SAIC

SAIC Stock Rockets After Upbeat Q1 CFO Flags Caution On Uncertainties In A Dynamic Environment

Published: Jun 1, 2026   |  Read Original Article ↗

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  • Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) rose over 17% after reporting strong Q1 results that beat revenue and earnings expectations, but raised fiscal year 2027 profit outlook while holding revenue guidance steady at $7.0-$7.2 billion.
  • The defense and government IT contractor reported first-quarter revenue of $1.9 billion, beating Wall Street expectations of $ 1.8 billion, while adjusted earnings of $3.23 per share surpassed analysts' estimate of $2.28, with net bookings at $2 billion and free cash flow of $118 million.
  • Science Applications International raised fiscal 2027 earnings outlook to $9.90-$10.10 per share, up from prior range of $.9.50-$9.70, while maintaining revenue guidance of $7â€7.5 billion, with on-contract growth expected to remain at 2% to 3%, below 6% to 8% seen in fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
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Growth Stock Metric Rating
SAIC Rating
10.5
SELL

Growth Stock Scoring Breakdown

METRIC VALUE WEIGHT ANALYSIS
Sales Growth TTM ? -2.9% 25% 0.0 ptsDeclining (-2.9%) - NOT a growth stock
EPS Growth Next 5Y ? 2.4% 25% 10.0 ptsVery Weak (2.4%) - Minimal expectations
Target Price Upside ? 4.6% 20% 10.0 ptsNear/At Target (4.6%) - Target: $109.80 vs Current: $115.08
Gross Margin % ? 12.5% 15% 20.0 ptsThin (12.5%) - Low-margin business
Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? -4.9% 15% 20.0 ptsBarely a Dip (-4.9%) - Near recent highs
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About SAIC

Technology Information Technology Services 23,000 employees Reston, VA, United States
  • Science Applications International Corporation provides technical, engineering, and mission and enterprise information technology (IT) services in the United States.
  • It operates through two segments, Defense and Intelligence; and Civilian.
  • The company offers IT modernization services for defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies; digital engineering services; artificial intelligence (AI) solutions; mission systems support and advisory; training and simulation; and ground vehicle support services for the nation's armed forces.
  • It also provides services for the design, development, integration, deployment, management and operations, sustainability, and security of IT infrastructure; mission IT solutions comprising CJADC2, data and AI, digital transformation, and quantum technologies; enterprise IT solutions consisting of service management, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital workplace; engineering services, including system integration and delivery services; and professional services, such as program management.
  • The company serves military forces, including the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force; agencies of the Department of War, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, U.S.
  • Department of State, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security; and members of the Intelligence Community, as well as civilian markets, such as federal, state, and local governments.
  • The company was formerly known as SAIC Gemini, Inc. and changed its name to Science Applications International Corporation in September 2013.
  • Science Applications International Corporation was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
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