RESTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Science Applications International Corporation (Nasdaq: SAIC), a premier Fortune 500 technology integrator driving our nation’s digital transformation across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets, today announced results for the first quarter ended May 3, 2024.
“We reported solid financial results in the quarter as we began executing against our enterprise growth strategy introduced at SAIC’s 2024 Investor Day,” said SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley. “We are confident that the strategy and investments we are making best position the company to maximize long-term shareholder value. While we are seeing early indications of progress, we expect returns from our investments to further accelerate in FY26 and FY27.”
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First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025: Summary Operating Results |
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Three Months Ended |
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May 3, 2024 |
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Percent change |
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May 5, 2023 |
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(in millions, except per share amounts) |
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Revenues |
$ |
1,847 |
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(9 |
)% |
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$ |
2,028 |
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Operating income |
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131 |
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(17 |
)% |
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157 |
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Operating income as a percentage of revenues |
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7.1 |
% |
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-60 bps |
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7.7 |
% |
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Adjusted operating income(1) |
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159 |
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(12 |
)% |
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181 |
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Adjusted operating income as a percentage of revenues |
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8.6 |
% |
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-30 bps |
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8.9 |
% |
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Net income |
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77 |
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(21 |
)% |
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98 |
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EBITDA(1) |
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167 |
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(14 |
)% |
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194 |
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EBITDA as a percentage of revenues |
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9.0 |
% |
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-60 bps |
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9.6 |
% |
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Adjusted EBITDA(1) |
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166 |
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(12 |
)% |
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189 |
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Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues |
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9.0 |
% |
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-30 bps |
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9.3 |
% |
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Diluted earnings per share |
$ |
1.48 |
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(17 |
)% |
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$ |
1.79 |
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Adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) |
$ |
1.92 |
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(10 |
)% |
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$ |
2.14 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
$ |
98 |
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20 |
% |
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$ |
82 |
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Free cash flow(1) |
$ |
13 |
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(83 |
)% |
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$ |
76 |
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Transaction-adjusted free cash flow(1) |
$ |
21 |
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(72 |
)% |
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$ |
76 |
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First Quarter Summary Results
Revenues for the quarter decreased $181 million or 9% compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to the sale of the logistics and supply chain management business (“Supply Chain Business”) ($188 million) in the prior year and contract completions, partially offset by ramp up in volume on existing and new contracts. Adjusting for the impact of the divestiture of the Supply Chain Business, revenues grew 0.4%.
Operating income as a percentage of revenues decreased from the comparable prior year period primarily due to the sale of the Supply Chain Business in the prior year, a gain recognized from the deconsolidation of FSA in the prior year period, and contract completions, partially offset by ramp up in volume on existing and new contracts.
Adjusted EBITDA(1) as a percentage of revenues for the quarter decreased to 9.0% from 9.3% for the same period in the prior year primarily due to contract completions, partially offset by ramp up in volume on existing and new contracts.
Diluted earnings per share for the quarter was $1.48 compared to $1.79 in the prior year quarter. Adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) for the quarter was $1.92 compared to $2.14 in the prior year quarter. The weighted-average diluted shares outstanding during the quarter decreased to 52.1 million from 54.8 million during the prior year quarter.
Effective February 3, 2024, the first day of fiscal 2025, SAIC completed a business reorganization which replaced its previous two operating sectors with five customer facing business groups supported by the enterprise organizations, including the Innovation Factory. The five business groups represent SAIC’s operating segments and have been aggregated into two reportable segments (Defense and Intelligence, and Civilian) given the similarity in economic and qualitative characteristics, and based on the nature of the customers they serve. See “Schedule 4 – Segment Operating Results” for reportable segment results.
Cash Generation and Capital Deployment
Cash flows provided by operating activities for the first quarter increased $16 million compared to the prior year quarter, primarily due to higher cash provided by the Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement (“MARPA Facility”) in the current year, partially offset by higher incentive-based compensation payments in the current year and other changes in working capital.
During the quarter, SAIC deployed $107 million of capital, consisting of $81 million of plan share repurchases, $20 million in cash dividends, and $6 million of capital expenditures.
Quarterly Dividend Declared
As previously announced, subsequent to quarter end, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.37 per share of the Company’s common stock payable on July 26, 2024 to stockholders of record on July 12, 2024. SAIC intends to continue paying dividends on a quarterly basis, although the declaration of any future dividends will be determined by the Board of Directors each quarter and will depend on earnings, financial condition, capital requirements and other factors.
Backlog and Contract Awards
Net bookings for the quarter were approximately $2.6 billion, which reflects a book-to-bill ratio of 1.4 and a trailing twelve months book-to-bill ratio of 1.0. SAIC’s estimated backlog at the end of the quarter was approximately $23.6 billion. Of the total backlog amount, approximately $3.5 billion was funded.
