Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides investment management and advisory, investment product underwriting and distribution, and shareholder services administration to mutual funds, and institutional and separately managed accounts in the United States. The company acts as an investment adviser for institutional and other private investors, and provides sub advisory services to other investment companies; and underwrites and distributes registered open-end mutual fund portfolios. It also offers fee-based asset allocation investment advisory products to advisors channel customers; distributes business partners' variable annuity products, and retirement and life insurance products to advisors channel customers; and sells life insurance and disability products underwritten by various carriers. The company distributes investment products through its wholesale channel comprising other broker/dealers, various retirement platforms, and registered investment advisors, as well as through independent financial advisors; and markets investment advisory services to institutional investors directly or through consultants. Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. was founded in 1937 and is based in Overland Park, Kansas.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Security brokers & dealers
Sub-IndustryAsset Management & Custody Banks
SectorFinance
SymbolNYSE:WDR
CUSIP93005910
Phone913-236-2000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.11
Current Ratio3.99
Quick Ratio1.75
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio10.78
Forward P/E Ratio9.36
P/E Growth1.28
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.16 billion
Price / Sales1.42
Cash Flow$2.1684 per share
Price / Cash9.50
Book Value$10.47 per share
Price / Book1.97
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.92
Net Income$141.27 million
Net Margins13.47%
Return on Equity19.29%
Return on Assets12.69%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,430
Outstanding Shares79,760,000
Market Cap$1.69 billion
Waddell & Reed Financial (NYSE:WDR) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waddell & Reed Financial's stock symbol?
Waddell & Reed Financial trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WDR."
How often does Waddell & Reed Financial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Waddell & Reed Financial?
Waddell & Reed Financial declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, September 20th. Investors of record on Thursday, October 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share on Thursday, November 1st. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.85%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, October 10th. View Waddell & Reed Financial's Dividend History.
How were Waddell & Reed Financial's earnings last quarter?
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. (NYSE:WDR) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, July, 31st. The asset manager reported $0.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.48 by $0.07. The asset manager earned $295.34 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $288.92 million. Waddell & Reed Financial had a return on equity of 19.29% and a net margin of 13.47%. The company's revenue was up 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.29 EPS. View Waddell & Reed Financial's Earnings History.
When is Waddell & Reed Financial's next earnings date?
How can I listen to Waddell & Reed Financial's earnings call?
Waddell & Reed Financial will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, October 30th at 10:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.
What price target have analysts set for WDR?
7 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Waddell & Reed Financial's shares. Their forecasts range from $18.00 to $23.00. On average, they expect Waddell & Reed Financial's stock price to reach $20.2857 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 1.5%. View Analyst Price Targets for Waddell & Reed Financial.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Waddell & Reed Financial?
7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Waddell & Reed Financial in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings and 3 hold ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Sell." View Analyst Ratings for Waddell & Reed Financial.
Who are some of Waddell & Reed Financial's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Waddell & Reed Financial include MarketAxess (MKTX), Virtu Financial (VIRT), Stifel Financial (SF), Navient (NAVI), Wisdom Tree Investments (WETF), Piper Jaffray Companies (PJC), Associated Capital Group (AC), Investment Technology Group (ITG), Gamco Investors (GBL), Greenhill & Co., Inc. (GHL), Cowen (COWN), Oppenheimer (OPY), Siebert Financial (SIEB), JMP Group (JMP) and China Finance Online (JRJC).
Who are Waddell & Reed Financial's key executives?
Waddell & Reed Financial's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Philip James Sanders C.F.A., CFA, MBA, CEO, Chief Investment Officer & Director (Age 59)
- Mr. Brent Kyle Bloss CPA, Exec. VP & COO (Age 49)
- Mr. John Earl Sundeen Jr., CFA, Sr. VP & Chief Admin. Officer of Investments (Age 57)
- Mr. Benjamin Russell Clouse, Sr. VP, CFO & Principal Accounting Officer (Age 45)
- Ms. Joan J. Albeck, Sr. VP & Chief Technology Officer
Who are Waddell & Reed Financial's major shareholders?
Waddell & Reed Financial's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Bank of Montreal Can (0.21%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.19%) and State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.05%). Company insiders that own Waddell & Reed Financial stock include Alan W Kosloff, Benjamin R Clouse, James M Raines, Jerry W Walton, John E Sundeen Jr, Thomas W Butch and Wendy J Hills. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Waddell & Reed Financial.
Which major investors are buying Waddell & Reed Financial stock?
How do I buy shares of Waddell & Reed Financial?
Shares of WDR 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 Waddell & Reed Financial's stock price today?
One share of WDR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $20.60.
How big of a company is Waddell & Reed Financial?
Waddell & Reed Financial has a market capitalization of $1.69 billion and generates $1.16 billion in revenue each year. The asset manager earns $141.27 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.92 on an earnings per share basis. Waddell & Reed Financial employs 1,430 workers across the globe.
What is Waddell & Reed Financial's official website?
How can I contact Waddell & Reed Financial?
Waddell & Reed Financial's mailing address is 6300 LAMAR AVE, OVERLAND PARK KS, 66201. The asset manager can be reached via phone at 913-236-2000 or via email at [email protected]
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