• SYMANTEC CORP Profile

    Symantec isn't the least bit insecure. The company provides a variety of content and network security software for both consumers and businesses, used for functions such as virus protection, intrusion detection, and remote management. Symantec has used the success of its Norton family of consumer security software to fuel a push into products and services for enterprises, including virtual private networks and applications for firewall management. The company continues to bolster its professional services offerings, which include security assessment, consulting, and outsourced security management.
    John W. Thompson
    CEO
    20330 Stevens Creek Blvd.

    Cupertino, CA 95014-2132

    http://www.symantec.com

    Phone: 408-517-8000

    Fax: 408-517-8186
    Sector: Technology Industry: Internet
  • 2008 Sales 2008 Sales Growth 2008 Net Income 2007 Employees
    $5,874,400,000 13.0% $463,900,000 17,100
  • Key Executives: SYMC

    Name Title Officer Since
    John W. Thompson CEO 4/1/99
    Enrique T. Salem COO -
    James Beer CFO -
    George W. Harrington Chief Accounting Officer -
    Arthur F. Courville General Counsel -
    Rebecca Ranninger Executive VP -
    Geraldine B. Laybourne Director 10/23/07
    George Reyes Director 7/1/00
  • Top Competitors: SYMC

  • Insider Trends: SYMC

    Sentiment for SYMC is NEGATIVE

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    • 6M
    • Market Value of Insider Sales
    • Market Value of Insider Purchases
    Total dollar value of all insider purchases and sales over 12 months
  • Insider Transactions: SYMC

    Date Name Shares Transaction Type Market Value
    07/15/08 REYES GEORGE 8,558 Sale $160,865.99
    07/15/08 REYES GEORGE 22,684 Sale $423,733.27
    07/08/08 CHAFFIN JANICE DURBIN 2,083 Planned Sale $40,618.50
  • Ownership Breakdown : SYMC

    Large Block Holder Type Number  
    Institutions 692.00
     
    Mutual Fund 1,348.00
    Other Major 17.00
  • Short Interest Volume: SYMC

    Data as of 6/25/08
    Current Short Interest Shares 301.99 M
    Current Short Interest Ratio 2.30
    Float 837.16 M
    Short Interest as % of Float 3.80
    Average Daily Volume 13.81 M
    Outstanding Shares 840.12 M