Softcat plc primarily acts as a value-added IT reseller in the United Kingdom. It provides IT infrastructure services to corporate and public sector organizations, such as software licensing, workplace technology, cloud and datacenter, and networking and security services. The company also offers business intelligence and analytics solutions; asset management solutions; cloud and managed services; collaboration solutions; commodity sourcing solutions; end user computing and mobility solutions; and print solutions, as well as provides professional services. Softcat plc was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Marlow, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Information Technology Services
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolLON:SCT
CUSIPN/A
Phone+44-1628-403403
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current RatioN/A
Quick RatioN/A
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E RatioN/A
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Price / SalesN/A
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book ValueN/A
Price / BookN/A
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net Margins5.15%
Return on Equity58.92%
Return on Assets20.24%
Miscellaneous
EmployeesN/A
Outstanding Shares197,910,000
Softcat (LON:SCT) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Softcat's stock symbol?
Softcat trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "SCT."
How often does Softcat pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Softcat?
Softcat declared a dividend on Wednesday, March 21st. Investors of record on Thursday, March 29th will be paid a dividend of GBX 3.30 per share on Friday, May 11th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.51%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 29th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. View Softcat's Dividend History.
What price target have analysts set for SCT?
4 brokers have issued 12-month price targets for Softcat's shares. Their forecasts range from GBX 565 to GBX 700. On average, they anticipate Softcat's share price to reach GBX 628.75 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Softcat.
Who are some of Softcat's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Softcat include Cirrus Logic (CRUS), Inmarsat (IMASY), Ebix (EBIX), Amkor Technology (AMKR), ManTech International (MANT), NetScout Systems (NTCT), Callidus Software (CALD), GTT Communications (GTT), CompuGroup Medical (COP), Trivago (TRVG), Viavi Solutions (VIAV), Descartes Systems Group (DSGX), The Trade Desk (TTD), Cogent Communications (CCOI), Rogers (ROG), Alteryx (AYX), Mimecast (MIME) and BlackLine (BL).
Who are Softcat's key executives?
Softcat's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Graham L. Charlton, CFO & Exec. Director
- Mr. Graeme A. Watt, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 56)
- Mr. Doug Fawell, Operations Director
- Mr. Stewart Hayward, Head of Marketing & Bids
- Ms. Shelley Ferrigno, Head of Recruitment & HR
Has Softcat been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about SCT stock have been trending somewhat positive this week, Accern reports. The research firm identifies negative and positive press coverage by monitoring more than twenty million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Softcat earned a coverage optimism score of 0.09 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news stories about the company an impact score of 45.89 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term.
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.
What is Softcat's stock price today?
One share of SCT stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 697.
How big of a company is Softcat?
Softcat has a market capitalization of £1.27 billion.
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.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Softcat (SCT)
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.
Softcat (LON:SCT) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
4 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Softcat in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is GBX 628.75The high price target for SCT is GBX 700 and the low price target for SCT is GBX 565. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.50 | 3.00 | 2.67 | 2.60 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | GBX 628.75 | GBX 545 | GBX 470 | GBX 382 |
