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Sotheby's share price

BID
NYSE
$9.835
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(0%)
1D
Industry: Diversified Consumer Services Sector: Consumer Discretionary

Sotheby's analyst forecast

Sotheby's key stock metrics

Market Cap info-icon
This is a company’s total value as determined by the stock market. It is calculated by multiplying the total number of a company's outstanding shares by the current market price of one share.
$0
P/E Ratio info-icon
This is the ratio of a security’s current share price to its earnings per share. This ratio determines the relative value of a company’s share.
0
Volume info-icon
This is the total number of shares traded during the most recent trading day.
107.42K
Avg Volume info-icon
This is the average number of shares traded during the most recent 30 days.
0
Dividend Yield info-icon
This ratio shows how much income you earn in dividend payouts per year for every dollar invested in the stock (or the stock’s annual dividend payment expressed as a percentage of its current price).
0.00%
Beta info-icon
This measures the expected move in a stock’s price relative to movements in the overall market. The market, such as the S&P 500 Index, has a beta of 1.0. If a stock has a Beta greater (or lower) than 1.0, it suggests that the stock is more (or less) volatile than the broader market.
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About sotheby's, common stock

Sotheby's operates as an auctioneer of authenticated fine art, decorative art, jewelry, wine, and collectibles in the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, China, Switzerland, France, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Agency and Finance. The Agency segment accepts property on consignment; and matches sellers to buyers through the auction or private sale process. It is also involved in the sale of artworks; and operation of an auction house for investment-quality automobiles. The Finance segment offers art-related financing services, such as term loans secured by artworks. In addition, the company provides art advisory service. The company is also involved in the retail wine operations; licensing Sotheby's International Realty and related trademarks; and licensing its Sotheby's brand name for use in connection with the art auction business in Australia, and art education services in the United States and the United Kingdom. Sotheby's was founded in 1744 and is headquartered in New York, New York. more

Industry: Diversified Consumer ServicesSector: Consumer Discretionary

Sotheby's stock returns

Time FrameBIDSectorS&P500
1-Week Return--0.52%-0.77%
1-Month Return-0.44%-0.43%
3-Month Return--3.7%4.85%
6-Month Return--3.09%9.63%
1-Year Return-3.43%18.21%
3-Year Return-35.06%64.41%
5-Year Return-28.82%72.43%
10-Year Return-100%183.36%243.03%

Sotheby's financials

Dec '14Dec '15Dec '16Dec '17Dec '185YR TREND
Total Revenue938.05M961.49M857.94M1.06B1.04B[{"date":"2014-12-31","value":88.71,"profit":true},{"date":"2015-12-31","value":90.93,"profit":true},{"date":"2016-12-31","value":81.14,"profit":true},{"date":"2017-12-31","value":100,"profit":true},{"date":"2018-12-31","value":97.95,"profit":true}]
Cost of Revenue474.24M509.10M493.70M668.30M609.52M[{"date":"2014-12-31","value":70.96,"profit":true},{"date":"2015-12-31","value":76.18,"profit":true},{"date":"2016-12-31","value":73.87,"profit":true},{"date":"2017-12-31","value":100,"profit":true},{"date":"2018-12-31","value":91.2,"profit":true}]
Gross Profit938.05M452.40M805.38M389.08M1.04B[{"date":"2014-12-31","value":90.57,"profit":true},{"date":"2015-12-31","value":43.68,"profit":true},{"date":"2016-12-31","value":77.76,"profit":true},{"date":"2017-12-31","value":37.57,"profit":true},{"date":"2018-12-31","value":100,"profit":true}]
Gross Margin100.00%47.05%93.87%36.80%100.00%[{"date":"2014-12-31","value":100,"profit":true},{"date":"2015-12-31","value":47.05,"profit":true},{"date":"2016-12-31","value":93.87,"profit":true},{"date":"2017-12-31","value":36.8,"profit":true},{"date":"2018-12-31","value":100,"profit":true}]
Operating Expenses670.15M703.14M693.53M884.83M835.46M[{"date":"2014-12-31","value":75.74,"profit":true},{"date":"2015-12-31","value":79.47,"profit":true},{"date":"2016-12-31","value":78.38,"profit":true},{"date":"2017-12-31","value":100,"profit":true},{"date":"2018-12-31","value":94.42,"profit":true}]
Operating Income226.04M258.35M122.62M172.55M181.34M[{"date":"2014-12-31","value":87.49,"profit":true},{"date":"2015-12-31","value":100,"profit":true},{"date":"2016-12-31","value":47.46,"profit":true},{"date":"2017-12-31","value":66.79,"profit":true},{"date":"2018-12-31","value":70.19,"profit":true}]
Total Non-Operating Income/Expense-----[{"date":"2014-12-31","value":"-","profit":true},{"date":"2015-12-31","value":"-","profit":true},{"date":"2016-12-31","value":"-","profit":true},{"date":"2017-12-31","value":"-","profit":true},{"date":"2018-12-31","value":"-","profit":true}]
Pre-Tax Income193.75M174.63M100.00M144.19M136.27M[{"date":"2014-12-31","value":100,"profit":true},{"date":"2015-12-31","value":90.13,"profit":true},{"date":"2016-12-31","value":51.61,"profit":true},{"date":"2017-12-31","value":74.42,"profit":true},{"date":"2018-12-31","value":70.33,"profit":true}]
Income Taxes75.76M131.15M25.96M25.41M27.65M[{"date":"2014-12-31","value":57.77,"profit":true},{"date":"2015-12-31","value":100,"profit":true},{"date":"2016-12-31","value":19.79,"profit":true},{"date":"2017-12-31","value":19.38,"profit":true},{"date":"2018-12-31","value":21.09,"profit":true}]
Income After Taxes-----[{"date":"2014-12-31","value":"-","profit":true},{"date":"2015-12-31","value":"-","profit":true},{"date":"2016-12-31","value":"-","profit":true},{"date":"2017-12-31","value":"-","profit":true},{"date":"2018-12-31","value":"-","profit":true}]
Income From Continuous Operations117.99M43.48M74.04M118.78M108.62M[{"date":"2014-12-31","value":99.34,"profit":true},{"date":"2015-12-31","value":36.61,"profit":true},{"date":"2016-12-31","value":62.33,"profit":true},{"date":"2017-12-31","value":100,"profit":true},{"date":"2018-12-31","value":91.45,"profit":true}]
Income From Discontinued Operations-----[{"date":"2014-12-31","value":"-","profit":true},{"date":"2015-12-31","value":"-","profit":true},{"date":"2016-12-31","value":"-","profit":true},{"date":"2017-12-31","value":"-","profit":true},{"date":"2018-12-31","value":"-","profit":true}]
Net Income117.80M43.73M74.11M118.80M108.63M[{"date":"2014-12-31","value":99.16,"profit":true},{"date":"2015-12-31","value":36.81,"profit":true},{"date":"2016-12-31","value":62.39,"profit":true},{"date":"2017-12-31","value":100,"profit":true},{"date":"2018-12-31","value":91.45,"profit":true}]
EPS (Diluted)--2.082.242.42[{"date":"2014-12-31","value":"-","profit":true},{"date":"2015-12-31","value":"-","profit":true},{"date":"2016-12-31","value":85.95,"profit":true},{"date":"2017-12-31","value":92.56,"profit":true},{"date":"2018-12-31","value":100,"profit":true}]

