Why Skills-First Leadership Is Replacing the Ivy League Playbook in the C-Suite
05/23/2025
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The old prestige pyramid—where Ivy League degrees and blue-chip consulting backgrounds paved the way to the CEO seat—is cracking.
Science Applications (SAIC), a leading provider of engineering, technology, and management services, delivered a stellar performance in the third quarter of 2023, exceeding analyst expectations on earnings and revenue. The company reported $2.27 per share, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.69 by $0.58. Similarly, SAIC’s revenue of $1.9 billion topped the consensus estimate of $1.79 billion.
Strong growth across its core business segments drove SAIC’s impressive results. The company’s Digital Solutions and Technology segment, which focuses on providing IT and cybersecurity services, saw revenue increase by 11% year-over-year. Meanwhile, the company’s Energy, Environment, and Infrastructure segment, which provides engineering and consulting services, experienced revenue growth of 9% year-over-year.
The company’s positive financial performance is attributed to a number of factors, including increased demand for its services from government and commercial clients and the company’s focus on innovation and execution. SAIC has been investing in new technologies and capabilities, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, enabling it to secure new contracts and expand its customer base.
In addition to its strong financial performance, SAIC provided positive guidance for the remainder of the year. The company expects to generate earnings per share of $7.70 to $7.90 and revenue of $7.33 to $7.35 billion for the full year 2023.
SAIC’s strong performance and positive outlook have been well-received by investors. The company’s stock price has surged by over 9% in the past three months and is up 5.21% over the past year.
SAIC’s third-quarter results demonstrate the company’s strong execution and ability to capitalize on growing service demand. The company’s focus on innovation and its positive outlook for the remainder of the year bode well for its future growth prospects.
SAIC’s performance is particularly impressive given the current economic environment, marked by rising inflation and interest rates. The company’s ability to weather these challenges and deliver strong results is a testament to its resilience and financial strength.
SAIC’s positive results will likely attract new investors and boost the company’s stock price. The company is well-positioned for continued growth in the years to come.
Science Applications delivered a stellar third-quarter performance, beating analyst expectations on earnings and revenue. The company’s strong results were driven by growth across its core business segments and its focus on innovation and execution. SAIC’s positive outlook for the remainder of the year further cements its position as a leading engineering, technology, and management services provider.
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