Softcat (LON:SCT) Consensus Price Target History
Softcat (LON:SCT) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/20/2016 forward)
Softcat (LON:SCT) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 3/21/2018 | | GBX 3.30 | 0.51% | 3/29/2018 | 3/29/2018 | 5/11/2018 |
| 10/18/2017 | | GBX 19.60 | 3.92% | 11/2/2017 | 11/2/2017 | 12/15/2017 |
| 3/22/2017 | | GBX 2.90 | 0.79% | 3/30/2017 | 3/30/2017 | 4/28/2017 |
| 10/19/2016 | | GBX 17.80 | 5.36% | 11/17/2016 | 11/17/2016 | 12/16/2016 |
| 3/17/2016 | | GBX 1.70 | 0.55% | 3/31/2016 | 3/31/2016 | 4/29/2016 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Softcat (LON SCT) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Softcat (LON SCT) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 12/7/2017 | Graham Charlton | Insider | Buy | 30 | GBX 511 | £153.30 | | |
| 11/16/2017 | Peter Ventress | Insider | Buy | 18,202 | GBX 547 | £99,564.94 | | |
| 11/7/2017 | Graham Charlton | Insider | Buy | 28 | GBX 540 | £151.20 | | |
| 10/9/2017 | Graham Charlton | Insider | Buy | 36 | GBX 414 | £149.04 | | |
| 9/7/2017 | Graham Charlton | Insider | Buy | 38 | GBX 396 | £150.48 | | |
| 8/7/2017 | Graham Charlton | Insider | Buy | 38 | GBX 396 | £150.48 | | |
| 7/20/2017 | Vinodka Murria | Insider | Buy | 259,230 | GBX 390 | £1,010,997 | | |
| 7/19/2017 | Vinodka Murria | Insider | Buy | 6,167 | GBX 392 | £24,174.64 | | |
| 7/7/2017 | Graham Charlton | Insider | Buy | 40 | GBX 377 | £150.80 | | |
| 6/7/2017 | Graham Charlton | Insider | Buy | 36 | GBX 416 | £149.76 | | |
| 5/8/2017 | Graham Charlton | Insider | Buy | 35 | GBX 427 | £149.45 | | |
| 3/7/2017 | Graham Charlton | Insider | Buy | 47 | GBX 322 | £151.34 | | |
| 2/7/2017 | Graham Charlton | Insider | Buy | 47 | GBX 314 | £147.58 | | |
| 1/9/2017 | Graham Charlton | Insider | Buy | 51 | GBX 294 | £149.94 | | |
| 12/7/2016 | Graham Charlton | Insider | Buy | 52 | GBX 293 | £152.36 | | |
| 11/7/2016 | Graham Charlton | Insider | Buy | 47 | GBX 319 | £149.93 | | |
| 10/7/2016 | Graham Charlton | Insider | Buy | 48 | GBX 311 | £149.28 | | |
| 9/7/2016 | Charlton,Graham | Insider | Buy | 46 | GBX 325 | £149.50 | | |
| 8/8/2016 | Charlton,Graham | Insider | Buy | 43 | GBX 347 | £149.21 | | |
| 7/7/2016 | Charlton,Graham | Insider | Buy | 54 | GBX 280 | £151.20 | | |
| 6/7/2016 | Charlton,Graham | Insider | Buy | 40 | GBX 371 | £148.40 | | |
| 5/11/2016 | Charlton,Graham | Insider | Buy | 48 | GBX 315 | £151.20 | | |
| 3/7/2016 | Charlton,Graham | Insider | Buy | 528 | GBX 340 | £1,795.20 | | |
| 11/19/2015 | Hellawell,Martin | Insider | Sell | 1,522,932 | GBX 240 | £3,655,036.80 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Softcat (LON SCT) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | Berenberg Bank Downgrades Softcat (SCT) to Hold
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 9 at 8:36 PM |
| Softcat (SCT) Raised to "Buy" at Jefferies Group
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 6 at 12:51 PM |
| Softcat PLC Plans Dividend of GBX 3.30 (SCT)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 28 at 9:04 AM |
| Softcat (SCT) PT Raised to GBX 600
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 23 at 9:35 PM |
| Softcat (SCT) Lowered to "Neutral" at Credit Suisse Group
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 22 at 5:48 PM |
 | Should You Invest In The Tech Sector And Softcat plc (LON:SCT)?
finance.yahoo.com - March 22 at 10:23 AM |
| Should You Be Concerned About Softcat plc’s (LON:SCT) Shareholders?
finance.yahoo.com - March 15 at 10:08 AM |
| Does Softcat plc’s (LON:SCT) Past Performance Indicate A Stronger Future?
finance.yahoo.com - March 7 at 10:25 AM |
| An Intrinsic Value Calculation For Softcat plc (LON:SCT) Shows Investors Are Overpaying
finance.yahoo.com - February 27 at 4:26 PM |
| Softcat (SCT) Rating Increased to Buy at Berenberg Bank
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 19 at 9:00 AM |
| Should Softcat plc (LON:SCT) Be Part Of Your Dividend Portfolio?
finance.yahoo.com - January 24 at 9:00 AM |
| Should You Be Tempted To Buy Softcat plc (LON:SCT) At Its Current PE Ratio?
finance.yahoo.com - January 17 at 10:49 AM |
| Softcat Plc breached its 50 day moving average in a Bullish Manner : SCT-GB : December 18, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - December 18 at 11:19 AM |
| When Should You Buy Softcat plc (LON:SCT)?
