NASDAQ:DRCT Direct Digital (DRCT) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The “Perfect Storm” for Gold (From Gold Safe Exchange) (Ad) Free DRCT Stock Alerts $7.15 -0.58 (-7.50%) (As of 04/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$7.11▼$8.0250-Day Range$7.15▼$32.5152-Week Range$1.96▼$35.88Volume99,121 shsAverage Volume240,806 shsMarket Capitalization$102.03 millionP/E Ratio51.07Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$15.83 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Direct Digital alerts: Email Address Direct Digital MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside121.4% Upside$15.83 Price TargetShort InterestBearish11.33% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.47Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth175.00%From $0.16 to $0.44 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.18 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector155th out of 316 stocksAdvertising Industry4th out of 9 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingDirect Digital has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageDirect Digital has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted11.33% of the float of Direct Digital has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverDirect Digital has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Direct Digital has recently increased by 17.52%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldDirect Digital does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthDirect Digital does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for DRCT. Previous Next 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentDirect Digital has a news sentiment score of 1.47. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.49 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Direct Digital this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest47 people have searched for DRCT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 194% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 10 people have added Direct Digital to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Direct Digital insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders80.79% of the stock of Direct Digital is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 4.02% of the stock of Direct Digital is held by institutions. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Direct Digital are expected to grow by 175.00% in the coming year, from $0.16 to $0.44 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Direct Digital is 51.07, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 133.23.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Direct Digital is 51.07, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 27.02.Price to Book Value per Share RatioDirect Digital has a P/B Ratio of 22.34. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.Read More DRCT Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart DRCT Stock News HeadlinesApril 17, 2024 | benzinga.comTop 5 Tech And Telecom Stocks That May Rocket Higher This Month - Angi (NASDAQ:ANGI), Direct Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:DRCT)April 6, 2024 | seekingalpha.comDirect Digital: Appears Oversold Despite Strong Partnership DevelopmentsApril 18, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)The “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.April 5, 2024 | businesswire.comGlancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces Investigation of Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (DRCT) on Behalf of InvestorsApril 5, 2024 | businesswire.comINVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (DRCT) on Behalf of InvestorsApril 3, 2024 | businesswire.comThe Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces Investigation of Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (DRCT) on Behalf of InvestorsApril 2, 2024 | prnewswire.com81% of Gen Zers Say Multicultural/Diverse Communities Greatly Shape Brand Preferences, According to Direct Digital Holdings' ResearchMarch 29, 2024 | seekingalpha.comDirect Digital Holdings, Inc. (DRCT) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 18, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)The “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.March 27, 2024 | msn.comDRCT Earnings: Direct Digital Holdings Tanks After Loss in Q4March 27, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comThese Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On Direct Digital Holdings After Weak ResultsMarch 27, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Are Bullish on Top Communication Services Stocks: Sirius XM Holdings (SIRI), Integral Ad Science (IAS)March 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDirect Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:DRCT) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 27, 2024 | investorplace.comWhy Is Direct Digital (DRCT) Stock Down 45% Today?March 27, 2024 | msn.comDirect Digital Stock Falls On Q4 Results: Here's WhyMarch 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDirect Digital Holdings Reports Q4 & Full-Year 2023 ResultsMarch 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDirect Digital Holdings Inc (DRCT) Aligns with EPS Projections, Reports Revenue Surge in ...March 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDirect Digital Sees Double-Digit Growth for 8th Consecutive QuarterMarch 26, 2024 | benzinga.comEarnings Preview For Direct Digital HoldingsMarch 21, 2024 | marketwatch.comDirect Digital Holdings Delays 4Q Earnings Release to Complete AuditMarch 20, 2024 | msn.comDirect Digital Holdings Q4 2023 Earnings PreviewMarch 20, 2024 | benzinga.comA Preview Of Direct Digital Holdings's EarningsMarch 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDirect Digital Holdings Announces Rescheduling of Fourth Quarter and