Sage Group plc

Sage Group plc

1,190.50
GBX
+35.00
(+3.03%)
775.86BMarket Cap
Nov 19Next Earn
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
1.18
1.24
1.34
1.34
1.59
1.7
1.78
1.74
1.69
1.91
2.14
2.32
2.57
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
0.04
0.17
0.18
0.19
0.28
0.27
0.24
0.28
0.26
0.25
0.21
0.32
0.38
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.22
0.21
0.27
0.24
0.23
0.31
0.4
0.34
0.29
0.23
0.36
0.45
0.48
- -
Dividend per Share
0.27
0.12
0.12
0.13
0.15
0.16
0.17
0.17
0.17
0.18
0.19
0.2
0.21
- -
Book Value per Share
0.77
0.69
0.77
0.98
1.08
1.22
1.38
1.51
0.99
1.37
1.38
1.1
0.75
0.24
Tangible Book Value per Share
-0.7
-0.68
-0.62
-0.66
-1.02
-0.87
-0.76
-0.48
-0.85
-1.29
-1.09
-1.26
-1.78
-2.45
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
1,169
1,094
1,073
1,077
1,080
1,083
1,086
1,091
1,091
1,020
1,020
1,007
978
955
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
1,376
1,354
1,436
1,439
1,715
1,846
1,936
1,903
1,846
1,947
2,184
2,332
2,513
- -
Operating Margin (%)
25.92
25.6
25.2
26.13
25.66
24.81
21.54
19.86
17.71
17.1
14.42
19.38
21.09
- -
Depreciation Expense
49
43
47
56
58
68
81
138
87
97
130
96
90
- -
Net Income, GAAP
48
188
194
208
300
295
266
310
285
260
211
323
369
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
71.05
32.22
29.55
22.31
24.85
25.88
26.32
16.89
17.87
22.85
25.18
24.18
23.76
- -
Profit Margin (%)
3.45
13.89
13.54
14.45
17.49
15.98
13.74
16.29
15.44
13.35
9.66
13.85
14.68
- -
Working Capital
-395
-460
-236
-293
-318
-156
-325
231
-456
-443
-71
-298
-492
-634
LT Debt
441
416
571
535
914
913
643
970
749
1,044
1,243
1,231
1,562
2,007
Total Equity
852
768
862
1,053
1,168
1,327
1,504
1,652
1,111
1,397
1,407
1,093
720
220
Return on Invested Capital (%)
3.52
15.15
14.53
12.98
13.56
14.06
12.15
13.52
13.25
12.22
8.76
13.4
16.94
- -
Return on Capital (%)
3.54
15.4
15.13
14.53
16.96
14.5
12.66
13.54
13.34
12.46
9.23
14.22
17.72
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
4.26
23.2
23.84
21.72
27.01
23.65
18.79
19.65
20.63
20.73
15.05
25.84
40.71
- -

Capital Structure

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.
Mar'25
Sep'25
Mar'26
ST Debt
15
17
15
LT Borrowings
1,457
1,476
1,911
LT Finance Leases
78
86
96
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
979
955
926
Market Capitalization
11,821
10,509
7,759

Working Capital

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.
Mar'25
Sep'25
Mar'26
Total Current Assets
1,035
863
1,054
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
574
390
518
Accounts Receivable, Net
451
358
520
Inventories
- -
- -
- -
Total Current Liabilities
1,406
1,355
1,688
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
15
17
15
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
0.71%
-12.55%
-34.13%
Free Cash Flow
7.74%
8.91%
3.3%
Net Income, GAAP
8.8%
6.33%
14.24%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
5.94%
5.84%
7.76%
Total Cash Common Dividend
4.54%
2.21%
4.02%

Semi-annual Revenue

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
2,332
2025
- -
- -
2,513
2026
- -
- -
- -

Semi-annual Earnings Per Share

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
0.32
2025
- -
- -
0.38
2026
- -
- -
- -

Semi-annual Dividends Per Share

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
0.2
2025
- -
- -
0.21
2026
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

CEO
Steve Hare
Full Time Employees
11,094
Sector
Technology services
Industry
Packaged software
Address
C23 5 & 6 Cobalt Park Way Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE United Kingdom NE28 9EJ
IPO Date
Dec 14, 1989
Website
sage.com
Business
The Sage Group plc specializes in providing integrated accounting, financial management, human resources, and payroll software solutions primarily targeted at small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Its core product portfolio includes Sage Accounting, Sage Payroll, Sage Intacct, Sage X3, Sage HR, Sage People, Sage Earth, Sage AI, Payments and Banking services, and Sage Network, covering comprehensive business management needs such as invoicing, payroll processing, tax compliance, financial reporting, and enterprise resource planning (ERP). Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, Sage operates globally with a strong presence in the UK, North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions. In recent years, Sage has significantly expanded its cloud-based offerings, with cloud subscriptions constituting a major portion of its revenue, reflecting its strategic transformation toward digital and recurring revenue models. The company has also focused heavily on artificial intelligence integration, launching Sage Copilot, a generative AI-powered digital assistant available across selected product suites to automate routine tasks, improve productivity, and enhance decision-making. Additionally, Sage continues to develop industry-specific solutions such as Sage for Construction and Sage for Nonprofits to better serve distinct market verticals. Sage has actively pursued growth through acquisitions and partnerships to broaden its capabilities and market reach. Notable recent acquisitions include Brightpearl, a cloud-native retail operations platform acquired in 2022 to strengthen its retail sector solutions; ForceManager, a global AI-enhanced mobile sales management platform acquired in 2024; Bridgetown Software (BidMatrix), an AI-powered bid analysis tool for construction; Infineo, which specializes in integrated reporting and data visualization software; Anvyl, a supply chain management software provider; and the expense management platform Fyle acquired in 2025. These acquisitions complement Sage’s core software offerings and enhance its integration of AI, automation, and advanced analytics across its ecosystem. Sage’s strategic focus on innovation and customer-centric solutions is supported by substantial investment in research and development, reportedly allocating over 11% of revenue to R&D with an emphasis on AI, machine learning, and platform modernization. The company reported revenues of approximately £1.836 billion for the fiscal year ending September 2024, with a 7.1% year-over-year growth driven by increased cloud adoption and digital transformation initiatives. Sage employs over 12,500 people worldwide and continues to emphasize subscription-based services to encourage sustainable long-term growth. The Sage Group plc remains a leading player in software for SMBs, continuously enhancing its product suite while expanding geographically and across vertical markets through innovation, strategic acquisitions, and integration of emerging technologies to empower small and medium businesses with comprehensive, scalable, and intelligent business management solutions.

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