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BBAI·BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc.

$2.49
-0.09 (-3.49%)
High
$2.60
Open
$2.55
Market Cap
1.27B
52W High
$9.39
Low
$2.48
P. Close
$2.49
P/E
-
52W Low
$2.52
Fwd P/E
-12.90
DailyIQ Est.
$4.00
Inst. Ownership
2.4%
Short Interest
29.54%
Days to Cover
10.0
Technical Score (1D)
0
BEARISH
News Sentiment
49
MIXED
On Oct 5, 2024, BigBear.ai shares slipped 2 percent as the broader AI‑security sector pulled back, with Gorilla Technology also falling 5 percent and Palantir remaining flat. No new earnings data or guidance was released for the company, and the decline was described as a short‑term market correction rather than a reaction to company fundamentals. The move reflected broader sentiment around AI security names rather than any specific catalyst for BigBear.ai. On Oct 4, 2024, a comparison article noted that BigBear.ai’s cash‑and‑investment reserve was more than thirty times larger than that of Airship AI, which had recently secured $29 million in firm‑fixed‑price contracts from the Department of Homeland Security. Both companies, however, had yet to demonstrate operating earnings, and the article emphasized that each still faced the challenge of converting contracts into profitable operations. The pieces together suggest that while BigBear.ai enjoys a substantial financial cushion, its recent share decline was driven by sector‑wide sentiment rather than a change in its underlying financial position.
LOW TARGET
$4 +60.6%
4 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$4 +60.6%
3 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$4 +60.6%
4 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$4.00 - $4.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
2/4/3/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$4.00 (+60.6%)
Sector
Technology
Industry
Information Technology Services
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Website
Symbol
BBAI
Description
BigBear.ai (BBAI) specializes in providing artificial intelligence-driven decision intelligence solutions. The company's core offerings are designed to enhance operational efficiency and strategic insights across several key sectors. BigBear.ai supports clients in national security, supply chain management, and digital identity applications. These solutions are delivered through a suite of services, including data processing, predictive analytics, and advanced visualization capabilities. The company's customer base includes U.S. government agencies, as well as businesses in manufacturing, logistics, and travel-related industries. Founded in 1988, BigBear.ai is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
99,943 shares
$337K
Ricker Sean RaymondChief Financial Officer
Tax Withholding6,991 shares2026-09-30
McAleenan KevinChief Executive Officer
Tax Withholding21,523 shares2026-09-30
Blankenship CarolynGeneral Counsel and Secretary
Tax Withholding9,020 shares2026-09-30
Gainey Sean Alexander-
Award/Grant32,776 shares2026-08-13
McAleenan KevinChief Executive Officer
Tax Withholding23,562 shares2026-06-30
28/ 100
Bearish
Overall: Bearish
✕Revenue declining year over year
✕Negative net margin
✕Negative operating cash flow
Gross Margin
22.3%
Net Margin
-230.2%
Revenue CAGR
11.6%
Current Ratio
1.78x
Debt / Equity
0.17x
Return on Equity
-48.0%
Earnings Summary
BigBear.ai (BBAI) is a technology firm specializing in artificial intelligence‑driven decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity, serving U.S. government agencies and private sector clients in manufacturing, logistics, and travel; it operates within the broader information technology services sector. In the most recent two quarters, Q3 2025 and Q4 2025, the company posted a modest revenue decline from $33.14 M to $27.30 M, a 17.5% drop, while EPS swung from a positive $0.01 to a loss of $0.04, reflecting a continued negative earnings trend; this contrasts with the prior two quarters (Q1 2025 and Q2 2025) where revenue fell from $34.76 M to $32.47 M and EPS deteriorated from –$0.25 to –$0.71, indicating accelerating losses. Historically, BBAI has shown a pattern of revenue growth despite persistent earnings losses, with YoY revenue increasing in most periods but EPS consistently missing analyst expectations, as seen in Q1 2026 where EPS of –$0.08 closely matched the –$0.0816 estimate while revenue of $34.44 M beat the $34.27 M forecast. Recent news highlights a mixed outlook: the CEO’s appearance at the American Growth Summit signals a push for international expansion, yet a board resignation introduces governance uncertainty; additionally, a Dutch regulatory approval for threat‑detection software and a new board appointment of a retired military general suggest strengthening product credibility and strategic positioning, though revenue concentration remains a risk.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.82$-0.58$-0.35$-0.12$0.12Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$-0.06 - -
Q1'26$-0.08$-0.08+2.0%
Q4'25$-0.06$-0.04+34.6%
Q3'25$-0.07$0.01+113.6%
Q2'25$-0.06$-0.71-1021.1%
Q1'25$-0.06$-0.25-341.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$25M$29M$34M$38M$42MQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$40M - -
Q1'26$34M$34M+0.5%
Q4'25$34M$27M-19.6%
Q3'25 - $33M -
Q2'25 - $32M -
Q1'25 - $35M -

