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Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) Beats on Q1 Earnings and Revenues
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Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation(BAH - Free Report) reported strong first-quarter fiscal 2020 results, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate on both earnings and revenues.
Adjusted EPS of 83 cents beat the consensus mark by 11 cents and improved 15.3% on a year-over-year basis. The bottom line benefited from top-line growth, strong contract level performance and operational management.
Shares of the company have gained a massive 49.5% year to date, significantly outperforming the 34.8% rally of the industry it belongs to.
Revenues, Backlog & Headcount Grow Y/Y
Total revenues of $1.83 billion surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by roughly $41 million and increased 10.8% year over year. The top line benefited from continued boost in client demand and increase in headcount.
Revenues excluding billable expenses were $1.27 billion, up 8.9% on a year-over-year basis. Billable expenses accounted for 30.2% of revenues. Booz Allen earns the maximum amount of profit from revenues, excluding billable expenses.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation Revenue (TTM)
Total backlog increased 16.2% from the prior-year quarter to $19.85 billion. Funded backlog of $3.20 billion improved 13.7%. Unfunded backlog was up 5.1% to $4.35 billion. Priced options went up 21.5% to $12.31 billion. Book-to-bill ratio was 1.29, down 21.3% year over year. Headcount of 26,384 increased 7.4% year over year.
Operating Performance Improved
Adjusted EBITDA of $199.07 million increased 12% year over year. Adjusted EBITDA margin on revenues rose to 10.9% from 10.8% in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin on revenues, excluding billable expenses increased to 15.6% from 15.2% in the year-ago quarter.
Adjusted operating income was $179 million, up 10.8% year over year. Adjusted operating income margin on revenues was 9.8%, flat with the year-ago quarter figure. Adjusted operating income margin on revenues, excluding billable expenses was 14.1% compared with 13.8% in the year-ago quarter.
Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
Booz Allen exited the fiscal first quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $649.10 million compared with $284 million at the end of the prior quarter. Long-term debt (net of current portion) was $2.06 billion, compared with $1.70 billion in the previous quarter. The company generated $50.98 million of net cash from operating activities. Capital expenditure was $27.34 million and free cash flow was $23.65 million.
It paid out dividend worth $32.41 million and repurchased shares worth $12.18 million in the reported quarter.
Fiscal 2020 Outlook
The company expects adjusted EPS to range between $2.90 and $3.05. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $3.05. It expects revenue growth of 6-9%. Adjusted EBITDA margin on revenues is anticipated in the low 10% range. It targets another 5% headcount growth for the fiscal year.
Investors interested in the broader Zacks Business Services sector are awaiting second-quarter 2019 earnings of key players like Genpact (G - Free Report) , Green Dot (GDOT - Free Report) and Navigant Consulting (NCI - Free Report) . While Genpact and Green Dot are slated to report on Aug 7, Navigant Consulting is scheduled to release results on Aug 8.
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Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) Beats on Q1 Earnings and Revenues
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (BAH - Free Report) reported strong first-quarter fiscal 2020 results, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate on both earnings and revenues.
Adjusted EPS of 83 cents beat the consensus mark by 11 cents and improved 15.3% on a year-over-year basis. The bottom line benefited from top-line growth, strong contract level performance and operational management.
Shares of the company have gained a massive 49.5% year to date, significantly outperforming the 34.8% rally of the industry it belongs to.
Revenues, Backlog & Headcount Grow Y/Y
Total revenues of $1.83 billion surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by roughly $41 million and increased 10.8% year over year. The top line benefited from continued boost in client demand and increase in headcount.
Revenues excluding billable expenses were $1.27 billion, up 8.9% on a year-over-year basis. Billable expenses accounted for 30.2% of revenues. Booz Allen earns the maximum amount of profit from revenues, excluding billable expenses.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation Revenue (TTM)
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Total backlog increased 16.2% from the prior-year quarter to $19.85 billion. Funded backlog of $3.20 billion improved 13.7%. Unfunded backlog was up 5.1% to $4.35 billion. Priced options went up 21.5% to $12.31 billion. Book-to-bill ratio was 1.29, down 21.3% year over year. Headcount of 26,384 increased 7.4% year over year.
Operating Performance Improved
Adjusted EBITDA of $199.07 million increased 12% year over year. Adjusted EBITDA margin on revenues rose to 10.9% from 10.8% in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin on revenues, excluding billable expenses increased to 15.6% from 15.2% in the year-ago quarter.
Adjusted operating income was $179 million, up 10.8% year over year. Adjusted operating income margin on revenues was 9.8%, flat with the year-ago quarter figure. Adjusted operating income margin on revenues, excluding billable expenses was 14.1% compared with 13.8% in the year-ago quarter.
Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
Booz Allen exited the fiscal first quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $649.10 million compared with $284 million at the end of the prior quarter. Long-term debt (net of current portion) was $2.06 billion, compared with $1.70 billion in the previous quarter. The company generated $50.98 million of net cash from operating activities. Capital expenditure was $27.34 million and free cash flow was $23.65 million.
It paid out dividend worth $32.41 million and repurchased shares worth $12.18 million in the reported quarter.
Fiscal 2020 Outlook
The company expects adjusted EPS to range between $2.90 and $3.05. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $3.05. It expects revenue growth of 6-9%. Adjusted EBITDA margin on revenues is anticipated in the low 10% range. It targets another 5% headcount growth for the fiscal year.
Zacks Rank and Other Stocks to Consider
Booz Allen currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Investors interested in the broader Zacks Business Services sector are awaiting second-quarter 2019 earnings of key players like Genpact (G - Free Report) , Green Dot (GDOT - Free Report) and Navigant Consulting (NCI - Free Report) . While Genpact and Green Dot are slated to report on Aug 7, Navigant Consulting is scheduled to release results on Aug 8.
The Hottest Tech Mega-Trend of All
Last year, it generated $8 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $47 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce "the world's first trillionaires," but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
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