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CACI Reports Results for Its Fiscal 2027 First Quarter

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Revenues of $2.5 billion, up 8.2% YoY

Net income of $130.4 million; Diluted EPS of $5.84, up 3.7% YoY

Adjusted net income of $171.0 million; Adjusted diluted EPS of $7.66, up 11.8% YoY

EBITDA of $328.8 million and EBITDA margin of 13.3%

Contract awards of $4.8 billion and book-to-bill of 2.0x

Raising fiscal year 2027 guidance for Revenue, Adjusted net income, and Adjusted EPS;
reaffirming guidance for other financial metrics

RESTON, Va., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced results today for its fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2026.

“Our first quarter results represent a strong start to fiscal year 2027, highlighted by revenue and EBITDA growth, strong EBITDA margin, and healthy free cash flow. We also delivered a 2.0x book-to-bill and another quarter of double-digit funded backlog growth. Our mission proximity, software-defined approach, ability to invest ahead of customer need, and superior execution continue to differentiate CACI and drive our performance,” said John Mengucci, CACI President and Chief Executive Officer. “Based on our results, large and growing backlog, and healthy pipeline, we are raising our fiscal year 2027 revenue and earnings profit outlook while reaffirming guidance for other financial metrics. We remain confident in our ability to drive long-term growth in free cash flow per share and deliver exceptional value for our customers and shareholders.”

First Quarter Results

Three months ended

(in millions, except earnings per share and DSO)

9/30/2026

9/30/2025

     % Change1     

Revenues

$     2,474.6

$     2,287.6

8.2 %

Income from operations

$        247.5

$        212.3

16.6 %

Net income

$        130.4

$        124.8

4.5 %

Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measure2

$        171.0

$        151.7

12.7 %

Diluted earnings per share

$          5.84

$          5.63

3.7 %

Adjusted diluted earnings per share, a non-GAAP measure2

$          7.66

$          6.85

11.8 %

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), a non-GAAP measure2

$        328.8

$        268.6

22.4 %

Net cash provided by operating activities excluding MARPA, a non-GAAP measure2

$        144.8

$        160.0

(9.5) %

Free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure2

$        133.5

$        143.0

(6.6) %

Days sales outstanding (DSO)3

59

56

(1)

Percentages are calculated using the underlying whole dollar amounts. Some percentages may vary slightly due to rounding.

(2)

This non-GAAP measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. For additional information

regarding this non-GAAP measure, see the related explanation and reconciliation to the GAAP measure included below in this release. 

(3)

The DSO calculations for three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 exclude the impact of the Company’s Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement

(MARPA), which was 7 days for both periods.

Revenues in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 increased 8.2% year-over-year, including 2.1% organic growth. The increase in income from operations was driven by higher revenues and gross profit. Growth in diluted earnings per share and adjusted diluted earnings per share were driven by higher income from operations, partially offset by higher interest expense and a higher tax provision. The decrease in cash from operations, excluding MARPA, was driven primarily by higher working capital.

First Quarter Contract Awards
Contract awards in the first quarter totaled $4.8 billion, with approximately 61% for new business to CACI. Awards exclude ceiling values of multi-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts. Some notable awards during the quarter were:

CACI was awarded a one-year plus four option periods award to support U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) and its mission partners across a demanding and rapidly changing mission environment. The award has a ceiling of $1.5 billion, of which CACI recognized $1.2 billion of award and backlog value based on current requirements in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. Through Apollo, CACI will help USCENTCOM make faster decisions and coordinate more effectively across commands and partners. The company’s capabilities will enhance planning, analysis, information integration, and mission execution across the command’s area of responsibility. CACI will help commanders turn information into actionable insight and operate with greater confidence in contested or denied territories, allowing warfighters to out-compete adversaries in the information environment.CACI was awarded a five-year, $1.6 billion task order to continue to help the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) stay ahead of emerging threats across every domain. CACI recognized $1.2 billion of award and backlog value based on current requirements in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. Through the Special Operations Forces Emerging Threats, Operations, and Planning Support 2 (SOFETOPS 2) program, CACI will continue providing critical operational planning and support that strengthens USASOC’s ability to act decisively and work seamlessly with its strategic partners wherever the mission requires.CACI was awarded a five-year task order valued at up to $281 million by the U.S. Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane to support in strengthening and advancing next-generation electromagnetic warfare capabilities across the Department of War (DoW).CACI was awarded a 12-month extension to provide information technology system development, sustainment, and modernization to a government customer.CACI was awarded a five-year task order valued at up to $185 million to support the U.S. Army’s Program Manager Expeditionary Energy and Sustainment Systems (PM E2S2). CACI will develop and integrate technologies that help soldiers sustain operations in contested and austere environments.CACI was awarded a task order ceiling increase valued at up to $153 million to continue providing unmanned systems support to the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) – Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center to enable warfighter rapid response to current and emerging threats.CACI was awarded a five-year task order to modernize financial management systems for a federal customer.CACI was awarded a three and a half-year contract to provide communications sustainment and modernization for a government customer.CACI was awarded a four-year task order valued at up to $146 million to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) in advancing next-generation maritime capabilities for the U.S. Navy.CACI was awarded a five-year contract to sustain and modernize financial management systems for a Department of War customer.

Total backlog as of September 30, 2026, was $34.0 billion compared with $33.9 billion a year ago, an increase of 0.3%. Funded backlog as of September 30, 2026, was $6.2 billion compared with $5.4 billion a year ago, an increase of 14.8%.

Additional Highlights

CACI was selected as one of 15 awardees to deliver technology that will defend U.S. interests against adversarial threats for the U.S. Space Force. Under the National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Innovative Technology & Engineering – Space Test and Range (NITE‑STAR) contract, CACI will deliver critical technology advancements that strengthen and modernize the test and training architectures required for realistic operations.CACI officially opened the CACI Manufacturing Center of Excellence for Defense Electronics in the Greater Rochester, New York, area, marking the next chapter in the company’s long-term investment in the region and continued transformation into a technology-first national security company. The additional 61,000-square-foot facility increases CACI’s manufacturing space by more than 300% and will serve as a hub for the development, test, assembly, and delivery of advanced electronic warfare technologies that give U.S. forces a decisive advantage in contested environments.CACI announced that Marcie Small has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Small succeeds Angie Combs, who retired from the company after more than seven years of service. With more than 25 years of leadership experience in human capital management, Small has a proven track record of modernizing talent strategies, developing leaders, and building high-performing workforces.CACI announced the launch of Good Dogs for Great Americans, the company’s signature philanthropy program dedicated to helping veterans regain independence through specially trained service dogs. In partnership with the Washington Capitals and America’s VetDogs, the program turns defense on the ice into life-changing support for those who defended our nation.

Fiscal Year 2027 Guidance
The table below summarizes our fiscal year 2027 guidance and represents our views as of October 21, 2026.

(in millions, except earnings per share)

Fiscal Year 2027

Current guidance

Prior guidance

Revenues

$10,700 – $10,900

$10,650 – $10,850

Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measure1

$740 – $760

$735 – $755

Adjusted diluted earnings per share, a non-GAAP measure1

$33.18 – $34.08

$32.96 – $33.86

Diluted weighted average shares

22.3

22.3

Free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure2

At least $900

At least $900

(1)

Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share are defined as GAAP net income and GAAP diluted EPS, respectively, excluding

intangible amortization expense and the related tax impact. This non-GAAP measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for

measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. For additional information regarding this non-GAAP measure, see the related explanation and

reconciliation to the GAAP measure included below in this release.

(2)

Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities excluding MARPA, less payments for capital expenditures. This non-GAAP

 measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Conference Call Information
We have scheduled a conference call for 8:00 a.m. Eastern time Thursday, October 22, 2026, during which members of our senior management will be making a brief presentation focusing on first quarter results and operating trends, followed by a question-and-answer session. You can listen to the webcast and view additional information provided in the accompanying slide exhibits on CACI’s investor relations website at http://investor.caci.com/events/default.aspx at the scheduled time. A replay of the call will also be available on CACI’s investor relations website at http://investor.caci.com/. 

