Bytes Technology Group (BYIT) Stock Overview
Offers software, security, AI, and cloud services in the United Kingdom, Europe, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
BYIT Community Fair Values
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£3.69 |
| 52 Week High | UK£5.46 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£2.49 |
| Beta | 0.68 |
| 1 Month Change | 21.65% |
| 3 Month Change | 23.44% |
| 1 Year Change | -29.79% |
| 3 Year Change | -29.92% |
| 5 Year Change | -25.54% |
| Change since IPO | 11.02% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 15
BYIT: UBS Downgrade And Lower P/E Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Bytes Technology Group from £3.80 to £2.56, citing a higher required discount rate, more conservative profit margin assumptions and a lower future P/E multiple, partly reflected in a recent UBS downgrade referenced in Street research. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have pointed to the recent fair value cut, from £3.80 to £2.56, as a sign that the risk and reward profile for Bytes Technology Group looks less compelling on their models.
Narrative Update • Apr 29
BYIT: Flat 2027 Profit Guidance And Cost Reset Will Underpin Extended Recovery Timeline
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Bytes Technology Group, cutting fair value by roughly £0.78 per share as they reset assumptions around discount rates, long term revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples following the latest research updates. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts still see scope for value creation if Bytes Technology Group can deliver consistent execution against revised growth and margin assumptions that now feed into a lower fair value range.
Narrative Update • Apr 15
BYIT: Cost Normalisation Headwinds Will Set Up A Stronger Cash Recovery
Analysts have made a small adjustment to their price target for Bytes Technology Group, citing largely unchanged fair value estimates around £4.70, minor tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth outlook and profit margin, as well as a steady future P/E assumption near 20.6x. What's in the News Bytes Technology Group issued earnings guidance for 2027, indicating operating profit is expected to be broadly flat as the business absorbs about £4.5m of cost normalisation (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 01
BYIT: Capital Light Cash Generation Will Underpin Extended Recovery Story
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Bytes Technology Group from £6.38 to £4.70. This reflects a lower assumed future P/E and softer projected revenue growth, along with the view that the company’s recovery timeline is taking longer than previously expected.Narrative Update • Mar 17
BYIT: Cash Generation And Capital Light Model Will Support Extended Recovery Timeline
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Bytes Technology Group to £4.00, reflecting a more cautious view as they see the recovery timeline stretching out, even though key valuation inputs such as fair value estimates, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions remain effectively unchanged. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that Bytes Technology Group is viewed as a capital light, cash generative business, which can support valuation resilience even with a more measured share price target of £4.00.Narrative Update • Mar 03
BYIT: Capital Light Cash Generation Will Underpin Recovery Beyond 2026
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Bytes Technology Group to £4.00. This is a modest reset that reflects slightly lower fair value estimates and an extended recovery timeline, even as they continue to highlight the appeal of capital light, cash generative models.Analysis Article • Oct 18
Bytes Technology Group plc Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
There's been a notable change in appetite for Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) shares in the week since its...Analysis Article • Oct 17
Bytes Technology Group (LON:BYIT) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.032
Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) will pay a dividend of £0.032 on the 21st of November. This will take the...Analysis Article • Jul 03
Bytes Technology Group plc's (LON:BYIT) 34% Dip Still Leaving Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Its P/ERatio
Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow...Analysis Article • May 16
Bytes Technology Group plc (LON:BYIT) Yearly Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...Analysis Article • May 15
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Bytes Technology Group plc (LON:BYIT)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Bytes Technology Group fair value estimate is UK£4.90 With...
