Absolute Software Corporation is engaged in the development, marketing and support of endpoint security and data risk management solutions to commercial, healthcare, education and government customers. The Company operates through Data and Device Security segment. The Company offers solutions for devices, such as computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. The Company's solutions are delivered in a software as a service (SaaS) business model. The Company's solutions and technology include Absolute Data and Device Security (Absolute DDS), which enables customers to secure endpoints, asses risk and respond to security threats; Persistence Technology, and Persistence Services. The Company's Absolute DDS enables customers to monitor the security posture of their computing endpoints and respond to security threats. With Absolute DDS, customers can define security alerts based on changes in device attributes, such as software, data, hardware and users.
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- Symbol: TSE:ABT
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Capitalization:- Market Cap: C$307.63 million
- Outstanding Shares: 39,491,000
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: C$7.67
- 200 Day Moving Avg: C$6.99
- 52 Week Range: C$5.81 - C$8.46
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
- P/E Growth: 0.00
Sales & Book Value:- Annual Revenue: C$90.04 million
- Price / Sales: 3.42
- Book Value: C($1.27) per share
- Price / Book: -6.13
Dividend:
Profitability:Misc:- Average Volume: 83,344 shs.
- Short Ratio: 18.59
Frequently Asked Questions for Absolute Software (TSE:ABT)
What is Absolute Software's stock symbol?
Absolute Software trades on the Tornton Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol "ABT."
How were Absolute Software's earnings last quarter?
Absolute Software (TSE:ABT) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August, 18th. The company reported $0.02 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.02. The firm had revenue of $25.43 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.29 million. View Absolute Software's Earnings History.
Where is Absolute Software's stock going? Where will Absolute Software's stock price be in 2017?
6 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for Absolute Software's shares. Their predictions range from C$6.00 to C$10.50. On average, they anticipate Absolute Software's share price to reach C$8.17 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Absolute Software.
Who are some of Absolute Software's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Absolute Software include Richmont Mines (RIC), Sprott (SII), Canyon Services Group (FRC), Mountain Province Diamonds (MPVD), High Liner Foods (HLF), Trilogy Energy Corp (TET), CRH Medical Corp (CRH), Total Energy Services (TOT), Alacer Gold Corp (ASR), Rogers Sugar (RSI), Novadaq Technologies (NDQ), Sirius XM Canada Holdings (XSR), Home Capital Group (HCG), Premier Gold Mines (PG), Arizona Mining (AZ), Bonterra Energy Corp (BNE), Resolute Forest Products (RFP) and Sienna Senior Living (LW).
How do I buy Absolute Software stock?
Shares of Absolute Software and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Brokers that permit trading on the TSX include Fidelity, Interactive Brokers, PennTrade and Charles Schwab.
How much does a share of Absolute Software stock cost?
One share of Absolute Software stock can currently be purchased for approximately C$7.79.
Earnings History for Absolute Software (TSE:ABT)Earnings History by Quarter for Absolute Software (TSE:ABT)| Date | Quarter | Consensus Estimate | Actual EPS | Revenue Estimate | Actual Revenue | Release Link | Conference Call | Details |
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| 8/18/2014 | | $0.02 | $0.02 | $24.29 million | $25.43 million | View | N/A |  |
| 5/12/2014 | | $0.02 | $0.03 | $24.15 million | $26.25 million | View | N/A | |
| 2/11/2014 | Q2 14 | | $0.01 | | | View | N/A | |
(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward)
Earnings Estimates for Absolute Software (TSE:ABT)2017 EPS Consensus Estimate: $0.10
| Quarter | Number of Estimates | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Average Estimate |
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| Q1 2017 | 3 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.03 |
| Q2 2017 | 3 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.01 |
| Q3 2017 | 3 | ($0.01) | $0.06 | $0.03 |
| Q4 2017 | 3 | ($0.01) | $0.06 | $0.03 |
(Data provided by Zacks Investment Research)
Dividend History by Quarter for Absolute Software (TSE:ABT)| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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| 5/4/2015 | Quarterly | $0.07 | 2.81% | 5/4/2015 | 5/27/2015 | 5/27/2015 |
| 2/4/2015 | Quarterly | $0.07 | 3.28% | 2/4/2015 | 2/27/2015 | 2/27/2015 |
| 10/27/2014 | quarterly | $0.07 | 4.07% | 11/5/2014 | 11/7/2014 | 11/28/2014 |
| 7/29/2014 | quarterly | $0.06 | 3.55% | 8/5/2014 | 8/7/2014 | 8/28/2014 |
| 4/25/2014 | quarterly | $0.06 | 3.49% | 5/5/2014 | 5/7/2014 | 5/28/2014 |
| 1/27/2014 | quarterly | $0.06 | 3.36% | 2/5/2014 | 2/7/2014 | 2/28/2014 |
| 10/22/2013 | quarterly | $0.06 | | | 11/7/2013 | 11/28/2013 |
| 7/16/2013 | quarterly | $0.05 | | | 8/7/2013 | 8/28/2013 |
| 4/16/2013 | quarterly | $0.05 | | | 5/7/2013 | 5/28/2013 |
