About Vivint Solar (NYSE:VSLR)
Vivint Solar, Inc. provides distributed solar energy to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Residential, and Commercial and Industrial. It owns and installs solar energy systems through long-term customer contracts. The company also sells photovoltaic installation products, as well as solar renewable energy certificates. As of December 31, 2017, it had an aggregate capacity of 864.9 megawatts covering approximately 126,800 homes in 21 states. The company was formerly known as V Solar Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Vivint Solar, Inc. in April 2014. Vivint Solar, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Lehi, Utah.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Heating equipment, except electric
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorOils/Energy
SymbolNYSE:VSLR
CUSIPN/A
Phone877-404-4129
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.08%
Current Ratio1.10%
Quick Ratio0.97%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-2.58
Forward P/E Ratio-4.11
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$268.03 million
Price / Sales1.74
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book Value$7.50 per share
Price / Book0.54
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.58)
Net Income$209.09 million
Net Margins78.01%
Return on Equity-24.76%
Return on Assets-7.60%
Miscellaneous
Employees2,322
Outstanding Shares114,760,000
Vivint Solar (NYSE:VSLR) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vivint Solar's stock symbol?
Vivint Solar trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "VSLR."
How were Vivint Solar's earnings last quarter?
Vivint Solar (NYSE:VSLR) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March, 7th. The company reported ($0.43) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.32) by $0.11. The business earned $66.78 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $66.87 million. Vivint Solar had a negative return on equity of 24.76% and a net margin of 78.01%. The business's revenue was up 59.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned ($0.41) EPS. View Vivint Solar's Earnings History.
When is Vivint Solar's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for VSLR?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Vivint Solar's shares. Their forecasts range from $4.00 to $6.00. On average, they anticipate Vivint Solar's stock price to reach $5.40 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Vivint Solar.
Who are some of Vivint Solar's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Vivint Solar include Chaparral Energy (CHPE), Enbridge Energy Management (EEQ), Baytex Energy (BTE), Geopark (GPRK), Newpark Resources (NR), Halcon Resources (HK), PBF Logistics (PBFX), SunCoke Energy Partners (SXCP), Solaris Oilfield Infra (SOI), American Midstream (AMID), NCS Multistage (NCSM), W&T Offshore (WTI), NOSTRUM OIL & G (NSTRY), Premier Oil (PMOIY), Resolute Energy (REN), Stone Energy (SGY), Tidewater (TDW) and Jinko Solar (JKS).
Who are Vivint Solar's key executives?
Vivint Solar's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. David H. Bywater, Pres, CEO and Director (Age 48)
- Mr. Dana C. Russell, Exec. VP, Principal Accounting Officer & CFO (Age 56)
- Mr. Thomas G. Plagemann, Chief Commercial Officer & Head of Capital Markets (Age 55)
- Mr. Bryan Christiansen, Chief Operations Officer (Age 44)
- Mr. Mark Trout, Chief Technology & Information Officer
Has Vivint Solar been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about VSLR stock has trended somewhat negative this week, Accern reports. Accern identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than twenty million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Vivint Solar earned a media sentiment score of -0.03 on Accern's scale. They also gave media stories about the company an impact score of 44.99 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near term.
How do I buy shares of Vivint Solar?
Shares of VSLR 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 Vivint Solar's stock price today?
One share of VSLR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $4.07.
How big of a company is Vivint Solar?
Vivint Solar has a market capitalization of $459.05 million and generates $268.03 million in revenue each year. The company earns $209.09 million in net income (profit) each year or ($1.58) on an earnings per share basis. Vivint Solar employs 2,322 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Vivint Solar?
