American Software Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:AMSWA) $10.16 0.00 (0.00%) (As of 12/6/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$10.15▼$10.3250-Day Range$9.63▼$11.4952-Week Range$9.38▼$15.88Volume176,356 shsAverage Volume203,716 shsMarket Capitalization$347.17 millionP/E Ratio30.79Dividend Yield4.33%Price Target$18.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media American Software MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside77.2% Upside$18.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.79% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth11.76%From $0.17 to $0.19 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.52 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector119th out of 594 stocksSoftware - Application Industry5th out of 32 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAmerican Software has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $18.00, American Software has a forecasted upside of 77.2% from its current price of $10.16.Amount of Analyst CoverageAmerican Software has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.79% of the outstanding shares of American Software have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAmerican Software has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in American Software has recently increased by 13.27%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipAmerican Software is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.31%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthAmerican Software does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of American Software is 133.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, American Software will have a dividend payout ratio of 231.58% in the coming year. This indicates that American Software may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for AMSWA. Previous Next 0.0 News and Social Media Coverage News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for American Software this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for AMSWA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added American Software to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, American Software insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders11.37% of the stock of American Software is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions79.94% of the stock of American Software is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for American Software are expected to grow by 11.76% in the coming year, from $0.17 to $0.19 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of American Software is 30.79, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 116.80.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of American Software is 30.79, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 232.03.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAmerican Software has a P/B Ratio of 2.49. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About American Software Stock (NASDAQ:AMSWA)American Software, Inc. develops, markets, and supports a range of computer business application software products in the United States and internationally. It operates through Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology Consulting (IT Consulting), and Other segments. The SCM segment leverages a single platform spanning eight supply chain process areas including product, demand, inventory, network optimization supply, deploy aligned with integrated business planning and supply chain data management. The IT Consulting segment offers IT staffing and consulting services firm. Other segment provides purchasing and materials management, client order processing, financial, e-commerce, and traditional manufacturing software and services. In addition, it offers ongoing support and maintenance services; cloud hosting and managed services; and implementation and training services. The company markets its products through direct and indirect sales channels to the apparel and other soft goods, food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, consumer durable goods, wholesale distribution, specialty chemicals, and other process manufacturing industries. American Software, Inc. was incorporated in 1970 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.Read More AMSWA Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AMSWA Stock News HeadlinesDecember 5, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Software (NASDAQ:AMSWA) Downgraded to Hold at StockNews.comNovember 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLogility Maximizes Production Efficiencies with Advanced Scheduling CapabilitiesDecember 7, 2023 | Wealthpress (Ad)Trading Experts Call It “The Perfect Tesla Trade”Thanks to a new discovery linked to shares of Tesla, regular folks can now target gains of 100% or more in six days or less. New research shows it’s happened 23 different times this year. The next trade is scheduled for this Thursday.November 18, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Technology Companies: ARM Holdings PLC ADR (ARM), American Software (AMSWA) and RingCentral (RNG)November 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Software (AMSWA) Q2 Earnings Meet Estimates, Down Y/YNovember 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ2 2024 American Software Inc Earnings CallNovember 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptNovember 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's What Key Metrics Tell Us About American Software (AMSWA) Q2 EarningsDecember 7, 2023 | Wealthpress (Ad)Trading Experts Call It “The Perfect Tesla Trade”Thanks to a new discovery linked to shares of Tesla, regular folks can now target gains of 100% or more in six days or less. New research shows it’s happened 23 different times this year. The next trade is scheduled for this Thursday.November 16, 2023 | msn.comAmerican Software Non-GAAP EPS of $0.08 misses by $0.01, revenue of $25.7M misses by $2.57MNovember 16, 2023 | benzinga.comRecap: American Software Q2 EarningsNovember 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Software Reports Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 ResultsNovember 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Software Inc (AMSWA) Reports Mixed Q2 Fiscal 2024 Results Amid Strategic ShiftsNovember 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLogility Boosts Supply Chain Performance with AI-first PlanningNovember 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Software, Inc. Announces Agreement to Divest of Transportation Rating SolutionsNovember 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUnlocking Q2 Potential of American Software (AMSWA): Exploring Wall Street Estimates for Key MetricsNovember 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDividend Investors: Don't Be Too Quick To Buy American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSW.A) For Its Upcoming DividendNovember 8, 2023 | msn.comAmerican Express teams up with Superlogic for next gen enterprise loyalty solutionsNovember 7, 2023 | msn.comTOOL to perform at the American Bank Center in JanuaryNovember 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Software (NASDAQ:AMSW.A) investors are sitting on a loss of 31% if they invested a year agoNovember 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Software to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Preliminary Financial ResultsNovember 3, 2023 | msn.comRecycling software firm AMCS targets North America with latest acquisitionOctober 31, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS LAUNCHES REVOLUTIONARY DIGITAL HUBOctober 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLogility Enables Resilient Supply Chains with