Sage sets next dividend date, shares in UK software sector comparison

Sage outlines its upcoming dividend timetable while the London-listed software group trades in line with peers on the LSE, with investors watching income and valuation metrics.

By Julia Schmitt, Sector & Peer Group desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-26, 14:52.

Sage (GB00B8C37574) continues to draw attention on the London Stock Exchange as an income-focused software name. The company’s next ordinary dividend is scheduled with an ex-dividend date of 08 January 2026 and payment on 10 February 2026, according to Hargreaves Lansdown data.

Dividend terms and sector context

The latest ordinary dividend per share is cited at £0.144, implying a dividend yield of around 2.75 percent based on current share price information from Hargreaves Lansdown. The stock trades on the LSE under the ticker SGE, putting Sage alongside UK-listed software peers such as Aveva and Softcat in investors’ sector screens.

Over the last reported fiscal year ended 30 September 2025, Sage delivered underlying total revenue of £2,513 million, up 10 percent year on year, and underlying operating profit of £600 million, up 17 percent, as highlighted in an Investegate summary of the company’s results release. This translated into an underlying operating margin of 23.9 percent, supporting the dividend capacity for the group.

Valuation and analyst perspective

MarketBeat data show Sage shares recently around 802 pence, with a market capitalization near £7.15 billion and a price-earnings ratio of about 18.4, placing the company in the mid-cap range of UK software valuations. Simply Wall St’s discounted cash flow analysis estimates an intrinsic value of roughly £6.75 per share against a prevailing price around £7.11 at the time of that study, suggesting the stock trades close to fair value on their model.

Across analyst coverage compiled by MarketBeat, consensus price targets cluster near GBX 802, reflecting cautious optimism rather than aggressive growth expectations. For investors comparing Sage with other UK and European software names such as SAP in the DAX or London-listed Kainos, the combination of mid-teens earnings multiple and a modest yield stands out as a balanced income and growth profile in the sector.

How Sage makes its money

Sage generates most of its revenue from subscription-based accounting and enterprise resource planning software for small and mid-sized businesses. Flagship offerings include cloud-native platforms for financial management, payroll processing and HR administration, sold on recurring contracts to customers across the UK, Europe and North America.

Where the shares trade today

The Sage shares (GB00B8C37574) trade on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker SGE, with recent indicative prices around 802 pence and a market capitalization of approximately £7.15 billion, based on Hargreaves Lansdown and MarketBeat figures as of 2026-06-25, 12:20 Eastern time.

Key data on the Sage shares

• Company: The Sage Group plc
• ISIN: GB00B8C37574
• WKN: 902712
• Ticker: SGE
• Trading venue: London Stock Exchange
• Price (as of 2026-06-25, 12:20): 802.01 GBX
• Market cap: 7.15 billion GBP (as of 2026-06-25)
• Sector / industry: Software - application and ERP solutions
• Index membership: FTSE 100
• Next earnings date: 2026-05-15

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, investment recommendation or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument. Figures and dates are based on sources cited and may change; investors should consult original materials and professional advisers before making investment decisions.