NASDAQ:AMSWA American Software (AMSWA) Stock Forecast, Price & News $13.43 +0.42 (+3.23%) (As of 06/6/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$12.98▼$13.4950-Day Range$11.75▼$13.4352-Week Range$11.63▼$19.34Volume190,927 shsAverage Volume149,889 shsMarket Capitalization$453.67 millionP/E Ratio41.97Dividend Yield3.28%Price Target$21.75 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media American Software MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside62.0% Upside$21.75 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.92% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.75Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.48 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee 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.2.76 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector56th out of 606 stocksPrepackaged Software Industry11th out of 211 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 $21.75, American Software has a forecasted upside of 62.0% from its current price of $13.43.Amount of Analyst CoverageAmerican Software has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.92% 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 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in American Software has recently decreased by 16.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAmerican Software pays a meaningful dividend of 3.34%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAmerican Software does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of American Software is 137.50%. 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 162.96% 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 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAmerican Software has a news sentiment score of 0.75. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles 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 2 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 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, American Software insiders have sold 762,045.88% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $194.00 in company stock and sold $1,478,563.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.08% of the stock of American Software is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions81.67% 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 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for American Software are expected to remain at $0.27 per share in the coming year.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of American Software is 41.97, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.01.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of American Software is 41.97, 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 337.16.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAmerican Software has a P/B Ratio of 3.86. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About American Software (NASDAQ:AMSWA) StockAmerican Software, Inc. engages in the development and marketing of supply chain management and enterprise software solutions. It operates through the following segments: Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology (IT) Consulting, and Other. The SCM segment offers supply chain optimization and retail planning solutions. The IT Consulting segment provides software enhancements, documentation, updates, customer education, consulting, systems integration services, maintenance, and support services. The Other segment is involved in the purchasing and materials management, customer order processing, financial, e-commerce, and traditional manufacturing solutions. The company was founded by James C. Edenfield in 1970 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.Read More 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 AMSWA Stock News HeadlinesJune 2, 2023 | msn.comAmerican Software Inc. - (AMSWA) Declares $0.11 DividendMay 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comShort Interest in American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA) Decreases By 16.8%June 6, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)BREAKING: Tiny biotech successfully treats blindnessThere's a tiny biotech in Cambridge that's using a breakthrough technology to treat blindness. This company has already shown success in human trials... And Our research shows that anyone who gets in today could see a 46,751% return.May 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe past three years for American Software (NASDAQ:AMSW.A) investors has not been profitableMay 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Software (NASDAQ:AMSWA) Research Coverage Started at StockNews.comMay 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Software to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Preliminary Financial ResultsMay 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLogility and PPC Flexible Packaging Showcase Prescriptive Supply Chain Planning at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2023May 1, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comCompliancy Group is an American Med Spa Association Vendor Affiliate for HIPAA ComplianceJune 6, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)BREAKING: Tiny biotech successfully treats blindnessThere's a tiny biotech in Cambridge that's using a breakthrough technology to treat blindness. This company has already shown success in human trials... And Our research shows that anyone who gets in today could see a 46,751% return.April 27, 2023 | msn.comAmerican Software's Ex-Dividend Date Is Tuesday, Here's What You Need To KnowApril 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAMSWA Apr 2023 20.000 callApril 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comA Look At The Intrinsic Value Of American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSW.A)April 6, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA) President Sells $186,900.00 in StockApril 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA) Insider Bryan L. Sell Sells 2,000 Shares of StockApril 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA) Director Dennis Hogue Sells 3,000 SharesApril 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comVincent C. Klinges Sells 11,250 Shares of American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA) StockMarch 31, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA) CFO Sells 2,525 Shares of StockMarch 31, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA) President Sells $274,602.90 in StockMarch 28, 2023 | thestreet.comAmerican Software Inc. Class A Common StockMarch 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comReturns On Capital At American Software (NASDAQ:AMSW.A) Have Hit The BrakesMarch 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA) CFO Sells $31,078.40 in StockMarch 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA) President H Allan Dow Sells 14,324 SharesMarch 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA) CFO Vincent C. Klinges Sells 2,224 SharesMarch 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAllan Dow and Marti Kirsch of Logility Honored as 2023 Supply Chain Pros to KnowMarch 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA) President H Allan Dow Sells 5,311 Shares of StockMarch 15, 2023 | benzinga.comPresident at American Software Exercises Options Worth $249KMarch 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Software to Present at the Sidoti March 2023 Small-Cap ConferenceSee More Headlines AMSWA Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AMSWA Company Calendar Last Earnings2/23/2023Ex-Dividend for 5/17 Dividend5/02/2023Dividend Payable5/17/2023Today6/06/2023Next Earnings (Confirmed)6/08/2023Fiscal Year End4/30/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Prepackaged software Sub-IndustryApplication Software SectorComputer and Technology Current SymbolNASDAQ:AMSWA CUSIP02968310 CIK713425 Webwww.amsoftware.com Phone(404) 261-4381Fax404-264-5206Employees418Year Founded1970Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$21.75 High Stock Price Forecast$22.