About CACI
CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) is a technology-first national security company that expands the limits of national security through innovation, discipline, and operational excellence. We deliver advanced technologies that help our customers move faster, operate more efficiently, and anticipate and defeat evolving threats. Our 27,000 talented employees and strong culture drive our success and have earned CACI recognition as a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company. CACI is a member of the Fortune 500™, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit caci.com.

There are statements made herein that do not address historical facts and, therefore, could be interpreted to be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to risk factors that could cause actual results to be materially different from anticipated results. These risk factors include, but are not limited to, the following: our reliance on U.S. government contracts, which includes general risk around the government contract procurement process (such as bid protest, small business set asides, loss of work due to organizational conflicts of interest, etc.) and termination risks; significant delays or reductions in appropriations for our programs and broader changes in U.S. government funding and spending patterns; legislation that amends or changes discretionary spending levels or budget priorities, such as for homeland security or to address global pandemics; legal, regulatory, and political change from successive presidential administrations that could result in economic uncertainty; changes in U.S. federal agencies, current agreements with other nations, foreign events, or any other events which may affect the global economy, including the impact of global pandemics; the results of government audits and reviews conducted by the Defense Contract Audit Agency, the Defense Contract Management Agency, or other governmental entities with cognizant oversight; competitive factors such as pricing pressures and/or competition to hire and retain employees (particularly those with security clearances); failure to achieve contract awards in connection with re-competes for present business and/or competition for new business; regional and national economic conditions in the United States and globally, including but not limited to: terrorist activities or war, changes in interest rates, currency fluctuations, significant fluctuations in the equity markets, and market speculation regarding our continued independence; our ability to meet contractual performance obligations, including technologically complex obligations dependent on factors not wholly within our control; limited access to certain facilities required for us to perform our work, including during a global pandemic; changes in tax law, the interpretation of associated rules and regulations, or any other events impacting our effective tax rate; changes in technology; the potential impact of the announcement or consummation of a proposed transaction and our ability to successfully integrate the operations of our recent and any future acquisitions; our ability to achieve the objectives of near term or long-term business plans; the effects of health epidemics, pandemics and similar outbreaks may have material adverse effects on our business, financial position, results of operations and/or cash flows; and other risks described in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

Corporate Communications and Media:  

Investor Relations:

Gino Bona, Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications          

George Price, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations

(571) 597-2787, gino.bona@caci.com

(703) 841-7818, george.price@caci.com

 

CACI International Inc

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

Three months ended

     9/30/2026     

     9/30/2025     

     % Change     

Revenues

$ 2,474,597

$ 2,287,623

8.2 %

Costs of revenues:

Direct costs

1,597,689

1,547,194

3.3

Indirect costs and selling expenses

550,113

473,856

16.1

Depreciation and amortization

79,267

54,298

46.0

Total costs of revenues

2,227,069

2,075,348

7.3

Income from operations

247,528

212,275

16.6

Interest expense and other, net

73,240

46,173

58.6

Income before income taxes

174,288

166,102

4.9

Income taxes

43,921

41,292

6.4

Net income

$   130,367

$   124,810

4.5 %

Basic earnings per share

$         5.90

$         5.67

4.1 %

Diluted earnings per share

$         5.84

$         5.63

3.7 %

Weighted-average basic shares outstanding

22,100

21,994

0.5 %

Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding               

22,316

22,166

0.7 %

 

CACI International Inc

 Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

     9/30/2026     

     6/30/2026     

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$      279,389

$      191,756

Accounts receivable, net

1,722,873

1,705,087

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

428,943

364,502

Total current assets

2,431,205

2,261,345

Goodwill

6,486,111

6,484,456

Intangible assets, net

2,018,764

2,072,991

Property, plant, and equipment, net

386,547

397,161

Operating lease right-of-use assets

390,617

381,980

Supplemental retirement savings plan assets

103,874

104,878

Other assets

130,417

116,833

Total assets

$  11,947,535

$  11,819,644

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Current portion of long-term debt

