KAR - KAR Auction Services, Inc.
| Previous Close | 56.51 |
| Open | 56.36 |
| Bid | 56.13 x 900 |
| Ask | 56.15 x 800 |
| Day's Range | 55.94 - 56.45 |
| 52 Week Range | 43.32 - 64.55 |
| Volume | 735,648 |
| Avg. Volume | 1,749,690 |
| Market Cap | 7.445B |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 1.04 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 23.15 |
| EPS (TTM) | 2.42 |
| Earnings Date | May 6, 2019 - May 10, 2019 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 1.40 (2.73%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2019-03-21 |
| 1y Target Est | 61.61 |
- CNBC Videos•6 days ago
Starboard's Jeff Smith announces new $7 billion stake in KAR Auction Services
Jeff Smith, Starboard Value CEO, discusses his new stake in KAR Auction Services, Inc. in an exclusive interview with CNBC's David Faber.
- Insider Monkey•2 days ago
Here’s What Hedge Funds Think About KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR)
Most investors tend to think that hedge funds and other asset managers are worthless, as they cannot beat even simple index fund portfolios. In fact, most people expect hedge funds to compete with and outperform the bull market that we have witnessed in recent years. However, hedge funds are generally partially hedged and aim at […]
- PR Newswire•4 days ago
KAR Announces 2019 Jefferson Awards Recipient
Honoree's Initiative Has Impacted Hundreds of Military Children CARMEL, Ind. , April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- KAR Auction Services, Inc. (NYSE: KAR), a global vehicle remarketing and technology solutions ...
- Barrons.com•4 days ago
Activist Investing Is Alive and Well. Here’s a Look at Some Fresh Ideas.
Activists gathered at the tony Plaza Hotel to talk about shareholder activism. Here are some fresh ideas from some of the biggest names.
- TheStreet.com•6 days ago
Auto Auction House KAR Climbs After Starboard Reveals Stake
Starboard believes value lies in the company's planned spinoff of its Insurance Auto Auctions business.
Reuters•6 days agoStarboard takes new position in KAR Auction Services
Activist investment firm Starboard Value has taken a new position in KAR Auction Services, the firm's founder Jeffrey Smith said at a conference on Tuesday. "We believe KAR is a tremendous opportunity," Smith said, adding that he thinks there is plenty of room for margin improvement and expects that portions of the business can be spun off in the near term. Last year, KAR said it would spin out a salvaging business, allowing Starboard's investment to focus on the company's used car auctions.
- PR Newswire•6 days ago
ADESA Enhances Speed and Ease of Auction Experience with Launch of ADESA Simulcast
Velocicast™ to Power Seamless New In-Lane, Digital and Mobile Platform CARMEL, Ind. , April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ADESA, a business unit of global vehicle remarketing and technology solutions provider ...
- CNBC•6 days ago
Starboard Value's Jeff Smith announces new stake in KAR Auction Services
Starboard Value CEO Jeffrey Smith announced Tuesday that the firm has a stake in $7 billion automobile auction house KAR Auction Services. Starboard did not disclose the size of its stake in the company. Smith stressed the importance of the planned spinoff of the Insurance Auto Auctions business from KAR Auction Services as a key value catalyst not yet appreciated by the market.
- CNBC•6 days ago
Starboard Value's Jeff Smith announces new stake in KAR Auction Services
Starboard Value CEO Jeffrey Smith announced Tuesday that the firm has a stake in automobile auction house KAR Auction Services.
- Simply Wall St.•7 days ago
What Is KAR Auction Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:KAR) Share Price Doing?
KAR Auction Services, Inc. (NYSE:KAR), which is in the commercial services business, and is based in United States, saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the past couple of month...
- PR Newswire•12 days ago
IAA Continues Growth with Opening of Fourth Location in South Carolina
WESTCHESTER, Ill. , April 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of global vehicle remarketing and technology solutions provider KAR Auction Services, Inc. (NYSE: ...
- Markit•13 days ago
See what the IHS Markit Score report has to say about KAR Auction Services Inc.
