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Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.: Q4 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 22 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 9 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Q4 revenue fell, adjusted EPS rose: Fourth-quarter revenue was $2.8 billion, down 6.4% year over year; revenue excluding billable expenses was $1.9 billion, down 6.8%. Net income was $205 million, up 6.2%. Source
  • Q4 adjusted diluted EPS up 10.6%: Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.78 in the quarter, up 10.6%. Adjusted net income was $215 million, up 5.9%. Source
  • Q4 margin up 50 basis points: Adjusted EBITDA margin on revenue was 11.1% in the quarter, up 50 basis points. For fiscal 2026 the margin was 11.0%, unchanged from the prior year. Source
  • Civil revenue fell, Intelligence rose: Civil revenue was $766 million in the quarter against $989 million, and $3,248 million for the year against $4,170 million. Intelligence was $499 million in the quarter against $458 million. Source
  • Civil decline expected, National Security growth: Management said it expects continued growth in the National Security portfolio and anticipates Civil business declines, which it attributes to external factors. Source
  • Free cash flow rose to $951M: Fiscal 2026 free cash flow was $951 million against $911 million. Fourth-quarter free cash flow was $212 million against $194 million. Source

“In a challenging year, Booz Allen delivered strong profitability while continuing to accelerate our transformation,” said Horacio Rozanski, Booz Allen Chairman and CEO.”

Horacio Rozanski, Booz Allen Chairman and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceFiscal 2027$11.2 - $11.7 billionNew
Revenue growth SourceFiscal 20270 - 4.0%New
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFiscal 2027$1,240 - $1,290 millionNew
Adjusted EBITDA margin on revenue SourceFiscal 2027~11%New
Adjusted diluted EPS SourceFiscal 2027$6.00 - $6.35New
Free cash flow SourceFiscal 2027$825 - $925 millionNew
Effective tax rate SourceFiscal 202720 - 23%New
Average diluted shares outstanding SourceFiscal 2027118 - 120 millionNew
Capital expenditures SourceFiscal 2027approximately $220 million, $105 million of which is related to our new headquartersNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Fiscal 2027 guidance is given in this release; the release does not restate the fiscal 2026 ranges from the prior release. Source
  • New: The release says the Defy Security acquisition closed in the first quarter of fiscal 2027. The prior release did not mention this acquisition. Source
  • Ended: The chairman's title is shown as Chairman and CEO. The prior release showed Chairman, CEO and President. Source

Fourth quarter and full-year results

  • Q4 revenue fell, adjusted EPS rose: Fourth-quarter revenue was $2.8 billion, down 6.4% year over year; revenue excluding billable expenses was $1.9 billion, down 6.8%. Net income was $205 million, up 6.2%. Source
  • Q4 adjusted diluted EPS up 10.6%: Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.78 in the quarter, up 10.6%. Adjusted net income was $215 million, up 5.9%. Source
  • Full-year revenue down 6.4%: Fiscal 2026 revenue was $11.2 billion, down 6.4%; revenue excluding billable expenses was $7.8 billion, down 5.3%. Net income was $851 million, down 9.0%. Source
  • Full-year adjusted EPS up 2.5%: Fiscal 2026 adjusted diluted EPS was $6.51, up 2.5%. Adjusted net income was $797 million, down 2.2%. Source
  • Full-year adjusted EBITDA down 6.5%: Fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA was $1.23 billion, down 6.5%. Fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $309 million, down 2.2%. Source

Margins, costs and tax

  • Q4 margin up 50 basis points: Adjusted EBITDA margin on revenue was 11.1% in the quarter, up 50 basis points. For fiscal 2026 the margin was 11.0%, unchanged from the prior year. Source
  • Cost of revenue declined: Cost of revenue was $1,283 million in the quarter against $1,378 million a year earlier. For fiscal 2026 it was $5,305 million against $5,419 million. Source
  • G&A higher for the year: General and administrative expenses were $318 million in the quarter, down from $352 million, and $1,266 million for the year, up from $1,246 million. Source
  • Corporate costs on severance and divestiture: Other corporate expenses were $4 million in the quarter and $33 million for fiscal 2026, against $8 million a year earlier. They mainly cover severance and divestiture transaction costs. Source
  • One-time IRS agreement tax benefit: A favorable IRS agreement gave a one-time benefit: an $86 million release of tax reserves, and $24 million net of tax for interest income accrued on the income tax receivable. Source

“We enter FY27 with momentum and are well-positioned for the year ahead.”

Horacio Rozanski, Booz Allen Chairman and CEO

Customer types and contract mix

  • Defense revenue rose for the year: Defense revenue was $1,518 million in the quarter against $1,527 million, and $6,069 million for the year against $5,943 million. Source
  • Civil revenue fell, Intelligence rose: Civil revenue was $766 million in the quarter against $989 million, and $3,248 million for the year against $4,170 million. Intelligence was $499 million in the quarter against $458 million. Source
  • Cost-reimbursable share higher for year: Cost-reimbursable contracts were 58% of quarterly revenue against 59%, and 59% for the year against 57%. Time-and-materials contracts were 23% of quarterly revenue against 22%. Source
  • Billable expenses lower in the year: Billable expenses were $877 million in the quarter against $928 million, and $3,450 million for the year against $3,780 million. The company reports revenue excluding billable expenses separately. Source

Demand, backlog and bookings

  • Civil decline expected, National Security growth: Management said it expects continued growth in the National Security portfolio and anticipates Civil business declines, which it attributes to external factors. Source
  • Quarterly book-to-bill rose: Quarterly book-to-bill was 0.9x against 0.7x a year earlier. The trailing twelve-month ratio was 1.1x against 1.4x; the table labels that period as ended December 31. Source
  • Funded and unfunded backlog: Funded backlog was $4,319 million against $4,421 million a year earlier. Unfunded backlog was $10,183 million against $8,804 million. Source

Cash, debt and shareholder returns

  • Free cash flow rose to $951M: Fiscal 2026 free cash flow was $951 million against $911 million. Fourth-quarter free cash flow was $212 million against $194 million. Source
  • Operating cash flow and capital spending: Net cash provided by operating activities was $1,041 million against $1,009 million. Purchases of property, equipment and software were $90 million against $98 million. Source
  • Buybacks down, dividends up: Share repurchases were $598 million against $812 million. Cash dividends paid were $276 million against $268 million. Source
  • Larger payments for investments: Net payments for investments were $232 million against $23 million. Net cash used in investing activities was $300 million against $218 million. Source
  • Net leverage ratio at 2.6x: Net debt was $3,212 million and the net leverage ratio was 2.6x, against $3,113 million and 2.4x a year earlier. Source

Fiscal 2027 guidance and strategy

  • Focus on AI and cyber: Management said the company continues to focus on critical mission impact through advanced cyber and defense technologies, AI-native products and outcomes-based delivery. Source
  • Investing in growth areas: Management said the company is investing in proven growth areas and building technology intended to create long-term value for shareholders and the nation. Source
  • Enters fiscal 2027 with momentum: Management said the company enters fiscal 2027 with momentum and is well positioned for the year ahead. Source

Coming up, as management said on 22 May 2026

  • Quarterly dividend payable June 26: A regular quarterly dividend of $0.59 per share is payable June 26, 2026, to stockholders of record on June 10, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Total backlog Source$38,187 million at March 31, 2026
Total headcount Source31,500
Customer staff headcount Source28,800

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management attributes the anticipated decline in the Civil business to external factors, without naming them. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management describes the transformation as continuing; the release gives no milestones or dates for it. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.