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Highlights

  • Softcat achieved double-digit year-on-year growth in gross profit and operating profit during Q3 2025.
  • Growth was broad-based across technology areas and customer segments, supported by larger project conversions.
  • Full-year operating profit growth forecast increased to low-teens, up from previous low double-digit guidance.

Softcat plc (LSE:SCT) is a UK-based provider of IT infrastructure technology and services, offering a range of hardware, software, and managed services to public and private sector customers. The company focuses on delivering IT solutions that support business transformation and operational efficiency.

The company announced its trading update for the third quarter ended 30 April 2025. The update highlights the company’s financial performance during the period and provides an outlook on its full-year expectations.

During Q3, Softcat recorded a year-on-year increase in gross profit and operating profit, both showing double-digit growth. The expansion was noted to be broad-based, covering multiple technology segments and a diverse customer base. The growth was driven in part by the completion and conversion of several larger solutions projects undertaken during the quarter.

The Board commented on the company’s progress and adjusted its expectations for the full financial year. Previously, Softcat anticipated operating profit growth in the low double-digit range; this has now been revised upward to low-teens growth.

Softcat operates primarily within the UK market, providing IT infrastructure products and services to public and private sector clients. Its offerings include hardware, software, cloud solutions, and managed IT services, with a focus on enabling organizations to optimize their IT environments and support operational needs.

The company’s financial update comes amid ongoing demand for IT transformation projects, which continues to support its sales and service delivery. However, the statement did not provide detailed guidance on other financial metrics or operational specifics beyond the operating profit outlook.