SoftwareOne Holding Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 2/6
SoftwareOne Holding is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.12%. Next payment date is on 29th May, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 27th May, 2026.
Key information
2.1%
Dividend yield
-0.09%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.0% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 4.5% |
| Dividend Growth | 9.7% |
| Next dividend pay date | 29 May 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 27 May 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 3,055% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
SWON: Higher Margins And New Cloud Distribution Role Will Support Rerating
Analysts have trimmed their price target on SoftwareOne Holding by about CHF 0.31 to reflect updated expectations around growth, profitability and valuation. This move is in line with recent target cuts of CHF 2.30 and CHF 0.85 reported by major research houses.
SWON: Future Crayon Integration Progress Will Drive Reassessment Of Equity Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price targets for SoftwareOne Holding, with one cut of CHF 0.85 and another to CHF 7.90, citing a tougher outlook around vendor incentives and the integration of Crayon. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on SoftwareOne highlight a tougher setup for the stock, with attention on vendor incentives and the integration of Crayon.Shareholders Will Be Pleased With The Quality of SoftwareOne Holding's (VTX:SWON) Earnings
Apr 07
SWON: Crayon Integration Progress Will Drive Rerating Despite Vendor Incentive Pressure
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for SoftwareOne Holding from CHF 13.17 to CHF 12.00, reflecting a lower forward P/E assumption and concerns about declining vendor incentives and the Crayon integration, which also led to a reduced Street price target to CHF 7.90. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary paints a cautious picture for SoftwareOne Holding, with the latest moves pointing to an "uphill battle" around declining vendor incentives and execution on the Crayon integration.SWON: Crayon Integration Execution Will Offset Vendor Incentive Headwinds
Analysts have trimmed their price target for SoftwareOne Holding to CHF 7.90 from CHF 8.10, citing what they see as an uphill battle related to declining vendor incentives and the Crayon integration. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious stance on SoftwareOne Holding, with the latest move being a downgrade alongside a lower price target of CHF 7.90 from CHF 8.10.SWON: Crayon Integration Execution Will Overcome Vendor Incentive Headwinds
Analysts have trimmed their price target on SoftwareOne Holding to CHF 7.90, from CHF 8.10, citing an "uphill battle" linked to declining vendor incentives and the integration of Crayon. This feeds into slightly lower fair value estimates and a modestly reduced future P/E assumption.SWON: Crayon Integration Progress Will Offset Vendor Incentive Headwinds
Analysts have trimmed their price target on SoftwareOne Holding to CHF 7.90 from CHF 8.10, citing concerns about declining vendor incentives and the integration of Crayon as key reasons for the more cautious stance. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary highlights that the downgrade to Underweight comes with a trimmed price target of CHF 7.90.Investors Aren't Entirely Convinced By SoftwareOne Holding AG's (VTX:SWON) Revenues
Feb 01SWON: Crayon Integration Progress Will Drive Future Earnings Power
Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for SoftwareOne Holding, with the average target moving lower to around CHF 7.90 from CHF 8.10 as they factor in softer vendor incentives and integration risks linked to Crayon, while still reflecting updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future price-to-earnings ratio. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary highlights a tougher setup for SoftwareOne Holding as it works through weaker vendor incentives and the Crayon integration.SWON: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Support Stronger Earnings Power
Analysts have raised their price target on SoftwareOne Holding to CHF 8.40 from CHF 7.40, reflecting updated views on growth, profitability and a higher future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see the new CHF 8.40 price target as a reflection of updated expectations around SoftwareOne Holding's potential on growth, profitability and valuation.SWON: Rising Revenue Quality Will Drive Stronger Margins And Share Price Upside
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on SoftwareOne Holding to CHF 8.40 from CHF 7.40, citing stronger expected revenue growth and improving profit margins despite a slightly higher discount rate. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view the revised price target as a reflection of growing confidence in SoftwareOne Holding's ability to execute on its strategic priorities and sustain revenue expansion.Are Investors Undervaluing SoftwareOne Holding AG (VTX:SWON) By 44%?
Nov 12Analyst Commentary Highlights Modest Optimism as SoftwareOne Holding Sees Slight Price Target Increase
Analysts have slightly raised their average price target for SoftwareOne Holding to CHF 8.88, citing modest adjustments to key assumptions such as revenue growth and discount rates. Analyst Commentary Recent updates from street research have highlighted both supportive and cautious perspectives regarding SoftwareOne Holding’s future prospects.Cloud Migration And Global Expansion Will Unlock Long-Term Value
Narrative Update: SoftwareOne Holding Analyst Price Target Revised Analysts have reduced their price target for SoftwareOne Holding from CHF 9.25 to CHF 8.77. This change is attributed to moderated revenue growth projections and a slightly higher discount rate following recent research updates.Investors Still Aren't Entirely Convinced By SoftwareOne Holding AG's (VTX:SWON) Revenues Despite 29% Price Jump
Sep 12Market Cool On SoftwareOne Holding AG's (VTX:SWON) Revenues
Jul 18
Crayon Integration And New Partnerships Expected To Drive Future Growth
Strategic partnerships and market strategy transformations are set to fuel revenue growth across various sectors and regions.Returns On Capital At SoftwareONE Holding (VTX:SWON) Paint A Concerning Picture
May 29SoftwareONE Holding (VTX:SWON) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To CHF0.35
Mar 09SoftwareONE Holding (VTX:SWON) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital
Jan 26SoftwareONE Holding (VTX:SWON) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
Oct 19SoftwareONE Holding (VTX:SWON) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Sep 17Is It Time To Consider Buying SoftwareONE Holding AG (VTX:SWON)?
Jul 08The SoftwareONE Holding AG (VTX:SWON) Analysts Have Been Trimming Their Sales Forecasts
Mar 30Returns At SoftwareONE Holding (VTX:SWON) Appear To Be Weighed Down
Mar 26Upcoming Dividend Payment
Stability and Growth of Payments
Fetching dividends data
Stable Dividend: SWON has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years and during this time payments have been volatile.
Growing Dividend: SWON has only been paying a dividend for 6 years, and since then payments have fallen.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| SoftwareOne Holding Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (SWON) | 2.1% |
| Market Bottom 25% (CH) | 2.0% |
| Market Top 25% (CH) | 3.7% |
| Industry Average (Electronic) | 1.6% |
| Analyst forecast (SWON) (up to 3 years) | 4.5% |
Notable Dividend: SWON's dividend (2.12%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Swiss market (2%).
High Dividend: SWON's dividend (2.12%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Swiss market (3.67%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its high payout ratio (3055%), SWON's dividend payments are not well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (15.9%), SWON's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/05 05:39 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
SoftwareOne Holding AG is covered by 14 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Andreas Wolf | Berenberg |
| Ben Castillo-Bernaus | BNP Paribas |
| Ines Mao | BNP Paribas |