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AMTM·Amentum Holdings, Inc.

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-. (-.%)
After Hours
High
$21.85
Open
$21.50
Market Cap
5.13B
52W High
$38.11
Low
$20.76
P. Close
$21.01
P/E
34.68
52W Low
$19.80
Fwd P/E
35.03
DailyIQ Est.
$33.13
Technical Score (1D)
36
SELL
News Sentiment
59
BULLISH
Amentum’s shares surged 3.9 % after the ISM Services PMI posted a 54 reading, the 24th straight month of expansion, signalling continued demand for government‑focused consulting and technical services. The PMI lift lifts the broader services sector, which supports Amentum’s core revenue mix and suggests that the firm’s earnings guidance could be more favorable in the next quarter. In parallel, a 60‑month GSA contract for AI‑driven supply‑chain services to the Pentagon and U.S. agencies in Japan expands Amentum’s defense logistics footprint and delivers a steady revenue stream over five years, positioning the company for additional Indo‑Pacific contracts. The new contract also underscores Amentum’s capability to deploy AI tools in logistics, a growth area that could attract further federal work. Amentum’s Ascend joint venture recently secured NASA’s COSMOS mission‑operations contract, adding a new aerospace revenue stream and raising the firm’s profile in space‑flight services. The NASA award signals potential for future commercial or government space contracts, which could diversify Amentum’s earnings beyond defense logistics. The combination of defense logistics, AI‑enabled supply‑chain services, and space‑operations contracts broadens the company’s revenue base, reducing concentration risk and enhancing long‑term earnings resilience. Traders should monitor the next ISM Services PMI release and Amentum’s earnings guidance for confirmation of the upside momentum. Watch for the contract’s financial impact in the upcoming earnings report, any extensions or additional work orders from the GSA or NASA agreements, and any new Indo‑Pacific defense contracts that could further accelerate revenue growth.
Earnings Summary
Amentum Holdings, Inc. (AMTM) is a U.S.‑based engineering and technology services firm that serves government and commercial clients through its Digital Solutions and Global Engineering Solutions segments, delivering intelligence analytics, cybersecurity, IT services, environmental remediation, nuclear support and supply‑chain management. Operating in the industrials sector, the company benefits from sustained federal spending on infrastructure, defense and space programs. Over the past four quarters, Amentum has consistently outperformed analyst expectations on earnings, with Q4 2024 EPS of $0.51 versus the $0.45 estimate, Q1 2025 EPS of $0.53 versus $0.47, Q2 2025 EPS of $0.56 versus $0.53 and Q3 2025 EPS of $0.63 versus $0.59, each beating consensus and reflecting a steady upward trajectory; revenue grew from $3.42 billion in Q4 2024 to $3.93 billion in Q3 2025, a 15 % year‑over‑year increase. The most recent quarter, Q2 2026, saw EPS of $0.60 beating the $0.57 estimate, while revenue of $3.48 billion fell slightly short of the $3.54 billion estimate, indicating a modest dip in top‑line momentum. Historically, Amentum has maintained a streak of EPS beats and revenue growth, though the recent revenue miss suggests that cost pressures or project delays may be impacting margins. Recent news highlights a 60‑month GSA fixed‑price contract for AI‑driven supply‑chain services at Pentagon installations in Japan, a long‑term revenue stream that should stabilize earnings, and a NASA COSMOS contract awarded to the Ascend joint venture, expanding the company’s footprint in space logistics; both contracts reinforce Amentum’s strategic positioning in defense and aerospace. Investors should watch for the Q3 2026 earnings release to see how the new contracts translate into revenue, monitor guidance updates for the fiscal year, and keep an eye on any changes in federal defense spending or space policy that could affect the company’s order book and margin profile.

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 -
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Market Data

AMTM Stock Snapshot

AMTM is currently trading at $21.25, giving Amentum Holdings, Inc. a market cap of 5.13B and a P/E ratio of 34.7. Today's range spans $20.76–$21.85, with shares opening at $21.50 and moving up $0.24 (1.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 36/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 59/100.

Over the past year AMTM has traded between $19.80 and $38.11 - the current price is +7.3% off the 52-week low and -44.2% from the high. 19 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $32.33 (range $22.00–$40.00), implying upside of +52.1%.

Forced selling dynamics apply to Amentum Holdings, Inc. (AMTM) in a way they don't to larger-cap peers - at 5.13B in Industrials market cap with a mixed technical setup (36/100, HOLD) and neutral sentiment (59/100), redemption flows from small-cap funds can create selling pressure that's disconnected from company fundamentals. Price: $21.25 (near 52-week lows in $19.80–$38.11). The current P/E ratio stands at 34.7. Monitoring fund flow data alongside the technical picture is especially important at this tier.

Small-cap Industrials names with HOLD technicals (36/100) and neutral sentiment (59/100) like AMTM tend to experience sentiment-driven re-ratings more sharply in both directions. At $21.25 (near 52-week lows in $19.80–$38.11), the current setup suggests a stock that needs a material positive catalyst — not incremental improvement — to reverse the technical and sentiment readings that now define the 5.13B market cap trajectory.