$       46,750

$       46,750

Accounts payable

463,031

521,669

Accrued compensation and benefits

263,877

284,602

Other accrued expenses and current liabilities

732,931

670,911

Total current liabilities

1,506,589

1,523,932

Long-term debt, net of current portion

4,789,313

4,854,759

Supplemental retirement savings plan obligations, net of current portion          

118,734

119,233

Deferred income taxes

407,454

376,580

Operating lease liabilities

447,236

431,769

Other liabilities

51,518

50,674

Total liabilities

7,320,844

7,356,947

Total shareholders’ equity

4,626,691

4,462,697

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$  11,947,535

$  11,819,644

 

CACI International Inc

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

Three months ended

     9/30/2026     

     9/30/2025     

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income

$      130,367

$      124,810

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

79,267

54,298

Amortization of deferred financing costs

1,241

1,196

Stock-based compensation expense

21,711

14,691

Deferred income taxes

26,445

22,273

Other

3,077

—

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of business acquisitions:

Accounts receivable, net

(17,797)

(15,967)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

(67,263)

(41,587)

Accounts payable and other accrued expenses

10,698

63,747

Accrued compensation and benefits

(20,346)

(41,443)

Income taxes

4,648

(11,456)

Operating lease liabilities, net

(9,725)

(1,418)

Long-term liabilities

(1,009)

1,921

Net cash provided by operating activities

161,314

171,065

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Capital expenditures

(11,359)

(17,014)

Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired

5,000

15,800

Net cash used in investing activities

(6,359)

(1,214)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from borrowings

1,211,500

541,000

Principal payments on borrowings

(1,278,188)

(682,688)

Proceeds from employee stock purchase plans

4,031

3,796

Repurchases of common stock

(4,406)

(4,085)

Payment of taxes for equity transactions

(71)

(261)

Net cash used in financing activities

(67,134)

(142,238)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(188)

(774)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

87,633

26,839

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

191,756

106,181

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$      279,389

$      133,020

Revenues by Customer Type (Unaudited)

Three months ended

(in thousands)

9/30/2026

9/30/2025

$ Change

  % Change  

Department of War

$ 1,354,257

54.8 %

$ 1,179,626

51.5 %

$   174,631

14.8 %

Intelligence Community

611,977

24.7

596,429

26.1

15,548

2.6

Federal civilian agencies

396,398

16.0

411,730

18.0

(15,332)

(3.7)

Commercial and other

111,965

4.5

99,838

4.4

12,127

12.1

Total

$ 2,474,597

100.0 %

$ 2,287,623

100.0 %

$   186,974

8.2 %

Revenues by Contract Type (Unaudited)

Three months ended

(in thousands)

9/30/2026

9/30/2025

$ Change

  % Change  

Cost-plus-fee

$ 1,306,307

52.8 %

$ 1,382,630

60.5 %

$   (76,323)

(5.5) %

Fixed-price

821,826

33.2

611,493

26.7

210,333

34.4

Time-and-materials        

346,464

14.0

293,500

12.8

52,964

18.0

Total

$ 2,474,597

100.0 %

$ 2,287,623

100.0 %

$   186,974

8.2 %

Revenues by Prime or Subcontractor (Unaudited)

Three months ended

(in thousands)

9/30/2026

9/30/2025

$ Change

  % Change  

Prime Contractor            

$ 2,209,244

89.3 %

$ 2,076,899

90.8 %

$   132,345

6.4 %

Subcontractor

265,353

10.7

210,724

9.2

54,629

25.9

Total

$ 2,474,597

100.0 %

$ 2,287,623

100.0 %

$   186,974

8.2 %

Revenues by Technology or Expertise (Unaudited)

Three months ended

(in thousands)               

9/30/2026

9/30/2025

$ Change

  % Change  

Technology

$ 1,449,336

58.6 %

$ 1,300,732

56.9 %

$   148,604

11.4 %

Expertise

1,025,261

41.4

986,891

43.1

38,370

3.9

Total

$ 2,474,597

100.0 %

$ 2,287,623

100.0 %

$   186,974

8.2 %

Contract Awards (Unaudited)

Three months ended

(in thousands)

9/30/2026

9/30/2025

$ Change

  % Change  

Contract awards                            

$             4,828,329

$             4,998,684

$   (170,355)

(3.4) %

 

Note: Some percentages may vary slightly due to rounding.

