Caci International
CACI on NYSE. Caci International sells technology and expertise to U.S. intelligence, defense, and federal civilian agencies. Market value $13.8bn.
Price checks use the past 12 months to June 2026. Quality checks use five annual reports, the latest for the year to June 2026.
Should I look at this?
Worth a closer look
Why it could be worth it
What to watch out for
Nothing big in our quick check. See what could go wrong below.
This is not advice. Check the numbers below.
For every $100 of what the whole company costs, it produced $5.89 of spare cash in the past 12 months. A savings account pays about $4.
You pay 19.5 years of operating profit for the business. The average large US company costs around 18.
Each dollar kept in the business earns 9 cents a year. Above 10 is good.
Quality score: 82 of 100. Price score: 74 of 100. Our list needs 70 on quality and 60 on price.
$599.64 a share, 38% above its 1-year low
Over the past year the price has ranged from $434.70 to $683.50.
Pays no dividend
Prices from Tuesday’s close (6 October).
Five years of cash, in billions
| Revenue | |||||
| Revenue | $6.2bn | $6.7bn | $7.7bn | $8.6bn | $9.6bn |
| Operating margin | |||||
| Operating margin | 8.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Debt to equity | |||||
| Debt to equity | 0.57 | 0.53 | 0.44 | 0.75 | 1.10 |
| Shares outstanding | |||||
| Shares outstanding | 0.02bn | 0.02bn | 0.02bn | 0.02bn | 0.02bn |
Health checks
- Free cash flow positive5 of 5 years
- Accounting looks honest (Beneish)Not enough data
- Financial strength (Piotroski)5 of 8 checks we could run
- Profit backed by cash (accruals)Yes
- Debt1.10× equity
- Revenue growth, five yearsSlow, 9.6% a year
- Buying back its own sharesYes, 3% fewer since 2022
The quarter to June 2026
How the business did, compared with the same quarter a year earlier.
- Sales: $2.7 billion last quarter, up 18% on a year ago.
- Profit: $157 million, down 1% on a year ago.
- It keeps 10 cents of each $1 of sales as operating profit, up from 9 cents a year earlier.
- Spare cash over the past 12 months: $780 million, up from $481 million.
- Debt is $4.7 billion more than cash, up from $2.8 billion a year ago.
- Sales grew on a year ago in each of the last 4 quarters.
| Quarter to | Amount |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $2.1bn |
| December 2024 | $2.1bn |
| March 2025 | $2.2bn |
| June 2025 | $2.3bn |
| September 2025 | $2.3bn |
| December 2025 | $2.2bn |
| March 2026 | $2.4bn |
| June 2026 | $2.7bn |
| Quarter to | Amount |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $120m |
| December 2024 | $110m |
| March 2025 | $112m |
| June 2025 | $158m |
| September 2025 | $125m |
| December 2025 | $124m |
| March 2026 | $130m |
| June 2026 | $157m |
From the company's quarterly reports to the SEC.
Dates
- Next results (estimated)
- n/a
- Last annual report (10-K)
- 6 August 2026
- Next quarterly (estimated, 10-Q)
- 23 July 2026
Who owns it
5 long-term investors we follow own it, unchanged from 5 last quarter. 613 funds in all.
- Mawer Investment ManagementMawer team
- Value
- $104m
- Share of fund
- 0.7%
- Horizon KineticsMurray Stahl
- Value
- $71m
- Share of fund
- 0.8%
| Fund | Value | Share of that fund | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow HanleyBarrow Hanley team | $443m | 1.3% | Added |
| Boston PartnersBoston Partners team | $252m | 0.2% | Added |
| Mawer Investment ManagementMawer team | $104m | 0.7% | |
| Horizon KineticsMurray Stahl | $71m | 0.8% | |
| Gotham Asset ManagementJoel Greenblatt | $15m | <0.1% | Cut |
Largest holders overall
- Banque Cantonale Vaudoise$2.1bnCut
- BlackRock$1.0bnAdded
- Morgan Stanley$542mCut
- Vanguard Capital Management$463m
- Barrow Hanley$443mAdded
- Vanguard Portfolio Management$437m
- State Street$372mAdded
- Wellington Management Group LLP$330mAdded
- Victory Capital Management$280mAdded
- Boston Partners$252mAdded
From 13F filings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.
