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Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (BAH - Free Report) reported mixed fourth-quarter fiscal 2021 results with earnings beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate and revenues missing the same.
The stock gained 2.5% since the earnings release on May 21, as the company’s earnings guidance for 2022 was strong. Adjusted earnings per share are currently anticipated in the range of $4.10-4.30 per share, higher than the current Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.04.
Quarterly adjusted earnings (excluding 54 cents from non-recurring items) per share of 89 cents beat the consensus mark by 8.5% and increased 21.9% on a year-over-year basis. The bottom line benefited from solid top-line growth and strong margin performance.
In the past year, the stock has gained 12.5% compared with 16.8% rally of the industry it belongs to.
Revenues, Backlog & Headcount Increase Y/Y
Total revenues of $1.98 billion missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a whisker but increased marginally on a year-over-year basis. Revenues, excluding billable expenses, were $1.38 billion, up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. Billable expenses contributed 43.1% to revenues.
Total backlog increased 15.9% from the prior-year quarter’s reported figure to $24 billion. Funded backlog of $3.5 billion increased 2.9% year over year. Unfunded backlog was up 35.5% to $6.1 billion. Priced options went up 12.7% to $14.4 billion. Book-to-bill ratio was 1.38, up more than 100% year over year. Headcount of 27,727 increased 2% year over year.
Operating Results
Adjusted EBITDA amounted to $192.9 million, up 11.8% year over year. Adjusted EBITDA margin on revenues was 9.7%, up from the year-ago quarter’s figure of 8.8%. Adjusted EBITDA margin on revenues, excluding billable expenses, increased to 13.9% from 12.7% in the year-ago quarter.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Booz Allen Hamilton exited fiscal fourth quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $990 million compared with $1.34 billion at the end of the prior quarter. Long-term debt (net of current portion) was $2.3 billion, flat on a sequential basis.
The company used in $80.3 million of net cash from operating activities. Capital expenditures were $33.2 million and free cash flow was $113.5 million.
The company paid out dividends worth $51.2 million and repurchased shares worth $170 million in the reported quarter.
Fiscal 2022 Outlook
The company’s revenue-growth projection is at 7-10% range.
Adjusted EBITDA margin on revenues is anticipated to be in mid-10% range. Net cash provided by operating activities is expected in the range of $800-$850 million.
Equifax’s (EFX - Free Report) first-quarter 2021 adjusted earnings of $1.97 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 29.6% and increased on a year-over-year basis. Revenues of $1.21 billion outpaced the consensus mark by 7.9% and rose 26.6% year over year on a reported basis as well as on a local-currency basis.
Robert Half’s (RHI - Free Report) first-quarter 2021 earnings of 98 cents per share beat the consensus mark by 22.5% and were up 24.1% year over year. Revenues of $1.4 billion surpassed the consensus mark by 3.3% but declined 7.2% year over year on a reported basis and 7.6% on an adjusted basis.
Omnicom’s (OMC - Free Report) first-quarter 2021 adjusted earnings of $1.33 per share beat the consensus mark by 16.7% and increased 11.8% year over year. Total revenues of $3.4 billion surpassed the consensus estimate by 3.6% and increased marginally year over year.
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Booz Allen's (BAH) Q4 Earnings Beat, Stock Increases 2.5%
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (BAH - Free Report) reported mixed fourth-quarter fiscal 2021 results with earnings beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate and revenues missing the same.
The stock gained 2.5% since the earnings release on May 21, as the company’s earnings guidance for 2022 was strong. Adjusted earnings per share are currently anticipated in the range of $4.10-4.30 per share, higher than the current Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.04.
Quarterly adjusted earnings (excluding 54 cents from non-recurring items) per share of 89 cents beat the consensus mark by 8.5% and increased 21.9% on a year-over-year basis. The bottom line benefited from solid top-line growth and strong margin performance.
In the past year, the stock has gained 12.5% compared with 16.8% rally of the industry it belongs to.
Revenues, Backlog & Headcount Increase Y/Y
Total revenues of $1.98 billion missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a whisker but increased marginally on a year-over-year basis. Revenues, excluding billable expenses, were $1.38 billion, up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. Billable expenses contributed 43.1% to revenues.
Total backlog increased 15.9% from the prior-year quarter’s reported figure to $24 billion. Funded backlog of $3.5 billion increased 2.9% year over year. Unfunded backlog was up 35.5% to $6.1 billion. Priced options went up 12.7% to $14.4 billion. Book-to-bill ratio was 1.38, up more than 100% year over year. Headcount of 27,727 increased 2% year over year.
Operating Results
Adjusted EBITDA amounted to $192.9 million, up 11.8% year over year. Adjusted EBITDA margin on revenues was 9.7%, up from the year-ago quarter’s figure of 8.8%. Adjusted EBITDA margin on revenues, excluding billable expenses, increased to 13.9% from 12.7% in the year-ago quarter.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
Booz Allen Hamilton exited fiscal fourth quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $990 million compared with $1.34 billion at the end of the prior quarter. Long-term debt (net of current portion) was $2.3 billion, flat on a sequential basis.
The company used in $80.3 million of net cash from operating activities. Capital expenditures were $33.2 million and free cash flow was $113.5 million.
The company paid out dividends worth $51.2 million and repurchased shares worth $170 million in the reported quarter.
Fiscal 2022 Outlook
The company’s revenue-growth projection is at 7-10% range.
Adjusted EBITDA margin on revenues is anticipated to be in mid-10% range.
Net cash provided by operating activities is expected in the range of $800-$850 million.
Booz Allen Hamilton currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Performance of Other Business Services Companies
Equifax’s (EFX - Free Report) first-quarter 2021 adjusted earnings of $1.97 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 29.6% and increased on a year-over-year basis. Revenues of $1.21 billion outpaced the consensus mark by 7.9% and rose 26.6% year over year on a reported basis as well as on a local-currency basis.
Robert Half’s (RHI - Free Report) first-quarter 2021 earnings of 98 cents per share beat the consensus mark by 22.5% and were up 24.1% year over year. Revenues of $1.4 billion surpassed the consensus mark by 3.3% but declined 7.2% year over year on a reported basis and 7.6% on an adjusted basis.
Omnicom’s (OMC - Free Report) first-quarter 2021 adjusted earnings of $1.33 per share beat the consensus mark by 16.7% and increased 11.8% year over year. Total revenues of $3.4 billion surpassed the consensus estimate by 3.6% and increased marginally year over year.
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Blockchain and cryptocurrency have sparked one of the most exciting discussion topics of a generation. Some call it the “Internet of Money” and predict it could change the way money works forever. If true, it could do to banks what Netflix did to Blockbuster and Amazon did to Sears. Experts agree we’re still in the early stages of this technology, and as it grows, it will create several investing opportunities.
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