th 2017, which authorizes the company to buyback shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are typically a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Omega Protein's earnings last quarter?
Omega Protein Co. (NYSE:OME) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May, 8th. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.26. The company had revenue of $73.57 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $68.57 million. Omega Protein had a return on equity of 14.39% and a net margin of 8.11%. The business's quarterly revenue was down 13.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.40 EPS. View Omega Protein's Earnings History.
Where is Omega Protein's stock going? Where will Omega Protein's stock price be in 2017?
4 brokerages have issued 12-month target prices for Omega Protein's stock. Their forecasts range from $24.00 to $26.00. On average, they expect Omega Protein's stock price to reach $25.33 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Omega Protein.
Who are some of Omega Protein's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Omega Protein include SunOpta (STKL), Amplify Snack Brands (BETR), New Media Investment Group (NEWM), Medifast (MED), Freshpet (FRPT), Carriage Services (CSV), The Chefs Warehouse (CHEF), tronc (TRNC), Primo Water (PRMW), Synutra International (SYUT), StoneMor Partners L.P. (STON), Craft Brew Alliance (BREW), Turning Point Brands (TPB), Limoneira Company (LMNR), Amira Nature Foods Ltd (ANFI), Lifeway Foods (LWAY), A. H. Belo (AHC) and Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE).
Who owns Omega Protein stock?
Omega Protein's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (8.46%), LSV Asset Management (5.60%), Vanguard Group Inc. (4.66%), AQR Capital Management LLC (3.65%), James Investment Research Inc. (3.23%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (2.13%). Company insiders that own Omega Protein stock include Andrew Johannesen, Gary L Allee and Mark Edward Griffin. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Omega Protein.
Who sold Omega Protein stock? Who is selling Omega Protein stock?
Omega Protein's stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Oxford Asset Management, Credit Suisse AG, James Investment Research Inc., Wells Fargo & Company MN, LSV Asset Management, Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC, American Century Companies Inc. and Wynnefield Capital Inc.. Company insiders that have sold Omega Protein stock in the last year include Andrew Johannesen, Gary L Allee and Mark Edward Griffin. View Insider Buying and Selling for Omega Protein.
Who bought Omega Protein stock? Who is buying Omega Protein stock?
Omega Protein's stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Thomson Horstmann & Bryant Inc., FMR LLC, Heartland Advisors Inc., Acadian Asset Management LLC, Martingale Asset Management L P, Vanguard Group Inc., Snow Capital Management LP and Renaissance Technologies LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Omega Protein.
How do I buy Omega Protein stock?
Shares of Omega Protein can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
How much does a share of Omega Protein stock cost?
One share of Omega Protein stock can currently be purchased for approximately $18.40.
Earnings History for Omega Protein (NYSE:OME)Earnings History by Quarter for Omega Protein (NYSE:OME)| Date | Quarter | Consensus Estimate | Actual EPS | Revenue Estimate | Actual Revenue | Release Link | Conference Call | Details |
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| 5/8/2017 | Q1 2017 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $68.57 million | $73.57 million | View | Listen |  |
| 3/1/2017 | Q416 | $0.37 | $0.30 | $82.53 million | $84.59 million | View | Listen | |
| 11/2/2016 | Q316 | $0.53 | $0.67 | $114.43 million | $108.80 million | View | N/A | |
| 8/3/2016 | Q216 | $0.48 | $0.62 | $99.12 million | $112.65 million | View | N/A | |
| 5/4/2016 | Q116 | $0.36 | $0.40 | $84.74 million | $84.84 million | View | N/A | |
| 3/9/2016 | Q415 | $0.48 | $0.29 | $101.83 million | $82.30 million | View | N/A | |
| 11/4/2015 | Q315 | $0.35 | $0.66 | $100.59 million | $112.20 million | View | N/A | |
| 8/5/2015 | Q215 | $0.24 | $0.43 | $84.99 million | $93.20 million | View | N/A | |
| 5/11/2015 | Q115 | $0.15 | $0.12 | $74.30 million | $71.60 million | View | N/A | |
| 3/11/2015 | Q414 | $0.17 | $0.35 | $83.30 million | $102.50 million | View | N/A | |
| 11/17/2014 | Q314 | $0.30 | $0.08 | | $70.80 million | View | N/A | |
| 5/7/2014 | | $0.25 | $0.42 | | $63.50 million | View | N/A | |
| 3/10/2014 | Q312 | $0.32 | $0.66 | $69.47 million | $66.00 million | View | N/A | |
