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MCLEAN, Va. - Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:BAH), a defense contractor with a market capitalization of $13.76 billion and strong financial health according to InvestingPro metrics, has been awarded a five-year task order with a $1.58 billion ceiling to provide intelligence analysis related to countering weapons of mass destruction (CWMD), the company announced Thursday.
The Weapons of Mass Destruction Analysis, Exploitation, and Data Science Support (WAEDS) task order, awarded in September 2024, will support the Defense Intelligence Agency’s (DIA) Defense Counterproliferation Office and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The company maintains a healthy financial position with liquid assets exceeding short-term obligations and operates with a moderate debt level, positioning it well for major contract execution. (InvestingPro subscribers can access 8 additional key financial insights about BAH’s operational strength.)
Under the contract, Booz Allen will provide CWMD intelligence analysis, including production and dissemination, visualization, web development, business analytics, and intelligence business operations. The company will apply technical expertise in areas such as cybersecurity, physics, missile systems, and data science.
"The work is both foundational to the DIA mission and transformational at the same time through the technical support and expertise that we will add to this mission across multiple agencies and commands," said Lisa Bishop, a senior vice president in Booz Allen’s national security business, in the press release.
The contract work will be performed primarily in Reston and Fort Belvoir, Virginia, with additional locations across the United States and globally.
Booz Allen describes itself as the largest provider of intelligence analysis to DIA and the combatant commands. The company employs approximately 33,400 people globally as of June 30, 2025, and reported revenue of $12.0 billion for the 12 months ended March 31, 2025. Trading at a P/E ratio of 13.58, the stock appears undervalued relative to its near-term earnings growth potential, according to InvestingPro analysis. Detailed valuation metrics and growth projections are available in the comprehensive Pro Research Report, which provides actionable insights for investors considering defense sector opportunities.
The WAEDS task order represents a continuation of Booz Allen’s work supporting intelligence community and Department of Defense missions focused on countering weapons of mass destruction.
In other recent news, Booz Allen Hamilton reported its Q1 2026 earnings, surpassing earnings per share (EPS) expectations with a result of $1.48, compared to the forecast of $1.46. However, the company’s revenue fell short, coming in at $2.92 billion against an expected $2.97 billion. Despite the revenue miss, analysts have provided updates on the company’s stock. UBS raised its price target for Booz Allen Hamilton to $119, citing concerns about the company’s backlog and hiring trends, but maintained a Neutral rating. Similarly, Stifel increased its price target to $119 from $112, maintaining a Hold rating. This adjustment followed the company’s fiscal first-quarter results, which were largely in line with expectations despite revenue being slightly below estimates. The company’s backlog showed an 8% sequential decline, raising questions about future growth. These developments are crucial for investors keeping an eye on Booz Allen Hamilton’s performance and future prospects.
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