Amentum (AMTM) Hits All-Time High on Q4 Blowout

We recently published 10 Stocks Boasting 10-42% Gains. Amentum Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMTM) is one of the best-performing stocks on Tuesday. Amentum Holdings soared to a new all-time high on Tuesday, as investors cheered the results of its earnings performance in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. At intra-day trading, the stock jumped to its highest price of $31.87 before trimming gains to finish the session just up by 18.25 percent at $30 apiece. In an updated report, Amentum Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMTM) said it swung to a net income of $66 million in the full fiscal year of 2025, reversing an $82 million net loss last year.

Revenues jumped by 72 percent to $14.39 billion from $8.39 billion year-on-year, as a result of revenues from the combination with Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence (CMS) businesses. In the fourth quarter alone, Amentum Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMTM) grew its net income by 54 percent to $40 million from $26 million year-on-year, while revenues surged by 77 percent to $3.9 billion from $2.2 billion. “Amentum’s strong fourth quarter results cap off what has been a remarkable first year as a public company. Financial performance exceeded our expectations, demonstrating the resilience of our business and its alignment with enduring global trends and the mission-critical priorities of our customers,” said Amentum Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMTM) Chief Executive Officer John Heller. For the fiscal year 2026, Amentum Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMTM) expects revenues between $13.95 billion and $14.3 billion, or an implied growth of 3 percent year-on-year. Adjusted EBITDA is also targeted to grow by 5 percent to a range of $1.1 billion to $1.14 billion, while adjusted EPS is projected at $2.25 to $2.45, or an implied growth of 12 percent. While we acknowledge the potential of AMTM as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.