As of Wednesday close, Sabre Corporation’s (NASDAQ:SABR) stock was up $0.13, moving up 2.93 percent to $4.56. The average number of shares traded per day over the past five days has been 5,584,920 shares. 1 time new highs have been achieved over the past 5 days. In the last twenty days, the average volume was 5,443,210, while in the previous 50 days, it was 6,696,850.
Since last month, SABR stock retreated -12.48%. Shares of the company fell to $4.37 on 09/19/23, the lowest level in the past month. A 52-week high of $7.92 was reached on 02/03/23 after having rallying from a 52-week low of $2.99. Since the beginning of this year, SABR’s stock price has dropped by -26.21% or -$1.62, and marked a new high 8 times. However, the stock has declined by -42.42% since its 52-week high.
SABR stock investors should be aware that Sabre Corporation (SABR) stock had its last reported insider trading activity 13 days ago on Sep 08. MENKE SEAN E, the Executive Chair of the Board of the company, disposed of 100,000 shares for $5.07 on Sep 08. It resulted in a $506,980 divestment by the insider. MENKE SEAN E sold 100,000 shares at an average price of $5.62 on Aug 11. The insider now owns 1,767,340 shares following the transaction. On Aug 09, EVP and CFO Randolfi Michael O bought 50,000 shares at $5.38 apiece. The transaction was valued at $268,808.
Valuation Metrics
The latest dividend of $0.14 per share was paid out, remained unchanged from last year’s $0.14.
Financial Health
In the three months ended June 29, Sabre Corporation’s quick ratio stood at 1.50, while its current ratio was 1.50, showing that the company is able to pay off its debt. On the profitability front, the trailing twelve-month gross margin is 57.90% percent. In the year ended June 29, EBITDA margin amounted to -0.72%, whereas operating margins totaled -5.10%. Based on annual data, SABR earned $400.1 million in gross profit and brought in $2.54 billion in revenue.
A company’s management is another factor that investors consider when determining the profitability of an investment. In the past year, return on investment (ROI) was -7.10%. Return on equity (ROE) for the past 12 months was 58.40%.
In Sabre Corporation’s quarter-end financial report for June 29, it reported total debt of $4.8 billion. According to the earnings report, the company had a lower net income in the recent quarter than it did in the previous quarter. SABR’s revenue rose 10.85% to $742.7 million during the quarter, while net income inched up to $737.53 million. While analysts expected Sabre Corporation to report -$0.23 quarterly earnings, the actual figure was -$0.17 per share, beating the consensus estimate by 26.10%. During the quarter, the company generated $9.99 million in EBITDA. The liabilities of Sabre Corporation were 6.01 billion at the end of its most recent quarter ended June 29, and its total debt was $4.8 billion. The value of shareholders’ equity is $332.33 million.
Technical Picture
This quick technical analysis looks at Sabre Corporation’s (SABR) price momentum. With a historical volatility rate of 45.95%, the RSI 9-day stood at 39.39% on 20 September.
At present, SABR shares trade -13.47% below its 20-day simple moving average and +16.92% percent above its 100-day simple moving average. However, the stock is currently trading approximately +20.00% above its SMA50 and -24.13% below its SMA200.
Stochastic coefficient K was 7.79% and Stochastic coefficient D was 7.86%, while ATR was 0.25. Given the Stochastic reading of 16.67% for the 14-day period, the RSI (14) reading has been calculated as 43.64%. As of today, the MACD Oscillator reading stands at -0.17, while the 14-day reading stands at -0.37.
Analyst Ratings
Bernstein upgraded its rating on Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) to a Mkt perform in a note to investors on May 15, 2023. The analysts firm previously had an Underperform rating on the stock.Sabre Corporation (SABR) has been rated Hold by analysts. According to 0 brokerage firms, SABR is a sell, and 5 firms recommend it is a Hold. There are 1 analyst who say the stock is underweight. A total of 1 analyst rate Sabre Corporation stock as buy, with 1 recommending it as overweight.
With a median target price of $5.00, the current consensus forecast for the stock is $3.50 – $10.00. Based on these forecasts, analysts predict Sabre Corporation (SABR) will achieve an average price target of $5.60.