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$21.50 Forecasted Upside/Downside+62.0%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.32 Trailing P/E Ratio41.97 Forward P/E Ratio49.74 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$12.78 million Net Margins8.67% Pretax Margin11.11% Return on Equity8.67% Return on Assets6.15% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio2.64 Quick Ratio2.64 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$127.55 million Price / Sales3.56 Cash Flow$0.46 per share Price / Cash Flow29.45 Book Value$3.48 per share Price / Book3.86Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares33,780,000Free Float33,752,000Market Cap$453.67 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.82 Social Links Key ExecutivesJames C. EdenfieldExecutive Chairman & TreasurerH. Allan DowPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorKeith CharronChief Operating OfficerVincent C. KlingesChief Financial OfficerKevin McInturffExecutive Vice President-Research & DevelopmentKey CompetitorsSapiens InternationalNASDAQ:SPNSSolarWindsNYSE:SWIDomoNASDAQ:DOMOCS DiscoNYSE:LAWON24NYSE:ONTFView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsPutnam Investments LLCSold 892 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.063%JPMorgan Chase & Co.Bought 4,742 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.167%New York State Common Retirement FundSold 273,588 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.042%Geode Capital Management LLCSold 8,999 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 2.002%Arrowstreet Capital Limited PartnershipBought 4,185 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.366%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AMSWA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell American Software stock right now? 1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Software in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" AMSWA shares. View AMSWA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is American Software's stock price forecast for 2023? 1 analysts have issued 1-year price targets for American Software's stock. Their AMSWA share price forecasts range from $21.50 to $22.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $21.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 62.0% 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 the year. Since then, AMSWA stock has decreased by 8.5% and is now trading at $13.43. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting American Software? American Software saw a drop in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 310,500 shares, a drop of 16.8% from the April 30th total of 373,200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 137,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.3 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, June 8th 2023. View our AMSWA earnings forecast. How can I listen to American Software's earnings call? American Software will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, June 8th at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were American Software's earnings last quarter? American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA) announced its earnings results on Thursday, February, 23rd. The software maker reported $0.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.08 by $0.02. The software maker had revenue of $31.01 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $31 million. American Software had a net margin of 8.67% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.67%. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.09 EPS. How often does American Software pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for American Software? American Software declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, June 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.11 per share on Friday, August 25th. This represents a $0.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.28%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 10th. Read our dividend analysis for AMSWA. What ETF holds American Software's stock ? SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF holds 67,242 shares of AMSWA stock, representing 0.35% of its portfolio. 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 3.34%. The dividend payout ratio is 137.50%. 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 162.96% 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. What is American Software's stock symbol? American Software trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "AMSWA." 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 (9.08%), BlackRock Inc. (6.50%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (4.31%), Congress Asset Management Co. MA (3.54%), William Blair Investment Management LLC (3.28%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.86%). Insiders that own company stock include Bryan L Sell, Bryan L Sell, Dennis Hogue, H Allan Dow, James C Edenfield, James R Mcguone, 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. What is American Software's stock price today? One share of AMSWA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $13.43. How much money does American Software make? American Software (NASDAQ:AMSWA) has a market capitalization of $453.67 million and generates $127.55 million in revenue each year. The software maker earns $12.78 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.32 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does American Software have? The company employs 418 workers across the globe. 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 How can I contact American Software? American Software's mailing address is 470 EAST PACES FERRY ROAD NE, ATLANTA GA, 30305. The official website for the company is www.amsoftware.com. The software maker can be reached via phone at (404) 261-4381 or via fax at 404-264-5206. This page (NASDAQ:AMSWA) was last updated on 6/6/2023 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. 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