Should I buy or sell The Sage Group stock right now?

9 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for The Sage Group in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" SGE shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SGE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View SGE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is The Sage Group's stock price target for 2024?

9 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for The Sage Group's shares. Their SGE share price targets range from GBX 800 to GBX 1,300. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,052.50 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 8.1%. View analysts price targets for SGE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have SGE shares performed in 2024?

The Sage Group's stock was trading at GBX 1,172.50 at the start of the year. Since then, SGE stock has decreased by 2.3% and is now trading at GBX 1,145. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does The Sage Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for The Sage Group?

The Sage Group announced a dividend on Friday, November 22nd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 11th will be paid a dividend of GBX 12.75 per share on Friday, February 9th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.28%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 11th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 6.55. The official announcement can be viewed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for SGE .

Is The Sage Group a good dividend stock?

The Sage Group (LON:SGE) pays an annual dividend of GBX 19 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.63%. The dividend payout ratio is 9,500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for SGE .

What other stocks do shareholders of The Sage Group own?

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

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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

LON:SGE

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

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GBX 1,145

+2.00 (+0.17%)

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Today's Range: 1,137
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1,153
50-Day Range: 1,143
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1,282
52-Week Range: 787.80
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1,285

Volume: 1.71 million shs
Average Volume: 2.95 million shs
Market Capitalization: £11.45 billion

P/E Ratio: 5,725.00
Dividend Yield: 1.66%
Price Target: GBX 1,052.50

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The Sage Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.44 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 8.1% Downside
GBX 1,052.50 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£1.21 M Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.17 out of 5 stars

1.2

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
The Sage Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.44, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
The Sage Group has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for SGE.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
The Sage Group pays a meaningful dividend of 1.63%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
The Sage Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of The Sage Group is 9,500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for SGE.

0.6

News and Social Media Coverage

MarketBeat Follows
2 people have added The Sage Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, The Sage Group insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £12,080 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.73% of the stock of The Sage Group is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
67.96% of the stock of The Sage Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of The Sage Group is 5,725.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 141.70.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of The Sage Group is 5,725.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 244.20.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
The Sage Group has a PEG Ratio of 3.21. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
The Sage Group has a P/B Ratio of 8.30. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About The Sage Group Stock (LON:SGE)

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 company was founded in 1981 and is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom.

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Ex-Dividend for 2/9 Dividend: 1/11/2024
Dividend Payable: 2/09/2024
Today: 4/18/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Computer and Technology
Industry: Software - Application
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:SGE
CUSIP: N/A
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 Stock Price Target: GBX 1,052.50
High Stock Price Target: GBX 1,300
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 800
Potential Upside/Downside: -7.9%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.44
Research Coverage: 9 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.20
Trailing P/E Ratio: 5,712.50
Forward P/E Ratio: 32.69
P/E Growth: 3.21
Net Income: £211 million
Net Margins: 9.66%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 15.05%
Return on Assets: 6.77%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 89.34
Current Ratio: 0.94
Quick Ratio: 0.58

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £2.18 billion
Price / Sales: 5.24
Cash Flow: GBX 69.41 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 16.46
Book Value: GBX 138 per share
Price / Book: 8.28

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 1,000,000,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £11.43 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.57

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Key Executives

Mr. Stephen Hare ACA (Age 63)
B.A., B.Com, CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.98M
Mr. Jonathan Anton George Howell (Age 62)
CFO & Director
Comp: $1.32M
Mr. Aaron Harris
Chief Technology Officer
James Sandford
Vice President of Investor Relations
Ms. Victoria Bradin (Age 46)
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Ms. Catherine Jane Keers (Age 59)
Chief Marketing Officer
Comp: $45k
Ms. Amanda Cusdin (Age 47)
Chief People Officer
Mr. Rainer Downar
Managing Director of Central Europe
Mr. Derk Bleeker
Chief Commercial Officer
Ms. Amy Lawson
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

Key Competitors

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Insiders

Sangeeta Anand
Bought 1,000 shares on 1/30/2024
Total: £1.21 M ($1,208.00/share)

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SGE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell The Sage Group stock right now?: 9 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for The Sage Group in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" SGE shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SGE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View SGE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is The Sage Group's stock price target for 2024?: 9 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for The Sage Group's shares. Their SGE share price targets range from GBX 800 to GBX 1,300. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,052.50 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 8.1%.
View analysts price targets for SGE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have SGE shares performed in 2024?: The Sage Group's stock was trading at GBX 1,172.50 at the start of the year. Since then, SGE stock has decreased by 2.3% and is now trading at GBX 1,145.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does The Sage Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for The Sage Group?: The Sage Group announced a dividend on Friday, November 22nd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 11th will be paid a dividend of GBX 12.75 per share on Friday, February 9th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.28%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 11th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 6.55. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for SGE.

Is The Sage Group a good dividend stock?: The Sage Group (LON:SGE) pays an annual dividend of GBX 19 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.63%. The dividend payout ratio is 9,500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for SGE.
What other stocks do shareholders of The Sage Group own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other The Sage Group investors own include Intelsat (I), Close Brothers Group (CBG), Associated British Foods (ABF), Chaarat Gold (CGH), Fossil Group (FOSL), First Data (FDC), AMC Entertainment (AMC), Bank of America (BAC), HSBC (HSBA) and Ciena (CIEN).
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.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (LON:SGE) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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

The Sage Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About The Sage Group Stock (LON:SGE)

SGE Stock Price History

SGE Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

SGE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™