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CACI International

CACI International Inc is an information solutions and services provider, offering information solutions and services to its customers. The company's primary customers are agencies and departments of the U.S. government, which account for the vast majority of the firm's revenue. It provides information solutions and services supporting national security missions and government modernization for intelligence, defense, and federal civilian customers. Some of the services provided by the company are functional software development, data, and business analysis, IT operations support, naval architecture, and life cycle support intelligence among others. The company's operating segments are; Domestic operations and International operations. It derives key revenue from the Domestic segment.

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CACI International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CACI#NYSE">CACI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 5.75% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.47%. Currently, CACI International has a market capitalization of $11.57 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CACI: If an investor had bought $1000 of CACI stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $11,196.52 today based on a price of $518.89 for CACI at the time of writing.
<h3>CACI International's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728666037_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$1000 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth $11,000 Today

JP Morgan analyst Seth Seifman maintains CACI International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CACI#NYSE">CACI</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $520 to $555.

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JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on CACI International, Raises Price Target to $555

CACI International Inc ((<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;,%20url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyse.com%2Fquote%2FXNYS%3ACACI&amp;,%20esheet=54129561&amp;,%20newsitemid=20241001587481&amp;,%20lan=en-US&amp;,%20anchor=NYSE%3A+CACI&amp;,%20index=1&amp;,%20NYSE:%3Ca%20class=">CACI</a>) announced today that it has acquired Applied Insight, a Northern Virginia-based portfolio company of <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Facaciagroup.com%2F&amp;esheet=54129561&amp;newsitemid=20241001587481&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Acacia+Group&amp;index=2&amp;md5=4120a6999882ec68a0322445f4b63d0b">Acacia Group</a>, in an all-cash transaction.
In alignment with CACI's mission to deliver distinctive expertise and differentiated technology to meet its customers' greatest national security challenges, Applied Insight delivers proven cloud migration, adoption, and transformation capabilities, coupled with intimate customer relationships across the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Communities (IC).

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Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers maintains CACI International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CACI#NYSE">CACI</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $525 to $577.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on CACI International, Raises Price Target to $577

CACI International's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CACI#NYSE">CACI</a>) short percent of float has risen 10.26% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 169 thousand shares sold short, which is 0.86% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.66 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>CACI International Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727359213_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for CACI International has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing CACI International's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, CACI International's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.66%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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CACI International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CACI#NYSE">CACI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 4.89% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.71%. Currently, CACI International has a market capitalization of $10.92 billion. 
Buying $100 In CACI: If an investor had bought $100 of CACI stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,039.18 today based on a price of $489.61 for CACI at the time of writing.
<h3>CACI International's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726844421_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth $1,000 Today

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7 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on CACI International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CACI#NYSE">CACI</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for CACI International, presenting an average target of $506.86, a high estimate of $555.00, and a low estimate of $458.00. This current average reflects an increase of 10.77% from the previous average price target of $457.57. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726581650_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of CACI International among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Mariana Perez Mora</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$555.00</td>
<td>$535.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tobey Sommer</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mariana Perez Mora</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$535.00</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Strauss</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cai von Rumohr</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Seifman</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$458.00</td>
<td>$383.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tobey Sommer</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to CACI International. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of CACI International compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of CACI International's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of CACI International's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CACI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on CACI International analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering CACI International: A Closer Look</h2>
CACI International Inc is an information solutions and services provider, offering information solutions and services to its customers. The company's primary customers are agencies and departments of the U.S. government, which account for the vast majority of the firm's revenue. It provides information solutions and services supporting national security missions and government modernization for intelligence, defense, and federal civilian customers. Some of the services provided by the company are functional software development, data, and business analysis, IT operations support, naval architecture, and life cycle support intelligence among others. The company's operating segments are; Domestic operations and International operations. It derives key revenue from the Domestic segment.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of CACI International</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining CACI International's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 19.68% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 6.61%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): CACI International's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 3.91%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.98%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.55.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

What Analysts Are Saying About CACI International Stock

B of A Securities analyst Mariana Perez Mora maintains CACI International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CACI#NYSE">CACI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $535 to $555.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on CACI International, Raises Price Target to $555

