Booz Allen Hamilton Reports Strong Quarterly Earnings

Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:BAH - Get Free Report) announced its quarterly earnings on Friday. The business services provider exceeded analysts' expectations, posting earnings of $1.55 per share (EPS) compared to the consensus estimate of $1.48 per share, surpassing it by $0.07, as reported by Zacks. The company achieved a net margin of 7.25% and a remarkable return on equity of 69.67%, reflecting its efficient financial performance.

The company also provided updated guidance for fiscal year 2025, projecting earnings per share to be in the range of $6.250 to $6.400.

Booz Allen Hamilton Stock Performance

During midday trading on Friday, Booz Allen Hamilton's shares increased by $0.38, bringing the stock price to $129.31. A total of 3,619,097 shares changed hands, significantly exceeding the average volume of 2,025,433 shares. The current market capitalization of Booz Allen Hamilton stands at approximately $16.52 billion. The stock reflects a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 20.30 and a price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratio of 1.53, with a beta of 0.55. The company’s fifty-day simple moving average is noted at $135.79, while its 200-day simple moving average is recorded at $150.63. Additionally, Booz Allen Hamilton features a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.76, and both its current and quick ratios are 1.56. Over the past year, the stock has reached a low of $121.02 and a high of $190.59.

Analyst Ratings for Booz Allen Hamilton

Various analysts have recently provided their assessments of Booz Allen Hamilton shares. StockNews.com downgraded the stock from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating on December 5th. Similarly, TD Cowen adjusted their target price for the company from $200.00 to $155.00, maintaining a "buy" rating. Wells Fargo & Company also reduced their price target from $177.00 to $171.00 while retaining an "overweight" rating on the stock.

Moreover, UBS Group began coverage of Booz Allen Hamilton with a "neutral" rating and a price objective of $159.00. Barclays took a more positive stance, upgrading the shares from an "underweight" rating to an "equal weight" rating while setting a target price of $140.00. According to MarketBeat data, one analyst has given the stock a sell rating, five have a hold rating, and four analysts have designated it as a buy. Presently, Booz Allen Hamilton holds an average rating of "Hold" along with a consensus price target of $161.78.

Overview of Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation is recognized for its expertise in management and technology consulting services. The company specializes in analytics, engineering, digital solutions, mission operations, and cyber services, catering to government bodies, corporations, and non-profit organizations, both domestically and internationally. A significant area of focus for the company lies in artificial intelligence services, which include machine learning, predictive modeling, automation, decision analytics, and quantum computing.

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