Booz Allen’s Three-Month Gain Comes as It Expands in Technology
The contractor’s shares rose 17.6% in three months as it invested in cyber and defense technology and reported stronger cash flow.
Booz Allen Hamilton shares gained 17.6% over three months, outpacing industry growth of 9.5% and a 3.5% return for the Zacks S&P 500 composite. As of 14:23 UTC on Sept. 28, shares traded at $71.44, down 2.08% since the previous close.
The company is investing in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and defense technology. Its offerings include the Vellox suite, which combines cyber expertise with Agentic AI, and Ranger, which helps identify and address network vulnerabilities.
An August 2026 acquisition added command-and-control software, ruggedized edge computing and encryption-management products. Management expects the acquired business to post double-digit revenue growth and EBITDA margins above 20% for several years.
Booz Allen reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 operating cash flow of $281 million, up 136.1% year over year. Free cash flow rose 171.9% to $261 million, and management forecast fiscal-year free cash flow of $825 million to $925 million.
The company returned $123 million through dividends and share repurchases in the quarter. It also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.59 per share in July.
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Source: Yahoo Finance
