Spirent Communications Share Discussion Threads

[northernlass] 07/7/2012 18:48

The Brokers Say "BUY"

03 July 2012

Panmure Gordon retains its Buy recommendation for Spirent Communications with a target price of 183p.



06 July 2012

Citygroup retains its Buy recommendation for Spirent Communications with a target price of 197p.

Singer Capital Markets reiterates its Buy recommendation for Spirent Communications with a target price of 175p.



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Here's a couple of links about SCLP, one of the hottest stocks at the moment:

[broadwood] 06/7/2012 07:50

Citigroup Spirent... 06/07/12 07:38 Retains Buy Buy 0 191.00 197.00

[grigor] 06/6/2012 21:56

Changing Wireless Landscape Breeds New Winners And Losers


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[broadwood] 03/5/2012 09:43

Rather more appealingly for Tempus, technology firm Spirent Communications trades on 15 times earnings which, given its markets, is not bad. Revenues gained 16% in the testing division in the first quarter - the kind of growth not to be sneezed at. Buy.

[shuisky] 02/5/2012 13:59

Article here with regards Spirent & Ixia





It really is ridiculous the way UK co's react to good news.

I suspect we will go higher in a few days after the upgrades are in and, sell side brokers start making calls.

[grigor] 02/5/2012 13:28

Onwards and upwards

[broadwood] 02/5/2012 11:39

The long term investment plans of our customers for the development of the latest data technologies is directed at areas such as mobile internet, cloud computing and global positioning. Spirent's strategy is to focus on these growth markets working closely with our customers to enable them to bring these technologies to market even faster, with higher quality and reliability. Further growth opportunities for Spirent's major division, Performance Analysis, also arise from our expansion into new addressable markets, from strategic acquisitions, such as Mu Dynamics, Inc. announced in April, and our strong position in the Asia Pacific region. All of these drivers are very positive for Spirent's future and will support our continued growth through 2012


And in particular;

We are pleased to report that trading performance for the period is ahead of the Board's expectations.

[broadwood] 02/5/2012 11:36

Four brokers maintaining their Buys.

[cheaky monkey] 02/5/2012 09:52

A great set of numbers imo. This company & management really seem to know how to build solid growth and are concentrating on the correct areas of technology. Have held for a while and expect a good run up now to 200p once press/media start reporting on these encouraging results. Note the 2nd half of 2012 they are expecting stronger revenue.

good luck all, DYOR etc.

CM

[jon827] 02/5/2012 08:07

Aye, sounded all good dinnit, im waiting for a dip tho

[broadwood] 02/5/2012 08:04

Bought in this morning on 'better than expectations'.

[shuisky] 20/4/2012 19:56

Ixia up 9% today, we will be higher on Monday!

[gnnmartin] 20/4/2012 10:34

I'm surprised nobody here has mentioned today's RNS. I was surprised by the purchase, and hoped to get some informed comment here. Not a holder, but watching.
Nigel Martin

[petersinthemarket] 30/3/2012 11:02

Pushing hard for breakout!

[enormouswillie] 27/3/2012 13:10

Yes, I agree, solid company and doing nicely.

[cheaky monkey] 27/3/2012 12:33

Turning into a nice share this one, a fairly quiet BB but that's no bad thing. Nice steady rises with great growth potential. Glad to be part of my portfolio.
DYOR etc.

[grigor] 25/3/2012 13:35

MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Asian trade lifts income for Spirent Communications

[edmate] 20/3/2012 10:22

broker upgrade today

[petersinthemarket] 20/3/2012 10:05

thanks grigor

[grigor] 19/3/2012 21:53

Petersinthe market - It was changed from open access to subscriber access but I have a copy!

GROWTH COMPANY INVESTOR

Spirent Communications - BUY

Fully listed telecommunications testing concern Spirent Communications (SPT) declared a 10% rise in pre-tax profits amidst strong growth in its Japanese business.

The Crawley-headquartered concern declared pre-tax profits of £123.3m (EPS: 14.2p) on sales of £528.2m for the year to December 2011. The growth was driven by its performance analysis division, which saw revenues climb by 14% while its service assurance and systems businesses fell by 5% and 3%, respectively. Cash of $236.5m was declared.

In an interview with Growth Company Investor chief financial officer Eric Hutchinson remarked that the company had seen a 'high growth rate' in its Japanese business, arguing that as a whole there was 'very strong demand' from the Asia Pacific region.

Looking ahead he declared the strongest markets would be in Asia and Latin America, noting the company had already seen 'solid growth' in territories including Japan and India.

Analysts at Numis are forecasting pre-tax profits of $137.9m (EPS: 14.4 cents) on sales of $566.2m for the year to December 2012. A dividend of 3.16 cents (2p) is also pencilled in.

Currently trading just short of a 52 week high Spirent is a company that has benefited from its increasing exposure to overseas markets, in particular Asia where a number of its devices have gained ground in local territories. With a hefty cash pile the possibility of future acquisitions looks likely, while a small dividend adds to its appeal. Buy.

[petersinthemarket] 19/3/2012 19:12

grigor - 2092 - are you aware that your link is only of use to subscribers?

[cordwainer] 19/3/2012 16:21

i got out last week @ 158 - after seeing the hold recommendation in IC, and the fact that I find this business / industry not so easy to understand.

[grigor] 12/3/2012 13:25

Apple iPad 3 initial pre-orders sold out

[juleshoddy] 07/3/2012 14:20

Yeh, just as I bought in. sorry, must be my fault for the pause :)