NASDAQ:AMSWA American Software (AMSWA) Stock Forecast, Price & News $11.65 -0.09 (-0.77%) (As of 09/22/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$11.53▼$11.8450-Day Range$10.41▼$11.8652-Week Range$10.11▼$17.52Volume617,290 shsAverage Volume199,108 shsMarket Capitalization$398.08 millionP/E Ratio36.41Dividend Yield3.78%Price Target$20.75 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media American Software MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst Rating0.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside78.1% Upside$20.75 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.52% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.11Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth11.54%From $0.26 to $0.29 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.2.62 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector131st out of 588 stocksPrepackaged Software Industry32nd out of 197 stocks 2.0 Analyst's Opinion Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $20.75, American Software has a forecasted upside of 78.1% from its current price of $11.65.Amount of Analyst CoverageAmerican Software has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.52% 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 0.7, 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 10.09%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipAmerican Software is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.73%, 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 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 151.72% 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 3.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAmerican Software has a news sentiment score of 1.11. 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 0.57 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for American Software this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for AMSWA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% 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 11.54% in the coming year, from $0.26 to $0.29 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of American Software is 36.41, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 125.70.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of American Software is 36.41, 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 289.28.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAmerican Software has a P/B Ratio of 2.84. 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 (NASDAQ:AMSWA) StockAmerican 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 Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AMSWA Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 21, 2023 | businesswire.comAmerican Software to Participate in the Virtual Tech Conference Series: Emerging Growth in A.I., Presented by Maxim Group LLCSeptember 20, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comWilliam Blair Keeps Their Buy Rating on American Software (AMSWA)September 23, 2023 | Altimetry (Ad)Fraud Expert: Dump these three popular stocksA major (and legal) market manipulation scheme is about to play out. It could cost you a fortune – or double your money. You choose. Find out what he knows, here.September 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Software, Inc. Announces Divestment of The Proven Method Business UnitSeptember 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Software to Present at the Sidoti September Small Cap ConferenceSeptember 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors Could Be Concerned With American Software's (NASDAQ:AMSW.A) Returns On CapitalSeptember 9, 2023 | msn.comAmerican Software Sees Slow Sales Cycles Amid Capital Allocation ReviewSeptember 1, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAmerican Software (AMSWA) Receives a Buy from William BlairSeptember 23, 2023 | Legacy Research (Ad)WARNING: Mandatory U.S. Dollar Recall is Weeks AwayIf you have any U.S. dollars in your bank account… You must see this shocking video exposing the government’s new plan to recall the U.S. dollar. According to Business Insider, this recall “could be imminent.” And if you don’t prepare now, you could end up holding a bunch of worthless U.S. dollars.August 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLogility Named Top 100 Great Supply Chain Partner by SupplyChainBrainAugust 26, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comMaxim Group Sticks to Its Buy Rating for American Software (AMSWA)August 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs American Software Inc (AMSWA) Significantly Undervalued?August 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 American Software Inc Earnings CallAugust 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCompared to Estimates, American Software (AMSWA) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key MetricsAugust 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Software Reports First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 ResultsAugust 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs American Software, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AMSW.A) Recent Performance Underpinned By Weak Financials?August 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Software to Announce First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Preliminary Financial ResultsJuly 6, 2023 | msn.comAmerican Software Inc. - (AMSWA) Price Target Decreased by 10.00% to 18.36June 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRubicon VLS and Logility Turbocharge Network Design and Optimization for StellantisJune 10, 2023 | msn.comAmerican Software Non-GAAP EPS of $0.12 beats by $0.01, revenue of $29.9M misses by $0.88MJune 9, 2023 | msn.comPlanet Labs PBC, American Software And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Friday's Pre-Market SessionJune 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ4 2023 American Software Inc Earnings CallJune 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Software Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 ResultsJune 8, 2023 | msn.comAmerican Software (AMSWA) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus EstimatesJune 2, 2023 | msn.comAmerican Software Inc. - (AMSWA) Declares $0.11 DividendMay 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe past three years for American Software (NASDAQ:AMSW.A) investors has not been profitableSee 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 AMSWA Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 8/25 Dividend8/10/2023Last Earnings8/24/2023Dividend Payable8/25/2023Today9/22/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)11/16/2023Fiscal 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) 261-4381Fax404-264-5206Employees394Year Founded1970Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$20.75 High Stock Price Forecast$21.50 Low Stock Price Forecast$20.