Seaspan Corporation operates as an independent charter owner and manager of containerships in Hong Kong. The company charters its containerships under long-term, fixed-rate time charters to various container liner companies. As of February 15, 2018, it operated a fleet of 91 containerships. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Central, Hong Kong.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Deep sea foreign transportation of freight
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorTransportation
SymbolNYSE:SSW
CUSIPN/A
Phone852-2540-1686
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.93
Current Ratio0.86
Quick Ratio0.86
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio13.33
Forward P/E Ratio9.89
P/E Growth0.53
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$831.32 million
Price / Sales1.31
Cash Flow$2.3404 per share
Price / Cash3.76
Book Value$15.75 per share
Price / Book0.56
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.66
Net Income$175.23 million
Net Margins23.74%
Return on Equity6.68%
Return on Assets2.10%
Miscellaneous
Employees4,100
Outstanding Shares123,770,000
SEASPAN Corp/SH SH (NYSE:SSW) Frequently Asked Questions
What is SEASPAN Corp/SH SH's stock symbol?
SEASPAN Corp/SH SH trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SSW."
How often does SEASPAN Corp/SH SH pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for SEASPAN Corp/SH SH?
SEASPAN Corp/SH SH announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 11th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.125 per share on Monday, April 30th. This represents a $0.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.68%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 19th. View SEASPAN Corp/SH SH's Dividend History.
How were SEASPAN Corp/SH SH's earnings last quarter?
SEASPAN Corp/SH SH (NYSE:SSW) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 2nd. The shipping company reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.18 by $0.05. The shipping company had revenue of $224.78 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $223.36 million. SEASPAN Corp/SH SH had a net margin of 23.74% and a return on equity of 6.68%. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.15 EPS. View SEASPAN Corp/SH SH's Earnings History.
When is SEASPAN Corp/SH SH's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for SSW?
8 equities research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for SEASPAN Corp/SH SH's stock. Their predictions range from $5.00 to $20.00. On average, they expect SEASPAN Corp/SH SH's share price to reach $9.40 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for SEASPAN Corp/SH SH.
Who are some of SEASPAN Corp/SH SH's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to SEASPAN Corp/SH SH include Ship Finance International (SFL), Euronav (EURN), Pac BASIN SHIPP/ADR (PCFBY), Frontline (FRO), Seacor (CKH), Scorpio Tankers (STNG), Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK), COSTAMARE Inc/SH (CMRE), Teekay (TK), Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK), DHT (DHT), Navigator (NVGS), Scorpio Bulkers (SALT), Gener8 Maritime (GNRT) and Diana Shipping (DSX).
Who are SEASPAN Corp/SH SH's key executives?
SEASPAN Corp/SH SH's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Bing Chen CPA, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 51)
- Mr. Kyle R. Washington, Co-Founder & Chairman Emeritus (Age 48)
- Mr. Peter Curtis, Exec. VP and Chief Commercial & Technical Officer (Age 59)
- Mr. David Spivak, Chief Financial Officer (Age 50)
- Mr. Mark W. Chu, Exec. VP, COO & Gen. Counsel (Age 50)
Has SEASPAN Corp/SH SH been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about SSW stock have trended somewhat positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research group scores the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. SEASPAN Corp/SH SH earned a daily sentiment score of 0.24 on Accern's scale. They also gave media coverage about the shipping company an impact score of 44.94 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next several days.
Who are SEASPAN Corp/SH SH's major shareholders?
SEASPAN Corp/SH SH's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include FAIRFAX FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LTD/ CAN (28.80%), FAIRFAX FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LTD/ CAN (28.80%), BlackRock Inc. (1.84%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.44%), Millennium Management LLC (0.93%) and Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. (0.73%). Company insiders that own SEASPAN Corp/SH SH stock include Gerry Yougui Wang and Nicholas Pitts-Tucker. View Institutional Ownership Trends for SEASPAN Corp/SH SH.
Which major investors are selling SEASPAN Corp/SH SH stock?
SSW stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Parametrica Management Ltd, Highbridge Capital Management LLC, Trexquant Investment LP, California Public Employees Retirement System, UBS Group AG, GSA Capital Partners LLP, Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. and Sei Investments Co.. View Insider Buying and Selling for SEASPAN Corp/SH SH.
Which major investors are buying SEASPAN Corp/SH SH stock?
SSW stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Millennium Management LLC, Wells Fargo & Company MN, Thornburg Investment Management Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI, Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. and Guggenheim Capital LLC. Company insiders that have bought SEASPAN Corp/SH SH stock in the last two years include Gerry Yougui Wang and Nicholas Pitts-Tucker. View Insider Buying and Selling for SEASPAN Corp/SH SH.
How do I buy shares of SEASPAN Corp/SH SH?
Shares of SSW 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 SEASPAN Corp/SH SH's stock price today?
One share of SSW stock can currently be purchased for approximately $8.80.
How big of a company is SEASPAN Corp/SH SH?
SEASPAN Corp/SH SH has a market capitalization of $1.09 billion and generates $831.32 million in revenue each year. The shipping company earns $175.23 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.66 on an earnings per share basis. SEASPAN Corp/SH SH employs 4,100 workers across the globe.
How can I contact SEASPAN Corp/SH SH?
SEASPAN Corp/SH SH's mailing address is UNIT 2 2ND FLOOR BUPA CENTRE 141 CONNAUGHT ROAD WEST, HONG KONG K3, . The shipping company can be reached via phone at 852-2540-1686 or via email at [email protected]
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