GET DAILY SIGNALSBigBear.ai (BBAI) Delivers Solid Revenue Growth in Q3 Despite One-Time Charge
Key Takeaways
- Revenue rose 31% year over year to $43.6 million, marking a third consecutive quarter of organic growth.
- Gross margin expanded by 878 basis points (8.78 percentage points) to 31.2%, driven by the Generative AI Platform acquired with Ask Sage.
- A $76.7 million non-cash goodwill impairment pushed the company to a net loss of $91.9 million, or $0.19 per diluted share.
- Management raised full-year 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $150 million to $165 million, up from the prior $135 million to $165 million.
- The company added more than 25 new contracts worth over $225 million since the prior quarter, and backlog grew 22% to $330 million.
Why the Quarter Matters
BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (BBAI) focuses on delivering specialized artificial intelligence solutions for defense and security customers. The third-quarter results provide an important checkpoint on whether the company can maintain its recent revenue acceleration while moving closer to profitability in a competitive market. After posting solid growth last quarter and strengthening its balance sheet, the focus was on how recent federal contract wins would translate into revenue and whether guidance would be updated.
Quarterly Performance Breakdown
BigBear.ai reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $43.6 million, up 31% from $33.1 million a year earlier and above analyst expectations around $39 million. This was the third consecutive quarter of organic growth, supported mainly by the Generative AI Platform obtained through the Ask Sage acquisition in December 2025. I also checked this using Tickeron’s AI Screener to see how the stock compares to others in the industry.
Gross margin improved to 31.2% from 22.4% in the prior-year period. A non-cash goodwill impairment of $76.7 million, or $0.16 per share, led to a net loss of $91.9 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, versus net income of $2.5 million last year. Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed slightly to $9.1 million from $9.4 million. Management increased full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $150 million–$165 million from the previous $135 million–$165 million range, marking the first upward revision in company history.
Market Reaction
Shares initially declined about 4% in after-hours trading even with the revenue beat and raised guidance. The wider GAAP loss, driven by the non-cash charge, appeared to weigh on sentiment, though operational metrics remained positive. Backlog reached $330 million after growing 22%, and the company secured more than 25 new contracts valued at over $225 million since the last quarter.
What to Watch Going Forward
Attention will turn to whether BigBear.ai can sustain momentum and reach the midpoint of the updated guidance, which would point to roughly 23% full-year growth. Backlog conversion and execution on recent homeland security and national security wins will be key. Gross margin trends and control of selling, general, and administrative expenses will also matter for the path to positive Adjusted EBITDA. Management has noted interest in potential acquisitions while holding nearly $400 million in cash and investments.
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BBAI's Stochastic Oscillator is sitting in oversold zone for 20 days
The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an uptrend is expected.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where BBAI's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, 28 of 35 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 80%.
Following a +3.30% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where BBAI advanced for three days, in 191 of 230 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 83%.
BBAI may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 24, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on BBAI as a result. In 60 of 73 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 82%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for BBAI turned negative on September 28, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 43 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 37 of the 43 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 86%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where BBAI declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 90%.
The Aroon Indicator for BBAI entered a downward trend on October 26, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 5 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.320) is normal, around the industry mean (2.667). BBAI has a moderately low P/E Ratio (-106.000) as compared to the industry average of (16.566). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (2.284). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.126) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (9.268) is also within normal values, averaging (139.965).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 19 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 86 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. BBAI’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 94 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. BBAI’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 93, placing this stock worse than average.
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