LON:SCT

Softcat Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 2,240

+40.00 (+1.82 %)

(As of 09/16/2021 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range

2,192

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2,242

50-Day Range

1,768

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2,240

52-Week Range

1,076

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2,246

Volume327,250 shs

Average Volume307,869 shs

Market Capitalization£4.46 billion

P/E Ratio50.22

Dividend Yield1.04%

BetaN/A

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About Softcat

Softcat plc primarily acts 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 asset management, business intelligence and analytics, collaboration, commodity sourcing, end user computing and mobility, and general data protection regulation solutions, as well as consulting and professional services; and sells hardware. Softcat plc was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Marlow, the United Kingdom.

Softcat (LON:SCT) Hits New 1-Year High at $2,260.00
September 13, 2021 | americanbankingnews.com

Softcat plc (LON:SCT) Receives Average Recommendation of "Buy" from Analysts
September 7, 2021 | americanbankingnews.com

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September 6, 2021 | fool.co.uk

Softcat (LON:SCT) Hits New 1-Year High at $2,216.00
September 6, 2021 | americanbankingnews.com

Softcat (LON:SCT) Hits New 12-Month High at $2,156.00
August 31, 2021 | americanbankingnews.com

Softcat (LON:SCT) Reaches New 12-Month High at $2,156.00
August 23, 2021 | americanbankingnews.com

London close: Stocks weaker as investors digest Fed tapering timeline
August 21, 2021 | lse.co.uk

Does Softcat (LON:SCT) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
August 6, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

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July 31, 2021 | fool.co.uk

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June 29, 2021 | lse.co.uk

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange LON
Industry Information Technology Services
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
Current SymbolLON:SCT
Previous Symbol
CUSIPN/A
CIKN/A
Webwww.softcat.com
Phone+44-1628-403403
Employees1,658
Year FoundedN/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales£1.13 billion
Price / Sales3.95
Cash FlowGBX 37.06 per share
Price / Cash Flow60.45
Book ValueGBX 70.80 per share
Price / Book31.64

Profitability

Debt

Price-To-Earnings

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares199,042,000
Market Cap£4.46 billion
Next Earnings Date10/18/2021 (Estimated)
OptionableNot Optionable

MarketRank^™

Overall MarketRank^™

1.55 out of 5 stars

1.4 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Softcat has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.83, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 1,792, Softcat has a forecasted downside of 20.0% from its current price of GBX 2,240.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Softcat has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

4.7 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
Softcat has received 270 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
Softcat has received 113 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
Softcat has received 70.50% “outperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Softcat and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe SCT will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe SCT will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

1.7 Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Softcat pays a meaningful dividend of 1.04%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Softcat does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Softcat is 0.37%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

0.0 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Softcat insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

0.0 Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Softcat is 50.22, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 14.62.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Softcat is 50.22, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 39.05.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Softcat has a P/B Ratio of 31.64. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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Softcat (LON:SCT) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Softcat a buy right now?

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Softcat in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Softcat stock.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Softcat?

Wall Street analysts have given Softcat a "Buy" rating, but there may be better buying opportunities in the stock market. Some of MarketBeat's past winning trading ideas have resulted in 5-15% weekly gains. MarketBeat just released five new stock ideas, but Softcat wasn't one of them. MarketBeat thinks these five companies may be even better buys.
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When is Softcat's next earnings date?

Softcat is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, October 18th 2021.
View our earnings forecast for Softcat.

How were Softcat's earnings last quarter?

Softcat plc (LON:SCT) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March, 17th. The company reported $16.70 EPS for the quarter.
View Softcat's earnings history.

How has Softcat's stock been impacted by COVID-19?

Softcat's stock was trading at GBX 992 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, SCT stock has increased by 125.8% and is now trading at GBX 2,240.
View which stocks have been most impacted by COVID-19.

How often does Softcat pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Softcat?

Softcat declared a dividend on Wednesday, March 24th. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 31st will be given a dividend of GBX 6.40 per share on Friday, May 14th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.36%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 31st. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
View Softcat's dividend history.

Is Softcat a good dividend stock?

Softcat pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.17 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.04%. The dividend payout ratio of Softcat is 0.37%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
View Softcat's dividend history.

What price target have analysts set for SCT?

6 analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Softcat's stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 1,060 to GBX 2,100. On average, they expect Softcat's stock price to reach GBX 1,792 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 20.0%.
View analysts' price targets for Softcat or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.

Who are Softcat's key executives?

Softcat's management team includes the following people:

Mr. Graeme A. Watt, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 59, Pay $991.37k)
Mr. Graham L. Charlton, CFO & Exec. Director
Mr. Alastair Wynn, Operations Director
Mr. Rob Parkinson, Chief Information Officer
Ms. Debra Coady, Legal Director & Gen. Counsel
Mr. James Baker, Alliances & Marketing Director
Mr. Anthony Cowen, Sales Director
Ms. Rebecca Monk, HR Director
Mr. Richard Wyn Griffith, Managing Director
Mr. Luke Thomas, Company Sec.

Who are some of Softcat's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Softcat include Bechtle (BC8), Computacenter (CCC), Converge Technology Solutions (CTS), Cancom (COK), FDM Group (FDM), Solium Capital (SUM), Converge Technology Solutions Corp. (CTS.V) (CTS), GFT Technologies (GFT), First Derivatives (FDP), iEnergizer (IBPO), Quisitive Technology Solutions (QUIS), Sylogist (SYZ), The Panoply (TPX), Redcentric (RCN) and Fonix Mobile (FNX).
View all of SCT's competitors.

What other stocks do shareholders of Softcat own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Softcat investors own include CBTX (CBTX), Computacenter (CCC), Paysafe Group (PAYS), Tesla (TSLA), West Japan Railway (WJRYY), Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH), BankUnited (BKU), B&M European Value Retail (BME), BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN) and Invesco BulletShares 2020 Corporate Bond ETF (BSCK).

What is Softcat's stock symbol?

Softcat trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "SCT."

How do I buy shares of Softcat?

Shares of SCT 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.
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What is Softcat's stock price today?

One share of SCT stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 2,240.

How much money does Softcat make?

Softcat has a market capitalization of £4.46 billion and generates £1.13 billion in revenue each year.

How many employees does Softcat have?

Softcat employs 1,658 workers across the globe.

What is Softcat's official website?

The official website for Softcat is www.softcat.com.

Where are Softcat's headquarters?

Softcat is headquartered at Fieldhouse Lane, MARLOW, SL7 1TB, United Kingdom.

How can I contact Softcat?

Softcat's mailing address is Fieldhouse Lane, MARLOW, SL7 1TB, United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1628-403403.

This page was last updated on 9/16/2021 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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