ScanSource Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
ScanSource has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 19.9%, while the Electronic industry saw earnings growing at 4.7% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 1% per year. ScanSource's return on equity is 8.1%, and it has net margins of 2.4%.
Key information
19.92%
Earnings growth rate
21.38%
EPS growth rate
| Electronic Industry Growth | 15.34% |
| Revenue growth rate | -1.00% |
| Return on equity | 8.11% |
| Net Margin | 2.44% |
| Next Earnings Update | 07 May 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
SCSC: Buybacks And Converged Communications Expansion Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts now hold the ScanSource price target steady at $62, reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that remain closely aligned with prior estimates. What's in the News ScanSource launched its Converged Communications CX Team, bringing together ScanSource Specialty and Intelisys technologies, services and expertise to support demand for specialty hardware devices, cloud connectivity, unified communications and customer experience technologies (Client Announcements).SCSC: Buybacks And Acquisitions Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have kept their ScanSource fair value estimate steady at $62.00. They have made only slight adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth outlook, profit margin assumptions, and future P/E, framing this as a minor fine tuning rather than a major shift in view.SCSC: Future Buybacks And Acquisitions Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained their price target for ScanSource at approximately $62.00, making only small adjustments to assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that leave their overall view effectively unchanged. What's in the News Completed share repurchase of 503,686 shares, representing 2.28% of shares, for a total of $20.89 million under the buyback announced on May 8, 2025 (Key Developments).SCSC: Future Acquisitions And Share Repurchases Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts kept their ScanSource fair value estimate steady at $62. This reflects only small adjustments to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions, rather than any major shift in their view of the stock.SCSC: Future Acquisitions And Share Repurchases Will Drive Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on ScanSource to $62.00, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. What’s in the News ScanSource lowered its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and now expects net sales in a range of $3.0b to $3.1b, compared with prior guidance of $3.1b to $3.3b (company guidance).SCSC: Future Acquisitions And Share Repurchases Will Support Margin Expansion
Analysts have adjusted their price target on ScanSource to $62 from $66, citing updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and the appropriate future P/E multiple. What's in the News ScanSource is actively looking for acquisitions that could expand its technology stack, capabilities, and value across its partner ecosystem, with management highlighting the recent acquisition of DataXoom as a contributor to channel capabilities and its broader plan (Key Developments).ScanSource, Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
Feb 08
ScanSource (NASDAQ:SCSC) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Jan 31SCSC: Ongoing Share Repurchases Will Support Future Margin Expansion
Analysts have kept their price target for ScanSource steady at US$66.00. This reflects only slight adjustments to inputs like the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and expected future P/E, which together leave their overall valuation view broadly unchanged.SCSC: Buybacks And Hybrid Distribution Will Support Future Margin Expansion
Analysts have modestly reset their price target on ScanSource to $66.00, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth and profit margins, as well as a marginally lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News ScanSource reaffirmed full fiscal year 2026 net sales guidance in a range of US$3.1b to US$3.3b, indicating no change to its previously communicated revenue outlook (company guidance filing).SCSC: Hybrid Distribution And Recurring Revenue Mix Will Drive Margin Expansion
Analysts have nudged their price target for ScanSource to $43.00, reflecting a modestly higher growth outlook and expectations for incremental EBITDA margin improvement over time, even as competitive pressures and ongoing salesforce investments limit near term margin expansion. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view ScanSource as well positioned to translate its hybrid distribution model into steadier growth and incremental margin gains, even as the broader technology services distribution market remains competitive.Results: ScanSource, Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Nov 09Is There Now An Opportunity In ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCSC)?
