Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo-SABESP provides basic and environmental sanitation services, and supplies treated water and sewage services on a wholesale basis to residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers in the state of São Paulo. It provides water supply, sanitary sewage, urban rainwater management and drainage, urban cleaning, and solid waste management services, as well as related activities, including the planning, operation, maintenance, and commercialization of energy. As of December 31, 2017, the company provided water services through 8.9 million water connections to approximately 24.9 million people; and sewage services through 7.3 million sewage connections to approximately 21.6 million people, as well as operated 74,396 kilometers of water pipes and water transmission lines, and 50,991 kilometers of sewer lines. It also offers water and/or sewage services to other municipalities through special purpose companies. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Water supply
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorUtilities
Phone011-55-11-3388-8000
Debt
Current Ratio1.33
Quick Ratio1.31
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$4.58 billion
Price / Sales1.66
Price / Cash Flow6.05
Price / Book1.39
Profitability
Net Income$789.04 million
Net Margins12.86%
Return on Assets4.77%
Miscellaneous
Employees14,582
OptionableOptionable
Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP (NYSE:SBS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP's stock symbol?
Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SBS."
How often does Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP?
Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP announced a special dividend on Tuesday, April 3rd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.3115 per share on Friday, July 6th. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 30th. View Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP's Dividend History.
How were Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP's earnings last quarter?
Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP (NYSE:SBS) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 8th. The utilities provider reported $0.21 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.26 by $0.05. The utilities provider had revenue of $967.47 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.07 billion. Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP had a return on equity of 10.75% and a net margin of 12.86%. View Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP's Earnings History.
When is Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP's next earnings date?
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP.
Has Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about SBS stock has trended somewhat positive recently, according to InfoTrie. InfoTrie identifies positive and negative news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP earned a coverage optimism score of 1.9 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media stories about the utilities provider a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future.
Who are some of Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP include American Water Works (AWK), Aqua America (WTR), American States Water (AWR), California Water Service Group (CWT), SJW Group (SJW), Middlesex Water (MSEX), Connecticut Water Service (CTWS), AquaVenture (WAAS), York Water (YORW), Artesian Resources (ARTNA), Cadiz (CDZI), Pure Cycle (PCYO), Global Water Resources (GWRS) and Consolidated Water (CWCO).
Who are Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP's key executives?
Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Benedito Pinto Ferreira Braga Jr., Chief Exec. Officer (Age 71)
- Mr. Rui de Britto Álvares Affonso, CFO & Investor Relations Officer (Age 62)
- Marcelo Miyagui, Head of Accounting
- Mr. Edison Airoldi, Technology, Enterprises & Environment Officer (Age 62)
- Mario Arruda Sampaio, Head of Capital Market & Investor Relations
Who are Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP's major shareholders?
Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Centre Asset Management LLC (0.01%) and Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC (0.00%).
Which major investors are selling Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP stock?
SBS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC.
Which major investors are buying Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP stock?
SBS stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Centre Asset Management LLC.
How do I buy shares of Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP?
Shares of SBS 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 Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP's stock price today?
One share of SBS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $11.11.
How big of a company is Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP?
Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP has a market capitalization of $7.24 billion and generates $4.58 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $789.04 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.16 on an earnings per share basis. Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP employs 14,582 workers across the globe.
What is Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP's official website?
How can I contact Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP?
Companhia de Saneamento Bsc DEDSP's mailing address is RUA COSTA CARVALHO 300, SP D5, 05429-900. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at 011-55-11-3388-8000 or via email at [email protected]
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