Zacks Research Analysts Boost Earnings Estimates for SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (NASDAQ:SAIC) – Analysts at Zacks Research upped their Q1 2027 earnings per share estimates for shares of Science Applications International in a research note issued to investors on Monday, April 6th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will post earnings of $2.23 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $2.17. Zacks Research currently has a “Hold” rating on the stock. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Science Applications International’s Q3 2027 earnings at $2.53 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $2.45 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $2.37 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $2.45 EPS, Q3 2028 earnings at $2.84 EPS, Q4 2028 earnings at $2.67 EPS, FY2028 earnings at $10.33 EPS and FY2029 earnings at $11.32 EPS.

Science Applications International (NASDAQ:SAIC) last issued its earnings results on Monday, March 16th. The company reported $2.62 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.79 by $0.83. Science Applications International had a return on equity of 33.15% and a net margin of 4.93%.The company had revenue of $1.75 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.78 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $2.57 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year.

Other equities analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Truist Financial decreased their target price on Science Applications International from $110.00 to $95.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Science Applications International in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Stifel Nicolaus decreased their target price on Science Applications International from $128.00 to $120.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their target price on Science Applications International from $94.00 to $82.00 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Science Applications International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, April 4th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $112.44.

Science Applications International Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ SAIC opened at $97.98 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.20, a quick ratio of 1.20 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.65. Science Applications International has a 12 month low of $81.08 and a 12 month high of $124.11. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $94.14 and a 200-day moving average of $96.96. The company has a market capitalization of $4.25 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.74 and a beta of 0.30.

Science Applications International Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, April 24th. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 10th will be given a $0.37 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 10th. This represents a $1.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.5%. Science Applications International’s dividend payout ratio is presently 19.25%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Science Applications International

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Science Applications International in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Science Applications International by 477.8% in the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 260 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 215 shares during the period. Rakuten Securities Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Science Applications International by 1,915.4% in the second quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. now owns 262 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 249 shares during the period. Quent Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of Science Applications International in the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Wexford Capital LP bought a new stake in shares of Science Applications International in the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. 76.00% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More Science Applications International News

Here are the key news stories impacting Science Applications International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2028 EPS forecast to $10.33 (from $10.16) and issued an FY2029 projection of $11.32 — a constructive lift to SAIC’s medium‑term earnings trajectory that supports higher intrinsic valuation.
• Positive Sentiment: Several quarterly estimates were increased by Zacks (examples: Q1 2027 to $2.23 from $2.17; Q3 2027 to $2.53 from $2.46; Q2/Q3 2028 also nudged higher), signaling incremental improvement in expected profitability across multiple periods.
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks maintained a “Hold” rating on SAIC — the firm upgraded some estimates but did not change its overall stance, so this is unlikely to prompt large positioning shifts by itself.
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent coverage examining SAIC’s valuation and short‑term momentum highlights that while shares have shown near‑term strength, valuation considerations remain in focus for investors. A Look At Science Applications International (SAIC) Valuation As Shares Show Short Term Momentum
• Negative Sentiment: Offsetting some positives, Zacks trimmed a couple of near‑term quarter estimates (notably Q4 2027 to $2.45 from $2.58 and Q1 2028 to $2.37 from $2.43), which could put pressure on short‑term results expectations and the stock until those quarters are reported.
• Negative Sentiment: An independent critical review flagged issues that may raise additional investor caution; such third‑party scrutiny can amplify short‑term selling or deter new buyers until concerns are clarified. Science Applications International (NASDAQ:SAIC) & Fobi AI (OTCMKTS:FOBIF) Critical Review

About Science Applications International

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) is a leading provider of technical, engineering, and enterprise IT services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company’s core offerings encompass systems engineering and integration, mission support, cybersecurity, data analytics, and cloud solutions. SAIC’s work spans the full program lifecycle, from research and development to deployment and sustainment, addressing complex defense, space, and national security challenges.

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