Vivint Solar's mailing address is 1800 WEST ASHTON BLVD., LEHI UT, 84043. The company can be reached via phone at 877-404-4129 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Vivint Solar (VSLR)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Vivint Solar and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe VSLR will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe VSLR will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Vivint Solar (NYSE:VSLR) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
5 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Vivint Solar in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $5.40, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 32.68%. The high price target for VSLR is $6.00 and the low price target for VSLR is $4.00. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Hold | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.33 | 2.17 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
4 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $5.40 | $5.40 | $5.25 | $4.60 |
| Price Target Upside: | 32.68% upside | 81.82% upside | 31.25% upside | 41.54% upside |
Vivint Solar (NYSE:VSLR) Consensus Price Target History
Vivint Solar (NYSE:VSLR) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/20/2016 forward)
Vivint Solar (NYSE:VSLR) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Vivint Solar (NYSE VSLR) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 4.50%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 92.75%
Vivint Solar (NYSE VSLR) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 3/16/2018 | Dana C Russell | CFO | Sell | 23,453 | $3.25 | $76,222.25 | 293,880 |  |
| 3/16/2018 | David Bywater | CEO | Sell | 17,639 | $3.25 | $57,326.75 | 801,516 | |
| 3/14/2018 | Alex J Dunn | Director | Sell | 200,000 | $3.17 | $634,000.00 | 268,749 | |
| 3/14/2018 | Dana C Russell | CFO | Sell | 55,987 | $3.25 | $181,957.75 | 339,765 | |
| 3/14/2018 | David Bywater | CEO | Sell | 27,261 | $3.25 | $88,598.25 | 485,556 | |
| 3/12/2018 | Dana C Russell | CFO | Sell | 36,415 | $3.25 | $118,348.75 | 337,658 | |
| 3/12/2018 | David Bywater | CEO | Sell | 19,880 | $3.25 | $64,610.00 | 520,926 | |
| 3/8/2018 | Dana C Russell | CFO | Sell | 17,426 | $3.25 | $56,634.50 | 337,658 | |
| 3/8/2018 | David Bywater | CEO | Sell | 10,271 | $3.25 | $33,380.75 | 520,926 | |
| 3/6/2018 | David Bywater | CEO | Sell | 6,900 | $2.99 | $20,631.00 | | |
| 2/22/2018 | Dana C Russell | CFO | Sell | 71,645 | $3.25 | $232,846.25 | 400,277 | |
| 2/22/2018 | David Bywater | CEO | Sell | 25,177 | $3.25 | $81,825.25 | 563,097 | |
| 12/12/2017 | Bryan Christiansen | COO | Sell | 60,210 | $3.44 | $207,122.40 | 272,252 | |
| 12/6/2017 | Bryan Christiansen | COO | Sell | 31,700 | $3.25 | $103,025.00 | 332,462 | |
| 12/6/2017 | David Bywater | CEO | Sell | 44,900 | $3.24 | $145,476.00 | 575,774 | |
| 11/17/2017 | Alex J Dunn | Director | Sell | 100,000 | $3.43 | $343,000.00 | 395,649 | |
| 7/17/2017 | Dana C Russell | CFO | Sell | 62,500 | $5.26 | $328,750.00 | 281,750 | |
| 7/17/2017 | David Bywater | CEO | Sell | 35,000 | $5.25 | $183,750.00 | 620,674 | |
| 7/17/2017 | L. Chance Allred | Insider | Sell | 60,764 | $5.18 | $314,757.52 | 91,463 | |
| 7/17/2017 | Paul S Dickson | CRO | Sell | 130,000 | $5.25 | $682,500.00 | 307,015 | |
| 7/17/2017 | Thomas G Plagemann | EVP | Sell | 6,550 | $5.45 | $35,697.50 | 199,326 | |
| 7/13/2017 | Bryan Christiansen | COO | Sell | 51,914 | $5.45 | $282,931.30 | 349,670 | |
| 7/6/2017 | Bryan Christiansen | COO | Sell | 27,033 | $5.50 | $148,681.50 | | |
| 6/21/2017 | David F D'alessandro | Director | Sell | 18,000 | $4.77 | $85,860.00 | 52,471 | |
| 5/26/2017 | Paul S. Dickson | CRO | Sell | 36,400 | $3.06 | $111,384.00 | | |
| 5/26/2017 | Thomas G. Plagemann | EVP | Sell | 46,000 | $3.06 | $140,760.00 | | |
| 5/25/2017 | L. Chance Allred | Insider | Sell | 30,700 | $3.10 | $95,170.00 | | |
| 5/12/2017 | Dana C Russell | CFO | Sell | 149,500 | $2.76 | $412,620.00 | 250,500 | |
| 5/12/2017 | David Bywater | CEO | Sell | 201,200 | $2.84 | $571,408.00 | | |
| 6/2/2015 | Shawn J Lindquist | Insider | Sell | 55,148 | $13.93 | $768,211.64 | | |
| 12/2/2014 | Gregory S Butterfield | CEO | Buy | 5,000 | $8.56 | $42,800.00 | | |
| 11/13/2014 | Gregory S Butterfield | CEO | Buy | 50,000 | $12.22 | $611,000.00 | | |
| 10/6/2014 | Dwain A Kinghorn | Insider | Buy | 4,350 | $16.00 | $69,600.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Vivint Solar (NYSE VSLR) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | Zacks Investment Research Upgrades Vivint Solar (VSLR) to Buy
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 20 at 1:19 PM |
| Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) & Vivint Solar (VSLR) Critical Survey
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 3:13 PM |
 | Vivint Solar to Report First Quarter 2018 Financial Results
finance.yahoo.com - April 18 at 9:07 AM |
| Vivint Solar (VSLR) vs. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) Head to Head Analysis
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 9:15 PM |
| Vivint Solar (VSLR) vs. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) Financial Analysis
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 5:41 AM |
| Contrasting Vivint Solar (VSLR) & Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 13 at 3:13 AM |
| Deutsche Bank Lowers Vivint Solar (VSLR) to Hold
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 12 at 11:29 AM |
