contract_awardAwarded Friday, July 31, 2026Analyzed

CACI, INC. - FEDERAL: $478M Department of Homeland Security Contract

Bullish

Summary

CACI International ($CACI) received a $478M delivery order from DHS/CBP for border enforcement IT, adding ~$239M in annual revenue (~3.6% of FY2025 revenue). The contract reinforces CACI's position in homeland security IT and is a positive catalyst for the stock.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1.CACI wins $478M DHS border IT contract, adding ~$239M annual revenue.
  • 2.Contract reinforces CACI's leadership in homeland security IT.
  • 3.No direct legislative catalyst, but consistent with ongoing border security spending.

Market Implications

CACI's stock ($CACI) is likely to see positive sentiment from this contract win, as it adds meaningful revenue to a stable backlog. The award underscores sustained demand for border security IT, benefiting CACI and potentially its peers in the defense IT space. No direct impact on other tickers is identified, but the contract reinforces the sector's growth narrative.

Full Analysis

CACI, Inc. - Federal, a subsidiary of CACI International Inc. ($CACI), was awarded a $478M delivery order by the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection for border enforcement applications. The contract runs from September 2024 to September 2026, providing a steady revenue stream. CACI International, a publicly traded defense and technology contractor, reported FY2025 revenue of $6.7B, making this award approximately 3.6% of annual revenue—a meaningful but not transformative addition. The contract aligns with CACI's expertise in IT modernization and border security systems. No specific legislation directly authorizes this award, but it falls under broader DHS appropriations for border security. Potential subcontractors include smaller IT firms specializing in border technology, though no specific names are disclosed. Historically, CACI has seen sustained revenue growth from multi-year DHS contracts, and this award should contribute positively to backlog and earnings visibility.

Intelligence Surface

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$$CACI▲ Bullish
Est. $239.0M$239.0M revenue impact

What the bill does

Direct award of a delivery order for border enforcement IT systems under an existing DHS contract vehicle.

Who must act

Department of Homeland Security / U.S. Customs and Border Protection (awarding agency) and CACI, Inc. - Federal (recipient)

What happens

$478M total obligated over two years (FY2025-FY2026), adding approximately $239M in annual revenue to CACI's top line, representing ~3.6% of FY2025 revenue.

Stock impact

Strengthens CACI's backlog in its core border security and IT modernization business. CACI's FY2025 revenue was $6.7B, so this contract provides a meaningful but non-transformative boost. The company has a strong track record of executing similar DHS contracts.

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Contract Details

Recipient

CACI, INC. - FEDERAL

Award Amount

$478,180,662

Awarding Agency

Department of Homeland Security

Sub-Agency

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Contract Type

DELIVERY ORDER

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