Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.51
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.6%
Payout Ratio
19.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
SAIC Dividend Income Check
Safety
19.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.6% and trend is flat.
SAIC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.6%
Trailing DPS$1.51
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout19.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout11.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.6%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield10.3%
Total Shareholder Yield11.9%
1Y Total Return-17.5%
5Y Total Return15.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,54110Y ago$21,00120Y ago$35,930
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SAIC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
SAIC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Science Applications International Corporation distributes 19.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 11.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SAIC has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SAIC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.6% dividend yield, 10.3% buyback yield, 11.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.6% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 15.4%, with dividends contributing 8.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,001 today.
SAIC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.40
Avg/Payment$0.3700
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026Latest | $0.3700 | — | 1.61% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | $0.3700 | — | 1.37% | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 1.53% | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 1.31% | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 1.27% | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 1.27% | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | $0.3700 | — | 1.02% | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | $0.3700 | — | 1.26% | Jul 26, 2024 |
SAIC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.6%
#6 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
19.6% payout
Streak
2Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
11.9%
#1 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAICScience Applications… | $4.3B | 1.6% | 19.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
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1st  BAHBooz Allen Hamilton … | $12.9B | 2.7% | 28.7% | 9 | Sustainable |
2nd  LMTLockheed Martin Corp… | $117.3B | 2.7% | 62.4% | 23 | Watch |
 RTXRTX Corporation | $232.8B | 1.5% | 53.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 NOCNorthrop Grumman Cor… | $79.3B | 1.6% | 30.9% | 22 | Sustainable |
3rd  GDGeneral Dynamics Cor… | $94.4B | 1.7% | 37.8% | 12 | Sustainable |
 LHXL3Harris Technologie… | $56.5B | 1.6% | 56.2% | 6 | Sustainable |
SAIC Annual Dividend History (2011–2026)
16 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.74 | — | 2 | $7.70 | 9.6% | 10.41x | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $1.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $7.17 | 20.6% | 4.84x | 1.6% |
| 2024 | $1.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $8.88 | 16.7% | 6.00x | 1.6% |
| 2023 | $1.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.38 | 27.5% | 3.64x | 1.6% |
| 2022 | $1.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.77 | 31.0% | 3.22x | 1.6% |
| 2021 | $1.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.56 | 41.6% | 2.41x | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $1.48 | 4.2% | 4 | $3.83 | 38.6% | 2.59x | 1.6% |
| 2019 | $1.42 | 14.5% | 4 | $3.11 | 45.7% | 2.19x | 1.5% |
| 2018 | $1.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.02 | 30.8% | 3.24x | 1.3% |
| 2017 | $1.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.12 | 39.7% | 2.52x | 1.3% |
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Start ComparisonSAIC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SAIC stock.
How much dividend does SAIC pay per share?
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.51 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SAIC's next ex-dividend date?
SAIC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SAIC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SAIC's dividend safe?
SAIC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +19.6% and FCF payout ratio of +11.5%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has SAIC increased its dividend?
SAIC has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does SAIC pay dividends?
Science Applications International Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.51 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SAIC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SAIC five years ago would be worth approximately $11,541 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SAIC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SAIC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.6% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.