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SCT Stock Chart & Stats
1337.00 p
-6.00 p(-0.41%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
1337.00 p
-6.00 p(-0.41%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range1,083.00 p - 1,913.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume24.14K
Average Volume (3M)346.08K
Market Cap
£3.59B
Enterprise Value3.40B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£206.01M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£37.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.8
Beta0.40
Next Earnings
Oct 27, 2026EPS Estimate
0.44Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.05%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.71
Shares Outstanding196,867,780
10 Day Avg. Volume356,983
30 Day Avg. Volume346,082
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.09
Price to Book (P/B)9.63
Price to Sales (P/S)2.24
P/FCF Ratio23.93
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£1,792.86Price Target Upside34.10% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.79
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.74B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthSustained high top-line expansion indicates strong market demand for Softcat's reseller and services mix. Durable revenue growth supports scaling vendor relationships, recurring subscription renewals and cross-sell of services, improving long-term revenue visibility and investment capacity.
High ProfitabilityElevated ROE and strong gross and net margins reflect efficient operations and value-added pricing. These margins stem from services mix and vendor incentives, supporting durable cash generation, reinvestment in services, and margin resilience versus pure distribution players.
Low Leverage & Cash ConversionVery low leverage and >1x cash conversion show strong balance sheet flexibility and reliable cash generation. This affords capacity for strategic M&A, shareholder returns, and counter-cyclical resilience, making funding for growth less dependent on external capital.
Bears Say
Revenue VolatilityPast volatility in revenue implies episodic large deals and exposure to IT spend cycles, reducing predictability of future earnings. Over months this can complicate capacity planning, margin stability and forecasting for recurring revenue expansion, increasing execution risk.
Vendor DependenceThe core reseller model ties margins and product availability to third-party vendors. Long-term risks include vendor pricing pressure, program changes, or direct vendor competition in cloud/software, which can compress margins and limit control over differentiated product roadmaps.
Slowing FCF Growth & Modest Equity RatioA deceleration in free cash flow growth reduces excess liquidity for reinvestment or returns, while a relatively low equity ratio limits buffer against shocks. Together they modestly weaken financial resilience and constrain optionality for larger strategic investments.
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 1913.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Softcat’s market cap?
Softcat’s market cap is £3.59B.
When is Softcat’s upcoming earnings report date?
Softcat’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 27, 2026 which is in 118 days.
How were Softcat’s earnings last quarter?
Softcat released its earnings results on Mar 18, 2026. The company reported 0.325 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.308 p by 0.017 p.
Is Softcat overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Softcat’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Softcat pay dividends?
Softcat pays a Notavailable dividend of 9.9 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.05%. See more information on Softcat dividends here
What is Softcat’s EPS estimate?
Softcat’s EPS estimate is 0.44.
How many shares outstanding does Softcat have?
Softcat has 196,867,780 shares outstanding.
What happened to Softcat’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Softcat reported an EPS of 0.325 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.308 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 9.217%.
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:
£1,792.86 (34.10% Upside)
£1,792.86 (34.10% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:SCT Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £426.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
3.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
45.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
44.98%
Trailing 12-Months
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
1,792.86 p
▲(34.10% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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