Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) recently closed down 1.07% at $102.93, underperforming the broader market, and has also lagged the S&P 500 over the past month. The defense contractor is scheduled to release earnings on October 24, 2025, with consensus estimates forecasting a significant year-over-year decline of 16.57% in quarterly EPS to $1.51 and a 5.26% drop in revenue to $2.98 billion. Analyst sentiment has deteriorated, evidenced by a 0.73% reduction in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the last month, resulting in a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell). While BAH's Forward P/E of 16.47 represents a discount to its industry, its PEG ratio of 1.65 exceeds the industry average, suggesting potential overvaluation relative to its projected growth.
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ZacksTrade does not endorse or adopt any particular investment strategy, any analyst opinion/rating/report or any approach to evaluating individual securities. If you wish to go to ZacksTrade, click OK. If you do not, click Cancel. Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note Read MoreHide Full Article Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH - Free Report) closed at $102.93 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.07% move from the prior day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.58%. Coming into today, shares of the defense contractor had gained 0.89% in the past month. In that same time, the Business Services sector lost 0.07%, while the S&P 500 gained 3.68%. Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Booz Allen Hamilton in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on October 24, 2025. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.51, down 16.57% from the prior-year quarter. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $2.98 billion, down 5.26% from the year-ago period. BAH's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $6.32 per share and revenue of $12.11 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of -0.47% and +1.07%, respectively. It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Booz Allen Hamilton. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits. Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system. The Zacks Rank system ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with 1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.73% lower within the past month. As of now, Booz Allen Hamilton holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell). Looking at valuation, Booz Allen Hamilton is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 16.47. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 19.93 for its industry. Also, we should mention that BAH has a PEG ratio of 1.65. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Consulting Services was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.32 at yesterday's closing price. The Consulting Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 94, finds itself in the top 39% echelons of all 250+ industries. The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions. Beyond Nvidia: AI's Second Wave Is Here The AI revolution has already minted millionaires. But the stocks everyone knows about aren't likely to keep delivering the biggest profits. Little-known AI firms tackling the world's biggest problems may be more lucrative in the coming months and years. Image: Bigstock Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH - Free Report) closed at $102.93 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.07% move from the prior day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.58%. Coming into today, shares of the defense contractor had gained 0.89% in the past month. In that same time, the Business Services sector lost 0.07%, while the S&P 500 gained 3.68%. Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Booz Allen Hamilton in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on October 24, 2025. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.51, down 16.57% from the prior-year quarter. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $2.98 billion, down 5.26% from the year-ago period. BAH's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $6.32 per share and revenue of $12.11 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of -0.47% and +1.07%, respectively. It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Booz Allen Hamilton. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits. Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system. The Zacks Rank system ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with 1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.73% lower within the past month. As of now, Booz Allen Hamilton holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell). Looking at valuation, Booz Allen Hamilton is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 16.47. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 19.93 for its industry. Also, we should mention that BAH has a PEG ratio of 1.65. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Consulting Services was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.32 at yesterday's closing price. The Consulting Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 94, finds itself in the top 39% echelons of all 250+ industries. The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions. Beyond Nvidia: AI's Second Wave Is Here The AI revolution has already minted millionaires. But the stocks everyone knows about aren't likely to keep delivering the biggest profits. Little-known AI firms tackling the world's biggest problems may be more lucrative in the coming months and years. See "2nd Wave" AI stocks now >> Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) recently closed down 1.07%, notably underperforming the S&P 500's 0.58% daily gain. Over the past month, BAH's 0.89% gain also significantly lagged the S&P 500's 3.68% increase, indicating relative weakness despite its sector's marginal decline. This short-term performance suggests a bearish trend against broader market strength. The company faces a challenging outlook for its October 24, 2025, earnings report, with consensus estimates projecting a 16.57% year-over-year decline in quarterly EPS to $1.51 and a 5.26% drop in revenue to $2.98 billion. Full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates predict only 1.07% revenue growth and a 0.47% EPS decrease, underscoring a period of decelerating financial performance. Analyst sentiment has turned negative, reflected by a 0.73% downward revision in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the past month, resulting in a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell). While the stock trades at a Forward P/E of 16.47, a discount to the industry average of 19.93, its PEG ratio of 1.65 exceeds the Consulting Services industry's 1.32, suggesting the P/E discount may reflect lower growth expectations.
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