finance.yahoo.com - December 18 at 11:19 AM |
| Softcat PLC (SCT) Insider Purchases £153.30 in Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 11 at 9:18 AM |
| Softcat (SCT) Receives "Hold" Rating from Berenberg Bank
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 30 at 6:46 PM |
| Softcat PLC (SCT) Insider Peter Ventress Purchases 18,202 Shares
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 16 at 1:32 PM |
| ETFs with exposure to Softcat Plc : November 14, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - November 15 at 8:19 AM |
 | Softcat Says Graeme Watt To Be Appointed As New CEO - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - November 14 at 7:43 AM |
| What Are Analysts Saying About Softcat plc’s (LSE:SCT) Future?
finance.yahoo.com - November 14 at 7:43 AM |
| Softcat Plc :SCT-GB: Earnings Analysis: 2017 By the Numbers : November 9, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - November 10 at 12:17 PM |
| Softcat Plc :SCT-GB: Earnings Analysis: For the six months ended July 31, 2017 : November 10, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - November 10 at 12:17 PM |
| Insider Buying: Softcat PLC (SCT) Insider Acquires 28 Shares of Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 9 at 12:34 PM |
| Softcat PLC (SCT) Declares Dividend Increase - GBX 19.60 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - October 28 at 10:11 AM |
| Graham Charlton Acquires 36 Shares of Softcat PLC (SCT) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - October 10 at 1:50 PM |
| Softcat Plc : Marginally overvalued, maybe a Safety?
finance.yahoo.com - October 6 at 9:03 AM |
| Softcat Plc :SCT-GB: Earnings Analysis: 2016 By the Numbers : November 10, 2016
finance.yahoo.com - October 6 at 9:03 AM |
| Softcat Plc breached its 50 day moving average in a Bullish Manner : SCT-GB : November 11, 2016
finance.yahoo.com - October 6 at 9:03 AM |
| Softcat Plc breached its 50 day moving average in a Bullish Manner : SCT-GB : January 18, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - October 6 at 9:03 AM |
| Softcat Plc – Value Analysis (LONDON:SCT) : January 19, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - October 6 at 9:03 AM |
| Softcat Plc : Overvalued relative to peers, but may deserve another look
finance.yahoo.com - October 6 at 9:03 AM |
| Softcat Plc :SCT-GB: Earnings Analysis: For the six months ended January 31, 2017 : March 27, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - October 6 at 9:03 AM |
| Softcat Plc : SCT-GB: Dividend Analysis : March 31st, 2017 (record date) : By the numbers : April 4, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - October 6 at 9:03 AM |
| Softcat Plc breached its 50 day moving average in a Bearish Manner : SCT-GB : May 26, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - October 6 at 9:03 AM |
| Softcat Plc – Value Analysis (LONDON:SCT) : May 30, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - October 6 at 9:03 AM |
| Softcat Plc breached its 50 day moving average in a Bearish Manner : SCT-GB : June 6, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - October 6 at 9:03 AM |
| Does Softcat Plc’s (LSE:SCT) PE Ratio Signal A Buying Opportunity?
finance.yahoo.com - October 6 at 9:03 AM |
| Graham Charlton Acquires 38 Shares of Softcat PLC (SCT) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 12 at 10:26 AM |
| Graham Charlton Purchases 38 Shares of Softcat PLC (SCT) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 10 at 4:48 PM |
| Insider Buying: Softcat PLC (LON:SCT) Insider Buys 259,230 Shares of Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 25 at 1:17 PM |
| Softcat PLC (SCT) Insider Acquires £24,174.64 in Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 25 at 1:17 PM |
| Graham Charlton Acquires 40 Shares of Softcat PLC (SCT) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 11 at 1:48 PM |
| Half Year 2017 Softcat PLC Earnings Release - Time Not Supplied
biz.yahoo.com - March 22 at 8:28 AM |
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uk.finance.yahoo.com - May 27 at 12:35 PM |
| Broker tips: M&S, Capita, Softcat
uk.finance.yahoo.com - May 27 at 7:13 AM |
| Berenberg starts Softcat at 'buy'
uk.finance.yahoo.com - May 27 at 6:05 AM |
| Softcat sees strong fully year after Q3 revenue growth
uk.finance.yahoo.com - May 24 at 3:16 AM |
| Director dealing: Prudential and BHP veterans snap up shares - Yahoo Finance UK
uk.finance.yahoo.com - May 5 at 9:46 AM |
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