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SCT Stock Chart & Stats
2082.00 p
30.00 p(1.58%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
2082.00 p
30.00 p(1.58%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range1,083.00 p - 2,134.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume300.00K
Average Volume (3M)713.63K
Market Cap
£3.69B
Enterprise Value2.71B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£199.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£37.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.2
Beta0.31
Next Earnings
Mar 24, 2027EPS Estimate
0.36Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.75%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.76
Shares Outstanding215,655,000
10 Day Avg. Volume611,599
30 Day Avg. Volume713,630
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.89
Price to Book (P/B)10.51
Price to Sales (P/S)1.94
P/FCF Ratio23.92
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£2,138.00Price Target Upside2.69% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.87
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.22B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Broad-based GrowthStrong growth across revenue, gross profit and multiple technology categories indicates broad customer demand rather than reliance on one product line. This diversified expansion can reinforce Softcat’s scale, vendor relevance and ability to fund continued investment over the next several quarters.
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and high returns on equity give Softcat substantial financial flexibility. The company is better positioned to invest in systems, people and strategic growth while retaining capacity to absorb weaker trading or fund opportunities without excessive balance-sheet strain.
Expanding Recurring Customer RelationshipsGrowth in recurring customers and profit per customer supports the durability of Softcat’s account-led model. Deeper relationships, renewals and higher share of wallet can improve revenue visibility and create a foundation for sustained cross-selling across software, cloud and services.
Bears Say
Structural Margin PressureThe lower gross profit rate shows that strong volume growth is not translating fully into margin expansion. Mix toward lower-margin products, large solutions projects and Microsoft-related changes could continue to constrain profitability unless higher-value services and vendor economics offset the pressure.
Elevated Operating And Non-underlying CostsFaster cost growth and sharply higher expected non-underlying costs create a meaningful drag on earnings conversion. Continued investment may support future capability, but acquisition, integration and systems expenses can reduce near-term profit quality and limit operating leverage.
Higher Post-acquisition LeverageThe GDT acquisition temporarily increases leverage above Softcat’s stated target range, reducing financial flexibility compared with its historically conservative position. Although management expects deleveraging, debt service and integration demands may constrain capital allocation during the next several quarters.
Softcat News
SCT FAQ
What was Softcat’s price range in the past 12 months?
Softcat lowest share price was 1083.00 p and its highest was 2134.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Softcat’s market cap?
Softcat’s market cap is £3.69B.
When is Softcat’s upcoming earnings report date?
Softcat’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 24, 2027 which is in 152 days.
How were Softcat’s earnings last quarter?
Softcat released its earnings results on Oct 14, 2026. The company reported 0.477 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.446 p by 0.031 p.
Is Softcat overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Softcat’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Softcat pay dividends?
Softcat pays a Semiannually dividend of 21.6 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.75%. See more information on Softcat dividends here
What is Softcat’s EPS estimate?
Softcat’s EPS estimate is 0.36.
How many shares outstanding does Softcat have?
Softcat has 215,655,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Softcat’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Softcat reported an EPS of 0.477 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.446 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10.655%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Softcat?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:SCT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Softcat Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£2,138.00 (2.69% Upside)
£2,138.00 (2.69% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:SCT Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £235.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
11.19%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
46.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.96%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
Softcat
Softcat plc, a UK-based company established in 1987 with headquarters in Marlow, operates as a leading value-added IT reseller and provider of IT infrastructure solutions. Serving both commercial enterprises and public sector entities across the United Kingdom, the company delivers end-to-end technology services. These services encompass strategic advice, procurement, system design, implementation, and ongoing management for a wide array of technological domains, including software licensing, modern workplace solutions, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud and data center environments. Beyond these core offerings, Softcat also specializes in asset management, collaboration tools, connectivity, and device management. Further expanding its portfolio, it offers supply chain optimization, virtual desktop infrastructure, and applications, alongside lifecycle, modern management, and financial technology solutions.
SCT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
2,138.00 p
▲(2.69% Upside)
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