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income and Diluted EPS to Adjusted Diluted EPS (Unaudited)

Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS are non-GAAP performance measures. We define adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS as GAAP net income and GAAP diluted EPS, respectively, excluding intangible amortization expense and the related tax impact as we do not consider intangible amortization expense to be indicative of our operating performance. We believe that these performance measures provide management and investors with useful information in assessing trends in our ongoing operating performance, provide greater visibility in understanding the long-term financial performance of the Company, and allow investors to more easily compare our results to results of our peers. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Three months ended

(in thousands, except per share data)                                        

9/30/2026

9/30/2025

% Change

Net income, as reported

$  130,367

$  124,810

4.5 %

Intangible amortization expense

54,313

36,033

50.7

Tax effect of intangible amortization1

(13,723)

(9,104)

50.7

Adjusted net income

$  170,957

$  151,739

12.7 %

Three months ended

9/30/2026

9/30/2025

% Change

Diluted EPS, as reported

$      5.84

$      5.63

3.7 %

Intangible amortization expense

2.43

1.63

49.1

Tax effect of intangible amortization1

(0.61)

(0.41)

48.8

Adjusted diluted EPS

$      7.66

$      6.85

11.8 %

FY27 guidance range

(in millions, except per share data)

Low end

High end

Net income

$       579

—

$       599

Intangible amortization expense

215

—

215

Tax effect of intangible amortization1

(54)

—

(54)

Adjusted net income

$       740

—

$       760

FY27 guidance range

Low end

High end

Diluted EPS

$     25.96

—

$     26.86

Intangible amortization expense

9.64

—

9.64

Tax effect of intangible amortization1

(2.42)

—

(2.42)

Adjusted diluted EPS

$     33.18

—

$     34.08

(1)      Calculation uses an assumed full year statutory tax rate of 25.3% on non-GAAP tax deductible adjustments for

           September 30, 2026 and 2025.

Note:  Numbers may not sum due to rounding.

Reconciliation of Net Income to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) (Unaudited)

The Company views EBITDA and EBITDA margin, both of which are defined as non-GAAP measures, as important indicators of performance, consistent with the manner in which management measures and forecasts the Company’s performance. EBITDA is a commonly used non-GAAP measure when comparing our results with those of other companies. We define EBITDA as GAAP net income plus net interest expense, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization expense (including depreciation within direct costs). We consider EBITDA to be a useful metric for management and investors to evaluate and compare the ongoing operating performance of our business on a consistent basis across reporting periods, as it eliminates the effect of non-cash items such as depreciation of tangible assets and amortization of intangible assets primarily recognized in business combinations, which we do not believe are indicative of our operating performance. EBITDA margin is EBITDA divided by revenue. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Three months ended

(in thousands)

9/30/2026

9/30/2025

     % Change     

Net income, as reported

$                 130,367

$                 124,810

4.5 %

Plus:

Income taxes

43,921

41,292

6.4

Interest income and expense, net

73,240

46,173

58.6

Depreciation and amortization expense, including amounts within direct costs

81,300

56,338

44.3

EBITDA

$                 328,828

$                 268,613

22.4 %

Three months ended

(in thousands)

9/30/2026

9/30/2025

     % Change     

Revenues, as reported

$              2,474,597

$              2,287,623

8.2 %

EBITDA

328,828

268,613

22.4

EBITDA margin

13.3 %

11.7 %

Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Excluding MARPA and to Free Cash Flow (Unaudited)

