$BAH

BAH Maintained by TD Cowen -- Price Target Raised to $77.00

TD Cowen maintained a Hold rating on Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) but raised its price target to $77.00 from $75.00. GuruFocus values BAH at $127.85, suggesting a 46.5% undervaluation. The company has a GF Score of 76/100, indicating strong profitability and growth but low momentum. Insider activity shows recent selling.

Original reporting
Published Oct 6, 2026, 4:01 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
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Bullish
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
5/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on gurufocus.com
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$BAHBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The modest price‑target increase could attract value‑oriented investors, but the unchanged Hold rating tempers expectations for a strong rally.

02

Market read

Analyst coverage change provides a small catalyst for BAH, with limited broader market effect.

03

What to watch

Potential headwinds from government spending cycles and competition in cyber‑services are not reflected in the target.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 6/10Timing: as of Oct 6 2026

Background

Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) is a government‑focused consulting and technology firm with a market cap of about $8 billion.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$BAHBullishMedium confidence
Context

TD Cowen maintained a Hold rating on Booz Allen Hamilton and raised its price target from $75 to $77.

Expected impact

likely modest upside pressure as investors price in the higher target.

Evidence & confidence

Target raise signals perceived undervaluation, but the rating remains Hold, limiting upside.

Market effects

May slightly improve sentiment for the business‑services segment of Industrials.

Limited to U.S. defense‑contractors and consulting firms.

Minimal; impact confined to Booz Allen and close peers.

Counterpoint

The Hold rating suggests caution; the target raise may be insufficient to offset broader market risks.

Key entities

  • TD Cowen

    Research firm that issued the Hold rating and raised the price target.

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