Should I buy or sell SEA stock right now?

14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SEA in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SE shares. View SE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is SEA's stock price target for 2024?

14 brokers have issued 1 year price targets for SEA's stock. Their SE share price targets range from $42.00 to $90.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $66.77 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 26.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have SE shares performed in 2024?

SEA's stock was trading at $40.50 at the start of the year. Since then, SE shares have increased by 30.2% and is now trading at $52.72. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is SEA's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 21st 2024. View our SE earnings forecast .

How were SEA's earnings last quarter?

Sea Limited (NYSE:SE) posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, March, 4th. The Internet company based in Singapore reported ($0.19) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.06) by $0.13. The Internet company based in Singapore earned $3.62 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.57 billion. SEA had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.54% and a net margin of 1.27%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.72 earnings per share.

Is SEA a good dividend stock?

SEA (NYSE:SE) pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.00%. The dividend payout ratio is 733.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, SE will have a dividend payout ratio of 140.80% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Read our dividend analysis for SE .

What ETFs hold SEA's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of SEA (NYSE:SE) stock in their portfolio include FMQQ The Next Frontier Internet & Ecommerce ETF (FMQQ) , iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (EWS) , Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF (FDCF) , VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO) , ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF (CLIX) , Global X E-Commerce ETF (EBIZ) , KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology ETF (KEMQ) and Capital Group International Focus Equity ETF (CGXU) .

What is Forrest Li's approval rating as SEA's CEO?

8 employees have rated SEA Chief Executive Officer Forrest Li on Glassdoor.com . Forrest Li has an approval rating of 68% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of SEA own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other SEA investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA) , PayPal (PYPL) , Alibaba Group (BABA) , Tesla (TSLA) , Block (SQ) , Shopify (SHOP) , DocuSign (DOCU) , Salesforce (CRM) , Walt Disney (DIS) and Netflix (NFLX) .

SEA (SE) raised $646 million in an IPO on Friday, October 20th 2017. The company issued 49,700,000 shares at $12.00-$14.00 per share. Goldman Sachs (Asia), Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse acted as the underwriters for the IPO.

Who are SEA's major shareholders?

SEA's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include IMC Chicago LLC (0.00%), Matthews International Capital Management LLC (0.06%), Gulf International Bank UK Ltd (0.01%), Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (0.00%), Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.00%) and GAMMA Investing LLC (0.00%). View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of SEA?

Shares of SE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

NYSE:SE

SEA (SE) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$52.72

-0.56 (-1.05%)

(As of 04/15/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: $52.41
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$53.67
50-Day Range: $42.00
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$60.77
52-Week Range: $34.35
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$88.39

Volume: 3.94 million shs
Average Volume: 6.47 million shs
Market Capitalization: $29.77 billion

P/E Ratio: 219.67
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $66.77

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SEA MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.64 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 26.6% Upside
$66.77 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
3.19% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 1.13
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 23.76%
From $1.01 to $1.25 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.36 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

144th out of 593 stocks

Miscellaneous Business Services Industry

1st out of 4 stocks

4.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
SEA has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.64, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
SEA has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
3.19% of the outstanding shares of SEA have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
SEA has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in SEA has recently decreased by 16.18%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
SEA does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
SEA does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of SEA is 733.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on EPS estimates, SEA will have a dividend payout ratio of 140.80% in the coming year. This indicates that SEA may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for SE.

3.4

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
SEA has a news sentiment score of 1.13. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for SEA this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
45 people have searched for SE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 7% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
30 people have added SEA to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 43% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.8

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, SEA insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.22% of the stock of SEA is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
59.53% of the stock of SEA is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for SEA are expected to grow by 23.76% in the coming year, from $1.01 to $1.25 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of SEA is 219.67, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 140.47.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of SEA is 219.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 254.72.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
SEA has a P/B Ratio of 4.45. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About SEA Stock (NYSE:SE)

Sea Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the digital entertainment, e-commerce, and digital financial service businesses in Southeast Asia, Latin America, rest of Asia, and internationally. It offers Garena digital entertainment platform for users to access mobile and PC online games, as well as eSports operations. The company also operates Shopee e-commerce platform, a mobile-centric marketplace that provides integrated payment and logistics infrastructure and seller services. In addition, it offers SeaMoney digital financial services to individuals and businesses, including offline and online mobile wallet, and payment processing services, as well as other offerings across credit, insurtech, and digital bank services under the ShopeePay, SPayLater, SeaBank, SeaInsure, and other digital financial services brands; and payment processing services for Shopee. The company was formerly known as Garena Interactive Holding Limited and changed its name to Sea Limited in April 2017. Sea Limited was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Singapore.

