Should I buy or sell Softcat stock right now?

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

What is Softcat's stock price target for 2024?

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Softcat's shares. Their SCT share price targets range from GBX 1,150 to GBX 1,540. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 1,393.33 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 10.1%. View analysts price targets for SCT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have SCT shares performed in 2024?

Softcat's stock was trading at GBX 1,360 at the start of the year. Since then, SCT shares have increased by 14.0% and is now trading at GBX 1,550. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were Softcat's earnings last quarter?

Softcat plc (LON:SCT) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, March, 17th. The company reported $16.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Softcat had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 50.40% and a net margin of 12.04%.

How often does Softcat pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Softcat?

Softcat announced a dividend on Tuesday, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, April 11th will be paid a dividend of GBX 8.50 per share on Wednesday, May 22nd. This represents a dividend yield of 0.57%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 11th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for SCT .

Is Softcat a good dividend stock?

Softcat (LON:SCT) pays an annual dividend of GBX 26 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.62%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,642.86%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for SCT .

What other stocks do shareholders of Softcat own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Softcat investors own include CBTX (CBTX) , Computacenter (CCC) , Paysafe Group (PAYS) , Tesla (TSLA) , West Japan Railway (WJRYY) , Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) , BankUnited (BKU) , B&M European Value Retail (BME) , BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN) and Invesco BulletShares 2020 Corporate Bond ETF (BSCK) .

How do I buy shares of Softcat?

Shares of SCT 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 .

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GBX 1,550

-10.00 (-0.64%)

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Today's Range: 1,521
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1,565.72
50-Day Range: 1,446.93
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52-Week Range: 1,150
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1,656

Volume: 387,123 shs
Average Volume: 285,815 shs
Market Capitalization: £3.10 billion

P/E Ratio: 2,767.86
Dividend Yield: 1.68%
Price Target: GBX 1,393.33

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Softcat MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.40 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 10.1% Downside
GBX 1,393.33 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£14,910 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.

0.18 out of 5 stars

1.2

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Softcat has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.40, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Softcat has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

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

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Softcat pays a meaningful dividend of 1.62%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Softcat does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Softcat is 4,642.86%. 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 SCT.

0.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Softcat this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added Softcat to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.

4.2

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Softcat insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £149.10 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
37.89% of the stock of Softcat is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
41.28% of the stock of Softcat 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 Softcat is 2,767.86, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 141.26.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Softcat is 2,767.86, 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 244.82.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Softcat has a PEG Ratio of 11.51. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Softcat has a P/B Ratio of 12.60. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Softcat Stock (LON:SCT)

Softcat plc operates as a value-added IT reseller and IT infrastructure solutions provider in the United Kingdom. The company advices, procures, designs, implements, and manages technology, such as software licensing, workplace technology, networking, security, and cloud and datacenter for businesses and public sector organizations. It also offers public cloud, collaboration, connectivity, data centre and private cloud, devices, and financial solution services. In addition, the company provides IT asset management, lifecycle solutions, modern management, security, software licensing, supply chain operation, and virtual desktop and application. Softcat plc was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Marlow, the United Kingdom.

SCT Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 3/17/2020
Ex-Dividend for 5/22 Dividend: 4/11/2024
Today: 4/19/2024
Dividend Payable: 5/22/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Computer and Technology
Industry: Information Technology Services
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:SCT
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.softcat.com
Phone: +44-1628-403403
Fax: N/A
Employees: 2,315
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 1,393.33
High Stock Price Target: GBX 1,540
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 1,150
Potential Upside/Downside: -10.1%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.40
Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.56
Trailing P/E Ratio: 2,767.86
Forward P/E Ratio: 25.61
P/E Growth: 11.51
Net Income: £113.23 million
Net Margins: 12.04%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 50.40%
Return on Assets: 13.64%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 3.57
Current Ratio: 1.59
Quick Ratio: 1.38

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £940.05 million
Price / Sales: 3.29
Cash Flow: GBX 61.80 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 25.08
Book Value: GBX 123 per share
Price / Book: 12.60

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 199,740,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £3.10 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.71

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Key Executives

Mr. Graham L. Charlton (Age 47)
CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $841.1k
Dr. Kathryn Isabel Mecklenburgh (Age 51)
CFO & Director
Comp: $484.48k
Anna Pulisciano
Operations Director
Mr. Mark Forster
Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Rob Parkinson
Chief Information Officer
Ms. Debra Coady
Legal Director & General Counsel
Ms. Rebecca Monk
Chief People Officer
Mr. Richard Wyn Griffith
Chief Commercial Officer
Mr. Anthony Cowen
Chief Revenue Officer
Mr. Luke Thomas
Company Secretary

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SCT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Softcat stock right now?: 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Softcat in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" SCT shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SCT, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View SCT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Softcat's stock price target for 2024?: 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Softcat's shares. Their SCT share price targets range from GBX 1,150 to GBX 1,540. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 1,393.33 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 10.1%.
View analysts price targets for SCT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have SCT shares performed in 2024?: Softcat's stock was trading at GBX 1,360 at the start of the year. Since then, SCT shares have increased by 14.0% and is now trading at GBX 1,550.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were Softcat's earnings last quarter?: Softcat plc (LON:SCT) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, March, 17th. The company reported $16.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Softcat had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 50.40% and a net margin of 12.04%.

How often does Softcat pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Softcat?: Softcat announced a dividend on Tuesday, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, April 11th will be paid a dividend of GBX 8.50 per share on Wednesday, May 22nd. This represents a dividend yield of 0.57%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 11th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for SCT.
Is Softcat a good dividend stock?: Softcat (LON:SCT) pays an annual dividend of GBX 26 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.62%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,642.86%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for SCT.
What other stocks do shareholders of Softcat own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Softcat investors own include CBTX (CBTX), Computacenter (CCC), Paysafe Group (PAYS), Tesla (TSLA), West Japan Railway (WJRYY), Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH), BankUnited (BKU), B&M European Value Retail (BME), BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN) and Invesco BulletShares 2020 Corporate Bond ETF (BSCK).
How do I buy shares of Softcat?: Shares of SCT 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.
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This page (LON:SCT) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Softcat (SCT) Share Price, News & Analysis

Softcat 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

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Softcat Stock (LON:SCT)

SCT Stock Price History

SCT Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

SCT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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