Market Data

BBAI Stock Snapshot

BEARISH0/100
$2.49−$0.09 (3.5%)
Market cap
1.27B
Day range
$2.48 – $2.60
News sentiment
49/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$4.00 (+60.6%)
Consensus
Buy · 11 analysts
52-week range-1.2% off low · -73.5% from high
$2.52$9.39
Price $2.49 DailyIQ Est. $4.00

The signals on BBAI lean bearish, and the range position backs that up. Company-specific news dominates here; sector-level flows matter less than for larger names.

Behaviour On Record

What BBAI's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
33.7% 0th pct
Below its peak
-80.4%
vs 200-day average
-34.3%
Up days (1y)
43%

BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. is currently running 33.7% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against BBAI's own 4 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 0th percentile — unusually subdued by its own history, against a typical reading of 96.1%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

BBAI is trading -80.4% below its running peak. Across 3 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -75.6%, and the deepest was -95.5% in 2022. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -34.3% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 19th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year BBAI closed higher on 43% of sessions, and it is currently 2 sessions into a falling streak.

Overnight risk is measurable too: BBAI has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 284 of 1,057 sessions (26.9% of the time), with the largest gaps running +64.7% and -15.3%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 1,058 daily closes between 2021-12-08 and 2026-10-05, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against BBAI's own 5-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of BBAI's sector?

BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. sits in the Software sector, currently ranked 2nd of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (leading). Within its narrower Software industry group, BBAI ranks 2nd of 15 tracked industries, leading.

Sector rank
#2 of 12
Sector state
Leading
Sector rotation score
100
Industry rank
#2 of 15

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for BBAI?

CallsPuts

For BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-09, 2 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.13), with at-the-money implied volatility around 65.6%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±4.3% move by that expiry — a range of about $2.39–$2.60.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-09)
0.13
ATM implied volatility
65.6%
Total open interest
11,523
Expected move by 2026-10-09
±4.3% ($2.39–$2.60)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on BBAI?

Cantor Fitzgerald most recently reiterated its rating on BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. to Neutral on Jul 31, 2026 with a price target of $4 (from $5). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Cantor Fitzgerald — Neutral
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Jul 31, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainedNeutral$5 → $4
Mar 3, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainedNeutral$6 → $5
Mar 3, 2026HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainedBuy$8 → $6
Jan 7, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldDowngradeOverweight → Neutral$7 → $6
Nov 11, 2025HC Wainwright & Co.ReiteratedBuy$8
Aug 12, 2025HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainedBuy$9 → $8
Jul 1, 2025HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainedBuy$6 → $9
Mar 7, 2025Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainedOverweight$8 → $6
Mar 7, 2025HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainedBuy$7 → $6
Dec 30, 2024HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainedBuy$3 → $7
Nov 6, 2024HC Wainwright & Co.ReiteratedBuy$3
Oct 15, 2024HC Wainwright & Co.ReiteratedBuy$3

BBAI Competitive Positioning

BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (BBAI) is tracked alongside these names in Information Technology Services on DailyIQ — ranked by market cap, with today's move alongside.

