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(From Weiss Ratings) (Ad) Free AMSWA Stock Alerts $10.70 -0.10 (-0.93%) (As of 05/24/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$10.69▼$10.8450-Day Range$9.98▼$12.0652-Week Range$9.38▼$13.72Volume250,664 shsAverage Volume183,650 shsMarket Capitalization$355.45 millionP/E Ratio30.57Dividend Yield4.11%Price Target$18.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get American Software alerts: Email Address American Software MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside68.2% Upside$18.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.95% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.38Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-35.71%From $0.28 to $0.18 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details 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.3.99 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector168th out of 589 stocksPrepackaged Software Industry52nd out of 201 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.Amount of Analyst CoverageAmerican Software has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.Read more about American Software's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.95% of the float of American Software has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAmerican Software has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.5, 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 5.62%, 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 4.09%, 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 125.72%. 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 244.44% in the coming year. This indicates that American Software may not be able to sustain their current dividend.Read more about American Software's 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 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAmerican Software has a news sentiment score of 1.38. 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 0.48 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. 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 Institutions76.98% of the stock of American Software is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about American Software's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for American Software are expected to decrease by -35.71% in the coming year, from $0.28 to $0.18 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of American Software is 30.57, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 140.31.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of American Software is 30.57, 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 251.75.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAmerican Software has a P/B Ratio of 2.62. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about American Software's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Crypto 101 Media[FREE Ticket] 27 Crypto Experts Reveal Their #1 Picks Did you see bitcoin crossed $70k again? Don't miss the next bull run. Because while Bitcoin and Ethereum steal all the headlines… It’s often the cryptos flying under the radar that turn small stakes into life-changing windfalls. Claim your free seat by clicking here now. About American Software Stock (NASDAQ:AMSWA)American 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 Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AMSWA Stock News HeadlinesMay 22 at 7:55 AM | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Software And Two More Top Dividend Stocks To ConsiderMay 17, 2024 | stocknews.com3 Software Stocks Trading at Attractive PricesMay 16, 2024 | businesswire.comAmerican Software to Participate at the 24th B. Riley Securities Institutional Investor ConferenceMay 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA) Sees Large Drop in Short InterestMay 14, 2024 | businesswire.comAmerican Software to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Preliminary Financial ResultsMay 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLogility Launches Additional Cutting-Edge Generative AI Capabilities Across its Digital PlatformMay 3, 2024 | msn.comSeventh Annual Native American Feature Film Writers Lab Opens Call For ApplicationsApril 30, 2024 | businesswire.comLogility named a Leader in 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning SolutionsApril 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDo These 3 Checks Before Buying American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSW.A) For Its Upcoming DividendApril 26, 2024 | money.usnews.comAmerican Software Inc. - Ordinary Shares - Class AApril 24, 2024 | businesswire.comLogility Launches Decision Command Center to Mitigate Supply Chain RiskApril 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLogility Transforms Network Optimization with AI-Powered Dynamic Inventory ModelingApril 11, 2024 | businesswire.comAmerican Software, Inc. Announces Agreement to Eliminate Class B Common StockApril 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Software, Inc. (AMSWA)March 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCalculating The Intrinsic Value Of American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSW.A)February 28, 2024 | sg.finance.yahoo.comACI Worldwide, Inc. (TSA.F)February 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comU.S. Autoforce Embarks on Supply Chain Transformation with LogilityFebruary 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA) Q3 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ3 2024 American Software Inc Earnings CallFebruary 22, 2024 | benzinga.comRecap: American Software Q3 EarningsFebruary 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Software Inc (AMSWA) Reports Q3 Fiscal Year 2024 EarningsFebruary 22, 2024 | businesswire.comAmerican Software Reports Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 ResultsFebruary 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Software’s Board Approves the Quarterly Cash DividendFebruary 22, 2024 | businesswire.comAmerican Software's Board Approves the