Vmware Company Profile (NYSE:VMW)

Vmware trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "VMW."

Vmware announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a share buyback program on Wednesday, August 16th 2017, which authorizes the company to buyback $1,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to reacquire up to 2.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are usually a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Vmware, Inc. (NYSE:VMW) released its earnings results on Thursday, August, 24th. The company reported $1.19 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.15 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $1.90 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.89 billion. Vmware had a net margin of 17.81% and a return on equity of 18.06%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 12.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.97 earnings per share. View Vmware's Earnings History.

Vmware is scheduled to release their next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, November, 30th 2017. View Earnings Estimates for Vmware.

Vmware updated its third quarter earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 24th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $1.25-1.28 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $1.29. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.93-1.98 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.94 billion.Vmware also updated its FY18 guidance to $5.08 EPS.

31 brokers have issued 12 month price objectives for Vmware's shares. Their predictions range from $78.00 to $130.00. On average, they expect Vmware's share price to reach $113.00 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Vmware.

Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Vmware stock:

• 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "VMware's strong results can be attributed to robust performance of its product offerings like NSX, AirWatch, vSphere, and vSAN. During the last reported quarter, VMware unveiled major updates across its VMware vRealize Cloud Management Platform. We believe that expanding product portfolio, partnerships with the likes of Intel, Samsung, Fujitsu, Pivotal, Alphabet, and Microsoft along with continuing enterprise deal wins will drive results in the rest of fiscal 2018. Further, the company's latest partnership with SAP will help it benefit in the Internet of Things (IoT) market. Moreover, aggressive share repurchase will support bottom-line. The company has outperformed the industry on a year-to-date basis. However, sluggish IT spending as well as intensifying competition from Microsoft and Citrix Systems are the major concerns." (10/16/2017)
• 2. Maxim Group analysts commented, "Impressive bookings trends for the July quarter, likely driven by 62% y/y ELA bookings growth. Color on drivers and our own checks make us believe most of the momentum is DELL-driven." (8/25/2017)
• 3. Evercore ISI analysts commented, "We will update our model and our price target following VMware’s earnings call on August 24 th ." (8/18/2017)
• 4. Drexel Hamilton analysts commented, "VMware delivered a better than expected 4Q:16 and we are pleased with the outlook for FY:18. Moreover, VMware authorized an additional $1.2 billion stock repurchase program. As such, we are raising our price target to $105.00 from $90.00 and reiterate our BUY rating." (1/27/2017)

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Vmware's management team includes the folowing people:

• Michael S. Dell, Chairman of the Board
• Patrick P. Gelsinger, Chief Executive Officer, Director
• Zane C. Rowe, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President
• Maurizio Carli, Executive Vice President - Worldwide Sales
• Amy Fliegelman Olli, Senior Vice President, General Counsel
• S. Dawn Smith, Senior Vice President, Secretary, Chief Legal Officer
• Claire Dixon, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer
• Sanjay Poonen, Chief Operating Officer - Customer Operations
• Rangarajan Raghuram, Chief Operating Officer - Products and Cloud Services
• Rajiv Ramaswami Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer - Products and Cloud Services

Vmware's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include SILVER LAKE GROUP, L.L.C. (81.40%), DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC (81.40%), SILVER LAKE GROUP, L.L.C. (81.50%) and DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC (81.50%). Company insiders that own Vmware stock include Egon Durban, Maurizio Carli, P Kevan Krysler, Rajiv Ramaswami, S Dawn Smith, Sanjay Poonen and Zane Rowe. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Vmware.

Shares of Vmware can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

One share of Vmware stock can currently be purchased for approximately $115.60.