What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for SAIC Q2 Earnings?

Science Applications International Co. (NYSE:SAIC) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research lifted their Q2 2026 earnings estimates for Science Applications International in a research report issued on Monday, June 23rd. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the information technology services provider will post earnings of $2.25 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $2.22. 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 Q3 2026 earnings at $2.58 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $2.37 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $2.56 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $2.68 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $11.73 EPS.

Other equities analysts have also issued reports about the company. Stifel Nicolaus began coverage on Science Applications International in a report on Tuesday. They set a “buy” rating and a $130.00 target price on the stock. Barclays reduced their target price on Science Applications International from $115.00 to $105.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, June 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on Science Applications International from $148.00 to $140.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 15th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price objective on shares of Science Applications International from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 15th. Finally, UBS Group dropped their target price on shares of Science Applications International from $121.00 to $111.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, June 3rd. 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 given a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $124.73.

Science Applications International Stock Performance

SAIC stock opened at $107.60 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $5.04 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.15 and a beta of 0.50. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $114.07 and a two-hundred day moving average of $111.23. The company has a quick ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.20. Science Applications International has a 12 month low of $94.68 and a 12 month high of $156.34.

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

Institutional Trading of Science Applications International

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in SAIC. Voya Investment Management LLC grew its holdings in Science Applications International by 4.6% during the 1st quarter. Voya Investment Management LLC now owns 8,462 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $950,000 after acquiring an additional 371 shares during the last quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in Science Applications International by 107.4% in the first quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 36,586 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $4,108,000 after acquiring an additional 18,949 shares during the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth raised its holdings in Science Applications International by 3.3% during the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 2,900 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $326,000 after purchasing an additional 94 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its stake in shares of Science Applications International by 5.5% during the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 150,204 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $16,863,000 after buying an additional 7,816 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC raised its position in shares of Science Applications International by 93.2% during the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 10,722 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $1,204,000 after acquiring an additional 5,173 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 76.00% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Science Applications International

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

Science Applications International Dividend Announcement

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

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.