Booz Allen Hamilton announces board member departure

Published 28/05/2025, 21:32
Booz Allen Hamilton announces board member departure

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE:BAH), a management consulting firm with a market capitalization of nearly $13 billion, reported on Tuesday that Melody Barnes, a member of the company’s Board of Directors, has decided not to stand for re-election and will retire from the Board effective July 23, 2025. The announcement comes as the company’s stock trades near its 52-week low of $101.05, according to InvestingPro data. The announcement was made in a recent 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Barnes’ departure was communicated to the Board on Monday, and it was publicly disclosed following SEC regulations. The company has not yet named a successor, and the forthcoming annual meeting of stockholders is set to address this change in its board composition.

The 8-K filing also included routine items such as financial statements and exhibits, specifically mentioning an exhibit related to the Cover Page Interactive Data File, which is embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

Booz Allen Hamilton, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, operates under the Services-Management Consulting Services industry as classified by the Standard Industrial Classification system. The company, incorporated in Delaware with an IRS Employer Identification No. of 26-2634160, is well-known for providing consulting services to government agencies, corporations, institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

Investors and stakeholders of Booz Allen Hamilton will be closely watching the company’s next steps in filling the upcoming vacancy on the Board of Directors. With the stock showing a 25% decline over the past six months and currently trading below its Fair Value according to InvestingPro analysis, market participants will be particularly focused on the company’s leadership decisions. The information contained in this article is based on the company’s SEC filing and InvestingPro data.

In other recent news, Booz Allen Hamilton reported its fourth-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2025, with earnings per share meeting expectations at $1.61, but revenue falling short at $2.97 billion against a projected $3.03 billion. The company plans a 7% headcount reduction in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, as it anticipates restructuring its civil business. Goldman Sachs downgraded Booz Allen Hamilton from Neutral to Sell, setting a price target of $94, citing limited revenue and earnings growth. Meanwhile, UBS maintained a Neutral rating with a $135 target, noting that Booz Allen’s fiscal year 2026 revenue guidance fell short of expectations. Truist Securities also maintained a Hold rating with a $110 target, highlighting challenges in the Civil sector despite expected growth in Defense. Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James downgraded the stock to Market Perform, pointing to a slowdown in organic growth and pressures on profit margins. Booz Allen’s AI business showed significant growth, contributing over 30% to revenue, amidst a mixed financial performance.

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