SE Stock Price History

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SE Stock News Headlines

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March 4, 2024 | cnbc.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 3/04/2024
Today: 4/15/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/21/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Computer and Technology
Industry: Miscellaneous business services
Sub-Industry: Internet Software & Services
Current Symbol: NYSE:SE
CUSIP: 84756010
CIK: 1373835
Web: www.seagroup.com
Phone: (656) 270-8100
Fax: N/A
Employees: 63,800
Year Founded: 2009

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $66.77
High Stock Price Target: $90.00
Low Stock Price Target: $42.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +26.6%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.64
Research Coverage: 14 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $0.24
Trailing P/E Ratio: 219.67
Forward P/E Ratio: 52.20
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $150.73 million
Net Margins: 1.27%
Pretax Margin: 3.31%
Return on Equity: 2.54%
Return on Assets: 0.92%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.46
Current Ratio: 1.44
Quick Ratio: 1.43

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $13.06 billion
Price / Sales: 2.28
Cash Flow: $3.64 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 14.47
Book Value: $11.86 per share
Price / Book: 4.45

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 564,759,000
Free Float: 563,517,000
Market Cap: $29.77 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.50

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Key Executives

Mr. Xiaodong Li (Age 46)
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Mr. Feng Zhimin (Age 41)
President
Mr. Gang Ye (Age 44)
Co-Founder, COO & Director
Mr. Chen Jingye (Age 43)
Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer of Shopee
Mr. Hou Tianyu (Age 46)
CFO & Director
Ms. Yanjun Wang Esq. (Age 44)
Chief Corporate Officer, Group General Counsel & Company Secretary
Mr. Feng Zhao (Age 40)
President of Garena

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Institutional Ownership

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Should I Buy SEA Stock? SE Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Sea Limited:

Sea Limited has shown consistent revenue growth over the past few quarters, indicating a strong business performance.
Recent partnerships and expansions into new markets have positioned Sea Limited for further growth and market dominance.
The current stock price of Sea Limited is relatively undervalued compared to its growth potential, presenting a good entry point for investors.
Sea Limited's digital entertainment segment, including Garena, has been a major revenue driver with a loyal user base and strong monetization strategies.
Investors can benefit from Sea Limited's diversified business model, spanning e-commerce, digital finance, and digital entertainment, reducing risk exposure to a single sector.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Sea Limited for these reasons:

Regulatory challenges in some markets where Sea Limited operates could impact the company's growth prospects and increase operational costs.
Competition in the e-commerce and digital finance sectors is intense, with established players posing a threat to Sea Limited's market share.
Currency exchange rate fluctuations may affect Sea Limited's financial performance, especially in regions with volatile currencies.
Investing in Sea Limited involves exposure to emerging markets, which can be more susceptible to economic and political risks compared to developed markets.
Sea Limited's aggressive expansion strategies may lead to increased debt levels and dilution of shareholder value if not managed effectively.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these SEA pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

SE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell SEA stock right now?: 14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SEA in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SE shares.
View SE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is SEA's stock price target for 2024?: 14 brokers have issued 1 year price targets for SEA's stock. Their SE share price targets range from $42.00 to $90.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $66.77 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 26.6% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for SE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have SE shares performed in 2024?: SEA's stock was trading at $40.50 at the start of the year. Since then, SE shares have increased by 30.2% and is now trading at $52.72.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is SEA's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 21st 2024.
View our SE earnings forecast.
How were SEA's earnings last quarter?: Sea Limited (NYSE:SE) posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, March, 4th. The Internet company based in Singapore reported ($0.19) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.06) by $0.13. The Internet company based in Singapore earned $3.62 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.57 billion. SEA had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.54% and a net margin of 1.27%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.72 earnings per share.
Is SEA a good dividend stock?: SEA (NYSE:SE) pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.00%. The dividend payout ratio is 733.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, SE will have a dividend payout ratio of 140.80% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for SE.

What ETFs hold SEA's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of SEA (NYSE:SE) stock in their portfolio include FMQQ The Next Frontier Internet & Ecommerce ETF (FMQQ), iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (EWS), Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF (FDCF), VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO), ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF (CLIX), Global X E-Commerce ETF (EBIZ), KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology ETF (KEMQ) and Capital Group International Focus Equity ETF (CGXU).
What is Forrest Li's approval rating as SEA's CEO?: 8 employees have rated SEA Chief Executive Officer Forrest Li on Glassdoor.com. Forrest Li has an approval rating of 68% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of SEA own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other SEA investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), PayPal (PYPL), Alibaba Group (BABA), Tesla (TSLA), Block (SQ), Shopify (SHOP), DocuSign (DOCU), Salesforce (CRM), Walt Disney (DIS) and Netflix (NFLX).
When did SEA IPO?: SEA (SE) raised $646 million in an IPO on Friday, October 20th 2017. The company issued 49,700,000 shares at $12.00-$14.00 per share. Goldman Sachs (Asia), Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse acted as the underwriters for the IPO.
Who are SEA's major shareholders?: SEA's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include IMC Chicago LLC (0.00%), Matthews International Capital Management LLC (0.06%), Gulf International Bank UK Ltd (0.01%), Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (0.00%), Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.00%) and GAMMA Investing LLC (0.00%).
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of SEA?: Shares of SE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NYSE:SE) was last updated on 4/15/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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