Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:BWMN) Sees Significant Decline in Short Interest

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:BWMN) was the recipient of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 309,303 shares, a decrease of 20.0% from the January 29th total of 386,784 shares. Currently, 2.2% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 105,397 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.9 days. Based on an average daily volume of 105,397 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.9 days. Currently, 2.2% of the company’s stock are short sold.

Insider Buying and Selling at Bowman Consulting Group

In other news, CEO Gary Bowman sold 12,500 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 value of $442,125.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 879,943 shares in the company, valued at $31,123,583.91. This trade represents a 1.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders sold a total of 40,000 shares of company stock valued at $1,412,400 in the last 90 days. 17.42% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Bowman Consulting Group

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. increased its stake in shares of Bowman Consulting Group by 28.4% in the second quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. now owns 1,435 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 317 shares in the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. increased its stake in Bowman Consulting Group by 3.8% in the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 10,289 shares of the company’s stock worth $436,000 after buying an additional 377 shares in the last quarter. Deutsche Bank AG increased its stake in Bowman Consulting Group by 4.9% in the 4th quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 9,473 shares of the company’s stock worth $313,000 after buying an additional 444 shares in the last quarter. Creative Planning raised its holdings in Bowman Consulting Group by 5.0% during the third quarter. Creative Planning now owns 13,818 shares of the company’s stock valued at $585,000 after acquiring an additional 661 shares during the period. Finally, Boston Partners lifted its position in shares of Bowman Consulting Group by 3.5% in the second quarter. Boston Partners now owns 23,738 shares of the company’s stock valued at $682,000 after acquiring an additional 813 shares in the last quarter. 63.20% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Bowman Consulting Group Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:BWMN opened at $32.94 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.30, a current ratio of 1.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. Bowman Consulting Group has a twelve month low of $17.90 and a twelve month high of $45.83. The stock has a market capitalization of $572.17 million, a PE ratio of 35.42, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.95 and a beta of 1.34. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $34.41 and its 200-day moving average price is $37.61.

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

More Bowman Consulting Group News

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.)

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on BWMN shares. Wall Street Zen upgraded Bowman Consulting Group from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on shares of Bowman Consulting Group in a research report on Friday, January 9th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $40.00 price target on the stock. Roth Mkm increased their price objective on Bowman Consulting Group from $45.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, December 8th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Bowman Consulting Group in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Zacks Research lowered Bowman Consulting Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $40.90.

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.