Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. is engaged in providing capital to technology companies within the fields of healthcare, financial services and digital media. The Company holds interest in companies, which it refers to as partner companies. As of December 31, 2016, the Company held interests in 29 non-consolidated partner companies. The Company offers operational and management support to each of its partner companies. In addition to management and operational support, the Company offers ongoing planning and development assessment. It provides mentoring, advice and guidance to develop partner company management. The Company serves on the boards of directors of its partner companies, working with them to develop and implement strategic and operating plans. It measures and monitors achievement of these plans through regular review of operational and financial performance measurements.
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
- Sector: Finance
- Industry: Investment Management & Fund Operators - NEC
- Sub-Industry: Asset Management & Custody Banks
- Symbol: NYSE:SFE
- CUSIP: 78644920
- Web: www.safeguard.com
Capitalization:- Market Cap: $242.91 million
- Outstanding Shares: 20,413,000
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: $12.06
- 200 Day Moving Avg: $12.06
- 52 Week Range: $10.60 - $14.34
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
- Foreward P/E Ratio: -5.98
- P/E Growth: 0.00
Sales & Book Value:- Annual Revenue: N/A
- Price / Sales: N/A
- Book Value: $5.79 per share
- Price / Book: 2.06
Profitability:- EBIDTA: ($17,720,000.00)
- Return on Equity: -61.90%
- Return on Assets: -42.77%
Debt:- Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.38%
- Current Ratio: 1.20%
- Quick Ratio: 1.20%
Misc:- Average Volume: 58,131 shs.
- Beta: 1.31
- Short Ratio: 10.14
Frequently Asked Questions for Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE:SFE)
What is Safeguard Scientifics' stock symbol?
Safeguard Scientifics trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SFE."
How were Safeguard Scientifics' earnings last quarter?
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE:SFE) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 27th. The company reported ($1.43) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($1.11) by $0.32. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.92 earnings per share. View Safeguard Scientifics' Earnings History.
When will Safeguard Scientifics make its next earnings announcement?
Who are some of Safeguard Scientifics' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Safeguard Scientifics include Arlington Asset Investment Corp (AI), Allied Minds PLC (ALM), River and Mercantile Group PLC (RIV), Mattioli Woods plc (MTW), IFG Group PLC (IFP), Ashford (AINC), Sigma Capital Group Plc (SGM), Tavistock Investments PLC (TAVI), American Capital (ACAS), Garrison Capital (GARS), Goldman Sachs BDC (GSBD), Janus Capital Group (JNS), Janus Henderson Group PLC (HGG) and Sole Realisation Company PLC (SVI).
Who are Safeguard Scientifics' key executives?
Safeguard Scientifics' management team includes the folowing people:
- Robert J. Rosenthal Ph.D., Independent Chairman of the Board
- Stephen T. Zarrilli, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
- Jeffrey B. McGroarty CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President
- Brian J. Sisko J.D., Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, Managing Director
- Mara Glickman Aspinall, Independent Director
- Julie A. Dobson, Independent Director
- Stephen Fisher, Independent Director
- George MacKenzie Jr., Independent Director
- John Joseph Roberts CPA, Independent Director
Who owns Safeguard Scientifics stock?
Safeguard Scientifics' stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include First Manhattan Co. (8.33%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.62%), Royal Bank of Canada (4.65%), Vanguard Group Inc. (4.02%), Bank of Montreal Can (2.70%) and State Street Corp (1.88%). View Institutional Ownership Trends for Safeguard Scientifics.
Who sold Safeguard Scientifics stock? Who is selling Safeguard Scientifics stock?
Safeguard Scientifics' stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including TIAA CREF Investment Management LLC, First Manhattan Co., American Research & Management Co., Vanguard Group Inc., Emerald Advisers Inc. PA, Cubic Asset Management LLC, California State Teachers Retirement System and Royal Bank of Canada. View Insider Buying and Selling for Safeguard Scientifics.
Who bought Safeguard Scientifics stock? Who is buying Safeguard Scientifics stock?
