Telos Corporation (TLS)
NASDAQ:TLS
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TLS Stock Chart & Stats
$4.36
-$0.08(-2.51%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$4.36
-$0.08(-2.51%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.37 - $8.36
Previous CloseN/A
Volume170.50K
Average Volume (3M)882.74K
Market Cap
$338.93M
Enterprise Value$313.36M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$50.23M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.88
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.35
Shares Outstanding74,819,176
10 Day Avg. Volume1,171,038
30 Day Avg. Volume882,735
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.32
Price to Book (P/B)3.87
Price to Sales (P/S)2.26
P/FCF Ratio12.62
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.92
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.72
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.72
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-23.21
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$6.83Price Target Upside56.73% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)$194.02M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationConsistently positive operating and free cash flow provides durable financial flexibility: it funds investments, supports buybacks and a target cash balance, and cushions the business while GAAP profitability recovers, reducing reliance on external financing over the next 2–6 months.
Low Leverage / Healthy Balance SheetVery low net debt and a strong equity base materially lower financial risk, enabling the company to bid on government programs, absorb award timing variability, and maintain capital returns or strategic investments without jeopardizing liquidity or solvency in the medium term.
Large Pipeline And Product TractionA sizable $500M proposal pipeline and proven Exact AI deployments indicate structural demand and multi-year upside. Strong proposals plus product traction create a sustainable revenue runway and potential margin leverage as software and larger contract awards convert over the coming quarters.
Bears Say
Persistent GAAP LossesOngoing GAAP losses and negative margins constrain retained earnings and long-term return metrics, limiting reinvestment and making sustained profitability improvements necessary to convert strong cash flow into consistent GAAP viability and restore returns on equity.
Award Timing UncertaintyRevenue and backlog realization hinge on government award timing controlled by customers. This structural timing risk can cause lumpy recognition, complicate capacity planning, and delay margin and cash flow benefits from the $500M pipeline despite underlying demand.
Revenue Mix And Seasonality RiskDependence on varying contract types and seasonal programs (e.g., TSA PreCheck) creates structural margin volatility. Even with stable mid-30% gross margins, quarter-to-quarter mix shifts can undermine margin sustainability and make forecasting adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow more uncertain.
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TLS FAQ
What was Telos Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Telos Corporation lowest stock price was $2.37 and its highest was $8.36 in the past 12 months.
What is Telos Corporation’s market cap?
Telos Corporation’s market cap is $338.93M.
When is Telos Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Telos Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 53 days.
How were Telos Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Telos Corporation released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported $0.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.017 by $0.043.
Is Telos Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Telos Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Telos Corporation pay dividends?
Telos Corporation does not currently pay dividends.
What is Telos Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Telos Corporation’s EPS estimate is 0.02.
How many shares outstanding does Telos Corporation have?
Telos Corporation has 74,819,176 shares outstanding.
What happened to Telos Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Telos Corporation reported an EPS of $0.06 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.017. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.134%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Telos Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TLS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Telos Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$6.83 (56.73% Upside)
$6.83 (56.73% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
TLS Sentiment 80%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 27.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $538.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 13.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 13.8%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
63.79%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-24.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-11.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Telos Corporation
Telos Corporation is a global provider of information technology solutions and services. A cornerstone offering is Xacta, a leading platform for automated cyber risk management and security compliance, serving major commercial organizations and government bodies. Another key solution, Telos Ghost, is engineered to diminish cyber-attack surfaces by anonymizing user identities and locations, encrypting data, and obscuring network resources. It delivers vital security and privacy for tasks like intelligence collection, thwarting cyber threats, safeguarding critical infrastructure, and securing applications and communications. The Telos Automated Message Handling System (AMHS) is a web-based platform facilitating the distribution and management of mission-critical communications, specifically designed for military field personnel. Through its Telos ID offerings, supported by the IDTrust360 platform, the company provides sophisticated identity trust and digital services. This enterprise-grade digital identity risk platform enables the extension of cloud identity services to mobile and corporate environments, alongside bespoke digital identity solutions. It effectively mitigates threats by incorporating advanced technologies such as biometrics, credentials, and other identity-focused data to ensure ongoing trust validation. Additionally, Telos delivers secure network services, encompassing mobility solutions that support remote work for both public and private sectors, thereby mitigating operational and security challenges. Its portfolio also includes comprehensive network management and defense services, which involve the operation, administration, and safeguarding of intricate enterprise networks, as well as proactive defensive cyber operations. Telos caters to a diverse clientele, including the U.S. federal government, major commercial businesses, state and local government entities, and international clients. Established in 1968, Telos Corporation maintains its headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia.
TLS Company Deck
TLS Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational and financial momentum: sizable revenue growth (+56%), materially improved adjusted EBITDA margin (16.5% vs 1.2% prior year), robust cash generation (13.4% free cash flow margin) and accelerated share buybacks. Key growth drivers (Telos ID, TSA PreCheck, DMDC) performed well and a sizable ~$500M pipeline and Exact AI traction offer upside. Offsetting factors include the CEO's medical leave (interim leadership), conservative approach to updating full-year guidance despite the beat, timing uncertainty around government awards, and seasonality risk in TSA PreCheck. Overall, the positives — large beat, margin expansion, strong cash flow, buybacks and a meaningful pipeline — substantially outweigh the manageable risks and uncertainties.View all TLS earnings summariesTLS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$6.83
▲(56.73% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
18.00% Insiders
8.00% Mutual Funds
11.21% Other Institutional Investors
50.54% Public Companies and
Individual Investors