Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note

Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) 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 HereThe 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 >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (BAH): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks