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BigBear.AI Q3 Revenue Beat Drives Higher 2026 Guidance on Government Contracts

Oct 27, 2026, 5:19 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
Why it may matterVerify against the original reporting

Beat-and-raise with government-contract wins strengthens growth visibility and cash position, suggesting upside potential despite a muted after-hours price response.

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BigBear.AI posted a solid Q3 with revenue of $43.58M, beating estimates and reporting a smaller loss. Margin expansion and more than 25 government contracts, including FBI and DOE, underpin raised 2026 revenue guidance to $150-165M, while cash remains strong. After-hours weakness may delay immediate gains, but the earnings call could catalyze a near-term rebound.

  • Q3 revenue $43.58M, beat est $38.94M. EPS -$0.03 vs -$0.06.
  • YoY revenue up 31%; gross margin 31.2% vs 22.4%.
  • Government contracts: 25+ new awards incl FBI, Coast Guard, DOE.
  • Guidance raised: 2026 revenue low end to $150-165M from $135-165M.
  • After-hours drop: stock down 4.26% to about $2.25.

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