Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Science Applications International's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,416 Mil.
Science Applications International's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Oct. 2025 ($1,504 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($1,492 Mil) and
declined
from Jan. 2026 ($1,492 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($1,416 Mil).
Science Applications International's annual retained earnings
increased
from Jan. 2024 ($1,432 Mil) to Jan. 2025 ($1,565 Mil) but then
declined
from Jan. 2025 ($1,565 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($1,492 Mil).
Science Applications International (NAS:SAIC) Retained Earnings Explanation
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
Science Applications International Retained Earnings Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Science Applications International Retained Earnings Chart
Science Applications International Retained Earnings Calculation
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
Science Applications International (SAIC) has a Retained Earnings of $1,416 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Science Applications International and its competitors.
Is Science Applications International's Retained Earnings too high?
Science Applications International's current Retained Earnings is $1,416 Mil. Overall, Science Applications International has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Applications International's Retained Earnings compare to G and EPAM?
Science Applications International's Retained Earnings of $1,416 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Software company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Software industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Science Applications International and its competitors. Science Applications International's current Retained Earnings is $1,416 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Applications International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Applications International (SAIC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $127.04, compared to a current price of $112.64 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $1,416 Mil. Science Applications International's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Science Applications International (SAIC), the current Retained Earnings is $1,416 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Science Applications International (SAIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Applications International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $112.64 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $127.04.
GuruFocus considers Science Applications International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAIC:
Retained Earnings: $1,416 Mil
GF Value™: $127.04 vs. price of $112.64 (11.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Science Applications International Business Description
Science Applications International Corp provides technical, engineering, and enterprise IT services mainly to the U.S. government. Specifically, it offers end-to-end solutions spanning the design, development, integration, deployment, management, operations, sustainment, and security of the customer's entire IT infrastructure. The company has two reportable segments, which include Defense and Intelligence and the Civilian segment. Maximum revenue is generated from its Defense and Intelligence segment, which provides a diverse portfolio of national security solutions to the DoW and the Intelligence Community of the United States Government. The Civilian segment provides solutions to the civilian markets, encompassing federal, state, and local governments.
75GF Score
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