Big holders and activists
4 investors own more than 5%.
- BlackRock, Inc.Passive investor8.9%Since 31 December 2025
- Eaton Vance Atlanta Capital SMID-Cap FundPassive investor5.4%Since 31 March 2025
- Vanguard Capital ManagementPassive investor5.2%Since 31 March 2026
- Morgan StanleyPassive investorat least 5.2%−1.9 pts(filed with 1 related holder)Since 31 March 2026
- The Vanguard GroupPassive investorSold down below 5%Since 13 March 2026
| Holder | Stake | Since | |
|---|---|---|---|
BlackRock, Inc. Passive investor | 8.9% | 31 December 2025 | |
Eaton Vance Atlanta Capital SMID-Cap Fund Passive investor | 5.4% | 31 March 2025 | |
Vanguard Capital Management Passive investor | 5.2% | 31 March 2026 | |
Morgan Stanley Passive investor | at least 5.2%−1.9 pts (filed with 1 related holder) | 31 March 2026 | |
The Vanguard Group Passive investor | Sold down below 5% | 13 March 2026 |
From Schedule 13D and 13G filings: anyone owning more than 5% must file one.
What insiders did
No insider bought shares on the open market in the last 12 months. 4 sold $3m.
- Gordon Susan M.DirectorSold
- Date
- 16 June 2026
- Shares
- 264
- Price
- $500.38
- Value
- $132,100
- Plunkett Debora ADirectorSold
- Date
- 11 March 2026
- Shares
- 220
- Price
- $603.30
- Value
- $132,726
- Koegel J William JREVP, General CounselSold
- Date
- 10 February 2026
- Shares
- 2,000
- Price
- $615.06
- Value
- $1m
- JEWS WILLIAM LDirectorSold
- Date
- 10 December 2025
- Shares
- 3,000
- Price
- $585.82
- Value
- $2m
| Date | Who | Did | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 June 2026 | Gordon Susan M. Director | Sold | 264 | $500.38 | $132,100 |
| 11 March 2026 | Plunkett Debora A Director | Sold | 220 | $603.30 | $132,726 |
| 10 February 2026 | Koegel J William JR EVP, General Counsel | Sold | 2,000 | $615.06 | $1m |
| 10 December 2025 | JEWS WILLIAM L Director | Sold | 3,000 | $585.82 | $2m |
From Form 4 filings: insiders must report trades in their own company's shares within two days.
Warning signs in its filings
Problems the company itself reported to the SEC, in its own words.
None of the serious warning signs we check for were found. 1 thing worth knowing.
We look for five warning signs: doubt it can keep going, weak checks on its own accounts, a notice that its past accounts can't be relied on, a change of auditor, and one customer bringing in a big share of sales. We don't check lawsuits, investigations or debt yet.
We checked the auditor's report, internal controls, restatement notices, auditor changes and big customers in the 10-K filed 6 Aug 2026, and no later 8-Ks.
One big customer
Worth knowingOne customer brings in a big share of sales: 95.6% last year. Losing that customer would hurt.
“The federal government is our primary customer, with revenues from federal government contracts, either as a prime contractor or a subcontractor, accounting for 95.6% and 95.7% of our total revenues in fiscal 2026 and 2025, respectively.”
From the 10-K filed 6 August 2026, Item 1A. Risk Factors. Read it in the filing
A 10-K is the yearly report every US company files with the SEC. An 8-K is a short notice of a big event.
What could go wrong
Cheap for a reason is the question the numbers cannot answer.
Whether the price already reflects the risks is what the deep dive is for.
