Zacks Investment Research compares Accenture and Science Applications International Corporation, concluding that SAIC is the more attractive IT services stock. Accenture lowered the upper end of its fiscal 2026 revenue growth forecast to 3% to 4% in local currency, down from 3% to 5%, and reported a 2% decline in new bookings in U.S. dollars for its fiscal third quarter. SAIC reported better-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, with a $22.9 billion backlog and the SilverEdge acquisition contributing about $19 million in revenues. SAIC trades at 0.75 times forward sales versus Accenture's 1.62 times, and SAIC carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) while Accenture has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Science Applications International Corporation Common StockSAIC reported better-than-expected results, strong backlog, and is rated a Buy with a lower valuation.
Accenture plcAccenture lowered its fiscal 2026 revenue growth forecast and reported a decline in new bookings.
