Tower International, Inc. manufactures and sells engineered automotive structural metal components and assemblies primarily for original equipment manufacturers. It operates in two segments, North America and Europe. The company provides body structures and assemblies, including structural metal components, which comprise body pillars, roof rails, and side sills; and Class A surfaces and assemblies that consist of body sides, hoods, doors, fenders, and pickup truck boxes. It also offers lower vehicle frames and structures, such as pickup truck and sport utility vehicle (SUV) full frames, automotive engine and rear suspension cradles, floor pan components, and cross members. In addition, the company offers complex body-in-white assemblies comprising various components and sub-assemblies. Its products have applications in small and large cars, crossovers, pickups, and SUVs. The company was formerly known as Tower Automotive, LLC and changed its name to Tower International, Inc. in October 2010. Tower International, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Livonia, Michigan.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Motor vehicle parts & accessories
Sub-IndustryAuto Parts & Equipment
SectorAuto/Tires/Trucks
Phone248-675-6000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.57 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees7,600
Next Earnings Date5/2/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Tower International (NYSE:TOWR) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tower International's stock symbol?
Tower International trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "TOWR."
How often does Tower International pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Tower International?
Tower International declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, January 24th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 7th will be given a dividend of $0.13 per share on Thursday, February 28th. This represents a $0.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.01%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 6th. View Tower International's Dividend History.
How were Tower International's earnings last quarter?
Tower International Inc (NYSE:TOWR) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 12th. The auto parts company reported $0.74 EPS for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.14 by $0.40. The auto parts company earned $377.27 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $524.30 million. Tower International had a net margin of 2.42% and a return on equity of 25.31%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 6.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.96 EPS. View Tower International's Earnings History.
When is Tower International's next earnings date?
What guidance has Tower International issued on next quarter's earnings?
Tower International issued an update on its FY 2020 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 12th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.69-1.74 billion.Tower International also updated its FY 2019 guidance to $2.50-2.50 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for TOWR?
3 brokerages have issued 1-year price targets for Tower International's stock. Their forecasts range from $28.00 to $32.00. On average, they expect Tower International's stock price to reach $30.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 15.8% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Tower International.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Tower International?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Tower International in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Tower International.
Has Tower International been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about TOWR stock has trended somewhat positive on Thursday, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm identifies negative and positive news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Tower International earned a media sentiment score of 1.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media coverage about the auto parts company a news buzz of 5.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next several days.
Who are some of Tower International's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Tower International include LCI Industries (LCII), Tenneco (TEN), American Axle & Manufact. (AXL), Adient (ADNT), Meritor (MTOR), Delphi Technologies (DLPH), Gentherm (THRM), Garrett Motion (GTX), Standard Motor Products (SMP), ChoicePoint (CPS), IOCHPE MAXION S/S (IOCJY), Modine Manufacturing (MOD), Stoneridge (SRI), Lydall (LDL) and Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA).
What other stocks do shareholders of Tower International own?
Who are Tower International's key executives?
Tower International's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. James C. Gouin, CEO & Director (Age 59)
- Mr. Pär O. H. Malmhagen, Pres (Age 56)
- Mr. Jeffrey L. Kersten, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 51)
- Mr. Gregory B. Guastella, Chief Accounting Officer (Age 36)
- Mr. Derek Fiebig, Exec. Director of Investor & External Relations
Who are Tower International's major shareholders?
Tower International's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include LSV Asset Management (5.06%), Prudential PLC (2.70%), Smith Graham & Co. Investment Advisors LP (1.56%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.07%), Phocas Financial Corp. (1.01%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.00%). Company insiders that own Tower International stock include Michael Rajkovic and William Cook. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Tower International.
Which major investors are selling Tower International stock?
TOWR stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including James Investment Research Inc., LSV Asset Management, Smith Graham & Co. Investment Advisors LP, First Quadrant L P CA, MetLife Investment Advisors LLC, Phocas Financial Corp. and Seizert Capital Partners LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Tower International.
Which major investors are buying Tower International stock?
TOWR stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan, Alambic Investment Management L.P., Bowling Portfolio Management LLC, Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio, Geode Capital Management LLC, Prudential PLC, Bank of New York Mellon Corp and California Public Employees Retirement System. View Insider Buying and Selling for Tower International.
How do I buy shares of Tower International?
Shares of TOWR 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 Tower International's stock price today?
One share of TOWR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $25.90.
How big of a company is Tower International?
Tower International has a market capitalization of $533.72 million and generates $1.57 billion in revenue each year. The auto parts company earns $48.90 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.50 on an earnings per share basis. Tower International employs 7,600 workers across the globe.
What is Tower International's official website?
How can I contact Tower International?
Tower International's mailing address is 17672 LAUREL PARK DRIVE NORTH SUITE 400E, LIVONIA MI, 48152. The auto parts company can be reached via phone at 248-675-6000 or via email at [email protected]
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