FY 2023 Financial Results Release and Conference CallMarch 15, 2024 | forbes.comUsing Digital Technologies To Bring Better Engagement To Pharma’s DTC AdsMarch 14, 2024 | msn.comDirect Debit System partners with Keyper in DubaiMarch 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAn Intrinsic Calculation For Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:DRCT) Suggests It's 45% UndervaluedMarch 10, 2024 | investorplace.comWhat Are the Top 3 Stocks to Buy Right Now? Our Picks, RankedSee More Headlines Receive DRCT Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Direct Digital and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/26/2024Today4/18/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/09/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorBusiness Services Industry Advertising Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:DRCT CUSIPN/A CIK1880613 Webwww.directdigitalholdings.com Phone832-402-1051FaxN/AEmployees69Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$15.83 High Stock Price Target$23.00 Low Stock Price Target$5.50 Potential Upside/Downside+121.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.14 Trailing P/E Ratio51.07 Forward P/E Ratio44.69 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$1.99 million Net Margins1.26% Pretax Margin3.37% Return on Equity48.38% Return on Assets3.30% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio3.51 Current Ratio1.16 Quick Ratio1.16 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$157.11 million Price / Sales0.65 Cash Flow$0.33 per share Price / Cash Flow21.38 Book Value$0.32 per share Price / Book22.34Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares14,270,000Free Float2,741,000Market Cap$102.03 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta7.91 Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink, or The Boring Company? Click the link below to learn when Elon Musk will let these companies finally IPO.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Mark D. Walker (Age 48)CEO, Co-Founder & Chairman Comp: $518.75kMr. Keith W. Smith (Age 55)Co-Founder, President & Director Comp: $518.75kMs. Diana P. DiazChief Financial OfficerMs. Anu Pillai (Age 53)Chief Technology Officer Ms. M. Duyen Le CPAVice President of People & CultureMs. Maria Vilchez Lowrey (Age 42)Chief Growth Officer Ms. Kristie MacDonaldChief Executive Officer of Huddled MassesMr. Douglas MankiewiczChief Executive Officer of Orange 142Ms. Lashawnda GoffinChief Executive Officer of Colossus SSPMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsFluentNASDAQ:FLNTCoreCardNYSE:CCRDFreightosNASDAQ:CRGOZentekNASDAQ:ZTEKExpensifyNASDAQ:EXFYView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVanguard Group Inc.Bought 13,431 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 0.957%Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 13,431 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.957%Intrinsic Edge Capital Management LLCBought 77,639 shares on 2/14/2024Ownership: 0.544%Tower Research Capital LLC TRC Sold 2,352 shares on 2/13/2024Ownership: 0.017%Denali Advisors LLCBought 24,100 shares on 1/19/2024Ownership: 0.169%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions DRCT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Direct Digital stock right now? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Direct Digital in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DRCT shares. View DRCT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Direct Digital's stock price target for 2024? 4 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Direct Digital's stock. Their DRCT share price targets range from $5.50 to $23.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $15.83 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 121.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for DRCT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have DRCT shares performed in 2024? Direct Digital's stock was trading at $14.88 at the start of the year. Since then, DRCT shares have decreased by 51.9% and is now trading at $7.15. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Direct Digital? Direct Digital saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 287,800 shares, an increase of 17.5% from the March 15th total of 244,900 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 257,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.1 days. Currently, 11.3% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Direct Digital's Short Interest. When is Direct Digital's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 9th 2024. View our DRCT earnings forecast. How were Direct Digital's earnings last quarter? Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:DRCT) released its earnings results on Tuesday, March, 26th. The company reported ($0.08) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.28 by $0.36. The company had revenue of $41.01 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $66.02 million. Direct Digital had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 48.38% and a net margin of 1.26%. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.01 earnings per share. What guidance has Direct Digital issued on next quarter's earnings? Direct Digital updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, March, 26th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $170.0 million-$190.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $242.6 million. When did Direct Digital IPO? Direct Digital (DRCT) raised $18 million in an IPO on Friday, February 11th 2022. The company issued 2,200,000 shares at $7.00-$9.00 per share. The Benchmark Company and Roth Capital Partners acted as the underwriters for the IPO. How do I buy shares of Direct Digital? Shares of DRCT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. 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