KAR Auction Services Inc NYSE:KARView full report here! Summary * ETFs holding this stock are seeing positive inflows * Bearish sentiment is low * Economic output in this company's sector is expanding Bearish sentimentShort interest | PositiveShort interest is extremely low for KAR with fewer than 1% of shares on loan. This could indicate that investors who seek to profit from falling equity prices are not currently targeting KAR. Money flowETF/Index ownership | NeutralETF activity is neutral. The net inflows of $2.43 billion over the last one-month into ETFs that hold KAR are not among the highest of the last year and have been slowing. Economic sentimentPMI by IHS Markit | PositiveAccording to the latest IHS Markit Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data, output in the Consumer Services sector is rising. The rate of growth is strong relative to the trend shown over the past year, and is accelerating. Credit worthinessCredit default swapCDS data is not available for this security.Please send all inquiries related to the report to score@ihsmarkit.com.Charts and report PDFs will only be available for 30 days after publishing.This document has been produced for information purposes only and is not to be relied upon or as construed as investment advice. To the fullest extent permitted by law, IHS Markit disclaims any responsibility or liability, whether in contract, tort (including, without limitation, negligence), equity or otherwise, for any loss or damage arising from any reliance on or the use of this material in any way. Please view the full legal disclaimer and methodology information on pages 2-3 of the full report.
- PR Newswire•21 days ago
KAR Receives Favorable IRS Private Letter Ruling on Tax-Free Nature of Its Previously Announced Salvage Auction Business Spin-Off
CARMEL, Ind. , April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- KAR Auction Services, Inc. (NYSE: KAR) announced today that it has received a favorable private letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") ...
- PR Newswire•26 days ago
IAA Invests in Innovation Hub at 1871 -- North America's Largest Tech Accelerator Center
IAA Engine HouseTM Is First Automotive Industry and Insurance Claims Partner at 1871 WESTCHESTER, Ill. , March 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of global vehicle ...
- Business Wire•28 days ago
Karmin Advances Financing Process and Reaches Construction Milestones at Aripuanã
Karmin Exploration Inc. (“Karmin”) (TSXV and the Lima Stock Exchange: KAR) is pleased to report that significant milestones have been reached concerning its 30% owned Aripuanã Zinc Lead Copper Silver Project (“Aripuanã”) which is a main near-term growth project being run by its partner Nexa Resources S.A. (“Nexa”). Karmin has a 30% carried interest in Aripuanã and is not required to contribute to the project costs until the fourth quarter of 2019 which is one year after the completion of a feasibility study and the notification from Nexa that the development of Aripuanã will proceed.
- Simply Wall St.•last month
Read This Before Considering KAR Auction Services, Inc. (NYSE:KAR) For Its Upcoming US$0.35 Dividend
Investors who want to cash in on KAR Auction Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:KAR) upcoming dividend of US$0.35 per share have only 4 days left to buy the shares before its ex-dividendRead More...
- GlobeNewswire•2 months ago
Detailed Research: Economic Perspectives on KAR Auction Services, Spectrum Brands, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, The Kraft Heinz, comScore, and Retrophin — What Drives Growth in Today's Competitive Landscape
NEW YORK, March 06, 2019 -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Capital Review released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders,.
- Thomson Reuters StreetEvents•2 months ago
Edited Transcript of KAR earnings conference call or presentation 20-Feb-19 4:00pm GMT
Q4 2018 KAR Auction Services Inc Earnings Call
Motley Fool•2 months agoKAR Auction Services, Inc (KAR) Q4 2018 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
KAR earnings call for the period ending December 31, 2018.
- Motley Fool•2 months ago
Why KAR Auction Stock Plunged Nearly 20% This Morning
KAR beat earnings in Q4 -- so why are investors selling?
- Associated Press•2 months ago
KAR Auction Services: 4Q Earnings Snapshot
The Carmel, Indiana-based company said it had profit of 50 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and non-recurring costs, were 62 cents per share. The results exceeded Wall Street ...
- PR Newswire•2 months ago
KAR Auction Services, Inc. Reports 2018 Financial Results
- Revenue increase drives strong 2018 results - KAR continues rollout of TradeRev and volume doubles - Repurchased approximately 1.8 million shares of common stock in the open market for $100 million in ...
- Simply Wall St.•2 months ago
Does KAR Auction Services, Inc.’s (NYSE:KAR) CEO Salary Reflect Performance?
Want to participate in a short research study? Help shape the future of investing tools and receive a $20 prize! James Hallett has been the CEO of KAR Auction Services,Read More...
