What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for SAIC FY2026 Earnings?

Science Applications International Co. (NYSE:SAIC) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research reduced their FY2026 EPS estimates for shares of Science Applications International in a note issued to investors on Monday, June 23rd. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the information technology services provider will earn $9.12 per share for the year, down from their prior estimate of $9.18. The consensus estimate for Science Applications International’s current full-year earnings is $8.27 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Science Applications International’s Q1 2027 earnings at $2.28 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $10.05 EPS.

Science Applications International (NYSE:SAIC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, June 2nd. The information technology services provider reported $1.92 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.17 by ($0.25). Science Applications International had a net margin of 4.11% and a return on equity of 24.18%. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.92 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 1.6% on a year-over-year basis.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. Truist Financial cut their price target on Science Applications International from $115.00 to $100.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, June 3rd. Stifel Nicolaus began coverage on shares of Science Applications International in a report on Tuesday. They set a “buy” rating and a $130.00 price target for the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on shares of Science Applications International from $148.00 to $140.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, April 15th. UBS Group cut their price target on shares of Science Applications International from $121.00 to $111.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, June 3rd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group upped their price target on shares of Science Applications International from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, May 15th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have assigned a hold rating, four have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $124.73.

Science Applications International Stock Up 2.5%

Shares of SAIC opened at $107.60 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 0.87, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.20. The stock has a market capitalization of $5.04 billion, a PE ratio of 18.15 and a beta of 0.50. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $114.07 and its 200-day moving average is $111.23. Science Applications International has a 12 month low of $94.68 and a 12 month high of $156.34.

Science Applications International Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 25th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.37 per share. This represents a $1.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.38%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 11th. Science Applications International’s payout ratio is currently 20.76%.

Insider Activity

In other Science Applications International news, Director Garth Graham purchased 215 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, April 14th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $116.75 per share, with a total value of $25,101.25. Following the completion of the purchase, the director now owns 7,159 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $835,813.25. The trade was a 3.10% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director Carolyn B. Handlon purchased 230 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, April 7th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $109.93 per share, with a total value of $25,283.90. Following the purchase, the director now directly owns 4,032 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $443,237.76. The trade was a 6.05% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. Over the last 90 days, insiders acquired 2,660 shares of company stock valued at $298,773. Insiders own 0.44% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Science Applications International

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of SAIC. Parallel Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Science Applications International by 112.1% during the first quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 280 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 148 shares during the period. Larson Financial Group LLC grew its holdings in Science Applications International by 43.2% in the first quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 325 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 98 shares during the period. US Bancorp DE grew its holdings in Science Applications International by 38.5% in the first quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 324 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 90 shares during the period. True Wealth Design LLC acquired a new position in shares of Science Applications International during the fourth quarter valued at about $48,000. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp grew its holdings in shares of Science Applications International by 22.7% during the first quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 475 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $53,000 after buying an additional 88 shares during the last quarter. 76.00% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Science Applications International Company Profile

Science Applications International Corporation provides technical, engineering, and enterprise information technology (IT) services primarily in the United States. The company's offerings include IT modernization; digital engineering; artificial intelligence; Weapon systems support design, build, modify, integrate, and sustain weapon systems; and end-to-end services, such as design, development, integration, deployment, management and operations, sustainment, and security of its customers' IT infrastructure, as well as training and simulation and ground vehicles support which integrates, modify, upgrades, and sustains ground vehicles for nation's armed forces.