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Softcat - SCT Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: GBX 1,393.33
  • Forecasted Upside: -11.08%
  • Number of Analysts: 5
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 1 Hold Ratings
  • 3 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
GBX 1,567 As of 04/25/2024 01:00 AM ET
▼ -23 (-1.45%)

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Analyst Price Target for SCT

Analyst Price Target is GBX 1,393.33
▼ -11.08% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 5 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Softcat in the last 3 months. The average price target is GBX 1,393.33, with a high forecast of GBX 1,540 and a low forecast of GBX 1,150. The average price target represents a -11.08% upside from the last price of GBX 1,567.

This chart shows the closing price for SCT for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 5 investment analysts is to hold stock in Softcat. This Hold consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/2/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
1/31/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/1/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
7/30/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
10/28/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
1/26/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/26/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
4/25/2024

Latest Recommendations

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

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
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
11/6/2019Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeBuyGBX 978 ➝ GBX 1,250
10/23/2019Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHoldGBX 890 ➝ GBX 978
7/30/2019Berenberg BankBoost TargetBuyGBX 900 ➝ GBX 1,100
5/16/2019Numis SecuritiesReiterated RatingAdd
4/29/2019Numis SecuritiesInitiated CoverageAddGBX 990
(Data available from 4/25/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.71 (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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  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/28/2023
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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10/28/2023
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
11/27/2023
  • 2 very positive mentions
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12/27/2023
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
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1/26/2024
  • 1 very positive mentions
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2/25/2024
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
3/26/2024
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
4/25/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

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Softcat logo
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 1,567
Low: 1,558
High: 1,590

50 Day Range

MA: GBX 1,546.59
Low: 1,446.93
High: 1,634

52 Week Range

Now: GBX 1,567
Low: 1,150
High: 1,656

Volume

310,884 shs

Average Volume

283,433 shs

Market Capitalization

£3.13 billion

P/E Ratio

2,798.21

Dividend Yield

1.62%

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: HSBC Holdings plc, 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?

3 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Softcat in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is GBX 1,393.33, suggesting a possible downside of 11.1%. HSBC Holdings plc has the highest price target set, predicting SCT will reach GBX 1,540 in the next twelve months. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of GBX 1,150 for Softcat in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Softcat?

Softcat currently has 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating 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.
View the latest ratings for SCT.

What other companies compete with Softcat?

Other companies that are similar to Softcat include Computacenter, Wise, Spectris, Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L) and Renishaw. 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.