Science Applications (SAIC) Beats on Q1 Earnings & Revenues
Science Applications SAIC reported first-quarter fiscal 2022 results, with earnings and revenues topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company also recorded year-over-year growth in both metrics, mainly benefiting from higher demand for its technology solutions owing to the ongoing digital transformation wave across industries.
The company’s fiscal first-quarter adjusted earnings increased 41% year over year to $1.94 per share and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 30.2%.
Quarterly revenues increased 7% from the year-ago quarter’s level to $1.72 billion, outpacing the consensus mark of $1.79 billion. Revenues realized from the acquisition of Unisys Federal drove the top line. Solid performance of the company’s contract portfolio was a tailwind. Adjusting for the impact of acquired revenues, the metric moved up 2.6%.
Science Applications also announced its intent to acquire health IT company, Halfaker and Associates, to expand its presence in public sector health.
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Quarter in Detail
Net bookings for fiscal first quarter were $4.2 billion, reflecting a book-to-bill ratio of 2.2. Science Applications’ estimated backlog of signed business deals was $24 billion, of which $3.3 billion was funded.
Non-GAAP operating income rallied 32% year over year to $140 million, primarily driven by Unisys Federals’ acquisition along with lower integration and indirect costs. Moreover, non-GAAP operating margin expanded 150 basis points (bps) to 7.5%.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 34% year over year to $184 million. Moreover, adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 200 bps to 9.8%.
Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
Science Applications ended the fiscal first quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $261 million, up from the prior quarter’s level of $171 million.
The quarterly cash flow from operating activities was $189 million, 49% lower year over year.
Excluding the MARPA facility, free cash flow was $164 million in the said quarter.
During the reported quarter, Science Applications deployed $71 million of capital, which includes $22 million for dividend payments, $23 million for mandatory debt repayment and $39 million for planned share repurchases.
Guidance
Science Applications updated its fiscal 2022 guidance. The company anticipates revenues between $7.15 billion and $7.30 billion, up from the previous guidance of $7.1-$7.3 billion. The top-line guidance indicates a negative impact of $150 million on the supply chain portfolio, stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
It expects adjusted earnings in the $6.15-$6.40 per share range, up from the previous range of $6-$6.25 per share.
Free cash flow is expected between $430 million and $470 million for fiscal 2022.
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
Science Applications currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector include Silicon Motion Technology Corporation SIMO, Lam Research Corporation LRCX and LG Display Co., Ltd. LPL, all sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The long-term earnings growth rate for Silicon Motion Technology Corporation, Lam Research and LG Display is currently pegged at 8%, 32.8% and 32.56%, respectively.
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