Quarterly Cash DividendFebruary 21, 2024 | msn.comAmerican Software announces James C. Edenfield to step down as board ChairSee 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 Company Calendar Last Earnings2/23/2023Ex-Dividend for 5/17 Dividend5/02/2024Dividend Payable5/17/2024Today5/24/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)6/06/2024Fiscal Year End4/30/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry Prepackaged software Sub-IndustryApplication Software Current SymbolNASDAQ:AMSWA CUSIP02968310 CIK713425 Webwww.amsoftware.com Phone(404) 261-4381Fax404-264-5206Employees327Year Founded1970Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$18.00 High Stock Price Target$20.00 Low Stock Price Target$16.00 Potential Upside/Downside+68.2%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.35 Trailing P/E Ratio30.57 Forward P/E Ratio38.21 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$10.42 million Net Margins10.94% Pretax Margin11.84% Return on Equity9.14% Return on Assets6.65% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio2.29 Quick Ratio2.29 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$123.66 million Price / Sales2.87 Cash Flow$0.42 per share Price / Cash Flow25.78 Book Value$4.08 per share Price / Book2.62Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares33,220,000Free Float29,443,000Market Cap$355.45 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.71 Social Links The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2024Looking to generate income with your stock portfolio? Use these ten stocks to generate a safe and reliable source of investment income.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. H. Allan Dow (Age 60)CEO, President & Director Comp: $1.16MMr. Vincent C. Klinges (Age 61)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $502.03kMr. Keith CharronChief Operating OfficerMr. Bryan L. SellController & Principal Accounting OfficerMr. Shawn ReynoldsExecutive Vice President of MarketingMr. Kevin McInturffExecutive Vice President of Research & DevelopmentMr. Alex PriceSenior Vice President of Alliance Partners & SalesMr. James R. McGuone (Age 77)Corporate Secretary Comp: $221.33kMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsMiX TelematicsNYSE:MIXTBenefitfocusNASDAQ:BNFTCS DiscoNYSE:LAWBigBear.aiNYSE:BBAIMaterialiseNASDAQ:MTLSView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipJacobs Levy Equity Management Inc.Sold 1,700 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.865%California State Teachers Retirement SystemSold 1,767 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.097%Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MDBought 1,976 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.104%Quadrature Capital LtdSold 10,611 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.041%Lazard Asset Management LLCBought 8,049 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.024%View All Institutional Transactions AMSWA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell American Software stock right now? 1 Wall Street equities research 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 equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" AMSWA shares. View AMSWA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is American Software's stock price target for 2024? 1 brokerages have issued 1-year price targets for American Software's stock. Their AMSWA share price targets range from $16.00 to $20.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $18.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 68.2% 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 2024? American Software's stock was trading at $11.30 at the beginning of the year. Since then, AMSWA shares have decreased by 5.3% and is now trading at $10.70. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is American Software's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, June 6th 2024. 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 6th 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) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 23rd. The software maker reported $0.10 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.08 by $0.02. The software maker had revenue of $31.01 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $31 million. American Software had a net margin of 10.94% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.14%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.09 EPS. How often does American Software pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for American Software? American Software announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 21st. Investors of record on Friday, May 3rd will be paid a dividend of $0.11 per share on Friday, May 17th. This represents a $0.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.11%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 2nd. 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 4.09%. AMSWA has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 125.72%. 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 244.44% 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. Who are American Software's major shareholders? American Software's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (7.31%), Russell Investments Group Ltd. (3.35%), John G Ullman & Associates Inc. (1.78%), Cove Street Capital LLC (1.63%), Foundry Partners LLC (1.01%) and Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. (0.86%). Insiders that own company stock include 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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 This page (NASDAQ:AMSWA) was last updated on 5/24/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners[FREE Ticket] 27 Crypto Experts Reveal Their #1 Picks Crypto 101 MediaThis could mean the end of the U.S dollar…Colonial MetalsBill Gates is all about this tiny $2 stockTimothy SykesUrgent Nvidia WarningAltimetryWrite this ticker symbol down…StocksToTrade$1,500 to $9,400 in one month? (A.I. 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