The Company defines net cash provided by operating activities excluding MARPA, a non-GAAP measure, as net cash provided by operating activities calculated in accordance with GAAP, adjusted to exclude cash flows from CACI’s MARPA for the sale of certain designated eligible U.S. government receivables up to a maximum amount of $350.0 million. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP liquidity measure and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. The Company defines free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities excluding MARPA, less payments for capital expenditures. The Company uses these non-GAAP measures to assess our ability to generate cash from our business operations and plan for future operating and capital actions. We believe these measures allow investors to more easily compare current period results to prior period results and to results of our peers. Free cash flow does not represent residual cash flows available for discretionary purposes and should not be used as a substitute for cash flow measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Three months ended

(in thousands)

     9/30/2026     

     9/30/2025     

Net cash provided by operating activities, as reported

$   161,314

$   171,065

Cash provided by MARPA

(16,466)

(11,091)

Net cash provided by operating activities excluding MARPA                                                                                     

144,848

159,974

Capital expenditures

(11,359)

(17,014)

Free cash flow

$   133,489

$   142,960

FY27 guidance

(in millions)

Current

Prior

Net cash provided by operating activities

$     1,015

$     1,015

Cash provided by MARPA

—

—

Net cash provided by operating activities excluding MARPA

1,015

1,015

Capital expenditures

(115)

(115)

Free cash flow

$        900

$        900

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Sapient Insights Group Reveals the HR Technology Solutions Ranking Highest in Vendor Satisfaction and User Experience for 2026

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Voice of the Customer badges awarded across 23 HR technology categories, based on 10,000 responses to Sapient’s 2026-2027 Annual HR Systems Survey

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Sapient Insights Group today revealed the HR technology solutions ranking highest in vendor satisfaction and user experience in its 2026-2027 HR Systems Survey, now in its 29th year. This year Sapient awarded 630 Voice of the Customer badges across 23 technology categories and three company sizes. The rankings are based on responses from HR professionals representing 6,038 organizations.

Stacey Harris, Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner at Sapient Insights Group, presents the HR technology solutions ranking highest in vendor satisfaction and user experience for 2026.

To help buyers find the providers that fit their organization, the rankings are split into three company sizes: small, mid-sized, and enterprise. Respondents rate their satisfaction with their current solution in each technology category on a scale of 1 to 5, with attention to support and service. Sapient also ranks solutions on user experience. The top five solutions in each category and size earn a badge for vendor satisfaction and a badge for user experience. Three categories with smaller sample sizes (Time Labor Budgeting, Contingent Workforce Management, and Skills Management) are ranked in aggregate across all company sizes.

The survey continues to grow with the HR technology market. New this year, the survey adds Compliance Management to the HR Blueprint, application-level outcome questions, payment models for applications and AI, and finance applications covering Core, Expense, and Planning. It also asks more “why” questions throughout, so the results show not just what organizations are doing but the reasons behind their choices.

“Our Voice of the Customer rankings come straight from HR practitioners, with no sponsorship involved, which is why buyers and vendors both pay attention to them,” said Stacey Harris, chief research officer and managing partner at Sapient Insights Group. “This year we expanded the rankings to cover more of the HR technology landscape, which gives buyers a clearer view of how solutions perform for the specific work they need done, not just at the suite level. It also gives vendors honest feedback from the people who use their products every day.”

The highest-ranking solutions for vendor satisfaction are listed below. Rankings include point solutions, modules within technology suites, and in some cases service providers.

Payroll
Dayforce – Enterprise
isolved – Mid-sized
BambooHR – Small

HR Management
Dayforce – Enterprise
HiBob – Mid-sized
BambooHR – Small

Benefits
Businessolver – Enterprise
Fidelity NetBenefits/PSW – Mid-sized
HiBob – Small

HR Service Delivery: Portal
Dovetail – Enterprise
Workday Help – Mid-sized
isolved – Small

HR Service Delivery: Content Management
Dovetail – Enterprise
DocuSign – Mid-sized
isolved – Small

HR Service Delivery: Employee Help Desk
Dovetail – Enterprise
ServiceNow – Mid-sized
isolved – Small

HR Service Delivery: Engagement Survey
Dovetail – Enterprise
isolved – Mid-sized
BambooHR – Small

