Analysts Set Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:BWMN) PT at $40.90

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:BWMN) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the seven brokerages that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1 year price objective among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $40.90.

Several brokerages recently weighed in on BWMN. JPMorgan Chase & Co. started coverage on Bowman Consulting Group in a research note on Friday, January 9th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $40.00 price target on the stock. Zacks Research cut shares of Bowman Consulting Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Roth Mkm increased their price target on shares of Bowman Consulting Group from $45.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Bowman Consulting Group from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 14th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Bowman Consulting Group in a research note on Monday, December 29th.

Insider Buying and Selling at Bowman Consulting Group

In related news, CEO Gary Bowman sold 7,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $35.37, for a total transaction of $265,275.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 1,368,338 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $48,398,115.06. This trade represents a 0.55% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. In the last quarter, insiders sold 40,000 shares of company stock valued at $1,412,400. Corporate insiders own 17.42% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Bowman Consulting Group

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. State of Alaska Department of Revenue purchased a new position in shares of Bowman Consulting Group in the 3rd quarter worth about $40,000. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. increased its stake in Bowman Consulting Group by 28.4% during the 2nd quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. now owns 1,435 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 317 shares in the last quarter. New York State Teachers Retirement System bought a new stake in Bowman Consulting Group during the 4th quarter valued at about $42,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC raised its holdings in Bowman Consulting Group by 244.5% in the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 2,301 shares of the company’s stock worth $66,000 after buying an additional 1,633 shares during the last quarter. Finally, AlphaQuest LLC bought a new position in shares of Bowman Consulting Group in the second quarter worth approximately $103,000. 63.20% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Bowman Consulting Group Price Performance

BWMN stock opened at $32.94 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a current ratio of 1.30 and a quick ratio of 1.30. Bowman Consulting Group has a 1 year low of $17.90 and a 1 year high of $45.83. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $34.41 and a 200 day moving average of $37.61. The company has a market cap of $572.17 million, a P/E ratio of 35.42, a PEG ratio of 1.95 and a beta of 1.34.

Bowman Consulting Group (NASDAQ:BWMN) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, March 10th. The company reported $0.45 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.38 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $128.96 million for the quarter. Bowman Consulting Group had a return on equity of 6.30% and a net margin of 3.33%.

Trending Headlines about Bowman Consulting Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Bowman Consulting Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Reported Q4 results that beat consensus on the key headline metric: Bowman announced EPS of $0.45 vs. the Zacks/Street consensus of $0.38, and revenue of $128.96M. The beat supports near-term sentiment and was the immediate driver cited in several wires. Bowman Consulting (BWMN) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Company and some reports characterize Q4/fiscal-2025 as record results with revenue and gross-profit growth (revenue +13.9% YoY to $128.96M; gross profit +17.7% YoY), and operating profit improved materially — indicators of improving core performance. Bowman Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025; Raises 2026 Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Company issued a 2026 update: it raised internal net service-billing guidance vs. prior company guidance but provided full-year revenue guidance of $495.0M–$510.0M, which is below the sell‑side consensus (~$539M). That nuance means the guidance is positive relative to Bowman’s prior outlook but may disappoint Street expectations. Press Release / Formatted Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple earnings writeups and Q4 metric comparisons are available for deeper analysis (profitability ratios, ROE, margins) to reconcile adjusted vs. GAAP figures. Investors should check both company release and analyst notes for adjusted EPS reconciliation. Bowman Consulting (BWMN) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Some third‑party data shows a large YoY decline in GAAP net income and diluted EPS and reports an EPS outcome materially below certain analyst models (one data feed reported diluted EPS much lower than the company’s headline number). That conflicting presentation can create uncertainty until reconciled (GAAP vs. adjusted). Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (BWMN) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings: Revenue Growth but EPS Miss
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling activity has been notable in recent months (multiple executive sales reported), which some investors view as a negative signal for near-term conviction. Insider Trading and Institutional Activity (from Quiver)
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest reports in the feeds show zero or near-zero figures and contradictory day‑to‑cover ratios — likely a data glitch; this reduces the likelihood of a meaningful short-squeeze driver at present. (No external link available for the raw short-interest entries.)

Bowman Consulting Group Company Profile

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: BWMN) is a multidisciplinary professional services firm that provides engineering, environmental, planning and surveying services to public and private sector clients. Its service offerings encompass civil, geotechnical and environmental engineering; land development planning and permitting; construction management; survey and geospatial services; and ecological and water resources consulting. The firm supports infrastructure, real estate, energy, utilities and telecommunications projects, delivering site characterization, design, permitting and construction-phase oversight.

Since its founding in 1980, Bowman Consulting Group has grown organically and through strategic acquisitions to expand its technical capabilities and geographic footprint.