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Why Is SCIENCE APPLICATIONS (SAIC) Stock Moving Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · August 31, 2026 at 9:35 AM ET · reviewed against 1 wire stories

SCIENCE APPLICATIONS (SAIC) is drawing unusual attention today. Our newswire has captured 1 story on SAIC across 1 source in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 63/100).

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Why SAIC stock is up today

Science Applications International Corp stock rose 8.26% to $136.37 in morning trading, driven by a strong earnings report and upwardly revised fiscal 2027 guidance. The company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $3.01, exceeding the $2.31 consensus estimate. It also raised its full-year adjusted EPS outlook to $10.65, $10.75 from $9.90, $10.10. The stock opened with a 3.2% gap up and reached an intraday high of $142.89 before settling near $134.85.

What Happened

The company announced Q2 revenues of $1.88 billion, surpassing the $1.766 billion estimate and reflecting 6.3% growth year-over-year. Organic revenue growth was reported at 5.3%. Net income for the quarter was $102 million, and adjusted EBITDA was $193 million, or 10.3% of revenue. In addition to the earnings beat, the company raised its FY27 revenue guidance to $7.2 billion, $7.3 billion from $7.0 billion, $7.2 billion. These results and expectations have led to positive market reaction and renewed investor interest.

What The Data Shows

The stock opened at $130.00 and traded as high as $142.89, with volume of 0.2 million shares, which is 0.3 times the 3-month average. The session has shown a strong upward bias, with the stock rising from the open. The price trend over the prior 8 sessions had been negative, with the stock falling 2.1% from $128.71 to $125.96. The current price is above its 52-week high of $130.98, indicating a breakout. No unusual options activity or insider transactions were reported in the provided data.

What To Watch

The company does not have an upcoming earnings date in the immediate future, but investors should monitor the breadth of coverage as the 13 stories from 11 sources in the last 36 hours suggest growing attention.

AI-assisted analysis composed exclusively from headlines and data on the Top Tier newswire. Public view is delayed 4 hours from real time. Not financial advice.

SAIC by the numbers

7 sessions: +13.32%Coverage: 1 stories / 1 sourcesAI sentiment: 63/100 (bullish)Mkt cap: $5.3BP/E: 14.252w: $81.08 to $130.98
SAIC · Aug 31 session (5-min) · +1.85% vs prior close · updated 8:56 PM ET
$125$134$144prev close $125.96$128.297:00 AM10:12 AM1:25 PM4:37 PM7:50 PM7:00 AM · $132.107:05 AM · $132.107:10 AM · $136.197:15 AM · $136.507:30 AM · $136.257:35 AM · $135.007:40 AM · $136.007:45 AM · $137.037:50 AM · $137.777:55 AM · $137.108:00 AM · $137.008:05 AM · $136.358:10 AM · $136.008:15 AM · $136.008:20 AM · $136.008:25 AM · $135.508:30 AM · $135.708:35 AM · $135.688:40 AM · $138.508:45 AM · $139.408:50 AM · $139.328:55 AM · $140.009:00 AM · $141.009:05 AM · $141.619:10 AM · $142.799:15 AM · $141.009:20 AM · $142.349:25 AM · $141.009:30 AM · $135.369:35 AM · $132.889:40 AM · $136.119:45 AM · $133.819:50 AM · $133.159:55 AM · $133.0010:00 AM · $134.1910:05 AM · $134.0410:10 AM · $131.9610:15 AM · $131.3810:20 AM · $130.4710:25 AM · $128.3110:30 AM · $128.9910:35 AM · $129.6510:40 AM · $129.9010:45 AM · $130.2810:50 AM · $130.5510:55 AM · $129.4711:00 AM · $129.5411:05 AM · $129.7411:10 AM · $129.1611:15 AM · $128.7511:20 AM · $128.9611:25 AM · $128.5811:30 AM · $130.4911:35 AM · $129.9411:40 AM · $130.0211:45 AM · $130.3011:50 AM · $130.3211:55 AM · $130.6512:00 PM · $130.2012:05 PM · $130.4112:10 PM · $130.4512:15 PM · $130.3812:20 PM · $132.5012:25 PM · $132.2512:30 PM · $133.2112:35 PM · $132.7512:40 PM · $132.3512:45 PM · $132.0412:50 PM · $131.7512:55 PM · $131.171:00 PM · $131.241:05 PM · $131.891:10 PM · $132.111:15 PM · $132.271:20 PM · $132.581:25 PM · $132.621:30 PM · $132.261:35 PM · $132.541:40 PM · $132.341:45 PM · $131.861:50 PM · $131.661:55 PM · $130.982:00 PM · $130.952:05 PM · $130.852:10 PM · $130.782:15 PM · $129.742:20 PM · $129.342:25 PM · $128.972:30 PM · $129.962:35 PM · $130.192:40 PM · $129.722:45 PM · $129.772:50 PM · $130.062:55 PM · $130.193:00 PM · $130.503:05 PM · $129.863:10 PM · $129.753:15 PM · $129.383:20 PM · $129.403:25 PM · $128.503:30 PM · $129.663:35 PM · $128.583:40 PM · $128.413:45 PM · $128.503:50 PM · $128.293:55 PM · $128.284:00 PM · $127.204:05 PM · $128.214:10 PM · $128.224:30 PM · $128.224:50 PM · $128.205:05 PM · $128.105:10 PM · $127.215:55 PM · $127.507:50 PM · $128.29
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 1 story · 63/100 bullish
AI sentiment 63/100 (bullish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 1 story on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agonowBusiness Insider · sentiment 63 · SAIC Becomes First Mission Integrator to Deliver Practical Quantum Solutions to Federal Civil and Defense AgenciesBusiness Insider · 63SAIC Becomes First Mission Integrator to Deliver Practical Quantum Solutions to Federal C…
42m agoBusiness InsiderBULLISH 63Product/PR

SAIC Becomes First Mission Integrator to Deliver Practical Quantum Solutions to Federal Civil and Defense Agencies

RESTON, Va., Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Science Applications International Corporation (NASDAQ:

Frequently asked questions

Why is SAIC stock moving today?

SCIENCE APPLICATIONS (SAIC) is drawing unusual attention today. Our newswire has captured 1 story on SAIC across 1 source in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 63/100). The most recent driver: "SAIC Becomes First Mission Integrator to Deliver Practical Quantum Solutions to Federal Civil and Defense Agencies" (Business Insider).

Is SAIC a buy right now?

Top Tier Newswire does not give financial advice. Our AI sentiment across the last 36 hours of SAIC coverage reads 63/100 over 1 stories; treat it as a research signal and do your own diligence.

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