Notable New Awards:
U.S. Space Force: During the quarter, SAIC was awarded a five-year (one year base, plus four, one-year option periods), $444 million contract to support Digital Transformation, Acquisition, Modernization and Modification (DTAMM) for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command and Space Launch Deltas (SLDs) 30 and 45. SAIC will support the modernization of the space launch range instrumentation. The efforts will support an accelerated national launch cadence across the Eastern Range (ER) and Western Range (WR) including Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Patrick Space Force Base in Florida and Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Experts from SAIC and partners will collaborate to modernize antiquated instrumentation and processes to enable a faster and more integrated launch environment. SAIC remains at the forefront of national priorities to explore, secure and influence space by leveraging industry expertise and legacy in this domain. In addition to DTAMM, SAIC’s work facilitates future unmanned spacecraft, earth science data-collecting satellites, space-ground systems for military joint all-domain command and control and more.
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering: During the quarter, SAIC was awarded a five-year (one year base, plus four, one-year option periods), approximately $90 million contract by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) to modernize business operations. Through this contract, SAIC will partner with OUSD(R&E) to modernize its policies and procedures through SAIC’s data management, knowledge management and strategic planning capabilities. Enhancements will include an increase in data reuse and the reduction of internal organizational operational delivery times.
U.S. Navy: During the quarter, SAIC was awarded a five-year (one year base, plus four, one-year option periods), $92 million contract to provide professional support services in the areas of sustainment, engineering, test and evaluation, logistics, research and development, and ancillary facilities in direct support of Underseas Sensors Branches at the Naval Surface Warfare Center and Crane Division.
Special Operations Command: During the quarter, SAIC was awarded a significant modernization role on the recently awarded $2.8 billion SOCOM SITEC 3 EOM contract as part of Peraton’s winning team. SAIC will support the SOCOM mission by contributing to the modernization and sustainment of the IT, networks and infrastructure to support their 80,000 users. SAIC will provide enterprise-wide IT services and the SOF Information Environment to support the SOF global battle space. The contract will impact core services for users in more than 80 countries.
Notable Recompete Awards:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA): During the quarter, SAIC was awarded a $494 million seven year (one year base, plus six, one-year option periods) single-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) recompete contract by NASA to enable safe and reliable exploration of space through the Safety and Mission Assurance Engineering Contract III (SMAEC) program. Performing work at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas and the White Sands Test Facility, N.M., SAIC will work on next-gen space missions like Orion, the lunar Gateway, the International Space Station and human space flight. Consistent with the Company’s policy, the Company included $350 million of the IDIQ ceiling in bookings and backlog which represents its current estimate of expected delivery on the contract.
U.S. Navy: During the quarter, SAIC was awarded a six-year (one year base, plus five, one-year option periods), approximately $120 million recompete to support the Navy’s afloat and ashore wargaming and fleet readiness. This effort will support the Tactical Training Group Pacific (TTGP), Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific (EWTGPAC), Carrier Strike Group 15 (CSG-15), and Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific (CNAP) through professional technical services providing FST and LVC wargame development and execution, as well as SME classroom instruction in warfighting doctrine and TTPs utilizing government furnished training systems and facilities, both afloat and shore.
U.S. Space and Intelligence Community: During the quarter, SAIC was awarded approximately $706 million of contract awards by space and intelligence community organizations. These awards represent a combination of new business and recompetes.
Other Notable News:
SAIC launched a multi-year growth strategy at 2024 Investor Day and met with key analysts and shareholders to share the company’s new vision for strategic growth to increase its value for customers and stakeholders. SAIC has committed to growing the company through a phased approach that focuses on building the company’s portfolio and go-to-market approach, enhancing the brand and further developing a winning culture.
SAIC appointed Srinivas “Srini” Attili as executive vice president, Civilian Business Group, effective May 6, 2024. In this role, Mr. Attili will report to Chief Executive Officer Toni Townes-Whitley and will further extend SAIC’s position as a leader across Civilian markets through innovation and revenue growth.
SAIC was recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: U.S. National Government Professional Security Services 2024 Vendor Assessment. The report highlights the evolving challenges in cybersecurity due to emerging technologies, expanding attack surfaces and a significant shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals. SAIC’s Trust Resilience™ cybersecurity solution provides the most advanced commercial technology to address security gaps and deliver cybersecurity across any enterprise. It aligns to all major zero trust governance models, reduces cyber risks, prevents system disruptions and guards against data loss.
Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance
Management reaffirms fiscal year 2025 guidance which represents the Company’s views as of June 3, 2024.
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Fiscal Year |
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2025 Guidance |
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Revenue |
$7.35B – $7.50B |
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Adjusted EBITDA(1) |
$680M – $700M |
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Adjusted EBITDA Margin(1) |
9.2% – 9.4% |
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Adjusted Diluted EPS(1) |
$8.00 – $8.20 |
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Free Cash Flow(1) |
$490M – $510M |
About SAIC
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.