AI-first PlanningOctober 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSW.A) is favoured by institutional owners who hold 79% of the companyOctober 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comShould You Add American Software (AMSWA) to Your Portfolio?September 29, 2023 | benzinga.comAmerican Software CFO Awarded $1.72M Worth of Stock OptionsSee More Headlines Receive AMSWA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for American Software and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/23/2023Ex-Dividend for 12/1 Dividend11/16/2023Dividend Payable12/01/2023Today12/06/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)2/22/2024Fiscal Year End4/30/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Software - Application Sub-IndustryApplication Software SectorComputer and Technology Current SymbolNASDAQ:AMSWA CUSIP02968310 CIK713425 Webwww.amsoftware.com Phone(404) 261-4381Fax404-264-5206Employees394Year Founded1970Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$18.00 High Stock Price Target$20.00 Low Stock Price Target$16.00 Potential Upside/Downside+77.2%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.33 Trailing P/E Ratio30.79 Forward P/E Ratio59.76 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$10.42 million Net Margins9.78% Pretax Margin11.24% Return on Equity7.89% Return on Assets5.67% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio2.88 Quick Ratio2.88 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$123.66 million Price / Sales2.81 Cash Flow$0.42 per share Price / Cash Flow24.44 Book Value$4.08 per share Price / Book2.49Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares34,170,000Free Float30,281,000Market Cap$347.17 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.65 Social Links 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! If not, it's time to take a look at how energy stocks can play a part in your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. James Clyde Edenfield (Age 88)Co-Founder, Executive Chairman & Treasurer Comp: $678.53kMr. H. Allan Dow (Age 59)CEO, President & Director Comp: $1.16MMr. Vincent C. Klinges (Age 60)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $502.03kMr. Keith CharronChief Operating OfficerMr. Bryan L. SellController & Principal Accounting OfficerMr. Shawn ReynoldsExecutive Vice President of MarketingMr. Kevin McInturffExecutive Vice President of Research & DevelopmentMr. Alex PriceSenior Vice President of Alliance Partners & SalesMr. James R. McGuone (Age 76)Corporate Secretary Comp: $221.33kMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsBenefitfocusNASDAQ:BNFTMaterialiseNASDAQ:MTLSMagic Software EnterprisesNASDAQ:MGICRoadzenNASDAQ:RDZNExpensifyNASDAQ:EXFYView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsWellington Management Group LLPBought 41,443 shares on 12/1/2023Ownership: 0.980%Deutsche Bank AGBought 4,648 shares on 11/24/2023Ownership: 0.061%Connors Investor Services Inc.Bought 13,500 shares on 11/22/2023Ownership: 0.040%Walleye Capital LLCBought 34,334 shares on 11/21/2023Ownership: 0.254%Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc.Bought 195,135 shares on 11/17/2023Ownership: 0.802%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AMSWA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell American Software stock right now? 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Software in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" AMSWA shares. View AMSWA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is American Software's stock price target for 2024? 1 brokers have issued 12 month price objectives for American Software's shares. Their AMSWA share price targets range from $16.00 to $20.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $18.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 77.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AMSWA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AMSWA shares performed in 2023? American Software's stock was trading at $14.68 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, AMSWA stock has decreased by 30.8% and is now trading at $10.16. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting American Software? American Software saw a increase in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 271,500 shares, an increase of 13.3% from the October 31st total of 239,700 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 229,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.2 days. View American Software's Short Interest. When is American Software's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 22nd 2024. View our AMSWA earnings forecast. How were American Software's earnings last quarter? American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 23rd. The software maker reported $0.10 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.08 by $0.02. The software maker had revenue of $31.01 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $31 million. American Software had a net margin of 9.78% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.89%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.09 earnings per share. How often does American Software pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for American Software? American Software declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, November 20th. Investors of record on Friday, February 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.11 per share on Friday, February 16th. This represents a $0.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.33%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 1st. Read our dividend analysis for AMSWA. Is American Software a good dividend stock? American Software (NASDAQ:AMSWA) pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.31%. AMSWA has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 133.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, AMSWA will have a dividend payout ratio of 231.58% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Read our dividend analysis for AMSWA. What is H. Allan Dow's approval rating as American Software's CEO? 8 employees have rated American Software Chief Executive Officer H. Allan Dow on Glassdoor.com. H. Allan Dow has an approval rating of 66% among the company's employees. 75.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at American Software to a friend. Who are American Software's major shareholders? American Software's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (6.61%), John G Ullman & Associates Inc. (1.67%), Ranger Investment Management L.P. (1.35%), Cove Street Capital LLC (1.13%), Acadian Asset Management LLC (1.06%) and Northern Trust Corp (1.00%). Insiders that own company stock include Bryan L Sell, Bryan L Sell, Dennis Hogue, H Allan Dow, James C Edenfield, Lizanne Thomas, Matthew G Mckenna, Thomas L V Newberry, Valerie Paige King and Vincent C Klinges. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of American Software? Shares of AMSWA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does American Software have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of American Software: ASI Properties II LLC, AdapChain Acquisition Co. Inc., American Software USA LLC, Demand Management Inc., Distribution Sciences Inc, Halo Acquisition Company LLC, Intellimedia Commerce Inc, Logility Australia Pty Ltd, Logility GmbH, Logility Inc, Logility Inc, Logility NZ (UC), Logility Solutions PVT LTD, New Generation Computing Inc., New Generation Computing Inc., and The Proven Method Inc..Read More This page (NASDAQ:AMSWA) was last updated on 12/7/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding American Software, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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