| 1/11/2013 | quarterly | $0.05 | | | 2/7/2013 | 2/28/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Absolute Software (TSE:ABT)Insider Trades by Quarter for Absolute Software (TSE:ABT)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
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| 3/21/2017 | Mark Grace | Insider | Buy | 1,785 | C$7.39 | C$13,191.15 | |
| 3/21/2016 | Eric Stuart Rosenfeld | Director | Buy | 36,400 | C$6.56 | C$238,784.00 | |
| 3/18/2016 | Gregory Rush Monahan | Director | Buy | 3,100 | C$6.34 | C$19,654.00 | |
| 3/15/2016 | Gregory Rush Monahan | Director | Buy | 14,000 | C$6.98 | C$97,720.00 | |
| 3/8/2016 | Gregory Rush Monahan | Director | Buy | 10,000 | C$6.99 | C$69,890.00 | |
| 3/1/2016 | Gregory Rush Monahan | Director | Buy | 600 | C$6.97 | C$4,182.00 | |
| 2/11/2016 | Gregory Rush Monahan | Director | Buy | 2,000 | C$5.95 | C$11,894.00 | |
| 2/10/2016 | Gregory Rush Monahan | Director | Buy | 5,000 | C$6.06 | C$30,300.00 | |
| 2/9/2016 | Eric Stuart Rosenfeld | Director | Buy | 10,000 | C$5.84 | C$58,400.00 | |
| 2/8/2016 | Eric Stuart Rosenfeld | Director | Buy | 27,900 | C$5.94 | C$165,698.10 | |
| 2/5/2016 | Eric Stuart Rosenfeld | Director | Buy | 27,500 | C$6.00 | C$164,945.00 | |
| 12/15/2015 | J. Ian Giffen | Director | Buy | 5,000 | C$0.00 | C$0.00 | |
| 12/3/2015 | J. Ian Giffen | Director | Buy | 5,000 | C$0.00 | C$0.00 | |
| 11/26/2015 | Errol Olsen | Insider | Sell | 7,500 | C$8.63 | C$64,725.00 | |
| 3/20/2015 | Martin Bestmann | Insider | Sell | 18,100 | C$0.00 | C$0.00 | |
| 3/19/2015 | Martin Bestmann | Insider | Sell | 2,700 | C$0.00 | C$0.00 | |
| 3/4/2015 | Martin Bestmann | Insider | Sell | 20,000 | C$0.00 | C$0.00 | |
| 3/2/2015 | Martin Bestmann | Insider | Sell | 15,500 | C$0.00 | C$0.00 | |
| 2/26/2015 | Martin Bestmann | Insider | Sell | 15,000 | C$0.00 | C$0.00 | |
| 2/23/2015 | Martin Bestmann | Insider | Sell | 30,000 | C$0.00 | C$0.00 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Headline Trends for Absolute Software (TSE:ABT)
Latest Headlines for Absolute Software (TSE:ABT)
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 | Absolute Software Corp. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bullish Manner : ABT-CA : May 22, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - May 22 at 3:15 PM |
 | Absolute Software (ABT) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 22 at 7:58 AM |
| Edited Transcript of ABT.TO earnings conference call or presentation 8-May-17 9:00pm GMT
finance.yahoo.com - May 14 at 10:27 AM |
| National Bank Financial Weighs in on Absolute Software's FY2017 Earnings (ABT)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 12 at 12:32 PM |
| Absolute Software Corp. – Value Analysis (TORONTO:ABT) : May 11, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - May 11 at 8:23 PM |
| Absolute to Present at B. Riley & Co.’s 18th Annual Investor Conference
finance.yahoo.com - May 11 at 9:24 AM |
| Absolute Software Corp. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bearish Manner : ABT-CA : May 10, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - May 10 at 9:39 AM |
| Absolute Reports Fiscal 2017 Third Quarter Financial Results
finance.yahoo.com - May 8 at 8:18 PM |
| Absolute Software (ABT) Set to Announce Earnings on Monday
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 5 at 8:08 PM |
| Absolute Security Posture Dashboard Eliminates Endpoint Blind Spots, Arming IT Security and Compliance Pros to Protect Data and Achieve Compliance
finance.yahoo.com - May 1 at 11:58 AM |
| Absolute Software (ABT) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 25 at 1:16 PM |
| Absolute to Host Conference Call for Fiscal 2017 Third Quarter Financial Results
finance.yahoo.com - April 24 at 11:18 AM |
| Research Reports Initiated on Technology Stocks MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates, Absolute Software, Descartes ... - Yahoo Finance
finance.yahoo.com - April 18 at 5:57 AM |
| Absolute Software (ABT) Given Average Recommendation of "Hold" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 30 at 1:22 PM |
| Mark Grace Buys 1,785 Shares of Absolute Software (ABT) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 23 at 4:29 PM |
| Absolute to Present at AGC’s 2017 Information Security & Broader Technology Growth Conference
finance.yahoo.com - February 8 at 3:21 PM |
| Security Industry Veteran Todd Chronert Joins Absolute to Lead Enterprise Sales for the Americas
finance.yahoo.com - February 7 at 3:17 PM |
| Absolute Application Persistence Product Extends Embedded Self-Healing Capabilities to Third-Party Endpoint Security and Management Applications
finance.yahoo.com - February 7 at 3:17 PM |
| Top Healthcare Organization Chooses Absolute Self-Healing Endpoint Security Product to Secure more than 100,000 Endpoint Devices, Protect Patient Data and Ensure Compliance
finance.yahoo.com - February 6 at 8:21 PM |
| Q2 2017 Absolute Software Corp Earnings Release - 4:00 pm ET
biz.yahoo.com - February 6 at 3:19 PM |
| Morning News Call - Canada, February 3
finance.yahoo.com - February 4 at 1:20 AM |
 | Absolute to Host Conference Call for Fiscal 2017 Second Quarter ... - Business Wire (press release)
www.businesswire.com - January 23 at 3:17 PM |
| Absolute to Host Conference Call for Fiscal 2017 Second Quarter Financial Results
finance.yahoo.com - January 23 at 3:17 PM |
| Absolute Declares Quarterly Dividend
finance.yahoo.com - January 20 at 3:13 PM |
Absolute Software (ABT) Chart for Thursday, May, 25, 2017
