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Goldman Sachs Updates Outlook on Government IT and Services Companies
ByAinvest
Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025 11:43 am ET1min read
Goldman Sachs has updated its outlook on government IT and services companies following Q2 earnings reports and recent procurement environment updates. CACI was upgraded, while Parsons was downgraded. Analyst Noah Poponak cited shifting market trends and recent federal procurement updates as the basis for the ratings changes.
Goldman Sachs has revised its outlook on several government IT and services companies following Q2 earnings reports and recent procurement environment updates. The changes reflect shifting market trends and new federal procurement priorities.CACI International (NYSE:CACI) was upgraded from a "Sell" to a "Buy" rating, with a new price target of $544.00. Analyst Noah Poponak cited CACI’s strong positioning in the defense sector and its strategic shift towards technology as the key drivers for the upgrade. CACI’s recent earnings exceeded expectations, with EPS of $8.4 and revenue of $2.3 billion, surpassing analyst forecasts [2]. The company's pivot towards advanced, software-defined technology products has positioned it well to win business and reduce contract cancellation risks in fast-growing budget areas [2].
Conversely, Parsons (PSN) was downgraded to "Neutral" from "Buy". The downgrade reflects uncertainty surrounding the expiration of a key confidential contract and the company's higher valuation multiples compared to peers. While Parsons benefits from steady federal growth in non-confidential contracts, the expiration of the key contract creates uncertainty about future growth [3].
The ratings changes underscore the evolving priorities of the U.S. administration, which continue to shape spending and contract decisions. Other companies such as Amentum Holdings (AMTM), Leidos (LDOS), and V2X (VVX) also reported Q2 results generally ahead of consensus, but with varying bookings and margin performances [3].
References:
[1] https://www.ainvest.com/news/nvidia-q2-earnings-anticipated-boost-stock-goldman-sachs-raises-target-price-8-2508/
[2] https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/goldman-sachs-upgrades-caci-international-stock-rating-to-buy-on-tech-pivot-93CH-4187388
[3] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4484776-caci-upgraded-parsons-downgraded-at-goldman-sachs-on-updated-outlook
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