Safeguard Scientifics' stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, New York State Common Retirement Fund, Citadel Advisors LLC, State Street Corp, Wellington Shields Capital Management LLC, Pennsylvania Trust Co, Capital Management Associates NY and Goodman Financial Corp. View Insider Buying and Selling for Safeguard Scientifics.
How do I buy Safeguard Scientifics stock?
Shares of Safeguard Scientifics can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Safeguard Scientifics' stock price today?
One share of Safeguard Scientifics stock can currently be purchased for approximately $11.90.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE SFE)MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Safeguard Scientifics and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe the stock will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Consensus Ratings for Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE:SFE) (How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus ratings using the most recent rating from each brokerage that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Since brokers often use different ratings systems, each rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings. Each stock's consensus rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months.
MarketBeat will no longer include ratings and price target data in its consensus calculation if a broker drops coverage and MarketBeat has received a report that coverage was dropped. Ratings from certain research firms that issue ratings using purely quantitative methods (such as Zacks, Vetr and ValuEngine) are not included in consensus calculations. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
| Ratings Breakdown: | No ratings tracked in the last 12 months. |
| Consensus Rating: | N/A (Score: NaN) |
| Consensus Price Target: | N/A |
Analysts' Ratings History for Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE:SFE)
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| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target | Impact on Share Price | Details |
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| 10/26/2015 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Reiterated Rating | Buy | $24.00 -> $22.50 | N/A |  |
(Data available from 8/22/2015 forward)
Earnings History for Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE:SFE)Earnings History by Quarter for Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE SFE)| Date | Quarter | Consensus Estimate | Actual EPS | Revenue Estimate | Actual Revenue | Release Link | Conference Call | Details |
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| 10/25/2017 | | ($0.51) | | | | | N/A | |
| 7/27/2017 | Q2 2017 | ($1.11) | ($1.43) | | | View | N/A | |
| 4/28/2017 | Q1 2017 | ($0.53) | ($1.08) | | | View | N/A | |
| 3/2/2017 | Q4 2016 | ($1.01) | ($1.07) | | | View | Listen | |
| 10/27/2016 | Q316 | ($0.74) | ($1.18) | | | View | Listen | |
| 7/28/2016 | Q216 | $1.47 | $1.92 | | | View | Listen | |
| 4/28/2016 | Q116 | ($0.60) | ($0.76) | | | View | Listen | |
| 3/3/2016 | Q415 | $0.11 | ($0.69) | | | View | N/A | |
| 10/23/2015 | Q315 | ($0.30) | ($0.56) | $86.30 million | $114.60 million | View | Listen | |
| 7/23/2015 | Q215 | ($0.40) | ($0.91) | | | View | Listen | |
| 4/23/2015 | Q1 | ($0.66) | ($0.70) | | | View | N/A | |
| 3/5/2015 | Q4 | ($0.68) | ($0.73) | | | View | N/A | |
| 10/24/2014 | Q314 | ($0.55) | ($0.60) | | | View | Listen | |
| 7/24/2014 | Q214 | ($0.47) | ($0.35) | | | View | N/A | |
| 4/24/2014 | Q114 | $1.33 | $1.44 | | | View | N/A | |
| 3/6/2014 | Q413 | $0.19 | $1.10 | | | View | N/A | |
| 10/24/2013 | Q313 | ($0.54) | ($0.90) | | | View | N/A | |
| 7/25/2013 | Q2 2013 | ($0.43) | ($1.33) | | | View | N/A | |
| 4/25/2013 | Q1 2013 | ($0.44) | ($0.57) | | | View | N/A | |
| 3/7/2013 | Q4 2012 | ($0.42) | ($0.51) | | | View | N/A | |
| 10/25/2012 | | ($0.38) | ($0.42) | | | View | N/A | |
| 7/26/2012 | | ($0.25) | ($0.48) | | | View | N/A | |
| 2/28/2012 | | $0.36 | ($1.18) | | | View | N/A | |
| 10/26/2011 | | $0.17 | $0.98 | | | View | N/A | |
(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward)
Earnings Estimates for Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE:SFE)2017 EPS Consensus Estimate: ($0.16)
| Quarter | Number of Estimates | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Average Estimate |
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| Q2 2017 | 1 | ($0.08) | ($0.08) | ($0.08) |
| Q4 2017 | 1 | ($0.08) | ($0.08) | ($0.08) |
| Q1 2018 | 1 | ($1.12) | ($1.12) | ($1.12) |
| Q2 2018 | 1 | ($1.09) | ($1.09) | ($1.09) |
(Data provided by Zacks Investment Research)
Dividend History for Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE:SFE)
No dividend announcements for this company have been tracked by MarketBeat.com
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE:SFE)Insider Ownership Percentage: 2.67%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 75.31%
Insider Trades by Quarter for Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE:SFE)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
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| 10/31/2016 | Stephen T Zarrilli | CEO | Buy | 2,100 | $11.84 | $24,864.00 | |
| 9/14/2016 | Stephen T Zarrilli | CEO | Buy | 3,900 | $12.75 | $49,725.00 | |
| 3/9/2015 | Julie A Dobson | Director | Sell | 12,498 | $18.26 | $228,213.48 | |
| 12/12/2014 | Jeffrey B Mcgroarty | CFO | Sell | 7,553 | $18.75 | $141,618.75 | |
| 9/11/2013 | Julie A Dobson | Director | Sell | 4,166 | $14.74 | $61,406.84 | |
| 7/30/2013 | Jack L Messman | Director | Sell | 3,528 | $14.91 | $52,602.48 | |
| 7/29/2013 | Jack L Messman | Director | Sell | 7,305 | $14.96 | $109,282.80 | |
| 11/23/2012 | Stephen T Zarrilli | CEO | Buy | 1,300 | $14.31 | $18,603.00 | |
| 11/19/2012 | James A Datin | Director | Buy | 1,787 | $14.09 | $25,178.83 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Headline Trends for Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE:SFE)
Latest Headlines for Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE:SFE)
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 | Analysts Expect Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (SFE) to Post -$1.11 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 16 at 12:20 AM |
| Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE:SFE) Rating Lowered to Strong Sell at ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 7 at 10:36 PM |
| Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE:SFE) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research to Sell
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 2 at 8:32 AM |
| Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. to Post Q2 2018 Earnings of ($1.09) Per Share, First Analysis Forecasts (NYSE:SFE)
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 31 at 8:47 AM |
| Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE:SFE) Releases Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.32 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 29 at 6:47 PM |
| -$1.10 EPS Expected for Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (SFE) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 28 at 8:24 PM |
 | Noteworthy Wednesday Option Activity: SFE, SAVE, DAL
www.nasdaq.com - July 28 at 7:52 AM |
 | Edited Transcript of SFE earnings conference call or presentation 27-Jul-17 1:00pm GMT
finance.yahoo.com - July 28 at 7:51 AM |
| Safeguard Scientifics Announces Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results
finance.yahoo.com - July 27 at 7:19 AM |
| Safeguard Scientifics reports 2Q loss
finance.yahoo.com - July 27 at 7:19 AM |
| Reviewing Safeguard Scientifics (SFE) and Arlington Asset Investment Corp (AI)
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 24 at 9:02 AM |
| Safeguard Scientifics (SFE) and Franklin Resources (BEN) Financial Survey
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 23 at 10:34 PM |
| Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (SFE) Rating Increased to Hold at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 18 at 9:29 AM |
| Comparing Arlington Asset Investment Corp (AI) & Safeguard Scientifics (SFE)
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 15 at 12:03 PM |
| Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (SFE) Upgraded by BidaskClub to "Buy"
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 14 at 12:01 AM |
| Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE:SFE) Lowered to "Strong Sell" at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 4 at 7:25 AM |
| Safeguard Scientifics To Release Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results On Thursday, July 27th
finance.yahoo.com - June 27 at 7:52 PM |
| Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (SFE) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research to "Strong Sell"
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 24 at 7:06 AM |
| CloudMine Appoints Stephen Wray Chief Executive Officer
finance.yahoo.com - June 8 at 2:38 AM |
| Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage on Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.
