BigBear.ai’s 300% Defense AI Stock Rally: Palantir Comparisons & Wild Swings – Can BBAI Keep Soaring?
BigBear.ai Holdings (NYSE: BBAI) shares jumped nearly 300% in 2025, peaking at $9.39 in October before retreating to $6.78. The surge followed new U.S. defense AI contracts and airport facial recognition rollouts. Q2 revenue fell 18% to $32.5 million, with a $228.6 million net loss. Analysts remain divided, with most ratings at “Hold” and price targets below current levels.