What changed in the risks this year
Companies must list what could hurt them each year. These are the parts that changed since last year’s report.
Our integration of artificial intelligence and related technologies subjects us to operational and regulatory risks, and our failure to effectively manage these risks could have a material adverse effect on our financial results.
Could happenIn addition, competitive dynamics in the AI marketplace are evolving quickly. Rapid advancements by existing competitors, new entrants, or commercial technology firms may outpace our internal development efforts or reduce the value of certain offerings. We may also face challenges recruiting and retaining personnel with specialized skills needed to develop, test, secure, and maintain AI‑enabled systems. If we are unable to adapt to changes in AI technologies, comply with emerging regulatory requirements, or meet customer expectations for responsible and secure AI, our ability to deliver solutions, win new business, or achieve expected financial and operational results could be adversely affected.
Read moreDisruptions in our supply chain, including shortages of materials, components, or qualified suppliers, could impair our ability to perform on contracts and increase our costs, which could adversely affect our operating results.
Could happenWe work with a network of suppliers and subcontractors to provide materials, hardware, software, and other critical components necessary to perform on our contracts, and disruptions, including shortages of specialized parts, supplier capacity constraints, transportation delays, labor shortages, or the financial instability of key vendors, could impair our ability to meet customer requirements. Geopolitical developments, export control restrictions, sanctions, cybersecurity incidents affecting suppliers, changes in trade policy, and evolving federal requirements related to supply chain security may further restrict the availability of qualified suppliers or increase our costs. In addition, certain programs require cleared suppliers or domestically sourced materials, and disruptions affecting these vendors may delay performance or require costly requalification of alternatives. If we are unable to obtain necessary materials or services on a timely and cost effective basis, we may experience performance delays, incur additional costs, or be unable to meet contractual obligations, any of which could materially and adversely affect our revenues, operating results, and customer relationships.
Read moreOur integration of artificial intelligence and related technologies subjects us to operational and regulatory risks, and our failure to effectively manage these risks could have a material adverse effect on our financial results.
Could happenAdjustments to our technological approach, security protocols, and compliance frameworks are often required as AI capabilities rapidly evolve, new vulnerabilities or algorithmic biases are discovered, and government regulations, such as executive orders and agency specific directives, are established, even though the core objectives of the performance obligation may not have changed. Flaws in underlying algorithms, vulnerabilities to data poisoning, unpredictable system outputs, or a failure to adapt to evolving federal procurement standards could necessitate costly remediation efforts, result in a loss of competitive advantage, or damage our professional reputation. Such outcomes could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
Read moreWe use estimates in recognizing revenues, and changes in those estimates may adversely affect our financial results.
Could happenA significant portion of our revenue is recognized over time using a cost-input measure of progress, which requires us to make accurate estimates of total costs at completion and the fees to be earned on our contracts. Because of the technical complexity of the solutions and services we provide, as well as the extended duration of certain contracts, this estimation process is highly complex and requires significant management judgment. As contract performance progresses, we routinely adjust our initial estimates based on experience gained and newly available information, even when the scope of work under the performance obligation has not changed. If our underlying assumptions or estimates prove to be inaccurate, or if circumstances change, we may be required to make material adjustments to our revenue and profit margins. Such adjustments could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
Read moreThe federal government may change its procurement or other practices in a manner adverse to us.
Could happenSpecifically, certain federal agencies are increasingly using alternative or rapid acquisition pathways for emerging technologies, including flexible contracting approaches such as “other transaction authority” agreements. These acquisition methods differ from traditional FAR based processes and may involve requirements, such as participation by non‑traditional contractors or cost‑sharing obligations, that could limit our ability to qualify or compete effectively. If we are unable to adapt to these evolving procurement approaches or meet the associated eligibility, technical, or administrative requirements, we may be unable to pursue certain strategic opportunities in high‑growth areas. As a result, our ability to capture new awards, expand into developing mission areas, or achieve expected levels of performance and growth could be adversely affected.
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The deep dive
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