SCT.LSoftcat plc
Softcat plc has one year to prove it can deliver on its promise — and the next catalyst is Q3 2026 earnings results on September 15, which will anchor the price at $2084.00, with a bull target of $2300.00 and a bear fallback of $1880.00, leaning slightly toward the bull path. This is the first of several high-impact events that will test the company’s ability to execute on its growth strategy, and the market is watching closely for signs of progress in its core IT services business and the potential for new opportunities in server-related offerings.
The schedule
- Tue20Oct
Full-year results and prior-year performance review, with potential for strategic updates and capital allocation decisions.
- Thu3Dec
Annual General Meeting and capital allocation decisions, with potential for strategic announcements and server-related updates.
- Tue15Dec
- Wed10Feb
Review of UK and European IT spending trends, with potential for strategic insights into regional growth opportunities.
- Wed24Mar
First-half results and updated guidance for the server segment, with potential for strategic updates and performance reviews.
- Tue15Jun
- Tue14Sep
Past
- Tue15Sep
Quarterly earnings results and guidance for Q3 2026, with potential impact on stock price based on performance against estimates.
- Tue25Aug
Actual outcome: Bull · $0.00 at outcome
The stock reached the bull target of $2100.00, reflecting strong market confidence in Softcat's AI infrastructure and cloud vendor partnership developments. The partnership update signaled strategic alignment with key players in the cloud space, reinforcing long-term growth prospects and driving the price higher despite mixed earnings results.
Market assessment of early Q1 channel checks for Softcat's core AI and cloud vendor partnerships.
- Wed13May
Actual outcome: Bull · $0.00 at outcome
Softcat plc (SCT.L) experienced a significant price surge following its interim earnings report, which exceeded expectations with a 12% jump in operating profit. The strong results lifted investor confidence and triggered a positive re-rating of the stock, leading to a 67.12% return over the 75-day period. The earnings call and guidance signaled improved performance and growth prospects. [Market retrospective · Long-Term (31–75 days)] Updated observation 2026-08-20: +67.1% from 2026-03-13 (~4.0σ). Target date 2026-06-13 reached; move through 2026-08-20 observed.
Softcat plc (SCT.L) experienced a significant price surge following its interim earnings report, which exceeded expectations with a 12% jump in operating profit. The strong results lifted investor confidence and triggered a positive re-rating of the stock, leading to a 67.12% return over the 75-day period. The earnings call and guidance signaled improved performance and growth prospects. [Market retrospective · Long-Term (31–75 days)] Updated observation 2026-08-20: +67.1% from 2026-03-13 (~4.0σ). Target date 2026-06-13 reached; move through 2026-08-20 observed.
- Tue24Mar
Actual outcome: Bull · $0.00 at outcome
Softcat plc (SCT.L) experienced a significant price surge following its interim earnings report, which exceeded expectations with a 12% jump in operating profit. The strong results led to positive analyst sentiment and a notable increase in the stock price, reflecting improved confidence in the company's financial outlook and growth prospects. [Market retrospective · Medium-Term (11–30 days)] Updated observation 2026-08-20: +37.2% from 2026-05-20 (~3.5σ). Target date 2026-05-15 reached; move through 2026-08-20 observed.
Softcat plc (SCT.L) experienced a significant price surge following its interim earnings report, which exceeded expectations with a 12% jump in operating profit. The strong results led to positive analyst sentiment and a notable increase in the stock price, reflecting improved confidence in the company's financial outlook and growth prospects. [Market retrospective · Medium-Term (11–30 days)] Updated observation 2026-08-20: +37.2% from 2026-05-20 (~3.5σ). Target date 2026-05-15 reached; move through 2026-08-20 observed.