| Critical Review: Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) versus Vivint Solar (VSLR)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 11 at 3:32 PM |
 | Solar Shines Less Brightly for US Homeowners—Energy Journal:
blogs.wsj.com - April 7 at 4:55 PM |
| Analyzing Vivint Solar (VSLR) & Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 7 at 3:30 AM |
| Vivint Solar (VSLR) & Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) Critical Review
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 5 at 3:04 PM |
| Head to Head Review: Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) and Vivint Solar (VSLR)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 5 at 11:18 AM |
| [$$] Home Solar Dims as Tesla, Others Curb Aggressive Sales
finance.yahoo.com - April 5 at 9:34 AM |
| Financial Review: Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) & Vivint Solar (VSLR)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 4 at 11:47 AM |
| Top 3 Solar Stocks as of April 2018
finance.yahoo.com - April 4 at 9:00 AM |
| [$$] Home SolarDimsas Tesla, Others, Curb Aggressive Sales
finance.yahoo.com - April 4 at 9:00 AM |
| Vivint Solar (VSLR) Lowered to "Strong Sell" at ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 2 at 10:52 PM |
| Vivint Solar Inc (VSLR) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 28 at 9:44 AM |
| Vivint Solar Takes the ParityPledge™ as Part of Its Commitment to Improving the Pathway for Women in Leadership Positions
finance.yahoo.com - March 28 at 8:36 AM |
| Guggenheim Reiterates "Neutral" Rating for Vivint Solar (VSLR)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 27 at 12:34 PM |
| Head to Head Contrast: Vivint Solar (VSLR) versus Its Peers
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 25 at 9:04 PM |
| Head-To-Head Analysis: Vivint Solar (VSLR) vs. Solaredge Technologies (SEDG)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 25 at 3:21 PM |
| Vivint Solar (VSLR) & The Competition Head-To-Head Contrast
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 24 at 3:21 AM |
| Vivint Solar (VSLR) Soars: Stock Adds 10.5% in Session
finance.yahoo.com - March 21 at 5:18 PM |
 | Vivint Solar Wins Four 2018 Stevie Awards for Customer Service - PR Newswire (press release)
www.prnewswire.com - March 21 at 8:56 AM |
| Contrasting Vivint Solar (VSLR) & Its Rivals
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 20 at 11:20 PM |
| U.S. Solar Companies Are Having Their Best Day in Weeks
finance.yahoo.com - March 20 at 5:16 PM |
| Vivint Solar Wins Four 2018 Stevie Awards for Customer Service
finance.yahoo.com - March 20 at 8:41 AM |
| David Bywater Sells 17,639 Shares of Vivint Solar Inc (VSLR) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 19 at 10:28 PM |
| Vivint Solar Inc (VSLR) CFO Sells $76,222.25 in Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 19 at 8:14 PM |
| Head to Head Contrast: Vivint Solar (VSLR) vs. Its Peers
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 19 at 7:12 PM |
| Vivint Solar (VSLR) and FuelCell Energy (FCEL) Financial Survey
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 17 at 9:12 PM |
 | Vivint Solar: Are Sunny Days Ahead? - Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com - March 16 at 5:20 PM |
| Vivint Solar Inc (VSLR) CEO David Bywater Sells 27,261 Shares
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 15 at 10:26 PM |
| Insider Selling: Vivint Solar Inc (VSLR) Director Sells 200,000 Shares of Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 15 at 10:08 PM |
| Insider Selling: Vivint Solar Inc (VSLR) CFO Sells 55,987 Shares of Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 15 at 10:08 PM |
| Free Research Report as Monolithic Power’s Quarterly Sales Surged 25%; Adjusted EPS Advanced 26%
finance.yahoo.com - March 14 at 11:55 AM |
| Solar - Renewable Energy Becoming Increasingly Sustainable Led by Consumer Demand and Rising Economic ... - PR Newswire (press release)
www.prnewswire.com - March 13 at 10:25 AM |
| David Bywater Sells 19,880 Shares of Vivint Solar Inc (VSLR) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 12 at 10:44 PM |
| Insider Selling: Vivint Solar Inc (VSLR) CEO Sells 10,271 Shares of Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 12 at 10:44 PM |
| Vivint Solar Inc (VSLR) CFO Sells $56,634.50 in Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 12 at 10:44 PM |
| Dana C. Russell Sells 36,415 Shares of Vivint Solar Inc (VSLR) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 12 at 10:26 PM |
| Analysts Set Expectations for Vivint Solar Inc's FY2019 Earnings (VSLR)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 12 at 8:18 AM |
 | Validea John Neff Strategy Daily Upgrade Report - 3/10/2018 ... - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - March 12 at 6:14 AM |
| Vivint Solar (VSLR) Price Target Increased to $5.50 by Analysts at Bank of America
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 8 at 7:13 PM |
| Why Vivint Solar Inc's Shares Fell 13% in February
finance.yahoo.com - March 8 at 5:05 PM |
| Vivint Solar (VSLR) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.11 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 8 at 10:56 AM |
 | Vivint Solar Inc (VSLR) Shares Fall on Company's Q4 Results - Investorplace.com
investorplace.com - March 8 at 10:01 AM |
| Vivint Solar Inc (VSLR) Shares Fall on Company’s Q4 Results
finance.yahoo.com - March 8 at 10:01 AM |
| Vivint Solar posts 4Q profit
finance.yahoo.com - March 8 at 10:01 AM |
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