LON:SCT

Softcat - SCT Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 1,434

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(As of 08/12/2022 04:35 PM ET)

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Today's Range: 1,419
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1,438
50-Day Range: 1,253
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1,436
52-Week Range: 1,246
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2,251.06

Volume: 56,120 shs
Average Volume: 295,325 shs
Market Capitalization: £2.86 billion

P/E Ratio: 2,811.76
Dividend Yield: 1.53%
Price Target: GBX 1,962

Softcat MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.83 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 36.8% Upside
GBX 1,962 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: -0.29
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£29,679 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.89 out of 5 stars

3.4

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 1,962, Softcat has a forecasted upside of 36.8% from its current price of GBX 1,434.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Softcat has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for SCT.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Softcat pays a meaningful dividend of 1.53%, 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 40.78%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for SCT.

1.5

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Softcat has a news sentiment score of -0.29. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.38 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Softcat this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
1 people have added Softcat to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Softcat insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £296.79 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Softcat is 2,811.76, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 125.71.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Softcat is 2,811.76, 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 402.95.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Softcat has a PEG Ratio of 11.51. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Softcat has a P/B Ratio of 17.49. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Softcat (LON:SCT) Stock

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, collaboration, connectivity, and device services. In addition, the company provides supply chain operations and virtual desktop and applications. Further, it offers lifecycle, modern management, and financial solutions. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Marlow, the United Kingdom.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, Shore Capital reissued a "buy" rating on shares of Softcat in a research report on Tuesday, July 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Softcat has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of GBX 1,962 ($23.71).

Softcat Price Performance

Softcat stock remained flat at GBX 1,434 ($17.33) during mid-day trading on Friday. 56,120 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 295,325. The stock has a market cap of £2.86 billion and a PE ratio of 2,811.76. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.80, a quick ratio of 1.22 and a current ratio of 1.38. Softcat has a one year low of GBX 1,246 ($15.06) and a one year high of GBX 2,251.06 ($27.20). The business has a 50-day moving average of GBX 1,341.52 and a two-hundred day moving average of GBX 1,457.92.

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SCT Stock News Headlines

August 12, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Softcat plc (LON:SCT) Insider Acquires £158.29 in Stock

August 10, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Investors in Softcat (LON:SCT) have made a incredible return of 300% over the past five years

July 26, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Analysts Set Softcat plc (LON:SCT) Target Price at GBX 1,962

June 27, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Are analysts backing shares in Softcat?

June 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Softcat (LON:SCT) Presents An Opportunity

June 10, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Here is what expert analysts think about Softcat

June 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Softcat plc (LON:SCT) Stock Has Shown Weakness Lately But Financials Look Strong: Should Prospective Shareholders Make The Leap?

May 25, 2022 | ca.proactiveinvestors.com

Softcat raises full year-profit expectations

May 24, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

What lies in store for the Softcat share price?

May 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Estimating The Fair Value Of Softcat plc (LON:SCT)

March 24, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Softcat plc Just Beat Revenue Estimates By 27%

March 22, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Softcat HY Profit Rises - Quick Facts

March 3, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

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January 13, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

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December 19, 2021 | markets.businessinsider.com

Softcat PLC : Result of AGM

November 29, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

Could The Market Be Wrong About Softcat plc (LON:SCT) Given Its Attractive Financial Prospects?

November 19, 2021 | fool.co.uk

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October 28, 2021 | lse.co.uk

TOP NEWS: Softcat lifts dividend payout amid swelling annual profit

September 24, 2021 | fool.co.uk

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September 20, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

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July 31, 2021 | fool.co.uk

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SCT Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 3/17/2020
Today: 8/12/2022
Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/24/2022

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Information Technology Services
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Computer and Technology
Current Symbol: LON:SCT
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.softcat.com
Phone: +44-1628-403403
Fax: N/A
Employees: 1,681
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: GBX 1,962
High Stock Price Forecast: GBX 2,100
Low Stock Price Forecast: GBX 1,700
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +36.8%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.83
Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): N/A
Trailing P/E Ratio: 2,811.76
Forward P/E Ratio: 27.01
P/E Growth: 11.51
Net Income: N/A
Net Margins: N/A
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: N/A
Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 4.80
Current Ratio: 1.38
Quick Ratio: 1.22

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £1.35 billion
Price / Sales: 2.12
Cash Flow: GBX 37.64 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 38.10
Book Value: GBX 82 per share
Price / Book: 17.49

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 199,354,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £2.86 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: N/A

Key Executives

Mr. Graeme A. Watt (Age 60)
CEO & Exec. Director
Comp: $1.22M
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
Anushka Davies
Head of Diversity & Inclusion

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Insiders & Institutions

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SCT Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Softcat stock 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" SCT shares.
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What is Softcat's stock price forecast for 2022?: 6 brokers have issued 1-year target prices for Softcat's shares. Their SCT share price forecasts range from GBX 1,700 to GBX 2,100. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 1,962 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 38.2% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for SCT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have SCT shares performed in 2022?: Softcat's stock was trading at GBX 1,804 at the start of the year. Since then, SCT shares have decreased by 21.3% and is now trading at GBX 1,420.
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When is Softcat's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, October 24th 2022.
View our SCT earnings forecast.
How were Softcat's earnings last quarter?: Softcat plc (LON:SCT) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March, 17th. The company reported $16.70 EPS for the quarter.
How often does Softcat pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Softcat?: Softcat announced a dividend on Tuesday, March 22nd. Investors of record on Thursday, April 7th will be paid a dividend of GBX 7.30 per share on Friday, May 13th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.42%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 7th. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for SCT.

Is Softcat a good dividend stock?: Softcat (LON:SCT) pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.21 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.59%. The dividend payout ratio is 40.78%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Read our dividend analysis for SCT.
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 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.
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What is Softcat's stock price today?: One share of SCT stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 1,420.
How much money does Softcat make?: Softcat (LON:SCT) has a market capitalization of £2.83 billion and generates £1.35 billion in revenue each year.
How many employees does Softcat have?: The company employs 1,681 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Softcat?: Softcat's mailing address is Fieldhouse Lane, MARLOW, SL7 1TB, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.softcat.com. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1628-403403.

This page (LON:SCT) was last updated on 8/12/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Softcat - SCT Share Forecast, Price & News

Softcat MarketRank™ Forecast

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Softcat (LON:SCT) Stock

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Softcat Price Performance

SCT Stock News Headlines

SCT Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

SCT Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Softcat stock right now?

What is Softcat's stock price forecast for 2022?

How have SCT shares performed in 2022?

When is Softcat's next earnings date?

How were Softcat's earnings last quarter?

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

Is Softcat a good dividend stock?

What other stocks do shareholders of Softcat own?

What is Softcat's stock symbol?

How do I buy shares of Softcat?

What is Softcat's stock price today?

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How many employees does Softcat have?

How can I contact Softcat?

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