Proto Labs, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an e-commerce enabled digital manufacturer of custom parts for prototyping and short-run production worldwide. It utilizes injection molding, computer numerical control machining, three-dimensional (3D) printing, and sheet metal fabrication to manufacture custom parts for developers and engineers who use 3D computer-aided design software to design products across a range of end markets. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Maple Plain, Minnesota.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Fabricated structural metal products
Sub-IndustryIndustrial Machinery
SectorIndustrial Products
Current SymbolNYSE:PRLB
Previous Symbol
CUSIP74371310
Phone763-479-3680
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio4.06
Quick Ratio3.87
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio62.13
Forward P/E Ratio42.98
P/E Growth1.3
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$344.49 million
Price / Sales9.42
Cash Flow$2.7631 per share
Price / Cash Flow43.40
Book Value$17.31 per share
Price / Book6.93
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.93
Net Income$51.77 million
Net Margins16.76%
Return on Equity14.31%
Return on Assets12.78%
Miscellaneous
Employees2,266
Outstanding Shares27,070,000
Market Cap$3.14 billion
OptionableOptionable
Proto Labs (NYSE:PRLB) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Proto Labs' stock symbol?
Proto Labs trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "PRLB."
How will Proto Labs' stock buyback program work?
Proto Labs declared that its board has approved a stock buyback plan on Monday, April 10th 2017, which allows the company to repurchase $50,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to buy up to 3.3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are usually an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Proto Labs' earnings last quarter?
Proto Labs Inc (NYSE:PRLB) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October, 25th. The industrial products company reported $0.86 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.65 by $0.21. The industrial products company earned $115.43 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $112.53 million. Proto Labs had a net margin of 16.76% and a return on equity of 14.31%. View Proto Labs' Earnings History.
When is Proto Labs' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for PRLB?
3 analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Proto Labs' stock. Their predictions range from $84.00 to $159.00. On average, they expect Proto Labs' stock price to reach $129.3333 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 7.8% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Proto Labs.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Proto Labs?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Proto Labs in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Proto Labs.
Has Proto Labs been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about PRLB stock has trended very positive on Wednesday, InfoTrie reports. The research firm ranks the sentiment of media coverage by monitoring more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Proto Labs earned a daily sentiment score of 3.6 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news articles about the industrial products company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near future.
Who are some of Proto Labs' key competitors?
Who are Proto Labs' key executives?
Proto Labs' management team includes the folowing people:
- Ms. Victoria M. Holt, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 60)
- Mr. John A. Way, CFO & Exec. VP of Devel. (Age 45)
- Dr. Arthur Richard Baker III, Chief Technology Officer (Age 50)
- Mr. David M. Fein, Chief Revenue Officer (Age 49)
- Dr. Robert Bodor, VP & GM of Americas (Age 45)
Who are Proto Labs' major shareholders?
Proto Labs' stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (14.50%), Vanguard Group Inc. (9.70%), Riverbridge Partners LLC (6.21%), Janus Henderson Group PLC (3.93%), Disciplined Growth Investors Inc. MN (3.47%) and Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC (2.55%). Company insiders that own Proto Labs stock include Arthur R Baker III, John B Goodman, John B Tumelty, John Way, Rainer Gawlick, Robert Bodor, Sven Wehrwein and Victoria M Holt. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Proto Labs.
Which institutional investors are selling Proto Labs stock?
PRLB stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Riverbridge Partners LLC, Blair William & Co. IL, Janus Henderson Group PLC, Envestnet Asset Management Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Loomis Sayles & Co. L P, Morgan Stanley and Mackenzie Financial Corp. Company insiders that have sold Proto Labs company stock in the last year include Arthur R Baker III, John B Goodman, John Way, Rainer Gawlick, Robert Bodor and Sven Wehrwein. View Insider Buying and Selling for Proto Labs.
Which institutional investors are buying Proto Labs stock?
PRLB stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Matarin Capital Management LLC, Vanguard Group Inc., Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Disciplined Growth Investors Inc. MN, Moody Aldrich Partners LLC and Nisa Investment Advisors LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Proto Labs.
How do I buy shares of Proto Labs?
Shares of PRLB 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 Proto Labs' stock price today?
One share of PRLB stock can currently be purchased for approximately $119.92.
How big of a company is Proto Labs?
Proto Labs has a market capitalization of $3.14 billion and generates $344.49 million in revenue each year. The industrial products company earns $51.77 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.93 on an earnings per share basis. Proto Labs employs 2,266 workers across the globe.
What is Proto Labs' official website?
How can I contact Proto Labs?
Proto Labs' mailing address is 5540 Pioneer Creek Drive, Maple Plain MN, 55359. The industrial products company can be reached via phone at 763-479-3680 or via email at [email protected]
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