Plantronics, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets lightweight communications headsets, telephone headset systems, other communication endpoints, and accessories for the business and consumer markets under the Plantronics brand worldwide. The company also manufactures and markets specialty telephone products under the Clarity brand. Its primary products include corded and cordless communication headsets; audio processors; telephone systems; Bluetooth and corded products; personal computer and gaming headsets; and specialty products for hearing impaired individuals. The company designs its products for various markets and applications, such as offices and homes, contact centers, mobile phones and smartphones, tablets, computer and gaming, residential, and other specialty applications. Plantronics, Inc. sells its products through a network of distributors, retailers, wireless carriers, original equipment manufacturers, and telephony and other service providers. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Telephone & telegraph apparatus
Sub-IndustryCommunications Equipment
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNYSE:PLT
CUSIP72749310
Phone831-426-5858
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.40
Current Ratio7.17
Quick Ratio6.62
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio28.61
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$856.90 million
Price / Sales4.46
Cash Flow$3.3179 per share
Price / Cash23.37
Book Value$10.61 per share
Price / Book7.31
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.71
Net Income$-860,000.00
Net Margins-0.10%
Return on Equity24.88%
Return on Assets8.78%
Miscellaneous
Employees4,003
Outstanding Shares49,290,000
Market Cap$3,898.84
Plantronics (NYSE:PLT) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plantronics' stock symbol?
Plantronics trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "PLT."
How often does Plantronics pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Plantronics?
Plantronics announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, May 1st. Investors of record on Friday, May 18th will be paid a dividend of $0.15 per share on Friday, June 8th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.77%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 17th. View Plantronics' Dividend History.
How will Plantronics' stock buyback program work?
Plantronics announced that its board has approved a stock buyback plan on Friday, July 28th 2017, which authorizes the company to repurchase 1,000,000 shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are usually a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Plantronics' earnings last quarter?
Plantronics Inc (NYSE:PLT) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 1st. The technology company reported $1.05 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.80 by $0.25. The technology company had revenue of $216.10 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $208.49 million. Plantronics had a negative net margin of 0.10% and a positive return on equity of 24.88%. Plantronics's revenue for the quarter was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.81 EPS. View Plantronics' Earnings History.
When is Plantronics' next earnings date?
What guidance has Plantronics issued on next quarter's earnings?
Plantronics updated its first quarter earnings guidance on Tuesday, May, 1st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $0.66-$0.78 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.80. The company issued revenue guidance of $205-$215 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $209.99 million.
What price target have analysts set for PLT?
4 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for Plantronics' shares. Their predictions range from $60.00 to $60.00. On average, they expect Plantronics' share price to reach $60.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 22.6%. View Analyst Ratings for Plantronics.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Plantronics?
4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Plantronics in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy."
Who are some of Plantronics' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Plantronics include Ciena (CIEN), NetGear (NTGR), Avaya (AVYA), Telkom SA Ltd ADS Common Stock (TLKGY), Infinera (INFN), Fabrinet (FN), ADTRAN (ADTN), AudioCodes (AUDC), Akoustis Technologies (AKTS), DASAN Zhone Solutions (DZSI), Clearfield (CLFD), Zoom Telephonics (ZMTP), Westell Technologies (WSTL), Communications Systems (JCS) and Clearone (CLRO).
Who are Plantronics' key executives?
Plantronics' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Joseph B. Burton, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 53)
- Ms. Pamela J. Strayer, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 50)
- Ms. Mary Huser, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 54)
- Mr. Shantanu Sarkar, Sr. VP of Enterprise Bus. Group (Age 49)
- Mr. Richard R. Pickard, Consultant
Has Plantronics been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about PLT stock have trended somewhat negative on Tuesday, Accern Sentiment reports. The research group scores the sentiment of media coverage by monitoring more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Plantronics earned a coverage optimism score of -0.04 on Accern's scale. They also assigned headlines about the technology company an impact score of 43.63 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future.
Who are Plantronics' major shareholders?
Plantronics' stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Dorsey Wright & Associates (0.05%), First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. (0.01%) and Ledyard National Bank (0.01%). Company insiders that own Plantronics stock include Brian S Dexheimer, Greggory C Hammann, John Hart, Joseph B Burton, Maria Martinez, Marshall Mohr, Marvin Tseu, Pamela J Strayer, Robert C Hagerty, S Kenneth Kannappan and Shantanu Sarkar. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Plantronics.
Which major investors are selling Plantronics stock?
PLT stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. and Ledyard National Bank. Company insiders that have sold Plantronics company stock in the last year include Brian S Dexheimer, Greggory C Hammann, John Hart, Joseph B Burton, Maria Martinez, Marshall Mohr, Pamela J Strayer and Shantanu Sarkar. View Insider Buying and Selling for Plantronics.
Which major investors are buying Plantronics stock?
How do I buy shares of Plantronics?
Shares of PLT 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 Plantronics' stock price today?
One share of PLT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $77.54.
How big of a company is Plantronics?
Plantronics has a market capitalization of $3.90 billion and generates $856.90 million in revenue each year. The technology company earns $-860,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or $2.71 on an earnings per share basis. Plantronics employs 4,003 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Plantronics?
Plantronics' mailing address is 345 ENCINAL STREET, SANTA CRUZ CA, 95060. The technology company can be reached via phone at 831-426-5858 or via email at [email protected]
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