Ranking Domain Name Stocks in 2009 -
Mixed results for domain name stocks in 2009.
The U.S. stock markets returned about 35% in 2009. Domain name stocks were a mixed bag, however. Here’s how six publicly traded companies fared last year, based on the closing price December 31 of 2008 versus 2009.
Tucows (AMEX: TCX) – Up 106% – Tucows aggressively bought back shares in 2009, reducing its shares outstanding and thus increasing their price. But the buybacks only tell part of the story; the company ... read more ...
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Tue 7th July 2009
Most Domain Stocks Down in First Half of 2009 -
Domain stocks fail to keep up with broader technology index.
The NASDAQ was up 16% in the first half of 2009, but the rally didn’t extend to most domain name companies. Here’s a look at how they fared.
The Winners
Tucows (AMEX: TCX) jumped 27% to 42 cents a share at the close on June 30, 2009. The company stabilized over the period, but the stock jump was aided by aggressive stock buybacks.
AdLINK (DUS: LKI), the parent company of Sedo, saw its price increase ... read more ...
Tue 16th December 2008
Sedo Domain Sales Booming as Parking Flounders -
Despite parking meltdown, Sedo’s sales success keeps it on the right path.
AdLINK Group, parent organization of Sedo, recently released its quarterly financial report (pdf). Despite a weak environment for domain parking revenue, the company seems to be holding its own in the current downturn.
Sales for the first nine months of 2008 are down 5.4% compared to the same period last year, with sales of EUR 42.4M. However, when you factor in adverse exchange rate ... read more ...
Tue 7th October 2008
Domain Stocks Pummeled -
Domain name related companies get pummeled on Wall Street.
Google’s 52 week stock performance(from Yahoo.com)
The stock market is in a free fall, and domain stocks are no exception.
Shares of Marchex (NASDAQ: MCHX) dropped 12.5% yesterday to close at $8.28. At one point it dropped to $7.75. It’s down 27.5% since the beginning of September.
Tucows (AMEX: TCX) shares continue to drop, and closed at just $.35 yesterday. The stock has been as high as $1.00 over ... read more ...
Wed 23rd January 2008
Is Sedo Worth $350M? -
Annual domain study sheds light on company’s prominence in domain market.
We know Sedo is a behemoth in the domain industry. But just how big is it and what is the company worth? Sedo’s latest domain market study, along with majority owner AdLINK’s financial reports, sheds some light.
AdLINK currently owns 75.94% of Sedo. It purchased 52.14% of the company in 2005 for EUR 14.031M, giving the company a pre-money valuation of approximately EUR 28M at the time. ... read more ...