Vocera Communications, Inc provides secure, integrated, and intelligent communication and workflow solutions that empowers mobile workers in healthcare, hospitality, energy, and other mission-critical mobile work environments in the United States and internationally. The company's communication solution integrated with other clinical systems, including electronic health records, nurse call systems, and patient monitoring, as well as to provide critical data, alerts, alarms, and clinical context that enable workflow.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Communications equipment, not elsewhere classified
Sub-IndustryHealth Care Technology
SectorComputer and Technology
Phone408-882-5100
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$180.50 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees630
Next Earnings Date4/23/2020 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Vocera Communications (NYSE:VCRA) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vocera Communications' stock symbol?
Vocera Communications trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "VCRA."
How were Vocera Communications' earnings last quarter?
Vocera Communications Inc (NYSE:VCRA) released its earnings results on Thursday, February, 6th. The communications equipment provider reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of ($0.02) by $0.17. The communications equipment provider earned $49.70 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $49.28 million. Vocera Communications had a negative net margin of 9.96% and a negative return on equity of 9.23%. The firm's revenue was up 1.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.18 earnings per share. View Vocera Communications' Earnings History.
When is Vocera Communications' next earnings date?
What guidance has Vocera Communications issued on next quarter's earnings?
Vocera Communications updated its FY20 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 6th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $0.18-$0.33 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $0.43. The company issued revenue guidance of $186-$196 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $191.61 million.
What price target have analysts set for VCRA?
13 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Vocera Communications' shares. Their forecasts range from $19.00 to $37.00. On average, they anticipate Vocera Communications' stock price to reach $27.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 5.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Vocera Communications.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Vocera Communications?
13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vocera Communications in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Vocera Communications.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Vocera Communications stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Vocera Communications stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Vocera Communications Inc. provides mobile communication solutions focused on addressing critical communication challenges facing hospitals. The Company's solutions consist of its Voice Communication, new Messaging and Care Transition solutions. It enables users to communicate with a Vocera Wi-Fi (TM) Smartphone or Vocera Connect application for smartphones including Blackberry, iPhone, and Android devices. Vocera Communications Inc. is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. " (2/6/2020)
- 2. Cantor Fitzgerald analysts commented, "VCRA provide advanced communication systems to hospitals (and other businesses). More efficient communications among hospital workers help to reduce operating costs and allow hospitals to operate more efficiently. The company offers a compelling return on investment. Its growing footprint of hospitals will allow for more predictable expansion of sales and maintenance and support revenue. DCF-based price target is $37. We assume 15% top line growth over the next several years, margin expansion and 8.0% WACC." (4/25/2019)
Has Vocera Communications been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about VCRA stock has trended extremely negative on Tuesday, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research group rates the sentiment of media 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 closest to five being the most favorable. Vocera Communications earned a news impact score of -5.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave press coverage about the communications equipment provider a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next few days. View News Stories for Vocera Communications.
Who are some of Vocera Communications' key competitors?
What other stocks do shareholders of Vocera Communications own?
Who are Vocera Communications' key executives?
Vocera Communications' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Brent D. Lang M.B.A., Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 51)
- Mr. Justin R. Spencer, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 48)
- Mr. Douglas A. Carlen, VP of Legal, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 49)
- Mr. Paul T. Johnson M.B.A., Exec. VP of Sales & Services (Age 55)
- Dr. Mary Bridget Duffy, Chief Medical Officer (Age 59)
Who are Vocera Communications' major shareholders?
Vocera Communications' stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Fred Alger Management LLC (9.77%), Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC (9.55%), Credit Suisse AG (4.76%), ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC (4.46%), Janus Henderson Group PLC (3.93%) and Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. (2.70%). Company insiders that own Vocera Communications stock include Brent D Lang, Douglas Alan Carlen, Howard E Janzen, Jeff Hillebrand, John N Mcmullen, Justin Spencer, Mary Bridget Duffy, Paul T Johnson and Sharon O'keefe. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Vocera Communications.
Which major investors are selling Vocera Communications stock?
VCRA stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust, Emerald Advisers LLC, Bank of America Corp DE, Marshall Wace LLP, Marshall Wace North America L.P., Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC, Janus Henderson Group PLC and Sei Investments Co.. Company insiders that have sold Vocera Communications company stock in the last year include Brent D Lang, Douglas Alan Carlen, Howard E Janzen, John N Mcmullen, Justin Spencer, Mary Bridget Duffy, Paul T Johnson and Sharon O'keefe. View Insider Buying and Selling for Vocera Communications.
Which major investors are buying Vocera Communications stock?
VCRA stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC, Fred Alger Management LLC, Perceptive Advisors LLC, Perceptive Advisors LLC, Credit Suisse AG, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Sectoral Asset Management Inc and State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D. View Insider Buying and Selling for Vocera Communications.
How do I buy shares of Vocera Communications?
Shares of VCRA 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, Robinhood, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Vocera Communications' stock price today?
One share of VCRA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $26.15.
How big of a company is Vocera Communications?
Vocera Communications has a market capitalization of $823.36 million and generates $180.50 million in revenue each year. The communications equipment provider earns $-17,980,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.46) on an earnings per share basis. Vocera Communications employs 630 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About Vocera Communications.
What is Vocera Communications' official website?
How can I contact Vocera Communications?
Vocera Communications' mailing address is 525 Race Street, San Jose CA, 95126. The communications equipment provider can be reached via phone at 408-882-5100 or via email at [email protected]
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