Booz Allen Hamilton climbs after FY forecast tops estimates

Shares of IT services and consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton BAH.N up 7.6% at $103.37

Co forecasts FY adjusted EPS of $5.95-$6.15, above analysts' estimates of $5.62; and expects FY revenue of $11.3 bln-$11.4 bln, in line with estimates of $11.4 bln

Co posts Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.77, above estimates of $1.29

Performance in quarter was supported by lower operating costs and what co called “disciplined execution”

Two out of 15 analysts rate stock "buy" or higher, nine rate it "hold", four "sell"; median PT at $94.37 - data compiled by LSEG

As of last close, BAH stock down 33% over the past year