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
1.2%
Payout Ratio
19.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
SAIC Dividend Income Check
Safety
19.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.6% and trend is flat.
SAIC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$1.51
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout19.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout9.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.6%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield8.1%
Total Shareholder Yield9.3%
1Y Total Return29.3%
5Y Total Return63.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,32010Y ago$20,37520Y ago$46,898
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
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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 9.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SAIC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, 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: 1.2% dividend yield, 8.1% buyback yield, 9.3% 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 63.2%, with dividends contributing 8.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,375 today.
SAIC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$7.40
Avg/Payment$0.3700
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026Latest | $0.3700 | — | 1.11% | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | $0.3700 | — | 1.31% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | $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 |
SAIC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.2%
#8 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
19.6% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.3%
#2 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAICScience Applications… | $5.5B | 1.2% | 19.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
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 RTXRTX Corporation | $257.4B | 1.4% | 53.1% | 33 | Sustainable |
 NOCNorthrop Grumman Cor… | $72.4B | 1.8% | 30.9% | 22 | Sustainable |
 GDGeneral Dynamics Cor… | $92.9B | 1.7% | 37.8% | 34 | Sustainable |
3rd  LHXL3Harris Technologie… | $44.7B | 2.0% | 56.2% | 24 | Sustainable |
SAIC Annual Dividend History (2011–2026)
16 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.48 | — | 4 | $7.70 | 19.2% | 5.20x | 1.6% |
| 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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SAIC — 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 +1.2%. Payments are made Quarterly.
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 Quarterly.
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 +9.9%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has SAIC increased its dividend?
SAIC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does SAIC pay dividends?
Science Applications International Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. 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 $16,320 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 +1.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.