18 November 2025

Softcat plc

Q1 2026 Trading Update

Softcat plc ("Softcat", or the "Group"), a leading UK provider of IT infrastructure technology and services, today publishes its trading update for the first quarter ended 31 October 2025 ("the Period").

The Group traded well during the Period, delivering strong double-digit year-on-year growth in gross profit and underlying operating profit¹. Growth continues to be broad-based across technology areas and customer segments. The Board is pleased with progress to date, which is consistent with the outlook provided in our full year results announcement.

Graham Charlton, Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"I'm pleased to report further encouraging progress for Softcat in the Period, with continued good demand from customers across the wide range of our technology proposition. We operate in a large and growing market and continue to gain market share, reflecting our special culture, differentiated offering and deep customer relationships. The sustained investment behind our strategic priorities strengthens our ability to address the increasingly complex needs of customers and deliver on the significant growth opportunities ahead."

For further information, please contact:

Softcat plc

Graham Charlton, Chief Executive Officer                                                                + 44 (0)1628 403 610

Katy Mecklenburgh, Chief Financial Officer

Michael Watts, Head of Investor Relations

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¹ Underlying operating profit is adjusted to remove non-underlying items, which include acquisition-related expenses and implementation costs of the new sales and HR systems.