Time and Attendance
Darwinbox – Enterprise
isolved – Mid-sized
isolved – Small

Absence Management
Darwinbox – Enterprise
isolved – Mid-sized
BambooHR – Small

Leave Management
Darwinbox – Enterprise
isolved – Mid-sized
isolved – Small

Workforce Scheduling
Darwinbox – Enterprise
isolved – Mid-sized
isolved – Small

Labor Budgeting
isolved – All sizes

Learning
Cornerstone – Enterprise
OpenSesame – Mid-sized
isolved – Small

Recruiting
Indeed – Enterprise
Greenhouse – Mid-sized
BambooHR – Small

Onboarding
Dayforce – Enterprise
isolved (ApplicantPro) – Mid-sized
BambooHR – Small

Performance
Dayforce – Enterprise
HiBob – Mid-sized
BambooHR – Small

Compensation
Dayforce – Enterprise
Payscale Payfactors – Mid-sized
Insperity – Small

Succession
Dayforce – Enterprise
Microsoft Glint – Mid-sized
Paylocity – Small

Rewards and Recognition
Awardco – Enterprise
isolved – Mid-sized
Gifted – Small

Analytics
Visier – Enterprise
Visier – Mid-sized
UKG People Analytics – Small

AI/ML
Visier Vee – Enterprise
Grammarly – Mid-sized
Anthropic Claude – Small

Contingent Workforce Management
ServiceNow – All sizes

Skills Management HiBob – All sizes

The complete Voice of the Customer results, including the top five solutions for vendor satisfaction and user experience in every category and company size, are available here (https://sapientinsights.com/top-vendors/).

Sapient Insights Group will publish detailed survey findings and analysis in its annual HR Systems Research Report on November 6, 2026. The report will be available to purchase here (https://sapientinsights.com/shop/).

About the 2026-2027 HR Systems Survey

Now in its 29th year, Sapient’s HR Systems Survey is the longest-running, most comprehensive survey of the HR technology landscape, and the only fully objective, non-sponsored study of its kind. This year, HR professionals representing 6,038 organizations around the globe took part. The survey now covers 23 technology categories. The annual report includes an in-depth look at each category, along with current and future adoption rates, customer retention, replacement plans, and projected vendor growth.

For more information about the survey and report, schedule a call (https://calendly.com/summerorellano/schedule-a-call-with-sapient-insights-group).

About Sapient Insights Group Sapient Insights Group is a certified women-owned, privately-owned consulting, research, and advisory firm. The company works with organizations in the areas of HR and finance technology; HR strategy and transformation; leadership and culture; change management; talent management; mergers and acquisitions; and project management. The company’s HR Systems Survey is the HR profession’s most trusted source for objective data on the HR technology market and insights to guide buyer investments and vendor product development and marketing. For more information, visit www.sapientinsights.com.

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Allison Williams, Sapient Insights Group, 1 4043044748, Info@sapientinsights.com, https://sapientinsights.com/

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SAJ Debuts First CEC-Approved Systems under Australia’s New Battery Standard at All Energy 2026

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EK70 HS5 and EK90 HS5 on show at Stand M143, with Australia’s Strongest Man at Stand E01 and the SAJ range across three distributor stands

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SAJ will exhibit at All Energy Australia 2026 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 28–29 October. At Stand M143, installers can get their first hands-on look at the EK70 HS5 and EK90 HS5, the first products approved under Australia’s new SA TS 5398 standard.

At 2pm on Wednesday 28 October, DEKRA and CCS will present SAJ with the CEC certificates for the EK70 HS5 and EK90 HS5 on the stand, making SAJ the first brand listed under SA TS 5398. SAJ and DEKRA will also sign a strategic cooperation agreement covering safety, quality and compliance.

