BigBear.ai (BBAI) Stock Skyrockets on New Defense AI Deals – Is It the Next Palantir?
BigBear.ai shares surged 22% on Oct. 13 after announcing a defense partnership with Tsecond, then settled at $7.42 by Oct. 17, nearly double last year’s price. The rally follows new defense and airport security contracts, but Q2 revenue fell 18% to $32.5 million and net loss widened to $228.6 million. Management cut 2025 sales guidance and suspended profit targets. Cash on hand stood near $391 million at June’s end.