Strong Profitability and Margin Expansion
Fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $1.2B with an adjusted margin of 11%; Q4 adjusted EBITDA $309M and margin 11.1%, up 50 basis points year‑over‑year. Adjusted diluted EPS for the year $6.51 and Q4 ADEPS $1.78, up roughly 11% year‑over‑year.
Robust Cash Generation and Capital Deployment
Fiscal 2026 free cash flow of $951M and Q4 free cash flow of $212M. Deployed $1.1B of capital during FY26 and $366M in Q4 (including $219M strategic investments and $147M of shareholder returns). Ended Q4 with $728M cash and $2.2B total liquidity.
Backlog Growth and Book‑to‑Bill Trailing Strength
Backlog > $38B at year end, up about 3% year‑over‑year. Trailing 12‑month book‑to‑bill of 1.1x (Q4 book‑to‑bill 0.9x; would have been nearly 1.2x including the MCTP award under protest).
Acceleration of Outcome‑Based and Product Strategy
Significant traction in outcome‑based work: ~90% increase in OTA proposal submissions and ~50% increase in OTA awards year‑over‑year. Launched and accelerated product lines (Vellox suite, EdgeXtend) and completed strategic M&A (Defy Security) to scale cyber product sales.
National Security Momentum and Large Awards
National security portfolio grew 1.6% year‑over‑year in Q4. Won $1.7B of work in Q4 and secured major awards including the BEATS contract (~$937M single‑award) and an OTA on the Golden Dome space‑based interceptor prototype work.
Productivity Improvements and Cost Discipline
Headcount down ~12% in the quarter while revenue per employee increased ~6%, reflecting productivity gains. Executed cost reduction program (target ~$150M annualized) with ~1/3 realized in FY26 and the company retaining ~40% of net savings on average.
Prudent FY2027 Financial Guidance
FY27 guidance provided: revenue $11.2B–$11.7B (0%–4%), adjusted EBITDA $1.24B–$1.29B (~11% margin), ADEPS $6.00–$6.35, and free cash flow $825M–$925M — signaling stability and modest upside while accounting for near‑term headwinds.