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Caci International Inc.: Q4 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 9 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Fourth-quarter revenue rose 17.6%: Quarterly revenue was $2,709.1 million, up 17.6%, with 11.6% organic growth and 15.2% sequential growth. Diluted EPS was $7.05, down 1.3%. Source
  • Annual EBITDA reached $1.17 billion: EBITDA was $353.1 million in the quarter, up 33.5%, and $1,173.9 million for the year, up 21.4%, with a full-year EBITDA margin of 12.3%. Source
  • Department of War drove quarterly growth: Department of War revenue was $1,506.4 million in the quarter, up 22.4%, or 55.6% of total. For the year it was $5,133.8 million, up 11.2%. Source
  • Quarterly awards fell 37.7%: Fourth-quarter contract awards were $1,643.9 million, down 37.7% year over year, with about 40% for new business to CACI. Source
  • Funded backlog rose 28.6%: Funded backlog was $5.4 billion, up 28.6% from $4.2 billion a year earlier. Source
  • Free cash flow rose 66.2% for year: Free cash flow was $735.4 million for the year, up 66.2% from $442.5 million, and $232.9 million in the quarter, up 67.4%. Source
  • Revenue guided at $10.65-$10.85 billion: Fiscal 2027 revenue guidance is $10,650 million to $10,850 million, presented as new guidance. Source
  • Free cash flow guided at least $900 million: Free cash flow is guided at at least $900 million, from operating cash flow excluding MARPA of $1,015 million less capital expenditures of $115 million. Source

“In a challenging environment, we grew free cash flow by 66%, delivered high-single digit organic revenue growth, expanded EBITDA margin to 12.3%, won $10 billion in contract awards, and grew both funded and total backlog,”

John Mengucci, CACI President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenues Sourcefiscal 2027$10,650 - $10,850 millionNew
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) Sourcefiscal 2027$735 - $755 millionNew
Adjusted diluted EPS (non-GAAP) Sourcefiscal 2027$32.96 - $33.86New
Diluted weighted average shares Sourcefiscal 202722.3 millionNew
Free cash flow (non-GAAP) Sourcefiscal 2027at least $900 millionNew
Capital expenditures Sourcefiscal 2027$115 millionNew
Net cash provided by operating activities excluding MARPA Sourcefiscal 2027$1,015 millionNew
Net income, as reported Sourcefiscal 2027$574 - $594 millionNew
Diluted EPS, as reported Sourcefiscal 2027$25.74 - $26.64New

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: The company issued fiscal year 2027 guidance with the fourth-quarter results. Source
  • New: Dr. Dave Young joined as executive vice president and Chief Operating Officer, reporting to the chief executive and serving on the executive leadership team. Source
  • New: Tom Kirkland rejoined CACI as executive vice president of Electronic Warfare. Source
  • New: Christopher Monoski joined as executive vice president of Manufacturing and will serve on the executive leadership team. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Fourth-quarter revenue rose 17.6%: Quarterly revenue was $2,709.1 million, up 17.6%, with 11.6% organic growth and 15.2% sequential growth. Diluted EPS was $7.05, down 1.3%. Source
  • Full-year revenue rose 10.9%: Full-year revenue was $9,567.8 million, up 10.9%, with 7.2% organic growth. Full-year diluted EPS was $24.16, up 8.2%. Source
  • Operating income rose on revenue and gross profit: Income from operations rose 31.7% to $272.2 million in the quarter and 20.4% to $919.8 million for the year. Source
  • Quarterly EPS dipped on interest and tax: Quarterly diluted EPS fell slightly as higher operating income was offset by higher interest expense from the ARKA acquisition and a higher tax provision. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose in both periods: Adjusted diluted EPS rose 6.1% to $8.91 in the quarter and 12.7% to $29.83 for the year. Adjusted figures exclude intangible amortization and its tax effect. Source
  • Annual EBITDA reached $1.17 billion: EBITDA was $353.1 million in the quarter, up 33.5%, and $1,173.9 million for the year, up 21.4%, with a full-year EBITDA margin of 12.3%. Source

Customer groups and contract mix

  • Department of War drove quarterly growth: Department of War revenue was $1,506.4 million in the quarter, up 22.4%, or 55.6% of total. For the year it was $5,133.8 million, up 11.2%. Source
  • Intelligence Community grew more slowly: Intelligence Community revenue was $634.1 million in the quarter, up 6.7%, falling to 23.4% of total from 25.8%. For the year it rose 6.5% to $2,351.8 million. Source
  • Federal civilian agencies rose 19.7%: Federal civilian agency revenue was $437.0 million in the quarter, up 19.7%. For the year it was $1,660.9 million, up 15.9%, and commercial and other revenue was $421.3 million, up 14.5%. Source
  • Fixed-price share of revenue rose: Fixed-price revenue was $941.6 million in the quarter, up 51.9%, rising to 34.8% of total from 26.9%. Cost-plus-fee revenue rose 0.8% and fell to 51.5% of the total. Source
  • Technology revenue outpaced expertise: Technology revenue was $1,659.2 million in the quarter, up 23.7%, or 61.2% of total. Expertise revenue rose 9.1%. For the year, technology rose 16.9% and expertise rose 3.5%. Source

“These investments, and the executive talent we have added, position us exceptionally well for continued success in fiscal 2027 and beyond.”

