Booz Allen Shares Plummet Following Treasury's Cancellation of Contracts Due to Leaked Tax Documents
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Barron's
- Stock Decline: Shares of Booz Allen Hamilton dropped 9% following the announcement of contract cancellations.
- Contract Cancellations: The Treasury Department is terminating all federal contracts with Booz Allen, totaling $21 million, due to leaked tax returns.
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Analyst Views on NYT
Wall Street analysts forecast NYT stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for NYT is 69.33 USD with a low forecast of 55.00 USD and a high forecast of 81.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
6 Analyst Rating
4 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 72.570
Low
55.00
Averages
69.33
High
81.00
Current: 72.570
Low
55.00
Averages
69.33
High
81.00
About NYT
The New York Times Company is a global media organization that includes newspapers, digital and print products, and related businesses. It is focused on creating, collecting, and distributing news and information that helps the audience understand and engage with the world. The Company's news product, The New York Times (The Times) is available on mobile applications, on its Website (NYTimes.com) and as a printed newspaper, and with associated content such as podcasts. The Company's interest-specific products include The Athletic, Games, Cooking, and Audio (read-aloud audio service), which are available on mobile applications and Websites; and Wirecutter, an online review and recommendation product. Its other businesses include licensing operations; commercial printing operations; live events business; and other products and services under The Times brand. The Company’s Times’s print edition newspaper is published seven days a week in the United States.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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Booz Allen Hamilton Shares Drop Nearly 11% After Contract Cancellations Due to Data Leak
- Contract Cancellations Impact: The U.S. Treasury Department has canceled 31 contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton due to a data leak, resulting in an annual revenue loss of $4.8 million and total commitments of $21 million, which directly affects the company's standing in the government contracting market.
- Data Leak Incident: The leak was caused by employee Charles Edward Littlejohn, who admitted to leaking tax records of hundreds of thousands of employees, including President Trump's, damaging the company's reputation and eroding investor confidence.
- Market Reaction: As of today, Booz Allen's shares have dropped 9.66%, reflecting investor concerns over potential future contract losses, particularly as the Trump administration has been cutting contracts with consulting firms, leading to a roughly 50% decline in stock price since November 2024.
- Uncertain Industry Outlook: Although the $21 million in contracts is not material for the company, the challenging environment in the consulting industry necessitates cautious monitoring of market changes, advising against buying the dip amid ongoing uncertainties.
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