Amentum (NYSE:AMTM) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Amentum (NYSE:AMTM) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Monday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.250-2.450 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.380. The company issued revenue guidance of $14.0 billion-$14.3 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $14.2 billion.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have commented on AMTM. UBS Group lifted their price target on Amentum from $33.00 to $37.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. JMP Securities set a $35.00 price target on shares of Amentum in a research report on Wednesday, November 26th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on shares of Amentum from $26.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 26th. Morgan Stanley raised shares of Amentum from an “underweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and boosted their price objective for the company from $20.00 to $35.00 in a research note on Wednesday, November 26th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Amentum in a report on Monday, December 29th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Amentum currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $34.50.

Amentum Price Performance

Amentum stock opened at $31.97 on Wednesday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $32.26 and a 200-day moving average of $27.00. Amentum has a 52-week low of $16.01 and a 52-week high of $38.11. The company has a quick ratio of 1.32, a current ratio of 1.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 79.93, a PEG ratio of 1.07 and a beta of 0.01.

Amentum (NYSE:AMTM) last posted its earnings results on Monday, February 9th. The company reported $0.54 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.52 by $0.02. Amentum had a net margin of 0.69% and a return on equity of 11.60%. The business had revenue of $3.24 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.32 billion. The business’s revenue was down 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Amentum has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.250-2.450 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Amentum will post 2.1 EPS for the current year.

Trending Headlines about Amentum

Here are the key news stories impacting Amentum this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 EPS beat expectations ($0.54 vs. ~$0.52 consensus), showing underlying profitability improvement and driving confidence in execution. Amentum Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management highlighted robust bookings/backlog growth and potential margin expansion in higher‑growth defense markets — positives for medium‑term revenue visibility and profitability. AMTM Q4 deep dive
• Positive Sentiment: An analyst (BTIG) maintained a Buy and $35 price target, citing margin expansion, strong backlog and positioning in defense — support from institutional coverage. BTIG Buy Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Company reaffirmed full‑year FY‑2026 guidance (EPS $2.25–$2.45; revenue $14.0–$14.3B), which management says reflects ongoing strategic progress. Investors are parsing the range versus consensus. Amentum Q1 Slide Deck / Release
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate governance items (annual meeting: stockholders reaffirmed board, auditor and executive pay) were approved — routine, not a material driver. Annual Meeting Update
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed estimates ($3.24B reported vs. ~$3.32B expected) and was down ~5% year‑over‑year — a key reason for investor concern about near‑term top‑line momentum. Q1 Results Summary
• Negative Sentiment: FY‑2026 guidance came in slightly below certain consensus expectations (EPS range includes but centers under consensus; revenue range skirts estimates), which triggered a sharp selloff in headlines and analyst re‑rating. Guidance vs Estimates / Share Reaction
• Negative Sentiment: Media coverage framed the market reaction as severe (headlines describe heavy selling), amplifying downside pressure despite some operational positives. Why Amentum Shares Are Getting Obliterated

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Amentum

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of AMTM. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC lifted its position in Amentum by 433.5% during the 2nd quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 1,814 shares of the company’s stock worth $43,000 after acquiring an additional 1,474 shares in the last quarter. Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Amentum during the second quarter valued at approximately $46,000. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new position in shares of Amentum during the third quarter worth $61,000. State of Wyoming acquired a new position in shares of Amentum during the second quarter worth $65,000. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its stake in shares of Amentum by 182.1% in the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 4,353 shares of the company’s stock valued at $103,000 after purchasing an additional 2,810 shares during the period. 39.93% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Amentum Company Profile

Amentum is a government services provider specializing in mission-critical solutions for defense, federal civilian and commercial customers around the globe. The company delivers integrated services that span the full lifecycle of complex programs and facilities, including engineering, program and project management, logistics, operations, maintenance and environmental remediation.

Core offerings include infrastructure support, energy and facilities management, environmental solutions and nuclear services.