John Mengucci, CACI President and Chief Executive Officer

Costs, margins and tax

  • Direct costs rose slower than revenue: Direct costs were $1,795.5 million in the quarter, up 13.3%, against revenue growth of 17.6%. Indirect costs and selling expenses rose 23.0% to $562.6 million. Source
  • Depreciation and amortization rose: Depreciation and amortization in costs of revenues was $78.8 million in the quarter, up 41.1%, and $245.9 million for the year, up 26.0%. Source
  • Quarterly EBITDA margin reached 13.0%: EBITDA margin was 13.0% in the quarter against 11.5% a year earlier, and 12.3% for the year against 11.2%. Source
  • Income taxes and interest expense rose: Income taxes were $43.4 million in the quarter against $3.1 million a year earlier, and $168.6 million for the year, up 59.7%. Interest expense and other was $72.1 million, up 57.7%. Source
  • Intangible amortization excluded from adjusted results: Intangible amortization expense was $55.3 million in the quarter, up 47.8%, and $168.3 million for the year, up 35.1%. Adjusted net income excludes it and its tax effect. Source

Contract awards and backlog

  • Quarterly awards fell 37.7%: Fourth-quarter contract awards were $1,643.9 million, down 37.7% year over year, with about 40% for new business to CACI. Source
  • Full-year book-to-bill of 1.1x: Full-year contract awards were $10,245.0 million, up 6.3%, for a book-to-bill ratio of 1.1x. Source
  • Total backlog rose 1.9%: Total backlog was $32.0 billion at June 30, 2026, up 1.9% from $31.4 billion a year earlier. Source
  • Funded backlog rose 28.6%: Funded backlog was $5.4 billion, up 28.6% from $4.2 billion a year earlier. Source
  • Notable awards included VA and OPM work: Notable awards included a six-year technology contract valued at up to $308 million from the VA, and a role as Oracle technology partner on an OPM HRIT contract worth nearly $400 million. Source

Cash flow and capital returns

  • Free cash flow rose 66.2% for year: Free cash flow was $735.4 million for the year, up 66.2% from $442.5 million, and $232.9 million in the quarter, up 67.4%. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose with lower taxes: Operating cash flow excluding MARPA was $842.1 million for the year, up 65.7%. Management cited higher net income, lower tax payments under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, and working capital management. Source
  • DSO and MARPA adjustment: DSO was 55 days against 56 a year earlier, excluding MARPA, which was 7 days against 8. MARPA cash of $98.6 million was adjusted out of quarterly operating cash flow. Source
  • Capital expenditures rose: Capital expenditures were $106.7 million for the year, up from $65.6 million, and $46.8 million in the quarter, up from $28.0 million. Source
  • Long-term debt rose with acquisitions: Long-term debt was $4,854.8 million at June 30, 2026, up from $2,849.2 million. Acquisitions of businesses used $2,636.2 million of cash in the year. Source
  • Share repurchases fell sharply: Repurchases of common stock were $17.1 million for the year, against $168.6 million a year earlier. Source

Fiscal 2027 guidance issued

  • Revenue guided at $10.65-$10.85 billion: Fiscal 2027 revenue guidance is $10,650 million to $10,850 million, presented as new guidance. Source
  • Adjusted EPS guided at $32.96-$33.86: Adjusted net income is guided at $735 million to $755 million, and adjusted diluted EPS at $32.96 to $33.86, on 22.3 million diluted shares. Source
  • GAAP net income guided at $574-$594 million: Net income as reported is guided at $574 million to $594 million. Intangible amortization of $215 million is excluded from adjusted figures. Source
  • Free cash flow guided at least $900 million: Free cash flow is guided at at least $900 million, from operating cash flow excluding MARPA of $1,015 million less capital expenditures of $115 million. Source

Programs and product milestones

  • Space terminal reached Phase 3: CACI advanced to Phase 3 of the Enterprise Space Terminal program, an optical communications terminal expected to be proliferated across multiple orbits in the USSF Space Data Network buildout. Source
  • SkyValor drone defense cleared for deployment: A Department of War contract to deploy SkyValor, CACI's drone defense system, at the Southern Border followed a two-day operational evaluation by JIATF-401. Source
  • TLS Manpack wins silver Edison Award: The TLS Manpack, an electronic warfare system for dismounted soldiers, received a silver Edison Award. Management described it as proven, mature, and portable. Source
  • AWS Managed Service Provider status: CACI reported AWS Managed Service Provider status, which it said adds to hybrid cloud execution and audited 24/7 operations for mission workloads. Source

Leadership and people

  • Operations chief joins executive team: Dr. Dave Young joined as executive vice president and Chief Operating Officer, reporting to the chief executive and serving on the executive leadership team. Source
  • Electronic Warfare head returns: Tom Kirkland rejoined CACI to lead the Electronic Warfare business and serve on the executive leadership team. Source
  • Manufacturing executive added: Christopher Monoski joined as executive vice president of Manufacturing, with nearly three decades of manufacturing and supply chain experience. Source
  • CEO named to Defense News list: John Mengucci, President and Chief Executive Officer, was named to the inaugural 2026 Defense News Strategic Architect list for driving the company's investment ahead of customer need. Source
  • CFO recognized with regional awards: Jeffrey MacLauchlan, Chief Financial Officer, was named Public Company CFO of the Year by the Northern Virginia Technology Council. Source
  • Workplace award for sixth year: CACI ranked first in its sector on the 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces list, the sixth consecutive year it has appeared on the list. Source

Risks management discussed

  • External: The chief executive described the operating environment as challenging while citing free cash flow growth for the year. Source
  • Financial: Interest expense increased because of the ARKA acquisition, and the tax provision also rose, which reduced quarterly diluted EPS growth. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said that with fiscal 2027 guidance it is on track to meet or exceed its three-year financial targets. Source

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