• Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: GBX 1,474
  • Forecasted Upside: -6.71%
  • Number of Analysts: 7
  • Breakdown:
  • 2 Sell Ratings
  • 2 Hold Ratings
  • 3 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
GBX 1,580
▼ -10 (-0.63%)

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Analyst Price Target for SCT

Analyst Price Target is GBX 1,474
▼ -6.71% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 7 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Softcat in the last 3 months. The average price target is GBX 1,474, with a high forecast of GBX 1,600 and a low forecast of GBX 1,250. The average price target represents a -6.71% upside from the last price of GBX 1,580.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 7 investment analysts is to hold stock in Softcat. This rating has held steady since June 2024, when it changed from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
5/30/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
8/28/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
11/26/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
2/24/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
5/24/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 2 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
8/22/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
10/21/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
11/20/2024

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
10/28/2024Berenberg BankReiterated RatingHoldGBX 1,600
10/24/2024Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
7/25/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingUnderweightGBX 1,250
7/5/2024Jefferies Financial GroupDowngradeUnderperformGBX 1,950 ➝ GBX 1,490
6/26/2024Shore CapitalDowngradeHold
5/29/2024Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuyGBX 1,800 ➝ GBX 1,950
5/28/2024Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
3/7/2024Numis SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuy
2/22/2024Panmure GordonInitiated CoverageHoldGBX 1,490
2/5/2024Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
12/14/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingUnderweightGBX 1,150
12/6/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingUnderweightGBX 1,150
12/4/2023HSBCUpgradeBuyGBX 1,540
11/28/2023Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
11/21/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweightGBX 1,400 ➝ GBX 1,510
10/19/2023Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
9/8/2023Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
5/30/2023Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
4/28/2023Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
4/14/2023Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 1,500
3/17/2023Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
12/2/2022Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
11/22/2022Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
11/2/2022Berenberg BankLower TargetBuyGBX 1,900 ➝ GBX 1,500
10/28/2022Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
10/27/2022BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweightGBX 2,010
10/19/2022Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
10/6/2022BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweightGBX 2,010
7/12/2022Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
6/28/2022Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
3/25/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual WeightGBX 1,910 ➝ GBX 1,700
3/23/2022Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 1,900
3/17/2022Berenberg BankUpgradeBuyGBX 1,900
3/15/2022Berenberg BankReiterated RatingHold
1/11/2022BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweightGBX 2,010
11/12/2021Berenberg BankBoost TargetHoldGBX 1,750 ➝ GBX 1,900
10/26/2021BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweightGBX 1,950
10/26/2021Peel HuntReiterated RatingBuyGBX 2,100
10/26/2021Peel HuntReiterated RatingBuyGBX 2,100
6/28/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweightGBX 1,800 ➝ GBX 1,950
5/26/2021Peel HuntReiterated RatingBuyGBX 2,100
5/26/2021Peel HuntReiterated RatingBuyGBX 2,100
4/12/2021Berenberg BankBoost TargetHoldGBX 1,200 ➝ GBX 1,750
3/9/2021Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageOverweight
9/28/2020Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperformGBX 1,110 ➝ GBX 1,060
7/6/2020CitigroupDowngradeSellGBX 1,050 ➝ GBX 957
5/26/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingBuy
4/16/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingBuy
4/8/2020Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuy
4/3/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingBuy
3/18/2020Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetNeutralGBX 1,100 ➝ GBX 950
3/18/2020Berenberg BankUpgradeBuy
3/17/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingBuy
3/10/2020BarclaysInitiated CoverageOverweightGBX 1,220
3/10/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingBuy
3/9/2020Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingNeutral
2/25/2020Peel HuntInitiated CoverageBuyGBX 1,407
1/21/2020Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuyGBX 1,300 ➝ GBX 1,440
11/27/2019Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuyGBX 1,250 ➝ GBX 1,300
11/25/2019Berenberg BankDowngradeHoldGBX 1,100
(Data available from 11/21/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.68 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
4/24/2024
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
5/24/2024
  • 3 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
6/23/2024
  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
7/23/2024
  • 0 very positive mentions
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8/22/2024
  • 1 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
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9/21/2024
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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10/21/2024
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
11/20/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
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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.
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Today's Range

Now: GBX 1,580
Low: 1,568
High: 1,600

50 Day Range

MA: GBX 1,590.93
Low: 1,468.98
High: 1,795

52 Week Range

Now: GBX 1,580
Low: 1,220
High: 1,855

Volume

46,020 shs

Average Volume

433,734 shs

Market Capitalization

£3.15 billion

P/E Ratio

2,821.43

Dividend Yield

1.68%

Beta

0.71

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Softcat?

The following Wall Street research analysts have issued research reports on Softcat in the last year: Berenberg Bank, HSBC Holdings plc, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Numis Securities Ltd, Panmure Gordon, and Shore Capital.
View the latest analyst ratings for SCT.

What is the current price target for Softcat?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Softcat in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is GBX 1,474, suggesting a possible downside of 7.3%. Berenberg Bank has the highest price target set, predicting SCT will reach GBX 1,600 in the next twelve months. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of GBX 1,250 for Softcat in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Softcat?

Softcat currently has 2 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in SCT, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Softcat?

Other companies that are similar to Softcat include Midwich Group, Northamber, The Sage Group, AVEVA Group and Wise. Learn More about companies similar to Softcat.

How do I contact Softcat's investor relations team?

Softcat's physical mailing address is Fieldhouse Lane, MARLOW, SL7 1TB, United Kingdom. The company's listed phone number is +44-1628-403403. The official website for Softcat is www.softcat.com. Learn More about contacing Softcat investor relations.