Sotheby's ratios

Sotheby's liquidity ratios

These ratios help you determine the liquidity of the company. Higher is better.

BID
Cash Ratio 0.15
Current Ratio 1.04
Quick Ratio 1.01

Sotheby's asset efficiency ratios

These ratios help you understand the company's efficiency in using its assets to generate returns. Higher is better. For ROE, average long term is around 14%, less than 10% is poor.

BID
ROA (LTM) 0.00%
ROE (LTM) 0.00%

Sotheby's liability ratios

These ratios help you understand the company's liabilities, gauging the riskiness of the investment.

BID
Debt Ratio Lower is generally better. Negative is bad. 0.82
Common Equity/Total Assets Higher is better. Lower can suggest investment is riskier. 0.18

Sotheby's valuation ratios

These ratios help you understand the company's valuation. Lower may indicate cheaper stocks.

BID
Trailing PE NM
Forward PE NM
P/S (TTM) 0.00
P/B 0.00
Price/FCF NM
EV/R 0.00
EV/Ebitda NM
PEG 1.73

Faqs

What is Sotheby's share price today?

Sotheby's (BID) share price today is $9.835

Can Indians buy Sotheby's shares?

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Can Fractional shares of Sotheby's be purchased?

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What is Sotheby's 52-week high and low stock price?

The 52-week high price of Sotheby's (BID) is $. The 52-week low price of Sotheby's (BID) is $.

What is Sotheby's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio?

The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of Sotheby's (BID) is

What is Sotheby's price-to-book (P/B) ratio?

The price-to-book (P/B) ratio of Sotheby's (BID) is 0.00

What is Sotheby's dividend yield?

The dividend yield of Sotheby's (BID) is 0.00%

What is the Market Cap of Sotheby's?

The market capitalization of Sotheby's (BID) is

What is Sotheby's's stock symbol?

The stock symbol (or ticker) of Sotheby's is BID

How Can Investors Use Sotheby's Share Price Data for Long-Term Investment Decisions?

Consider the share price of Sotheby's as a long-term story and not a daily point list. The price represents a movement of the stock in both good and bad times when looked at over many years. This assists the investors to know whether Sotheby's has succeeded to expand steadily and overcome market declines. With this price movement observed and the way the business is progressing, it is easier to make a decision whether the stock is worth having in the long term or not.

How does USD - INR currency movement impact returns from Sotheby's shares for Indian investors?

When investing in Sotheby's shares, you are not based in India then your investment is not just based on the stock price. It is also determined by the currency movement of the dollar in relation to the rupee. When you have an appreciation of the Sotheby's stock and the dollar appreciation is also the same, you gain more in terms of rupees. When the rupee appreciated, it will lower your profits. This currency flow is a silent cause of great contribution to your ultimate returns over many years.

How should investors compare Sotheby's share price with other stocks in the same sector?

Rather than merely checking the share price of Sotheby's and comparing it with that of other stocks in the same sector, one can check how robust the business is. Investors tend to compare such aspects as profits, cash generation, and the stability of the revenues of the company. This means that Sotheby's stock in most cases does not react in the same manner as other companies in the sector due to its brand and services revenue.

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