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+78.1%Consensus Rating Rating Score (0-4)0.00 Research Coverage0 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.32 Trailing P/E Ratio36.41 Forward P/E Ratio44.81 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$10.42 million Net Margins9.08% Pretax Margin11.24% Return on Equity8.62% Return on Assets6.22% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio2.88 Quick Ratio2.88 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$123.66 million Price / Sales3.22 Cash Flow$0.41 per share Price / Cash Flow28.25 Book Value$4.10 per share Price / Book2.84Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares34,170,000Free Float30,281,000Market Cap$398.08 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.73 Social Links Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. James Clyde Edenfield (Age 88)Co-Founder, Exec. Chairman & Treasurer Comp: $849.86kMr. H. Allan Dow (Age 59)CEO, Pres & Director Comp: $1.68MMr. Vincent C. Klinges (Age 60)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $579.12kMr. Keith CharronChief Operating OfficerMr. Bryan L. SellController & Principal Accounting OfficerMr. Shawn ReynoldsExec. VP of MarketingMr. Kevin McInturffExec. VP of R&DMr. Alex PriceSr. VP of Alliance Partners & SalesMr. James R. McGuone (Age 76)Corp. Sec. More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCS DiscoNYSE:LAWLivePersonNASDAQ:LPSNDomoNASDAQ:DOMOMaterialiseNASDAQ:MTLSCognyte SoftwareNASDAQ:CGNTView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBarclays PLCSold 4,136 shares on 9/21/2023Ownership: 0.035%John G Ullman & Associates Inc.Bought 87,767 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 1.601%California State Teachers Retirement SystemSold 956 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.113%Nuveen Asset Management LLCSold 26,798 shares on 8/16/2023Ownership: 0.256%Citadel Advisors LLCBought 2,100 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AMSWA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions What is American Software's stock price forecast for 2023? 0 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for American Software's shares. Their AMSWA share price forecasts range from $20.00 to $21.50. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $20.75 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 78.1% 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 start of the year. Since then, AMSWA shares have decreased by 20.6% and is now trading at $11.65. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting American Software? American Software saw a decline in short interest in August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 179,100 shares, a decline of 10.1% from the August 15th total of 199,200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 275,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.7 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, November 16th 2023. View our AMSWA earnings forecast. How were American Software's earnings last quarter? American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA) released its earnings results on Thursday, August, 24th. The software maker reported $0.08 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.05 by $0.03. The software maker had revenue of $29.17 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $29.07 million. American Software had a net margin of 9.08% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.62%. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.06 EPS. How often does American Software pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for American Software? American Software declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, August 23rd. Investors of record on Friday, November 17th will be given a dividend of $0.11 per share on Friday, December 1st. This represents a $0.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.78%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 16th. 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 3.73%. 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 151.72% 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 guidance has American Software issued on next quarter's earnings? American Software issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 24th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $120.00 million-$126.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $121.17 million. 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 investors include Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (6.98%), BlackRock Inc. (6.64%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (4.13%), William Blair Investment Management LLC (3.19%), Russell Investments Group Ltd. (2.84%) and Crawford Investment Counsel Inc. (2.50%). 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. What is American Software's stock price today? One share of AMSWA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $11.65. How much money does American Software make? American Software (NASDAQ:AMSWA) has a market capitalization of $398.08 million and generates $123.66 million in revenue each year. The software maker earns $10.42 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 394 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. 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