NYSE$BBAI

Bigbear.Ai Holdings Inc · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

BigBear.ai reported increased revenue but higher net losses in Q4 2024.

BigBear.ai reported Q4 2024 revenue of $43.8 million, reflecting an 8% year-over-year increase. The company's gross margin improved to 37.4%, up from 32.1% in Q4 2023. However, the company posted a net loss of $108.0 million, driven largely by non-cash changes in derivative liabilities. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $2.0 million, a decrease from $3.7 million in Q4 2023, due to increased recurring SG&A expenses.

  • Revenue increased 8% year-over-year to $43.8 million.
  • Gross margin improved to 37.4%, compared to 32.1% in Q4 2023.
  • Net loss widened to $108.0 million, primarily due to non-cash derivative liability adjustments.
  • Adjusted EBITDA declined to $2.0 million from $3.7 million in Q4 2023.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$43.8M

Previous: $40.6M+8.0%
EPS (adj)

-$0.43

Previous: -$0.14-207.1%
Gross Margin

37.4%

No prior period
Adjusted EBITDA

$1.96M

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$3.41M

Previous: -$1.08M-214.9%
Net Income

-$108M

Previous: -$21.3M-408.3%
Operating Income

-$8.14M

Previous: -$8.57M+5.0%
Gross Profit

$16.4M

Previous: $13M+26.0%
R&D Expense

$2.33M

Previous: $2.03M+14.9%

Revenue & EPS history

Bigbear.Ai · Revenue · Quarterly

$43.8M

Q4 2024+8%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 4 of 15 quarters(27%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

BigBear.ai projects full-year 2025 revenue between $160 million and $180 million, with negative single-digit adjusted EBITDA. The company expects continued revenue growth but remains cautious about macroeconomic uncertainties and potential government spending constraints.

Tailwinds

  • Revenue guidance of $160M - $180M for 2025.
  • Ongoing expansion in AI-powered decision intelligence market.
  • Stronger balance sheet after debt reduction efforts.
  • Increased contract backlog to $418 million, supporting future revenue.
  • Operational efficiency improvements expected in 2025.

Headwinds

  • Macroeconomic challenges may impact government spending.
  • Continued net losses expected in the near term.
  • Higher SG&A expenses could pressure profitability.
  • Increased competition in AI and defense-related markets.
  • Potential delays in government contract execution.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

-10.0%

Avg return

Earnings day

-10.4%

Avg return

5 days after

-1.5%

Avg return

30 days after

21%

4 / 19 earnings

Positive

+6.0%

Q3 2025

Best reaction

-32.7%

Q4 2023

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-0.7%+0.2%+14.4%
Q4 2025-7.1%+3.7%-12.7%
Q3 2025+6.0%+6.1%+18.0%
Q1 2025+0.4%-8.7%+24.6%
Q4 2024-20.5%-22.1%-32.1%
Q3 2024-1.2%+9.3%+77.6%
Q2 2024-11.3%-18.5%+5.3%
Q1 2024-13.4%-14.0%-12.8%
Q4 2023-32.7%-39.0%-49.0%
Q3 2023+1.4%+6.1%+11.6%
Q2 2023-13.1%-7.1%-13.1%
Q1 2023-8.6%-14.7%-24.4%
Q4 2022-13.8%-18.4%+41.9%
Q3 2022-4.6%+0.9%-11.1%
Q2 2022-27.0%-29.9%-52.2%
Q1 2022-20.5%-24.1%-49.3%
Q4 2021-23.8%-26.6%+49.5%
Q3 2021+0.2%+0.1%-15.4%
Q2 2021-0.2%-0.2%+0.1%
Q4 2020
Q1 2021
Q3 2020

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