CACI International, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CACI#NYSE">CACI</a>) shares are trading higher after the company announced it will acquire Azure Summit Technology<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/b40875875/caci-enters-into-definitive-agreement-to-purchase-azure-summit-technology" rel="noreferrer noopener"> for $1.275 billion in cash</a>.
Azure Summit is expected to enhance Department of Defense (DoD) capabilities through its advanced radio frequency (RF) technology and skilled engineering team specializing in the electromagnetic spectrum.
Following the acquisition, CACI anticipates a tax benefit valued at $194 million over the next 15 years, resulting in an effective consideration of $1.08 billion.
The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions, with a projected closing in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025.
John Mengucci, CACI President and Chief Executive Officer, said, &#8220;Azure Summit&#8217;s core capabilities and technology bolster CACI&#8217;s market-based strategy by expanding our offerings in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), electronic warfare (EW), and signals intelligence (SIGINT) across multiple domains, platforms and customer sets.&#8221;
&#8220;When combined with more than $400 million in share repurchases over the last six quarters, this transaction underscores CACI&#8217;s flexible and opportunistic capital deployment approach, which focuses on driving free cash flow growth and delivering long-term shareholder value.&#8221;&nbsp;
As of June 30, CACI&#8217;s cash and cash equivalents <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/08/b40233252/caci-reports-results-for-its-fiscal-2024-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-and-issues-fiscal-year-2025-" rel="noreferrer noopener">stood at around $134 million</a>.
Price Action: CACI shares are up 3.18% at $491.39 at the last check Monday.
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CACI International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CACI#NYSE">CACI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 5.26% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.7%. Currently, CACI International has a market capitalization of $10.48 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CACI: If an investor had bought $1000 of CACI stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $10,219.20 today based on a price of $470.08 for CACI at the time of writing.
<h3>CACI International's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725987618_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$1000 Invested In CACI International 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Truist Securities analyst Tobey Sommer maintains CACI International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CACI#NYSE">CACI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $500 to $520.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on CACI International, Raises Price Target to $520

On September 4, a recent SEC filing unveiled that J. William Koegel, EVP at CACI International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CACI#NYSE">CACI</a>) made an insider sell.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000016058/000001605824000137//Archives/edgar/data/16058/000001605824000137/0000016058-24-000137-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday outlined that Koegel executed a sale of 970 shares of CACI International with a total value of $468,771.
During Wednesday's morning session, CACI International shares down by 0.65%, currently priced at $475.24.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind CACI International</h3>
CACI International Inc is an information solutions and services provider, offering information solutions and services to its customers. The company's primary customers are agencies and departments of the U.S. government, which account for the vast majority of the firm's revenue. It provides information solutions and services supporting national security missions and government modernization for intelligence, defense, and federal civilian customers. Some of the services provided by the company are functional software development, data, and business analysis, IT operations support, naval architecture, and life cycle support intelligence among others. The company's operating segments are; Domestic operations and International operations. It derives key revenue from the Domestic segment.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: CACI International's Finances</h3>
Revenue Growth: CACI International's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 19.68%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Exploring Profitability:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 9.7%, indicating concerns regarding cost management and overall profitability relative to its industry counterparts.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): CACI International's EPS outshines the industry average, indicating a strong bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 6.04.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: CACI International's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.55.
Valuation Analysis:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 25.72 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for CACI International's stock.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 1.41 is below industry norms, suggesting potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity for those considering sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): At 15.73, CACI International's EV/EBITDA ratio reflects a below-par valuation compared to industry averages signalling undervaluation
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Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
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<h3>Uncovering the Importance of Insider Activity</h3>
While insider transactions should not be the sole basis for making investment decisions, they can play a significant role in an investor's decision-making process.
Considering the legal perspective, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, according to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Nevertheless, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>A Closer Look at Important Transaction Codes</h3>
Surveying the realm of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often give prominence to those unfolding in the open market, systematically detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Trades

CACI International EVP Trades $468K In Company Stock

CACI International's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CACI#NYSE">CACI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.06% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 155 thousand shares sold short, which is 0.79% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.25 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>CACI International Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724874313_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for CACI International has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing CACI International's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, CACI International's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.24%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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