Constant Contact, Inc.(CTCT)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
CTCT•NASDAQ
$32.01
72.8× P/E·Price updated Apr 24, 2026
AboutConstant Contact, Inc. is an online marketing company that provides email marketing services, social media campaigns, and other digital marketing tools primarily for small businesses and nonprofits. The company was founded in 1995 as Roving Software and changed its name to Constant Contact in 2004. It went public in 2007 and was later acquired by Endurance International Group in 2015.Show more
- Revenue$332M+16.2%
- EBITDA$44M+44.3%
- Net Income$14M+98.4%
- EPS (Diluted)0.44+91.3%
- Gross Margin72.54%+1.6%
- EBITDA Margin13.18%+24.2%
- Operating Margin5.97%+105.4%
- Net Margin4.32%+70.7%
- ROE5.79%+74.0%
CTCT Price & Volume
Constant Contact, Inc. (CTCT) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Scalable Subscription Model Faces High Acquisition Costs
Investment Thesis • Updated 2015Q3
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Expanding
Profitability:Moderate
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Stable
Primary Risk:High customer acquisition costs
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Constant Contact demonstrates consistent revenue growth, evidenced by a 10.0% year-over-year increase as of 2015Q3, supported by a robust 73.2% gross margin profile.
- However, the firm faces significant operational headwinds as high customer acquisition costs constrain operating margins to 10.5%, necessitating careful monitoring of marketing efficiency.
- While the company maintains a pristine balance sheet with a 0.05% debt-to-equity ratio, investors should remain cautious regarding the impact of $4.4 million in quarterly stock-based compensation on true shareholder value.
Verdict Logic
while the company exhibits a healthy balance sheet with $129.8 million in cash, the high P/E ratio of 72.75 and persistent margin compression risks warrant a wait-and-see approach.
CTCT Growth Metrics
Constant Contact, Inc. (CTCT) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years20.78%
3 Years15.65%
TTM13.59%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-15.44%
TTM65.41%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-16.65%
TTM58.65%
Return on Capital
10 Years2.05%
5 Years5.73%
3 Years6.64%
Last Year7.92%
CTCT Recent Earnings
Constant Contact, Inc. (CTCT) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 8/12 qtrs (67%)●Beat Revenue 10/12 qtrs (83%)
Q4 2015Latest
Sep 30, 2015Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.19+0.6%
$0.19
Rev
$92M+1.3%
$91M
Q3 2015
Jun 30, 2015Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.11+63.4%
$0.07
Rev
$92M-1.5%
$93M
Q2 2015
Mar 31, 2015Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.11+31.3%
$0.08
Rev
$90M+0.7%
$90M
Q4 2014
Dec 31, 2014Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.19+40.1%
$0.14
Rev
$88M+0.2%
$88M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015Latest | Sep 30, 2015 | $0.19vs $0.19+0.6% | $92Mvs $91M+1.3% |
| Q3 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $0.11vs $0.07+63.4% | $92Mvs $93M-1.5% |
| Q2 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | $0.11vs $0.08+31.3% | $90Mvs $90M+0.7% |
| Q4 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | $0.19vs $0.14+40.1% | $88Mvs $88M+0.2% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Constant Contact, Inc. (CTCT)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $32.01 | $1.02B | 72.75 | 16.22% | 4.32% | 5.79% | — | |
| $187.72 | $9.61B | 218.28 | 19.17% | 3.04% | 5.02% | — | |
| $88.69 | $48.08B | 341.12 | 7.08% | 4.29% | 3.05% | — | |
| $163.23 | $133.69B | 20.93 | 9.58% | 18.73% | 14.95% | — | |
| $267.08 | $73.06B | 19.54 | 15.63% | 21.91% | 23.29% | — | |
| $209.28 | $31.71B | 996.57 | 13.66% | 1.96% | 1.32% | — |
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Constant Contact, Inc. (CTCT) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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CTCT Frequently Asked Questions
Constant Contact, Inc. (CTCT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Constant Contact, Inc.'s revenue?
Constant Contact, Inc. (CTCT) reported $361.9M in revenue for fiscal year 2014. This represents a 617% increase from $50.5M in 2007.
How fast is Constant Contact, Inc. growing?
Constant Contact, Inc. (CTCT) grew revenue by 16.2% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Is CTCT profitable?
Yes, Constant Contact, Inc. (CTCT) is profitable, generating $20.0M in net income for fiscal year 2014 (4.3% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
What is CTCT's return on equity?
Constant Contact, Inc. (CTCT) has a return on equity (ROE) of 5.8%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
What is Constant Contact, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Constant Contact, Inc. (CTCT) generated $37.5M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2014. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.