New Narrative • Feb 09
Investments In AI And Cloud Expansion Will Drive Future Growth
Strategic investment in AI and cloud technologies positions Bytes Technology Group for significant revenue growth as demand increases.Analysis Article • Jan 20
Bytes Technology Group plc's (LON:BYIT) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't
Bytes Technology Group plc's ( LON:BYIT ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 20.1x might make it look like a sell...Analysis Article • Dec 13
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Bytes Technology Group plc (LON:BYIT)
Key Insights Bytes Technology Group's estimated fair value is UK£5.16 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...Analysis Article • Sep 18
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Bytes Technology Group plc's (LON:BYIT) Price
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 24.5x Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) may be sending bearish...Analysis Article • Jun 20
Bytes Technology Group (LON:BYIT) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 2nd of...Analysis Article • May 23
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Bytes Technology Group plc (LON:BYIT)
Key Insights Bytes Technology Group's estimated fair value is UK£6.31 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...Analysis Article • Apr 18
Here's Why We Think Bytes Technology Group (LON:BYIT) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Mar 27
There's Reason For Concern Over Bytes Technology Group plc's (LON:BYIT) Price
Bytes Technology Group plc's ( LON:BYIT ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 28.2x might make it look like a strong...Analysis Article • Jan 23
Calculating The Fair Value Of Bytes Technology Group plc (LON:BYIT)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Bytes Technology Group fair value estimate is UK£5.82 With...Analysis Article • Dec 18
Bytes Technology Group plc's (LON:BYIT) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 32.1x Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) may be sending very bearish...Analysis Article • Nov 02
We Like The Quality Of Bytes Technology Group's (LON:BYIT) Earnings
Investors signalled that they were pleased with Bytes Technology Group plc's ( LON:BYIT ) most recent earnings report...Analysis Article • Oct 28
Bytes Technology Group (LON:BYIT) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.027
The board of Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) has announced that the dividend on 1st of December will be...Analysis Article • Oct 13
Here's Why We Think Bytes Technology Group (LON:BYIT) Is Well Worth Watching
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Sep 21
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Bytes Technology Group plc (LON:BYIT)
Key Insights Bytes Technology Group's estimated fair value is UK£4.74 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With...Analysis Article • Jul 05
Bytes Technology Group's (LON:BYIT) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
The board of Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of £0.126 on the...Analysis Article • Jun 09
Bytes Technology Group (LON:BYIT) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.126
Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's...Analysis Article • May 26
Bytes Technology Group (LON:BYIT) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.126
Bytes Technology Group plc's ( LON:BYIT ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to...Analysis Article • Mar 11
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Bytes Technology Group plc (LON:BYIT)?
While Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw...Shareholder Returns
| BYIT | GB Software | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 3.1% | -1.8% | -0.3% |
| 1Y | -29.8% | -28.2% | 18.3% |
Return vs Industry: BYIT underperformed the UK Software industry which returned -28.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: BYIT underperformed the UK Market which returned 18.3% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| BYIT volatility | |
|---|---|
| BYIT Average Weekly Movement | 6.2% |
| Software Industry Average Movement | 5.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.7% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 11.9% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: BYIT has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: BYIT's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1,331 | Sam Mudd | www.bytes.co.uk |
Bytes Technology Group plc offers software, security, AI, and cloud services in the United Kingdom, Europe, and internationally. It sells servers, laptops, and other devices; various cloud-based and non-cloud-based licenses; and subscriptions and software assurance products. The company also offers externally and internally training and consulting services; cyber security; digital workspace; hybrid infrastructure; public cloud; and software asset management.
Bytes Technology Group plc Fundamentals Summary
| BYIT fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | UK£871.26m |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£51.28m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£220.56m |
17.0x
P/E Ratio4.0x
P/S RatioIs BYIT overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| BYIT income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£220.56m |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£53.25m |
| Gross Profit | UK£167.31m |
| Other Expenses | UK£116.03m |
| Earnings | UK£51.28m |
Last Reported Earnings
Feb 28, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.22 |
| Gross Margin | 75.86% |
| Net Profit Margin | 23.25% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did BYIT perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.8%
Current Dividend Yield48%
Payout RatioDoes BYIT pay a reliable dividends?
See BYIT dividend history and benchmarks| Bytes Technology Group dividend dates | |
|---|---|
| Ex Dividend Date | Jul 16 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jul 31 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 45 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 60 days |
Does BYIT pay a reliable dividends?
See BYIT dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/31 18:45 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/02/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/02/28 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Bytes Technology Group plc is covered by 17 analysts. 9 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 |
|---|---|
| James Zaremba | Barclays |
| Benjamin May | Berenberg |
| Alexander James Short | Berenberg |