Sage Group PLC (SGE)

Currency in GBP
801.60
-4.00(-0.50%)
Real-time Data·
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Fair Value
Day's Range
793.60808.80
52 wk Range
771.801,335.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
800.40 / 800.80
Prev. Close
805.6
Open
802
Day's Range
793.6-808.8
52 wk Range
771.8-1,335
Volume
976.73K
Average Volume (3m)
4.45M
1-Year Change
-36.9521%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
1,092.32
Upside
+36.27%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years

Sage Group PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

14 Buy
4 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
19 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 1,092.32
(+36.27% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Buy10.50+30.63%10.25MaintainJun 01, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Hold9.00+11.97%10.00MaintainMay 26, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Hold10.00+24.41%11.50MaintainApr 20, 2026
Barclays
Sell8.50+5.75%9.00MaintainApr 02, 2026
Goldman Sachs
Hold11.00+36.85%12.50MaintainApr 01, 2026

Sage Group PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • Sage reported Q1 FY2026 EPS of GBP 0.237, missing forecast of GBP 0.2451, while revenue grew 11% YoY to GBP 1.36B driven by subscriptions.
  • Operating profit surged 15% with margins expanding 80bps to 23.9%; recurring revenue now represents 97% of total revenue at 11% growth.
  • Stock declined 2.92% to GBP 870.8 post-earnings despite strong cash conversion of 116% and 16% underlying EPS growth year-over-year.
  • CEO Hare emphasized business model resilience; company projects Q3 EPS of $2.29 and Q4 EPS of $1.95, focusing on AI integration and cloud expansion.
  • Key risks include rising finance costs from debt issuance, market saturation concerns, macroeconomic pressures, and intensifying cloud/AI competition.
Last Updated: 05/21/2026, 04:38 PM
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 21, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.23 / 0.25
Revenue / Forecast
1.36B / 1.36B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.40%
Dividend Yield
2.79%
Industry Median 1.09%
Annualized payout
22.45
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+5.26%
Growth Streak

SGE Income Statement

Compare SGE to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
SGE
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
18.9x29.6x12.6x
PEG Ratio
1.220.400.01
Price/Book
33.0x5.9x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
2.8x3.1x2.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
36.5%39.7%24.0%
Fair Value Upside
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The Sage Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, offers technology solutions and services for small and medium businesses in North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Africa and Asia-Pacific. It offers Sage Intacct, cloud accounting and financial management software for mid-sized and growing businesses; Sage People, an integrated HR and Payroll solution; Sage 200, a scalable management solution; Sage X3, a flexible, intuitive, and tailored business solution; Sage Accounting, a cloud software for managing invoicing, cash flow, tax, and more, from anywhere. Ideal for small businesses; Sage Payroll for start-ups and small businesses manage their payroll; and Sage HR for small and mid-sized businesses for record management, leave management, staff scheduling, and expenses services. The company also provides Sage 50 accounts, that manages accounting, inventory, and payments, as well as Sage 50 payroll. The Sage Group plc was formerly known as Ployfinal Public Limited Company and changed its name to The Sage Group plc in September 1988. The company was founded in 1981 and is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

Employees
11094

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
479.62M53.17%3.86B
Other Institutional Investors
424.25M46.83%3.42B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
903.88M100.00%7.28B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.11.04%99,585,043802,257
Fundsmith Investment Services Limited5.16%46,518,865374,756

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FAQ

What Is the Sage (SGE) Stock Price Today?

The Sage stock price today is 801.60 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Sage Trade On?

Sage is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Sage?

The stock symbol for Sage is "SGE."

Does Sage Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Sage dividend yield is 2.64%.

What Is the Sage Market Cap?

As of today, Sage market cap is 7.23B GBP.

What Is Sage's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Sage EPS (TTM) is 0.40.

When Is the Next Sage Earnings Date?

Sage will release its next earnings report on Nov 19, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is SGE a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Sage Stock Split?

Sage has split 3 times.

How Many Employees Does Sage Have?

Sage has 11094 employees.

What is the current trading status of Sage (SGE)?

As of Jun 12, 2026, Sage (SGE) is trading at a price of 801.60 GBP, with a previous close of 805.60 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 793.60 GBP to 808.80 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 771.80 GBP to 1,335.00 GBP.

What Is Sage (SGE) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Sage is 1,092.32 GBP, with a high estimate of 1334 GBP and a low estimate of 850 GBP. 14 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +36.27% Upside potential.
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