- Adjusted operating profit reached GBP 600 million, slightly above the estimate of GBP 594.3 million.
- Operating profit was GBP 530 million, just below the expected GBP 531.1 million.
- The operating margin was recorded at 21.1%.
- Adjusted pretax profit totaled GBP 555 million, close to the projected GBP 556.3 million.
- Pretax profit was GBP 484 million, under the estimate of GBP 499.1 million.
- Total revenue amounted to GBP 2.51 billion.
- Revenue from North America was on target at GBP 1.14 billion.
- The company saw an organic revenue growth of 9%.
- Recurring revenue was GBP 2.44 billion.
- Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were 43.2 pence.
- The dividend per share was 21.85 pence, slightly below the expected 21.92 pence.
- Free cash flow stood at GBP 517 million.
- Analyst recommendations included 11 buys, 10 holds, and 1 sell.
A look at Sage Group Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 2 | |
| Dividend | 2 | |
| Growth | 4 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 3 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 2.8 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, the long-term outlook for Sage Group appears promising. With a Growth score of 4, the company is expected to experience significant expansion over time. Additionally, its Resilience score of 3 indicates a solid ability to withstand challenges and maintain stable performance. Furthermore, Sage Group‘s Momentum score of 3 suggests positive market momentum that may drive future growth opportunities. Although the Value and Dividend scores are moderate at 2 each, the strong scores in Growth, Resilience, and Momentum bode well for the company’s overall outlook.
The Sage Group plc, known for its expertise in software publishing, specializes in developing and distributing accounting and payroll software for personal computer systems. Through its subsidiaries, the company maintains a sizable registered user database, creating a robust market for its range of products and services such as computer forms, software support contracts, program upgrades, and training. With a balanced profile across various Smart Scores indicators, Sage Group stands poised for continued growth and resilience in the competitive software industry.
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