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$179.63 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees630
Next Earnings Date10/24/2019 (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) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 25th. The communications equipment provider reported ($0.13) EPS for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of ($0.19) by $0.06. The communications equipment provider had revenue of $44.80 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $43.38 million. Vocera Communications had a negative return on equity of 8.62% and a negative net margin of 10.15%. The firm's revenue was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.09 EPS. 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 FY19 earnings guidance on Thursday, July, 25th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $0.33-$0.46 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $0.45. The company issued revenue guidance of $182-$190 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $192.66 million.
What price target have analysts set for VCRA?
10 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Vocera Communications' shares. Their forecasts range from $28.00 to $40.00. On average, they expect Vocera Communications' share price to reach $34.3333 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 35.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Vocera Communications.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Vocera Communications?
10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vocera Communications in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 8 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. " (7/27/2019)
- 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?
Headlines about VCRA stock have trended negative on Friday, according to InfoTrie. The research firm rates the sentiment of news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Vocera Communications earned a media sentiment score of -2.9 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the communications equipment provider a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near term. View News Stories for Vocera Communications.
Who are some of Vocera Communications' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Vocera Communications include Iridium Communications (IRDM), ESCO Technologies (ESE), Napco Security Technologies (NSSC), Inseego (INSG), ADVA Optical Networking (ADVOF), Iteris (ITI), Turtle Beach (HEAR), UTStarcom (UTSI), I.D. Systems (IDSY), Magal Security Systems (MAGS), Rekor Systems (REKR), Risk (George) Industries (RSKIA), Grow Capital (GRWC), Vislink Technologies (VISL) and xG Technology (XGTI).
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 a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Brown Capital Management LLC (17.39%), Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC (7.55%), BlackRock Inc. (6.91%), Vanguard Group Inc. (4.91%), Invesco Ltd. (4.49%) and Janus Henderson Group PLC (4.04%). 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 institutional investors are selling Vocera Communications stock?
VCRA stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including UBS Asset Management Americas Inc., Renaissance Technologies LLC, Brown Capital Management LLC, Marshall Wace North America L.P., D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc., Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Bank of Montreal Can and Lisanti Capital Growth LLC. Company insiders that have sold Vocera Communications company stock in the last year 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 Insider Buying and Selling for Vocera Communications.
Which institutional investors are buying Vocera Communications stock?
VCRA stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC, Wells Fargo & Company MN, Nuveen Asset Management LLC, Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. KS, Perceptive Advisors LLC, Janus Henderson Group PLC, Janus Henderson Group PLC and Nomura Holdings Inc.. 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 $25.40.
How big of a company is Vocera Communications?
Vocera Communications has a market capitalization of $799.11 million and generates $179.63 million in revenue each year. The communications equipment provider earns $-9,670,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.17) 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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