Nov 08
IoT And Robotics Will Fuel Digital Transformation Trends
Analysts have lowered their price target for ScanSource from $58 to $53 per share. They cite expectations for only modest margin improvement due to ongoing competitive pressures and continued investments in sales channels.ScanSource, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SCSC) Share Price Is Matching Sentiment Around Its Earnings
Oct 08Expanding Into AI, Cybersecurity, And CX Will Enable Channel Partners To Build Future Recurring Revenue
Despite a slight reduction in revenue growth forecasts and stable profit margins, ScanSource’s consensus analyst price target has increased from $54.00 to $58.00. What's in the News Repurchased 681,035 shares for $25.07 million, completing a total buyback of 4,538,140 shares (18.67%) for $182.91 million under the 2021 buyback program.Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCSC)
Aug 09ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCSC) Stock Rockets 28% But Many Are Still Ignoring The Company
May 12Earnings Beat: ScanSource, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
May 11Positive Sentiment Still Eludes ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCSC) Following 26% Share Price Slump
Feb 16ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCSC) Fell Short of Analyst Expectations: Here's What You Need To Know
Feb 02Is ScanSource (NASDAQ:SCSC) A Risky Investment?
Jan 19Estimating The Fair Value Of ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCSC)
Dec 19ScanSource, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SCSC) CEO Compensation Looks Acceptable To Us And Here's Why
Dec 04Improved Earnings Required Before ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCSC) Shares Find Their Feet
Nov 07At US$45.71, Is It Time To Put ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCSC) On Your Watch List?
Oct 24Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At ScanSource (NASDAQ:SCSC)
Oct 04
Hybrid Strategy, Cutting-Edge Tech, And Smart Acquisitions Propel Growth Path
Accelerating hybrid distribution and innovative technologies like AI and private 5G are expected to drive ScanSource's growth and improve earnings.Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past ScanSource's (NASDAQ:SCSC) Soft Earnings
Sep 09Calculating The Fair Value Of ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCSC)
Aug 29Acquisitions Shine, But Q4 Reveals Financial Fog For ScanSource
Aug 29There Is A Reason ScanSource, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SCSC) Price Is Undemanding
Jul 28ScanSource (NASDAQ:SCSC) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Jun 15Returns On Capital At ScanSource (NASDAQ:SCSC) Have Stalled
May 21Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How ScanSource makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Dec 25 | 3,024 | 74 | 293 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 3,005 | 74 | 288 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 3,041 | 72 | 284 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 2,974 | 68 | 280 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 3,022 | 63 | 277 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 3,159 | 79 | 271 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 3,260 | 77 | 275 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 3,461 | 78 | 281 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 3,594 | 86 | 285 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 3,720 | 79 | 288 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 3,788 | 88 | 286 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 3,803 | 91 | 287 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 3,763 | 93 | 283 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 3,616 | 91 | 283 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 3,530 | 89 | 275 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 3,420 | 89 | 266 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 3,304 | 80 | 258 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 3,251 | 68 | 249 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 3,151 | 45 | 247 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 2,935 | -84 | 239 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 2,949 | -92 | 246 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 2,962 | -92 | 253 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 3,048 | -79 | 259 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 2,749 | 48 | 217 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,898 | 54 | 230 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 3,120 | 63 | 242 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 3,250 | 65 | 244 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 3,906 | 56 | 315 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 3,908 | 55 | 310 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 3,895 | 43 | 304 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 3,165 | 35 | 232 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 3,770 | 42 | 291 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 3,688 | 44 | 282 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 3,560 | 59 | 275 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 3,568 | 69 | 265 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 3,528 | 63 | 243 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 3,513 | 65 | 241 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 3,602 | 62 | 241 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 3,540 | 64 | 240 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 3,519 | 67 | 255 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 3,484 | 66 | 252 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 3,298 | 62 | 236 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 3,219 | 65 | 211 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: SCSC has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: SCSC's current net profit margins (2.4%) are higher than last year (2.1%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: SCSC has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 19.9% per year.
Accelerating Growth: SCSC's earnings growth over the past year (17.4%) is below its 5-year average (19.9% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: SCSC earnings growth over the past year (17.4%) exceeded the Electronic industry 12.5%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: SCSC's Return on Equity (8.1%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/05 00:05 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
ScanSource, Inc. is covered by 9 analysts. 3 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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| Reik Read | Baird |
| Guy Hardwick | Barclays |
| Anthony Kure | KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. |