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BigBear.ai Q2 2026 earnings summary

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Q2 2026 earnings summary30 Jul, 2026

Executive summary

  • Q2 2026 revenue grew 13% year-over-year to $36.7 million, driven by GenAI platforms, Ask Sage acquisition, and over 20 new contracts, including a five-year CargoSeer deployment in El Salvador and new U.S. defense customers.

  • Gross margin expanded by 781 basis points to 32.8%–33%, reflecting higher-margin GenAI and Ask Sage contributions.

  • Backlog increased 9% since year-end, reaching $269.6–$270 million, indicating strong demand and a healthy pipeline.

  • Integration of Ask Sage and CargoSeer acquisitions is complete and contributing to performance.

  • Achieved CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity certification ahead of schedule, enhancing credibility for federal and international contracts.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 2026 revenue: $36.7 million, up 13% year-over-year.

  • Gross margin: 32.8%–33%, up 781 bps from Q2 2025.

  • Net loss narrowed to $25.7 million from $228.6 million in Q2 2025, mainly due to lower non-cash charges and goodwill impairment.

  • Adjusted EBITDA was $(11.6) million, reflecting increased investment in sales, R&D, and go-to-market.

  • Cash and investments totaled $409.8–$410 million at quarter end.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year 2026 revenue guidance reaffirmed at $135 million–$165 million, targeting 17% year-over-year growth.

  • Leadership is focused on topline growth, execution discipline, and accretive M&A opportunities.

  • Management expects continued growth driven by federal contracts and AI adoption.

Criteria for accretive and catalytic M&A
U.S. DOGE impact on government contract risk
Integration status of Ask Sage and CargoSeer
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