The Sage Group (SGE) Share Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

The Sage Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides technology solutions and services for small and medium businesses in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and internationally. It offers cloud native solutions, such as Sage Intacct, a cloud accounting software product and financial management software; Sage People, a HR and people management solution; Sage 200, a finance and business management solution; Sage X3, a business management solution; Sage Accounting, a solution for small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers to manage customer data, accounts, and people; Sage Payroll for small businesses manage their payroll; and Sage HR for small and mid-sized businesses for record management, leave management, staff scheduling, and expenses services. The company also provides Sage 50cloud and Sage 200cloud that provides a range of cloud connected accounting solutions. The Sage Group plc was formerly known as Ployfinal Public Limited Company and changed its name to The Sage Group plc in September 1988. The company was founded in 1981 and is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: 1,086 to 1,104
• 50-Day Range: 1,087.50 to 1,283
• 52-Week Range: 960 to 1,349
• Volume: 1.44 million shs
• Average Volume: 7.84 million shs
• Market Capitalization: £10.79 billion
• P/E Ratio: 42.39
• Dividend Yield: 1.83%
• Price Target: GBX 3,500
• Consensus Rating: Hold

SGE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SGE shares performed this year?

The Sage Group's stock was trading at GBX 1,273 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SGE stock has decreased by 14.3% and is now trading at GBX 1,090.50.

How were The Sage Group's earnings last quarter?

The Sage Group plc (LON:SGE) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 15th. The company reported $20.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The Sage Group had a net margin of 11.87% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 24.48%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is The Sage Group buying back stock?

The Sage Group's Board of Directors initiated a share buyback plan on Thursday, May 15th 2025, which allows the company to repurchase 0 shares, according to EventVestor. This allows the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are usually an indication that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.

How do I buy shares of The Sage Group?

Shares of SGE 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 The Sage Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that The Sage Group investors own include Associated British Foods (ABF), Intelsat (I), Close Brothers Group (CBG), Bank of America (BAC), HSBC (HSBA), Chaarat Gold (CGH) and Fossil Group (FOSL).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/15/2025
• Today: 8/15/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: LON
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Software - Application
• Sub-Industry: Consumer Goods
• Current Symbol: LON:SGE
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.sage.com
• Phone: +44-191-2943000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 11,326
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for The Sage Group: GBX 3,500
• High Price Target: £145
• Low Price Target: GBX 1,080
• Potential Upside/Downside: +221.0%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.14
• Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): GBX 25.73
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 42.39
• Forward P/E Ratio: 25.87
• P/E Growth: 1.22
• Net Income: £254.60 million
• Net Margins: 11.87%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 24.48%
• Return on Assets: 7.58%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 114.00
• Current Ratio: 0.76
• Quick Ratio: 0.58

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: £2.14 billion
• Price / Sales: 5.03
• Cash Flow: GBX 66.25 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 16.46
• Book Value: GBX 105.31 per share
• Price / Book: 10.36

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 989,708,962
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: £10.79 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.53