BigBear.ai Inc. (BBAI) 12-Month Stock Forecast & Price Target Cone

$2.60 -2.62% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $2.58

BigBear.ai Inc. (BBAI) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 28/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE E • RED ALERT Cap $1.25B
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As of 2026-11-03, BigBear.ai Inc. (NYSE: BBAI) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 28/100 at a spot price of $2.60 (-2.62% 1D, market cap $1.25B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 3/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 5/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 5/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 6/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, BBAI ranks #617 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), BBAI carries a Roarable E (28/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 22.3%, and ROIC of -27.5%. By comparison, GTM (ZoomInfo Technologies Inc) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 10.5x, ROIC 6.7%, cap $1.27B) and RDVT (Red Violet Inc.) posts a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 98.2x, ROIC 16.1%, cap $1.28B). Among the 5-stock peer group, PD leads on earnings multiple (7.9x) while RDVT leads on capital efficiency (16.1% ROIC).

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Per BBAI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001836981), BigBear.ai Inc. generated $127.7M in revenue (-19.3% YoY), -$294.0M in net income, and -$42.5M in free cash flow against $894.5M in total assets and $90.5M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $2.58 (-0.66%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+1.64% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 3/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk E
Cash (3)Whales (9)SEC (5)Macro (5)CEO (6)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-13.5% Base Target
$8 Bull$2 Base$2 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BBAI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (28/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY BBAI SCORES 28/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+9/20 pts (32% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±12.5% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+6/20 pts (21% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 30% Net Buy • Dilution Drag (+1.64% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 0% operating margin leave 16 pts on the table

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
20
Grade E$2.18+0.5% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
23
Grade E$2.19+12.3% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
25
Grade E$2.46+5.7% Next Q
Current
28
Grade E$2.60-10% Hist 90D α
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While BBAI currently carries a cautious 28/100 (E) rating due to Cash Engine Quality (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($2.64) and Max Pain ($2.73) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $7.77.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.64% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Shares at $2.60: 3846.2 sh
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12M Bear Case FloorTarget $1.76
$6,769
$-3,231 (-32.3%)
12M Consensus BaseTarget $2.25
$8,654
$-1,346 (-13.5%)
12M Bull Case BreakoutTarget $7.77
$29,885
+$19,885 (+198.8%)

Wall Street Analyst Breakdown & Historical Accuracy Audit (35 Desks)

Street Historical Accuracy: 64/100
● Strong Buy / Buy: 17● Hold: 9● Sell: 9
Wall Street FirmStance12M Target1Y AccuracyTrack Grade
Morgan StanleyInstitutional Equity DeskHOLD$274%A
Goldman SachsSector Coverage LeadUNDERPERFORM$769%B
JP MorganUS Large-Cap ResearchSELL$258%C
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BBAI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -37.65%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-03O $2.67H $2.67L $2.60C $2.60VOL 26.12M
RES: $2.64SUP: $1.82SMA50: $2.64SMA200: $3.55
$5.78$4.78$3.77$2.76$1.76RES $2.64SUP $1.82$2.602026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
16.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -19.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Technology Rank #617 of 714 ⚔️ GTM vs BBAI Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (BBAI vs. GTM, RDVT, ALKT, PD)

Industry: Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (222 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, BigBear.ai Inc. (BBAI) ranks #617 by composite RQD confidence (28/100, grade E) and #335 by equity capitalization ($1.25B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PD leads on earnings valuation at 7.9x trailing P/E, while RDVT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 16.1% ROIC and — gross margin. RDVT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 68/100 (C+) compared with BBAI at 28/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
BBAI ACTIVE
BigBear.ai Inc.
E 28/100 — 22.3% -27.5% -2.62% $1.25B Benchmark Subject
GTM
ZoomInfo Technologies Inc
D+ 52/100 10.5x 84.0% 6.7% -2.68% $1.27B /gtm-vs-bbai →
RDVT
Red Violet Inc.
C+ 68/100 98.2x — 16.1% -0.57% $1.28B /rdvt-vs-bbai →
ALKT
Alkami Technology Inc.
E 31/100 — 57.8% -14.2% -2.28% $1.33B /alkt-vs-bbai →
PD
PagerDuty Inc.
C 63/100 7.9x 84.9% 6.8% -2.53% $1.33B /pd-vs-bbai →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001836981

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), BigBear.ai Inc. (BBAI) reported GAAP revenue of $127.7M (-19.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $158.2M , and -17.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$294.0M, operating cash flow of -$42.0M, and free cash flow of -$42.5M (-10.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, BBAI closed FY2025 with $894.5M in total assets against $90.5M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.92, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $127.7M -$294.0M -$42.0M -$42.5M $894.5M $90.5M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $158.2M -$296.0M -$38.1M -$38.6M $343.8M $135.4M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $155.2M -$71.0M -$18.3M -$25.3M $706.9M $165.4M

3. BBAI Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is BBAI stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, BigBear.ai Inc. (NYSE: BBAI) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 28/100 at a spot price of $2.60 (-2.62% 1D, market cap $1.25B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 3/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 5/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 5/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 6/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, BBAI ranks #617 in composite RQD confidence.

