Softcat (SCT) Share Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Softcat plc operates as a value-added IT reseller and IT infrastructure solutions provider in the United Kingdom. The company advices, procures, designs, implements, and manages technology, such as software licensing, workplace technology, networking, security, and cloud and datacenter for businesses and public sector organizations. It also offers public cloud, collaboration, connectivity, data centre and private cloud, devices, and financial solution services. In addition, the company provides IT asset management, lifecycle solutions, modern management, security, software licensing, supply chain operation, and virtual desktop and application. Softcat plc was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Marlow, the United Kingdom.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: 1,720 to 1,790
• 50-Day Range: 1,470 to 1,831
• 52-Week Range: 1,427 to 1,855
• Volume: 246,024 shs
• Average Volume: 1.04 million shs
• Market Capitalization: £3.47 billion
• P/E Ratio: 29.20
• Dividend Yield: 1.49%
• Price Target: GBX 1,616.33
• Consensus Rating: Hold

SCT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SCT shares performed this year?

Softcat's stock was trading at GBX 1,524 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SCT shares have increased by 14.4% and is now trading at GBX 1,744.03.
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How were Softcat's earnings last quarter?

Softcat plc (LON:SCT) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March, 19th. The company reported $28.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Softcat had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 43.79% and a net margin of 12.37%.
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How do I buy shares of Softcat?

Shares of SCT stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.

What other stocks do shareholders of Softcat own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Softcat investors own include Computacenter (CCC), Airtel Africa (AAF), B&M European Value Retail (BME), Greencore Group (GNC), Intel (INTC), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) and QUALCOMM (QCOM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/19/2025
• Record date for 3/28 Dividend: 3/20/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend: 3/20/2025
• Dividend Payable: 3/28/2025
• Record date for 5/21 Dividend: 4/10/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/21 Dividend: 4/10/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/21/2025
• Today: 5/23/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: LON
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Electronics & Computer Distribution
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: LON:SCT
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.softcat.com
• Phone: +44-1628-403403
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 2,315
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: GBX 1,616.33
• High Stock Price Target: GBX 1,759
• Low Stock Price Target: GBX 1,490
• Potential Upside/Downside: -8.0%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 59.73
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 29.42
• Forward P/E Ratio: 28.94
• P/E Growth: 11.51
• Net Income: £118.54 million
• Net Margins: 12.37%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 43.79%
• Return on Assets: 13.64%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 3.48
• Current Ratio: 1.60
• Quick Ratio: 1.38

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: £958.56 million
• Price / Sales: 3.65
• Cash Flow: GBX 70.05 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 25.08
• Book Value: GBX 149.20 per share
• Price / Book: 11.78

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 198,910,133
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: £3.49 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.71