Booz Allen Hamilton announced that it will move its global headquarters from its long‑standing McLean, Virginia, site to a purpose‑built campus in The Row at Reston Station. The new facility will occupy parts of 1870 and 1800 Reston Row Plaza and is slated to open in the fall of 2027 after a summer 2026 interior build‑out. The company will decommission its McLean office at 8283 Greensboro Drive in 2028, completing the transition to a single, rightsized headquarters that aligns with its “VoLT” strategy of Velocity, Leadership, and Technology.
The relocation is driven by several strategic imperatives. First, it consolidates Booz Allen’s operations into a modern, collaborative environment that supports advanced technology work for national‑security clients. Second, the move taps the high‑density tech talent pool of the Washington, D.C. metro area, helping the firm attract and retain specialists in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and warfighting systems. Third, the new campus reduces the company’s real‑estate footprint, a cost‑saving measure that complements ongoing workforce adjustments and cost‑control initiatives.
Financially, Booz Allen’s recent results illustrate the bifurcated market that the relocation seeks to address. In Q4 FY2025, the company reported earnings per share that met analyst expectations but posted a revenue miss of $60 million, driven by a 13 % decline in its civil‑sector business. In Q1 FY2026, earnings per share beat consensus by $0.24, a 16 % lift, while revenue again fell 8 % year‑over‑year, reflecting continued weakness in the civil segment. Adjusted EBITDA margins slipped to the mid‑10 % range, a compression attributed to lower‑margin civil work and higher investment in technology capabilities. Management has lowered full‑year 2026 revenue guidance to $11.3 billion–$11.5 billion, citing slower civil funding and a need to balance growth in defense and intelligence with cost discipline.
CEO Horacio Rozanski emphasized that the headquarters move is part of Booz Allen’s broader strategy to accelerate growth in cyber, AI, and warfighting technologies. “Our new headquarters will provide our people, partners, and customers with upgraded resources to build the technologies that support national missions while rightsizing our facilities footprint,” Rozanski said. COO Kristine Martin Anderson added that the modern campus will “enhance collaboration across our consulting and technology teams, improving our ability to attract and retain top talent.” Chief Administrative Officer Jen Wagner highlighted the company’s workforce strategy, noting that the relocation supports a “build‑and‑buy” approach to talent acquisition.
Market reaction to the company’s earnings has been mixed. After the Q4 FY2025 results, the stock experienced a pre‑market decline of 14.4 % following the revenue miss, while the Q1 FY2026 earnings beat lifted the stock by 5 % in aftermarket trading. Analysts have noted that the company’s ability to maintain profitability amid revenue headwinds signals resilience, but the continued decline in civil revenue and margin compression raise concerns about long‑term growth balance.
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