| 8/6/2013 | Q2 2013 | $0.14 | $0.19 | $50.93 million | $41.77 million | View | N/A | |
(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward)
Earnings Estimates for Omega Protein (NYSE:OME)2017 EPS Consensus Estimate: $1.50
2018 EPS Consensus Estimate: $1.75
| Quarter | Number of Estimates | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Average Estimate |
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| Q1 2017 | 1 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 |
| Q2 2017 | 1 | $0.47 | $0.47 | $0.47 |
| Q3 2017 | 1 | $0.51 | $0.51 | $0.51 |
| Q4 2017 | 1 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 |
| Q1 2018 | 1 | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.29 |
| Q2 2018 | 1 | $0.54 | $0.54 | $0.54 |
| Q3 2018 | 1 | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.52 |
| Q4 2018 | 1 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
(Data provided by Zacks Investment Research)
Current Dividend Information for Omega Protein (NYSE:OME)| Next Dividend: | 6/15/2017 |
| Dividend Yield: | 0.00% |
| Dividend Growth: | 0.00% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 0.00% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
0.00% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
0.00% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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Dividend History by Quarter for Omega Protein (NYSE:OME)| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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| 5/1/2017 | quarterly | $0.05 | 0.99% | 5/23/2017 | 5/25/2017 | 6/15/2017 |
| 1/24/2017 | special | $0.05 | | 2/17/2017 | 2/22/2017 | 3/15/2017 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Omega Protein (NYSE:OME)Insider Ownership Percentage: 7.40%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 89.53%
Insider Trades by Quarter for Omega Protein (NYSE:OME)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
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| 12/13/2016 | Andrew Johannesen | CFO | Sell | 2,000 | $26.00 | $52,000.00 | |
| 12/8/2016 | Gary L Allee | Director | Sell | 20,000 | $25.00 | $500,000.00 | |
| 11/28/2016 | Gary L Allee | Director | Sell | 8,800 | $24.51 | $215,688.00 | |
| 9/22/2016 | Gary L Allee | Director | Sell | 11,200 | $24.34 | $272,608.00 | |
| 9/12/2016 | Mark Edward Griffin | Insider | Sell | 75,000 | $25.12 | $1,884,000.00 | |
| 9/8/2016 | Andrew Johannesen | CFO | Sell | 17,000 | $25.70 | $436,900.00 | |
| 12/4/2015 | Andrew Johannesen | CFO | Sell | 5,298 | $23.26 | $123,231.48 | |
| 11/10/2015 | Mark Edward Griffin | insider | Sell | 29,561 | $21.83 | $645,316.63 | |
| 11/9/2015 | Mark Edward Griffin | insider | Sell | 20,439 | $21.60 | $441,482.40 | |
| 4/1/2015 | Andrew Johannesen | CFO | Sell | 1,000 | $14.00 | $14,000.00 | |
| 3/25/2015 | Gregory P Toups | VP | Sell | 1,115 | $13.95 | $15,554.25 | |
| 3/24/2015 | David Andrew Owen | Director | Sell | 8,929 | $13.77 | $122,952.33 | |
| 3/18/2015 | Gregory P Toups | VP | Sell | 2,000 | $13.46 | $26,920.00 | |
| 3/16/2015 | Gregory P Toups | VP | Sell | 4,000 | $13.10 | $52,400.00 | |
| 9/17/2014 | Gregory P Toups | VP | Sell | 2,500 | $14.75 | $36,875.00 | |
| 8/28/2014 | Gregory P Toups | VP | Sell | 2,500 | $15.25 | $38,125.00 | |
| 8/26/2014 | Andrew Johannesen | CFO | Sell | 3,000 | $15.02 | $45,060.00 | |
| 8/26/2014 | John D Held | VP | Sell | 64,825 | $15.09 | $978,209.25 | |
| 8/7/2014 | Mark Edward Griffin | Insider | Sell | 2,300 | $14.77 | $33,971.00 | |
| 7/18/2014 | Andrew Johannesen | CFO | Sell | 2,700 | $13.96 | $37,692.00 | |
| 6/6/2014 | Gregory P Toups | VP | Sell | 2,500 | $14.75 | $36,875.00 | |
| 6/6/2014 | Mark Edward Griffin | Insider | Sell | 9,492 | $14.74 | $139,912.08 | |
| 6/5/2014 | Montgomery Deihl | Insider | Sell | 4,000 | $14.59 | $58,360.00 | |
| 5/29/2014 | Gregory P Toups | VP | Sell | 5,000 | $14.33 | $71,650.00 | |
| 5/8/2014 | Gregory Toups | VP | Sell | 5,000 | $13.37 | $66,850.00 | |
| 3/18/2014 | William Lands | Director | Sell | 10,000 | $11.85 | $118,500.00 | |
| 5/17/2013 | William E M Lands | Director | Sell | 10,000 | $10.61 | $106,100.00 | |
| 4/1/2013 | David Andrew Owen | Director | Buy | 1,333 | $10.31 | $13,743.23 | |
| 1/1/2013 | David Andrew Owen | Director | Buy | 1,888 | $6.06 | $11,441.28 | |
| 10/1/2012 | David Andrew Owen | Director | Buy | 1,305 | $6.80 | $8,874.00 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Headline Trends for Omega Protein (NYSE:OME)
Latest Headlines for Omega Protein (NYSE:OME)
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 | BRIEF-Omega Protein receives subpoena from SEC
