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BigBear.ai Shares Jump After Q3 Beat and $250 Million Ask Sage Acquisition

The purchase bolsters secure generative-AI offerings for federal missions.

Overview

  • Third-quarter revenue was $33.1 million, down about 20% year over year on reduced U.S. Army work but above the roughly $31.8 million consensus.
  • The company posted a net loss of $0.03 per share, beating expectations for a $0.07 loss.
  • BigBear.ai affirmed a 2025 revenue outlook of $125 million to $140 million.
  • It agreed to buy Ask Sage for $250 million, adding about $25 million in annual recurring revenue, with closing targeted for late 2025 or early 2026.
  • Shares rose roughly 23% in premarket trading after the announcements, as the company also highlighted a $376 million backlog and $456.6 million in cash.