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    CACI International (CACI) Following Contract Wins And Sector Rotation Is The Valuation Case Catching Up

    Simply Wall St·07/24/2026 20:22:21
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    CACI International (CACI) has drawn fresh attention after a 5.1% gain during a broad government IT services rally, with sentiment influenced by recent federal contract awards tied to defense and technology modernization.

    See our latest analysis for CACI International.

    Beyond the latest move, CACI International’s share price has seen short term momentum, with a 1-day share price return of 2.82% and a 7-day return of 3.84%. However, the year to date share price return is down 10.57% and the 1-year total shareholder return is roughly flat, set against a 3-year total shareholder return of 39.16% and a 5-year total shareholder return of 78.75%. This indicates that recent volatility comes after a much stronger multi year run.

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    For CACI International, a 5.1% jump on contract wins and sector rotation can reflect either a reset in how the market views its contract pipeline, or a short burst of optimism. How does the current valuation stack up?

    Most Popular Narrative: 26.6% Undervalued

    The most followed narrative for CACI International sees fair value at $654.93 versus a last close of $480.61, with that gap hinging on future contracts, earnings, and margins rather than recent price swings.

    The ongoing consolidation of government legacy systems and rising demand for digital transformation (as exemplified by CACI's role in Army system consolidation and NASA NCAPS implementation) position the company to capture more long-term, mission-critical contracts, enhancing both revenue visibility and net margins.

    Read the complete narrative.

    Want to see what sits behind that confidence in CACI International? The narrative leans heavily on sustained revenue expansion, firmer margins, and a richer earnings profile than the headline price implies.

    Result: Fair Value of $654.93 (UNDERVALUED)

    Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

    However, the bullish CACI International narrative still hinges on continued US government contract flow and on avoiding major execution setbacks in areas such as space and electronic warfare.

    Find out about the key risks to this CACI International narrative.

    Another View: What CACI International’s P/E Is Signaling

    While the narrative and analyst targets suggest CACI International is 26.6% undervalued, its P/E of 19.8x tells a tighter story. The stock trades below the US Professional Services industry on 22.2x, yet slightly above a fair ratio of 19.4x and above a peer average of 16.7x. Is that a cushion or a warning sign if sentiment turns?

    See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

    NYSE:CACI P/E Ratio as at Jul 2026
    NYSE:CACI P/E Ratio as at Jul 2026

    Next Steps

    Given the mixed sentiment around CACI International, with both risks and rewards in play, it makes sense to review the details yourself and move promptly to shape your own view by weighing the 4 key rewards and 1 important warning sign.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.