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AMTM·Amentum Holdings, Inc.

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-. (-.%)
After Hours
High
$23.56
Open
$23.25
Market Cap
5.57B
52W High
$38.11
Low
$22.54
P. Close
$22.80
P/E
37.64
52W Low
$20.81
Fwd P/E
8.24
DailyIQ Est.
$38.13
Technical Score (1D)
23
SELL
News Sentiment
61
BULLISH
Amentum’s inclusion in the Fortune 500 last night signals that the company has reached a new scale milestone, positioning it among the largest U.S. firms by revenue. The designation is a cause that may boost client and partner confidence, as the company is now seen as a more stable and growth‑oriented player in the engineering and mission‑support services sector. Market implication: the perception of stability could make AMTM more attractive to potential contractors, investors, and talent, potentially widening its contract pipeline and investor base over the next 1–10 trading days. Watch for any announcements of new government or commercial contracts that could materialize from the increased credibility. Watch for any talent‑acquisition moves or leadership hires that signal the company’s intent to scale operations further. Watch for updates to earnings guidance or revenue forecasts that reflect the impact of the Fortune 500 status on future performance. Watch for partner or joint‑venture announcements that leverage the company’s enhanced reputation to secure larger deals. Watch for broader sector trends in engineering and mission‑support services, as the company’s growth may be tied to demand for defense and infrastructure projects. Watch for macro‑economic or regulatory shifts that could affect the company’s ability to secure new contracts or attract investment.
Earnings Summary
Amentum Holdings, Inc. is a provider of engineering and technology solutions, serving governmental and commercial clients globally through its Digital Solutions and Global Engineering Solutions segments. The company focuses on advanced capabilities like intelligence analytics and cybersecurity, alongside large-scale projects such as environmental remediation and nuclear power support, primarily for the U.S. government. In its most recent reported quarters, Amentum demonstrated a positive trend in both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue. For Q3 2026, EPS was reported at $0.60, exceeding the estimate of $0.57, and revenue was $3.48 billion, slightly below the estimate of $3.54 billion. This follows a strong Q3 2025 where EPS was $0.63 on revenue of $3.93 billion, beating the EPS estimate of $0.59. The company has shown a pattern of beating EPS estimates in recent quarters, with Q2 2026 EPS at $0.60 beating the $0.57 estimate, and Q1 2025 EPS at $0.53 beating the $0.47 estimate. Revenue growth has also been observed, with Q3 2025 revenue of $3.93 billion representing a significant increase from prior periods. Recent news includes mixed analyst coverage, with BNP Paribas initiating 'Underperform' while Argus Research initiated 'Buy', highlighting potential valuation concerns versus growth prospects. Amentum has also appointed a Chief AI Architect, signaling a focus on AI integration. Investors will be watching for continued EPS beats and revenue growth, particularly in light of the divergent analyst ratings and the company's strategic focus on AI integration.

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 -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

AMTM Stock Snapshot

AMTM is currently trading at $22.80, giving Amentum Holdings, Inc. a market cap of 5.57B and a P/E ratio of 37.6. Today's range spans $22.54–$23.56, with shares opening at $23.25 and moving up $0.00 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 23/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 61/100.

Over the past year AMTM has traded between $20.81 and $38.11 - the current price is +9.6% off the 52-week low and -40.2% from the high. 19 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $33.50 (range $22.00–$40.00), implying upside of +46.9%.

AMTM sits at $22.80 (near 52-week lows in $20.81–$38.11) with a SELL read (23/100) and bullish sentiment (61/100). At 5.57B in Industrials market cap (P/E: 37.6), this is a stock where the exit can be harder than the entry in volatile markets - a feature of thin-float names that makes risk management more important than it would be in larger-cap peers.

The absence of strong institutional sponsorship makes AMTM's SELL signal (23/100) more consequential than the same signal in a larger name — at 5.57B in Industrials market cap, there are fewer natural buyers to absorb selling pressure, which means the $20.81–$38.11 range's lower bound becomes a sharper test of the thesis. Sentiment at 61/100 (bullish) and price at $22.80 (near 52-week lows) don't yet suggest stabilization is imminent.