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
Industry Fabricated structural metal products
Sub-IndustryIndustrial Machinery
SectorIndustrial Products
Phone763-479-3680
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$445.60 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees2,266
Next Earnings Date4/25/2019 (Estimated)
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 announced that its board has approved a stock buyback plan on Monday, April 10th 2017, which allows the company to buyback $50,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to buy up to 3.3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally a sign that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Proto Labs' earnings last quarter?
Proto Labs Inc (NYSE:PRLB) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 7th. The industrial products company reported $0.74 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.80 by $0.06. The industrial products company earned $112.80 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $115.40 million. Proto Labs had a net margin of 17.19% and a return on equity of 14.73%. The firm's revenue was up 19.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.58 EPS. View Proto Labs' Earnings History.
When is Proto Labs' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for PRLB?
3 analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Proto Labs' stock. Their predictions range from $98.00 to $159.00. On average, they anticipate Proto Labs' share price to reach $134.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 22.2% 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 articles about PRLB stock have trended somewhat positive this week, InfoTrie reports. The research group scores the sentiment of news coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Proto Labs earned a media sentiment score of 0.6 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave press coverage about the industrial products company a news buzz of 1.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is extremely unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are some of Proto Labs' key competitors?
What other stocks do shareholders of Proto Labs own?
Who are Proto Labs' key executives?
Proto Labs' management team includes the folowing people:
- Ms. Victoria M. Holt, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 61)
- Mr. John A. Way, CFO & Exec. VP of Devel. (Age 46)
- Dr. Arthur Richard Baker III, Chief Technology Officer (Age 51)
- Mr. David M. Fein, Chief Revenue Officer (Age 50)
- Dr. Robert Bodor, VP & GM of Americas (Age 46)
Who are Proto Labs' major shareholders?
Proto Labs' stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (14.78%), Riverbridge Partners LLC (5.75%), Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC (1.92%), New York State Common Retirement Fund (1.91%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.63%) and Northern Trust Corp (1.55%). Company insiders that own Proto Labs stock include Arthur R Baker III, John B Goodman, John B Tumelty, John Way, Rainer Gawlick, Robert Bodor and Sven Wehrwein. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Proto Labs.
Which major investors are selling Proto Labs stock?
PRLB stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Lord Abbett & CO. LLC, Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC, Riverbridge Partners LLC, Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado, Barclays PLC, New York State Common Retirement Fund, Bank of New York Mellon Corp and Nisa Investment Advisors LLC. Company insiders that have sold Proto Labs company stock in the last year include Arthur R Baker III, John B Goodman, John Way, Robert Bodor and Sven Wehrwein. View Insider Buying and Selling for Proto Labs.
Which major investors are buying Proto Labs stock?
PRLB stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Geode Capital Management LLC, Bank of America Corp DE, Victory Capital Management Inc., Amundi Pioneer Asset Management Inc., SG Americas Securities LLC, 361 Capital LLC and Handelsbanken Fonder AB. 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 $109.69.
How big of a company is Proto Labs?
Proto Labs has a market capitalization of $2.97 billion and generates $445.60 million in revenue each year. The industrial products company earns $76.58 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.81 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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