finance.yahoo.com - June 8 at 2:38 AM |
| Trice Medical Closes $19.3 Million Series C Financing To Address Increased Demand For Mi-Eye
finance.yahoo.com - June 6 at 10:18 PM |
| Safeguard Scientifics, Inc (SFE) Lifted to "Sell" at ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 3 at 10:56 AM |
 | Glenmede Hires Jordan Savitch as Managing Director, General Counsel and Director of Business Assurance
www.marketwatch.com - May 30 at 7:26 PM |
 | CEO Steve Zarrilli's Letter To Safeguard Scientifics Shareholders
seekingalpha.com - May 26 at 6:53 AM |
| T-REX Adds Strategic Investment From innogy
finance.yahoo.com - May 24 at 9:30 AM |
| Safeguard Scientifics Annual Meeting Of Shareholders To Be Held On Wednesday, May 24th
finance.yahoo.com - May 22 at 9:04 AM |
| Lumesis, Inc. Launches New Platform Focusing on Municipal Issuers and Municipal Advisors
finance.yahoo.com - May 18 at 1:01 PM |
| Safeguard Scientifics, Inc (SFE) Downgraded by ValuEngine to Strong Sell
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 16 at 3:27 PM |
 | BRIEF-Safeguard Scientifics enters into new $75 mln secured credit facility
www.reuters.com - May 12 at 11:51 PM |
| Safeguard Scientifics Enters into $75M Secured Credit Facility to Pursue Long-term Growth Opportunities
seekingalpha.com - May 12 at 11:51 PM |
| Safeguard Scientifics Enters Into New $75 Million Secured Credit Facility
finance.yahoo.com - May 12 at 11:51 PM |
| Zacks Investment Research Downgrades Safeguard Scientifics, Inc (SFE) to Hold
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 7 at 3:34 PM |
| Q1 2018 Earnings Estimate for Safeguard Scientifics, Inc (SFE) Issued By First Analysis
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 4 at 5:50 PM |
| Favorable Press Coverage Extremely Likely to Affect Safeguard Scientifics (SFE) Stock Price
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 2 at 9:46 AM |
| Somewhat Favorable Press Coverage Somewhat Unlikely to Impact Safeguard Scientifics (SFE) Share Price
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 29 at 11:09 PM |
| Safeguard Scientifics, Inc (SFE) Posts Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.55 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 28 at 11:48 PM |
| Edited Transcript of SFE earnings conference call or presentation 27-Apr-17 1:00pm GMT
finance.yahoo.com - April 28 at 1:16 AM |
| Safeguard Scientifics, Inc (SFE) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.55 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 27 at 10:30 PM |
 | Safeguard Scientifics reports 1Q loss
marketbeat.com - April 27 at 9:54 AM |
| Safeguard Scientifics (SFE) Earning Favorable Media Coverage, Report Finds
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 26 at 5:30 PM |
| Safeguard Scientifics (SFE) Earning Positive News Coverage, Report Finds
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 23 at 9:17 PM |
| Safeguard Scientifics (SFE) Receives Coverage Optimism Score of 0.33
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 21 at 12:14 AM |
| Safeguard Scientifics (SFE) Given Daily Media Sentiment Rating of 0.31
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 6:13 PM |
| Safeguard Scientifics (SFE) Receiving Somewhat Favorable Media Coverage, Study Finds
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 9:53 PM |
| InfoBionic Names Industry Veteran Stuart Long Chief Executive Officer
finance.yahoo.com - April 7 at 12:32 PM |
| Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Partners with Syapse to Launch New Precision Medicine Initiative
finance.yahoo.com - April 7 at 12:32 PM |
| Safeguard Scientifics To Present At The Sidoti & Company Spring 2017 Convention
finance.yahoo.com - March 29 at 10:15 PM |
| Safeguard Scientifics To Release First Quarter 2017 Financial Results On Thursday, April 27th
finance.yahoo.com - March 27 at 9:15 AM |
| VitalTrax First Company to Receive Seed Capital from Digital Health Funding Initiative
finance.yahoo.com - March 22 at 7:39 PM |
| Zacks: Safeguard Scientifics, Inc (SFE) Receives Average Rating of "" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 21 at 10:49 AM |
Safeguard Scientifics (SFE) Chart for Tuesday, August, 22, 2017
