SCSCTechnology · Electronics & Computer DistributionThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering ScanSource, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $57 — +4.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 98 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores ScanSource, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (98): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Volatility (50): The share price moves around a lot.
Size (44): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SCSC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +4.9% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2025 | Barclays | Initiates | Equal-Weight | $43 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | Raymond James | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 19 Dec 2023 | Northcoast Research | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 10 Nov 2023 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 Aug 2023 | Northcoast Research | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 9 Nov 2022 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 10 Nov 2021 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 25 Aug 2021 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 28 July 2021 | Northcoast Research | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 11 May 2021 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 3 Feb 2021 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 12 May 2020 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 Nov 2019 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 21 Aug 2019 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 29 Aug 2018 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 26 Mar 2018 | Northcoast Research | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 30 Aug 2016 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 11 Nov 2014 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Market Perform | — |
| 3 Jan 2014 | Northcoast Research | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. SCSC appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Seeking Alpha published the transcript of ScanSource, Inc.'s Q4 2026 earnings call. The item announces the availability of the call transcript but provides no financial figures or results.
Why it matters — SCSC watchers can use the transcript to review management's commentary on the company's fiscal fourth-quarter performance.
ScanSource reported a strong fiscal fourth quarter and full-year 2026, citing improving demand across its technologies, the return of larger deals, and growth in recurring revenue. The company also announced a definitive agreement to acquire MicroAge to expand its technology offerings, services capabilities, and reach into end-user markets.
Why it matters — SCSC watchers would care because the company reported strengthening demand and recurring-revenue growth, and the planned MicroAge acquisition signals an expansion of its offerings and market reach.
ScanSource reported fiscal Q4 results that beat expectations on both sales and earnings. The company also issued encouraging guidance for fiscal 2027.
Why it matters — The quarterly beats and upbeat fiscal 2027 guidance signal stronger-than-expected performance, which is what drove the stock higher.
ScanSource reported quarterly earnings of $1.46 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.11 per share and up from $1.02 per share a year ago. The company's Q4 results topped estimates on both earnings and revenues.
Why it matters — A ScanSource watcher would care because the company beat analyst expectations for its fiscal fourth quarter, indicating stronger-than-anticipated performance.
ScanSource announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, reporting fourth-quarter net sales of $953.1 million compared with $812.9 million in the prior-year quarter, a 17.3% increase.
Why it matters — The results provide SCSC watchers with a factual view of the company's recent sales performance and fiscal-year outcomes.
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering ScanSource, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $57, with estimates ranging from $43 to $71. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 4 analysts covering ScanSource, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks ScanSource, Inc. 98 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, ScanSource, Inc. ranks 98 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +4.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks ScanSource, Inc. 98 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering ScanSource, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SCSC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $43 to $71 over the next 12 months.
ScanSource, Inc. returned +36.2% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
ScanSource Inc. serves as a vital player in the technology distribution sector, specializing in providing an array of tech solutions, services, and products.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 20 Aug 2026): "ScanSource, Inc. (SCSC) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". Seeking Alpha published the transcript of ScanSource, Inc.'s Q4 2026 earnings call. The item announces the availability of the call transcript but provides no financial figures or results.
ScanSource Inc. serves as a vital player in the technology distribution sector, specializing in providing an array of tech solutions, services, and products. It primarily focuses on the distribution of automatic identification and data capture (AIDC), point-of-sale (POS), security, networking, unified communications, and telecom products. ScanSource Inc. caters to a diverse clientele, including businesses across retail, healthcare, and industrial sectors, meeting their needs for cutting-edge technology and support. With its headquarters located in Greenville, South Carolina, ScanSource operates globally, leveraging a broad network of channel partners to reach end users efficiently. As a technology distributor, it not only helps in bridging the gap between product manufacturers and resellers but also plays a significant role in streamlining supply chain processes. By offering a mix of hardware and value-added services, ScanSource aids organizations in enhancing operational efficiency and transforming their IT infrastructures to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Its contributions underscore the importance of seamless technology integration in today's market environment.
CEO Mr. Michael L. Baur · 2,100 employees · United States · https://www.scansource.com