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

49/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MIXED

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
BigBear.ai (BBAI) shares fell 2% on October 5, 2024, as the broader market advanced. The decline occurred alongside a 5% drop in Gorilla Technology and a flat performance for Palantir, reflecting a mild sector-wide pullback. No new earnings data or guidance was released for BBAI, and the move appears to be a short-term market correction rather than a reaction to company fundamentals. The stock’s performance was largely influenced by broader AI security name sentiment rather than company-specific catalysts.
What did this article say?
The article compares BigBear.ai (BBAI) and Airship AI, noting that BBAI holds a cash-and-investment reserve over thirty times larger than Airship’s. Airship recently secured $29 million in firm‑fixed‑price contracts from the Department of Homeland Security, but neither company has yet demonstrated operating earnings. The piece highlights that while BBAI’s financial cushion could support expansion, both firms still face the challenge of delivering and monetizing security solutions. The comparison offers investors a view of the relative financial positions without indicating a clear material upside or downside for BBAI.
What did this article say?
On October 2, BBAI shares slipped 3.28% to $2.65, lagging broader market gains. The company’s upcoming earnings were projected at a loss of $0.05 per share, a 28.57% improvement over the prior quarter but still negative. Revenue estimates for the quarter rose 15%, while full‑year guidance remained modest. Analysts noted the stock’s decline amid cautious expectations for the next earnings cycle.
What did this article say?
BigBear.ai Holdings announced that its CEO would speak at the American Growth Summit, a prominent investor event, while simultaneously reporting a resignation from its board of directors. The board exit created a vacancy in governance, raising questions about leadership stability. The CEO’s public appearance was viewed as a positive signal of strategic focus, but the board resignation introduced a notable governance risk. Together, these developments suggest a mixed outlook for the company, with potential upside from leadership visibility offset by downside from governance uncertainty.
What did this article say?
The article compared BigBear.ai (BBAI) with Cerebras Systems, highlighting BBAI’s focus on decision intelligence for federal and defense agencies. It noted that BBAI employed 579 employees, many with security clearances, and that 51% of its revenue in 2025 came from a small group of customers, indicating concentration risk. The piece discussed BBAI’s role in supply‑chain analytics, autonomous systems, and cybersecurity, while contrasting it with Cerebras’s wafer‑scale chip technology for high‑performance AI workloads.
What did this article say?
The article compared BigBear.ai (BBAI) and Rigetti Computing, highlighting BBAI’s focus on decision intelligence for government and commercial logistics and its recent $100 million equity offering aimed at acquisitions. It noted BBAI’s revenue of $127.7 million in FY 2025 and the concentration risk from a few large customers. Rigetti was described as a quantum hardware pioneer targeting problems beyond classical computing. The piece framed both firms as early‑stage, high‑risk, high‑reward technology stocks without indicating a material shift in BBAI’s outlook.
What did this article say?
BigBear.ai (BBAI) reported a period of revenue volatility that has since stabilized, according to its latest quarterly data. The company secured formal Dutch national regulatory approval for its threat‑detection software, adding credibility to its product line. Additionally, BBAI appointed a retired military general to its board, potentially enhancing its strategic positioning. These developments suggest a strengthening operational footing, though the recent revenue swings indicate ongoing market sensitivity. The overall impact on BBAI’s valuation is modest but positive, reflecting a consolidation phase rather than a dramatic shift.
What did this article say?
On September 24, BBAI closed at $2.80, down 1.41% from the prior day, trailing the broader market. The company’s upcoming earnings report is expected to show a loss of $0.05 per share, a year‑over‑year decline, though revenue is projected to rise 15% to $38.11 million. Analysts note that the guidance reflects a modest revenue increase but a continued negative earnings trajectory, tempering investor sentiment.
What did this article say?
The article compared BigBear.ai (NYSE:BBAI) and Innodata, highlighting their distinct AI focuses and customer bases. BigBear.ai delivers decision intelligence and predictive analytics mainly to government and defense clients, while Innodata supplies data engineering for large language model training. The analysis noted BigBear.ai’s high customer concentration, with one client representing about 51% of revenue, and discussed the risks associated with government contract delays. No recent earnings or guidance changes were reported, and the piece framed the comparison as a strategic investment decision rather than a material event. Overall, the piece offered a balanced view without indicating a clear directional impact on BBAI’s valuation.

Technical Analysis

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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
3 tracked managers · $45.61M combined position · 1 adding, 1 trimming, 1 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy12,396,2412.44%$45.50M2026-08-12
Neuberger Berman Group LLC▼ Sell23,7140.00%$87.0K2026-08-13
Ancora Advisors LLC• Hold6,1040.00%$22.4K2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:1.80M sh bought ($6.62M)1.7K sh sold ($6.1K)net +1.80M sh (+$6.61M)
Congressional Trading Activity
2 disclosed trades · ~$40.5K est. traded value · 2 buys, 0 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-02-042026-03-04
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$15K - $50K2025-08-072025-09-12