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AMTM·Amentum Holdings, Inc.

$.
-. (-.%)
High
$23.62
Open
$23.23
Market Cap
5.68B
52W High
$38.11
Low
$22.90
P. Close
$23.23
P/E
38.35
52W Low
$19.11
Fwd P/E
8.40
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
14
SELL
News Sentiment
47
MIXED
Argus Research has initiated coverage on Amentum Holdings (AMTM) with a 'Buy' rating and a $16 price target, highlighting its strong market position and growth potential driven by new product cycles and expanding market share. This contrasts with a recent downgrade to SELL by Argus Research, creating uncertainty about the company's outlook. In Q1, Amentum reported flat year-over-year revenue but improved profitability through margin expansion, with operating margins rising to 4.3% from 3.2%. Despite a slight miss on EPS, strong net bookings and a growing backlog signal sustained demand. Management reiterated full-year revenue guidance but offered EBITDA guidance slightly below analyst expectations. Amentum has also appointed Dr. Sam Nazari as its Chief AI Architect to drive AI integration across its operations. Analysis indicates Amentum's earnings quality is robust, suggesting sustainable profitability and effective financial management. Investors should monitor future commentary and operational updates for clarity on the rating divergence and the impact of AI integration.
Earnings Summary
Amentum Holdings, Inc. is a provider of engineering and technology solutions, serving governmental and commercial clients globally. The company operates through two main segments: Digital Solutions, offering intelligence analytics, cybersecurity, and IT services, and Global Engineering Solutions, which focuses on large-scale projects like environmental remediation and nuclear power support, primarily for the U.S. government. Amentum operates within the Industrials sector, specifically in the Specialty Business Services industry, addressing complex challenges for its diverse client base. In its most recent reported quarters, Amentum has demonstrated a consistent pattern of meeting or exceeding earnings expectations. For Q2 2026, the company reported EPS of $0.60, surpassing estimates, and revenue of $3.48 billion, which met expectations. This followed Q1 2025 performance where EPS was $0.53 against an estimate of $0.47167, and revenue was $3.491 billion, meeting expectations. The trend shows a steady increase in both actual EPS and revenue across the reported periods from Q4 2024 through Q3 2025, with EPS growth accelerating from $0.51 to $0.63, and revenue climbing from $3.416 billion to $3.925 billion, indicating positive momentum prior to the Q2 2026 results. Historically, Amentum has shown a trajectory of increasing EPS, with actual results consistently outperforming estimates in the periods where both were reported. For instance, EPS grew from $0.51 in Q4 2024 to $0.63 in Q3 2025, with each quarter exceeding its respective estimate. While revenue estimates were not consistently provided, actual revenue also showed an upward trend in the earlier quarters. The company has a pattern of delivering solid operational performance, as evidenced by its growing backlog. Recent news highlights Amentum's strong backlog growth, which reached $47.8 billion, a 6.7% year-on-year increase, signaling robust future revenue potential. This sustained contract growth is a key driver for the company's valuation. Analysts have shown mixed reactions to recent performance, with some reiterating Buy ratings and price targets, while others have adjusted targets downwards, indicating a divergence in outlook. Commentary from analysts suggests investors should monitor segment-specific revenue trends and the company's ability to leverage AI demand. Looking ahead, investors will be watching for Amentum's continued ability to convert its substantial backlog into realized revenue and maintain or expand operating margins. Key will be the company's performance in its Digital Solutions segment, particularly regarding AI demand, and the sustained growth in its Global Engineering Solutions. Management's reaffirmation of full-year guidance and projected reduction in net leverage are also important indicators to track in the coming quarters.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.43$0.48$0.54$0.60$0.66Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$0.61 - -
Q2'26$0.57$0.60+5.1%
Q3'25$0.59$0.63+6.5%
Q2'25$0.53$0.56+5.1%
Q1'25$0.47$0.53+12.4%
Q4'24$0.45$0.51+12.5%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$3.3B$3.5B$3.7B$3.8B$4.0BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$3.6B - -
Q2'26$3.5B$3.5B-1.7%
Q3'25 - $3.9B -
Q2'25 - $3.6B -
Q1'25 - $3.5B -
Q4'24 - $3.4B -

Market Data

AMTM Stock Snapshot

AMTM is currently trading at $23.13, giving Amentum Holdings, Inc. a market cap of 5.68B and a P/E ratio of 38.4. Today's range spans $22.90–$23.62, with shares opening at $23.23 and moving down $0.10 (0.4%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 14/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 47/100.

Over the past year AMTM has traded between $19.11 and $38.11 - the current price is +21.0% off the 52-week low and -39.3% from the high.

AMTM is at $23.13 (in the lower half of its 52-week range within $19.11–$38.11), carrying a SELL technical signal (14/100) and neutral sentiment (47/100). (P/E: 38.4) At 5.68B in Industrials market cap, a non-bullish setup doesn't necessarily mean fundamental deterioration - sometimes it means the stock is in a dead money phase where patience is the only viable strategy. Tracking volume alongside price action is especially important at this tier.

The absence of strong institutional sponsorship makes AMTM's SELL signal (14/100) more consequential than the same signal in a larger name — at 5.68B in Industrials market cap, there are fewer natural buyers to absorb selling pressure, which means the $19.11–$38.11 range's lower bound becomes a sharper test of the thesis. Sentiment at 47/100 (neutral) and price at $23.13 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) don't yet suggest stabilization is imminent.

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