www.reuters.com - May 17 at 8:46 AM |
 | Omega Protein Co. (OME) Raised to "Hold" at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 14 at 8:58 PM |
 | Omega Protein Corp. – Value Analysis (NYSE:OME) : May 11, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - May 11 at 7:29 PM |
| Edited Transcript of OME earnings conference call or presentation 9-May-17 12:30pm GMT
finance.yahoo.com - May 10 at 11:52 AM |
| Omega Protein Corp. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bearish Manner : OME-US : May 10, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - May 10 at 11:52 AM |
| Omega Protein to Present at the 12th Annual BMO Farm to Market Conference
finance.yahoo.com - May 9 at 6:38 PM |
| Omega Protein Co. (OME) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.04 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 9 at 12:38 AM |
| Omega Protein Announces First Quarter 2017 Financial Results
finance.yahoo.com - May 8 at 6:28 PM |
 | Omega Protein posts 1Q profit
marketbeat.com - May 8 at 4:34 PM |
| Somewhat Critical Media Coverage Somewhat Likely to Impact Omega Protein (OME) Stock Price
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 2 at 9:38 PM |
| Omega Protein Co. Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.05 (OME)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 1 at 8:50 PM |
| Omega Protein Declares Quarterly Dividend
finance.yahoo.com - May 1 at 12:05 PM |
| DEADLINE ALERT - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Reminds Investors of Class Action Against Omega Protein Corp. (OME) & Lead Plaintiff Deadline - May 2, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - May 1 at 12:05 PM |
| SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Shareholders of Omega Protein Corp. of a Class Action Lawsuit and a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of May 2, 2017 – OME
finance.yahoo.com - May 1 at 12:05 PM |
 | 3-DAY DEADLINE: Khang & Khang LLP Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit against Omega Protein Corporation and Reminds Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm
feeds.benzinga.com - April 29 at 12:45 AM |
| DEADLINE ALERT - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Reminds Investors of Class Action Against Omega Protein Corp. (OME) and Lead Plaintiff Deadline - May 2, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - April 28 at 8:01 PM |
| Omega Protein (OME) Receives News Sentiment Score of -0.11
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 28 at 2:42 PM |
| OME Investors: GPM Reminds Investors of the May 2 Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Omega Protein Corporation
finance.yahoo.com - April 27 at 7:31 PM |
| DEADLINE ALERT: Lundin Law PC Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit against Omega Protein Corporation and Reminds Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm
finance.yahoo.com - April 27 at 7:31 PM |
| DEADLINE ALERT: Brower Piven Reminds Investors of the Upcoming Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit and Encourages Investors with Losses in Excess of $100,000 from Investment in Omega Protein Corporation to Contact the Firm
finance.yahoo.com - April 26 at 6:16 PM |
| 5-DAY DEADLINE: Khang & Khang LLP Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit against Omega Protein Corporation and Reminds Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm
finance.yahoo.com - April 26 at 6:16 PM |
| Omega Protein (OME) Receives Coverage Optimism Score of -0.12
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 25 at 1:01 PM |
 | Natural Health Supplements Market to Reach US$ 68 Bn by 2024 - Persistence Market Research
www.prnewswire.com - April 25 at 8:04 AM |
| Omega Protein Announces First Quarter 2017 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates
finance.yahoo.com - April 24 at 7:20 PM |
| ONE WEEK DEADLINE: Lundin Law PC Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit against Omega Protein Corporation and Reminds Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm
finance.yahoo.com - April 24 at 7:20 PM |
| Omega Protein Co. (OME) Expected to Post Earnings of $0.22 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 24 at 9:23 AM |
| IMPORTANT SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Khang & Khang LLP Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit against Omega Protein Corporation and Reminds Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm
finance.yahoo.com - April 22 at 12:30 PM |
| May 2 Deadline Alert: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Omega Protein Corporation Investors of Upcoming Lead Plaintiff Deadline and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
finance.yahoo.com - April 21 at 6:53 PM |
| APPROACHING DEADLINE: Lundin Law PC Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit against Omega Protein Corporation and Reminds Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm
finance.yahoo.com - April 21 at 6:53 PM |
| SHAREHOLDER ALERT - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Reminds Investors of Class Action Against Omega Protein Corp. (OME) and Lead Plaintiff Deadline - May 2, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - April 20 at 7:09 PM |
| EQUITY ALERT: Rosen Law Firm Announces Filing of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Omega Protein Corporation - OME
finance.yahoo.com - April 20 at 7:09 PM |
| IMPORTANT INVESTOR ALERT: Khang & Khang LLP Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit against Omega Protein Corporation and Reminds Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm
finance.yahoo.com - April 20 at 7:09 PM |
| Omega Protein (OME) Receives Media Impact Rating of 0.10
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 19 at 11:54 AM |
| Omega Protein Corporation Board of Directors Nominates Dr. Celeste Clark to Board
finance.yahoo.com - April 19 at 10:06 AM |
| SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Lundin Law PC Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit against Omega Protein Corporation and Reminds Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm
finance.yahoo.com - April 18 at 6:21 PM |
| EQUITY ALERT: Khang & Khang LLP Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit against Omega Protein Corporation and Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm
finance.yahoo.com - April 18 at 9:57 AM |
| Somewhat Critical Media Coverage Somewhat Likely to Effect Omega Protein (OME) Stock Price
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 12:09 PM |
| OMEGA PROTEIN INVESTIGATION INITIATED BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates the Officers and Directors of Omega Protein Corporation - OME
finance.yahoo.com - April 15 at 8:55 AM |
| SHAREHOLDER ALERT - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Reminds Investors of Class Action Against Omega Protein Corp. (OME) and Lead Plaintiff Deadline: May 2, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - April 13 at 6:50 PM |
| EQUITY ALERT: Lundin Law PC Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit against Omega Protein Corporation and Reminds Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm
finance.yahoo.com - April 13 at 6:50 PM |
| SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Khang & Khang LLP Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit against Omega Protein Corporation and Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm
finance.yahoo.com - April 8 at 12:27 PM |
| SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Reminds Investors of Class Action Against Omega Protein Corp. (OME) and Lead Plaintiff Deadline: May 2, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - April 7 at 11:41 AM |
| SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action against Omega Protein Corporation and Certain Officers – OME
finance.yahoo.com - April 7 at 11:41 AM |
| Lawsuit for Investors in NYSE: OME Shares against Omega Protein Corporation Announced by Shareholders Foundation
finance.yahoo.com - April 7 at 11:41 AM |
| INVESTOR ALERT: Lundin Law PC Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit against Omega Protein Corporation and Reminds Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm
finance.yahoo.com - April 7 at 11:41 AM |
| Omega Protein (OME) Board of Directors Announces Share Buyback Plan
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 6 at 4:18 PM |
| SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action against Omega Protein Corporation and Certain Officers – OME
feeds.benzinga.com - April 5 at 2:49 PM |
| IMPORTANT INVESTOR ALERT: Khang & Khang LLP Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit against Omega Protein Corporation and Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm
feeds.benzinga.com - April 5 at 12:07 PM |
 | SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders with Losses on their Investment in Omega Protein Corporation of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline - OME
us.rd.yahoo.com - March 31 at 7:08 PM |
| SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Lundin Law PC Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit against Omega Protein Corporation and Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm
feeds.benzinga.com - March 31 at 7:00 PM |
Omega Protein (OME) Chart for Saturday, May, 27, 2017
