A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report came in softer than anticipated, fueling investor optimism for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Amentum Holdings (NYSE: AMTM) has rapidly ascended to the pinnacle of the global government services sector. As of February 11, 2026, the company is at the center of investor attention following a standout Q1 fiscal 2026 earnings report and a series of high-profile contract wins in the nuclear and defense sectors. Once a fragmented collection [...]
Government engineering solutions provider Amentum Holdings (NYSE:AMTM) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales falling 5.2% year on year to $3.24 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $14.13 billion at the midpoint came in 0.5% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.54 per share was 4.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of government engineering solutions provider Amentum Holdings (NYSE:AMTM) fell 10.5% in the morning session after the company reported mixed fourth-quarter 2025 results, with a revenue miss and guidance that failed to impress investors. While the company's adjusted earnings of $0.54 per share beat analyst estimates by 4.4%, investors focused on several negative points. Revenue for the quarter declined 5.2% year-on-year to $3.24 billion, falling short of the $3.32 billion Wall Street had expected. Additionally, free cash flow was negative $142 million, a sharp downturn from a positive $102 million in the prior year's quarter. The company's full-year earnings per share guidance also came in below consensus estimates, fueling concerns about its future growth prospects.
Government engineering solutions provider Amentum Holdings (NYSE:AMTM) will be announcing earnings results this Monday after the bell. Here’s what to look for.
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.
Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
Shares of government engineering solutions provider Amentum Holdings (NYSE:AMTM) jumped 3.4% in the afternoon session after the company announced multiple significant contract wins related to nuclear energy and received positive analyst commentary.
Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article.
These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.
Shares of government engineering solutions provider Amentum Holdings (NYSE:AMTM) jumped 2.4% in the morning session after the company received positive analyst commentary, a credit rating upgrade, and a new contract award, pushed the stock to a 52-week high. The positive momentum followed several key developments. Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target on the stock to $40 from $35, keeping an Overweight rating, after the company's fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results surpassed expectations. BofA Securities also increased its price target to $30.
Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks.
But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.
Business services providers thrive by solving complex operational challenges for their clients, allowing them to focus on their secret sauce. But cutbacks in corporate spending and the threat of new AI products have kept sentiment in check,
and over the past six months, the industry’s 5.3% return has trailed the S&P 500 by 6.4 percentage points.
The stocks in this article are all trading near their 52-week highs.
This strength often reflects positive developments such as new product launches, favorable industry trends, or improved financial performance.
