Softcat (LON:SCT) Given Hold Rating at Jefferies Financial Group

Softcat (LON:SCT)‘s stock had its “hold” rating restated by equities research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group in a research note issued on Wednesday, Digital Look reports. They currently have a GBX 1,700 price objective on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 0.18% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently commented on SCT. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut shares of Softcat to a “hold” rating and increased their price objective for the company from GBX 1,800 to GBX 2,140 in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. Berenberg Bank upped their target price on Softcat from GBX 1,950 to GBX 2,400 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, September 21st. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on Softcat from GBX 1,950 to GBX 2,300 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, September 7th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of GBX 1,993.75.

Softcat Stock Performance

LON SCT opened at GBX 1,697 on Wednesday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of GBX 1,940.87 and a 200 day moving average price of GBX 1,739.06. The company has a market capitalization of £3.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.21, a PEG ratio of 11.51 and a beta of 0.58. Softcat has a 1-year low of GBX 1,083 and a 1-year high of GBX 2,134. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 13.07, a current ratio of 1.25 and a quick ratio of 1.38.

Softcat (LON:SCT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 14th. The company reported GBX 75.80 earnings per share for the quarter. Softcat had a return on equity of 45.16% and a net margin of 8.06%. Sell-side analysts expect that Softcat will post 60.72 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Kathryn Mecklenburgh bought 176 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 7th. The shares were purchased at an average price of GBX 2,045 per share, for a total transaction of £3,599.20. Also, insider Graham Charlton bought 176 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, September 7th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of GBX 2,045 per share, with a total value of £3,599.20. In the last 90 days, insiders have purchased 384 shares of company stock worth $749,739. 2.91% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Softcat News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Softcat this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong FY2026 results: Revenue increased 35.4% and profit rose 19.4% for the year ended July 31, 2026, supporting the company’s earnings momentum. Softcat FY2026 profits rise 19.4% as revenue grows 35.4%
• Positive Sentiment: Higher shareholder returns: Softcat increased its dividend after profit growth exceeded expectations, a positive signal on cash generation and confidence in the business. Softcat lifts dividend as profit growth beats expectations
• Positive Sentiment: U.S. expansion: The proposed GDT deal gives Softcat a route into the U.S. market and could broaden its long-term growth opportunities. Softcat posts double-digit profit growth and moves into U.S. market with GDT deal
• Positive Sentiment: Potential upside identified: An analyst assessment argues that Softcat could have approximately 25% upside, though this is a valuation view rather than new company guidance. Softcat stock analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Director participation in share issue: Directors subscribed for 12,432 new ordinary shares, lifting the share count to 215.7 million. The purchases may align management with shareholders, although the issue creates modest dilution. Softcat directors subscribe to new equity
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst stance unchanged: Jefferies reaffirmed its “Hold” rating and set a GBX 1,700 price target, suggesting limited near-term conviction despite the strong results.
• Negative Sentiment: Slower FY2027 outlook: Guidance points to decelerating growth, prompting investors to reassess Softcat’s elevated growth expectations. This outlook overshadowed the strong FY2026 numbers and led to a decline in the shares. Softcat shares fall as outlook points to slower growth

About Softcat

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.