As 2011 comes to a close, it's a great time to look back at what happened to the stocks that interest you. By making sure you know the important things that a company accomplished -- as well as the setbacks it experienced -- you can make a better decision about whether it's a smart investment for your portfolio.
Today, let's take a look at ZAGG
Stats on ZAGG
Year-to-Date Stock Return | 12.2% |
Market Cap | $253 million |
Total Revenue, Trailing 12 Months | $141 million |
Net Income, Trailing 12 Months | $11.7 million |
1-Year Revenue Growth | 141.6% |
1-Year Profit Growth | 71.8% |
Short Interest (% of float) | 50.2% |
CAPS Rating (out of 5) | * |
Source: S&P Capital IQ.
What was up with ZAGG this year?
ZAGG's big product is its invisibleSHIELD, a clear film that protects smartphone screens from scratches. The company also sells a wide range of other protective accessories. Given the rise of Apple's
But many are skeptical of ZAGG's prospects going forward. Along with SodaStream
Still, ZAGG doesn't seem to care about the shorts. It partnered up with Logitech
Investors should expect continued volatility for the stock in line with how the smartphone industry does. But despite the zigs and zags, as long as handheld devices exist, ZAGG has a good chance of making money from them.
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