FrançaisAre analysts right about Science Applications Intl Corp (SAIC)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Science Applications Intl Corp, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 28% were profitable, average return +7% (67 calls). At 3 months: +1% average return (40% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | 13 | 8% | +3% |
| Citigroup | 11 | 46% | +10% |
| Morgan Stanley | 10 | 60% | +15% |
| JP Morgan | 6 | 17% | -7% |
| Goldman Sachs | 5 | 20% | +4% |
Valuation
Is Science Applications Intl Corp overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Science Applications Intl Corp right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Science Applications Intl Corp's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Science Applications Intl Corp | Sector median (Industrials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 14.5 | 29.2 |
| Forward P/E | 11.7 | 19.5 |
| Net margin | 6% | 11% |
👉 Science Applications Intl Corp trades below its sector median (14.5 vs 29.2) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Science Applications Intl Corp pays about $1.48/share/yr → 1.40% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Science Applications Intl Corp a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Science Applications Intl Corp (SAIC) is "Hold" (6 bullish, 3 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 28% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Science Applications Intl Corp's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $122 (-5% vs $129), ranging from $96.00 to $132 (8 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Science Applications Intl Corp?
Over 1 year, 28% of analyst targets on Science Applications Intl Corp were profitable, for an average return of +7% (across 67 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Science Applications Intl Corp stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $122 within 12 months, i.e. -5% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $132, the most cautious $96.00.
What is the Science Applications Intl Corp stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $122, -5%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (28%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Science Applications Intl Corp overvalued?
Its P/E is 14.5, forward P/E 11.7. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.