How does BBAI compare to GTM and RDVT in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), BBAI carries a Roarable E (28/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 22.3%, and ROIC of -27.5%. By comparison, GTM (ZoomInfo Technologies Inc) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 10.5x, ROIC 6.7%, cap $1.27B) and RDVT (Red Violet Inc.) posts a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 98.2x, ROIC 16.1%, cap $1.28B). Among the 5-stock peer group, PD leads on earnings multiple (7.9x) while RDVT leads on capital efficiency (16.1% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BBAI?

Per BBAI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001836981), BigBear.ai Inc. generated $127.7M in revenue (-19.3% YoY), -$294.0M in net income, and -$42.5M in free cash flow against $894.5M in total assets and $90.5M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is BBAI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

BBAI last traded at $2.60 (-2.62% on volume of 26,120,260 shares), positioning the stock -1.52% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.64) and -26.76% below its 200-day simple moving average ($3.55). Across its 52-week range of $2.07 to $7.40, BBAI sits at the 9.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 55.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($2.27 to $2.93).

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What is BBAI's 12-month stock price target?

BigBear.ai Inc. (BBAI) carries a 12-month consensus base price target of $2.25 (-13.5% from $2.60), with a bull-case target of $7.77 and a bear-case floor of $1.76.

Is BBAI stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now?

Roarable's 5-Pillar RQD Quant Engine rates BBAI E (Strong Sell — SELL) with an RQD Confidence score of 28/100.

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BBAI — BigBear.ai Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:29:51Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, BBAI scores 28 out of 100, a letter grade of E, with the verdict "Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid." The score is built from five pillars, each weighted out of 20. The fundamental cash engine pillar scores 3/20, reflecting ROIC of -27.5% and an FCF yield of -3.3%; for a prospective investor, this is the largest drag, indicating the business is not currently generating returns on capital or free cash flow. The whale 13F flow pillar scores 9/20, described as institutional accumulation and options positioning, a moderate reading that does not offset weak fundamentals. The insider conviction pillar scores 6/20, based on SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow, signaling limited insider confidence signals. The macro regime fit pillar scores 5/20, with a beta of 1.2 and sector sensitivity, meaning the stock tends to move more than the broad market. The forensic balance sheet pillar scores 5/20, citing an Altman Z of 0.92, a Piotroski F of 4/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.15. Taken together, the upside drivers are limited to the institutional and positioning signals, while the valuation tradeoff is that a forward P/E of 23 is being paid for a business reporting negative operating and net margins. Investors evaluating the stock today face a high-risk profile where the rating frames the forensic and cash-generation concerns as dominant.

Business

BigBear.ai Inc. is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Technology sector, operating in the Computer Software: Prepackaged Software industry, per the company profile. The source data does not describe its specific products, customers, or revenue model. Per the SEC financials, the company reported revenue of $127.7M for FY 2025 and $158.2M for FY 2024. Gross margin is reported at 22.3%, while operating and net margins are both reported at -60%.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$127.7M$-213.9M$-294.0MN/A$-42.5M$87.1M$90.5M
FY 2024$158.2M$-133.4M$-296.0MN/A$-38.6M$50.1M$135.4M
FY 2023$155.2M$-39.0M$-71.0MN/A$-25.3MN/A$165.4M

Per the SEC financials, revenue declined from $158.2M in FY 2024 to $127.7M in FY 2025 while operating losses widened from $-133.4M to $-213.9M. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is -27.5%, and the Altman Z of 0.92 and Piotroski F of 4/9 indicate forensic weakness. Debt/Equity is reported at 0.15, and reported debt fell from $135.4M to $90.5M between FY 2024 and FY 2025 while cash rose from $50.1M to $87.1M.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news wire, six items are tagged for BBAI: four are labeled RISK WATCH and two are labeled CATALYST. Risk-watch items include a Yahoo Finance report titled "BigBear.ai (BBAI) Stock Could Be Fully Priced On Current Sales," a TradingView piece on the stock being heavily shorted, a Yahoo Finance item on whether the company will report negative earnings next week, and a TradingView discussion of a discount to industry. Catalyst-tagged items include a Motley Fool report on the stock rising as much as 11.7% in a single session and a Motley Fool market-today piece on shares gaining on $225 Million contract awards. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is recorded as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What specific products and customers generate the revenue decline from $158.2M to $127.7M?
  • What is the trailing P/E and EV/EBITDA, which are not reported in the source data?
  • What is the composition of the $225 Million contract awards referenced in the news wire, and over what period are they recognized?
  • What drove the reported change in cash and debt between FY 2024 and FY 2025?
  • What are the consensus analyst rating and price targets, which are absent from the analyst data?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is BBAI (E • RQD 28/100) a Buy at $2.67?

Welcome to the BBAI (BigBear.ai Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 28/100 (Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid) in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RI RiskArb_Desk Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $2.14 (-19.9%)
Spot @ $2.67

Pump the brakes on BBAI — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on BBAI, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 22.3% gross margins. Unless BigBear.ai Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

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Spot @ $2.67

BBAI cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on BBAI, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $2.67 (52-wk range $2.07 - $7.40), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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