Booz Allen Hamilton appoints Ambassador O’Brien to board

Published 04/06/2025, 11:52
Booz Allen Hamilton appoints Ambassador O’Brien to board

MCLEAN, Va. - Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE:BAH), a $13 billion market cap company known for delivering advanced technology and consulting services, has announced the appointment of Ambassador Robert C. O’Brien to its Board of Directors, effective June 9, 2025. The announcement comes as the company’s stock trades near its 52-week low, according to InvestingPro data. O’Brien will serve on the board’s nominating and corporate governance committee and the compensation, culture, and people committee.

Ambassador O’Brien’s background includes serving as the U.S. National Security Advisor from 2019-2021 and his current role on the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board. He is also the co-founder and chairman of American Global Strategies LLC. His experience spans various positions related to U.S. national security and foreign policy, including Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs and U.S. Representative to the UN General Assembly.

The company’s leadership expressed confidence that O’Brien’s extensive expertise in national security and geopolitics will add significant value to Booz Allen’s operations, particularly in supporting America’s critical missions. His career has been marked by numerous recognitions, including the National Security Medal and the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service.

O’Brien holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from UCLA and a law degree from the UC Berkeley School of Law. His current affiliations include chairing the Global Taiwan Institute Task Force on US-Taiwan Relations and serving on the boards of the Richard Nixon Foundation and the Center for Strategic and International Studies Commission on Hostage Taking and Wrongful Detention.

Booz Allen Hamilton is focused on providing innovative technology solutions, including AI and cybersecurity, to advance national defense and security. The firm, which employs approximately 35,800 people globally as of March 31, 2025, reported revenues of $12.0 billion for the twelve months ending on that date. InvestingPro analysis shows the company maintains a healthy financial position with a P/E ratio of 14.45 and offers a 2.1% dividend yield. Despite the stock’s 27% decline over the past six months, InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis suggests the stock is currently undervalued. For deeper insights into BAH’s valuation and 12 additional exclusive ProTips, visit InvestingPro.

This addition to the Booz Allen board is expected to bolster the company’s strategic direction as it continues to serve its clients and stakeholders. The company’s strong fundamentals are reflected in its GOOD financial health score from InvestingPro, which offers comprehensive research reports covering 1,400+ top US stocks, including detailed analysis of BAH’s performance, valuation, and growth prospects. The information is based on a press release statement from Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation.

In other recent news, Booz Allen Hamilton reported several key developments affecting its financial outlook and stock ratings. Goldman Sachs downgraded Booz Allen Hamilton from Neutral to Sell, setting a new price target of $94, due to expected limited revenue and earnings growth in the medium term. UBS maintained a Neutral rating with a $135 target, noting that the company’s fiscal year 2026 revenue guidance of 0-4% fell short of projections, with an anticipated EBITDA margin consistent year-over-year. Truist Securities kept a Hold rating and a $110 target, citing pressures in the Civil segment that overshadow anticipated growth in Defense and National Security. Raymond James also downgraded Booz Allen Hamilton from Outperform to Market Perform, highlighting a slowdown in organic growth and challenges with U.S. administration priorities. The company’s organic growth is expected to decelerate significantly, contributing to a cautious outlook. Additionally, Booz Allen Hamilton announced that board member Melody Barnes will not seek re-election, effective July 2025, as per a recent SEC filing. These developments come amid a backdrop of mixed performance across various segments and evolving market conditions.

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