On the stand

EK70 HS5 – the all-in-one home energy system, combining hybrid inverter, LFP battery and whole-home backup in one unit. Modular 6, 7 and 9 kWh battery blocks stack to suit the household.EK90 HS5 – the premium tier, with 12,000-cycle cells, nine-layer safety protection, edge AI and a 15-year warranty.B2S and H2 – modular storage and the latest from SAJ’s residential range.elekeeper 5.0 – SAJ’s energy management app, with AI-assisted design, five-minute app commissioning and remote diagnosis.C&I – SAJ’s latest commercial and industrial solutions.

Live demonstrations of the EK70 HS5 and EK90 HS5, elekeeper 5.0 and the C&I range run at 10am on both days and again at 3pm on Wednesday.

Visitors can also play the claw machine on the stand throughout both days to win tennis balls signed by SAJ brand ambassador Alex de Minaur.

Beat Australia’s Strongest Man of 2026 at Stand E01

At Stand E01, near the hall entrance, visitors can take on Bradman Houston, Australia’s Strongest Man 2026, on the high striker. Bradman will be there each day. Anyone who beats his score wins!

Bradman recently partnered with SAJ and Sydney Solar & Electrical on a video series about lifting technique and fitness for solar installers, now on SAJ’s Instagram.

SAJ across the floor

The SAJ range is also on show with the company’s three national distribution partners, for stock, pricing and account conversations:

One Stop Warehouse – Stand EE113, with the EK90 HS5 on displaySupply Partners – Stand L135Tradezone – Stand S113

“All Energy is where the industry sees what’s next, and for SAJ that’s the EK70 HS5 and EK90 HS5,” said Alan Li, the Sales Director of SAJ Electric Australia. “Installers told us they want one integrated system that’s faster to install and that they can stand behind. Being the first brand listed under SA TS 5398 is the proof. We’d love installers to see both systems up close at Stand M143, and to try their luck against Bradman at E01 while they’re there.”

Visit SAJ

Where: Stand M143 (Beat the Strongest Man at Stand E01), Melbourne Convention and Exhibition CentreWhen: Wednesday 28 – Thursday 29 October 2026More information: au.saj-electric.com

About SAJ

Founded in Guangzhou in 2005, SAJ (Guangzhou Sanjing Electric Co., Ltd.) is a specialist in smart energy storage, delivering integrated solutions across solar generation, battery storage, energy management and EV charging for residential and commercial customers. SAJ has operated in Australia since 2013 and works with three national distribution partners – One Stop Warehouse, Supply Partners and Tradezone – backed by local technical support and warranty infrastructure.

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Starvia Automotive Expands Used-Car Exports to Afghanistan and Iran

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Starvia Automotive has added Afghanistan and Iran to the destinations covered by its used-car export business, the company said on Oct. 21, as it focuses on used vehicles built to Chinese-market specifications. Buyers in both markets can now request an assessment of a specific vehicle before an order is confirmed.

What the review covers

For a used vehicle, the model name alone does not determine whether an export order can proceed. Year of manufacture, vehicle identity, condition, ownership documents and destination import rules are reviewed for each request, together with carrier acceptance, transit requirements and payment restrictions, according to the company.

Starvia cited two listings in its online used-car catalog as examples of the process: a 2023 Volkswagen Polo and a 2021 Volkswagen Tharu. The company said the listings show published stock and do not confirm that either unit is available or eligible for import into both markets. Stock, vehicle records and destination suitability are confirmed before a model is presented as an order option.

How an inquiry is handled

Inquiries are submitted through the company’s online form, which asks for destination city, importer details, preferred vehicle, quantity and purchasing timeframe. Starvia said the information is used to identify suitable vehicles, check documentation and seek a transport option, and that alternatives can be discussed if the first model does not meet the requirements.

An Arabic-language version of the site is available at https://www.starviaauto.com/ar?utm_source=prnews for buyers who prefer Arabic.

Any vehicle offer, freight estimate or shipment timing remains subject to commercial, regulatory and logistics checks, the company said. Buyers should obtain destination-side import approval before committing to a purchase.

About Starvia Automotive

Starvia Automotive is a Guangzhou-based exporter of new and used vehicles. Its online catalog lists used cars with vehicle history and inspection information for buyers in multiple regions.

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