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Telos Corporation(TLS)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
TLS•NASDAQ
$4.74
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutTelos Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides information technology (IT) solutions and services worldwide. It provides Xacta, a premier platform for enterprise cyber risk management and security compliance automation solutions to large commercial and government enterprises; and Telos Ghost, a solution to eliminate cyber-attack surfaces by obfuscating and encrypting data, masking user identity and location, and hiding network resources, as well as provides security and privacy for intelligence gathering, cyber threat protection, securing critical infrastructure, and protecting communications and applications. The company also offers Telos Automated Message Handling System, a web-based organizational message distribution and management platform for mission-critical communications used by military field operatives; and Telos ID that provides identity trust and digital services through IDTrust360, an enterprise-class digital identity risk platform for extending cloud identity services for mobile and enterprise and custom digital identity services that reduces threats through the integration of advanced technologies that fuse biometrics, credentials, and other identity-centric data used for continuously monitor trust. In addition, it provides secure network services, including secure mobility solutions for business and government that enable remote work and minimize operational and security concern across and beyond the enterprises; and network management and defense services for operating, administrating, and defending complex enterprise networks and defensive cyber operations. It serves to the United States federal government, large commercial businesses, state and local governments, and international customers. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia.Show more
- Revenue$165M+52.2%
- EBITDA-$13M+70.4%
- Net Income-$37M+30.4%
- EPS (Diluted)-0.50+31.5%
- Gross Margin37.02%+16.4%
- EBITDA Margin-7.9%+80.6%
- Operating Margin-14.85%+71.2%
- Net Margin-22.18%+54.3%
- ROE-32.76%+10.7%
TLS Price & Volume
Telos Corporation (TLS) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Revenue Acceleration Faces Persistent Operating Margin Constraints
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Accelerating
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Improving
Primary Risk:Federal budget cycle dependency
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Telos Corporation is currently navigating a pivotal transition, evidenced by a sharp 55.9% year-over-year revenue growth in 2026Q1, though the firm continues to struggle with achieving consistent operating leverage.
- While the company maintains a robust liquidity position with $50.2 million in cash and a conservative 0.05 debt-to-equity ratio, the reliance on federal contract cycles introduces significant volatility.
- Investors should monitor whether the recent shift toward an asset-light model can successfully translate into sustainable profitability, given the historical drag of high stock-based compensation expenses that reached $9.4 million in 2025Q3.
Verdict Logic
while the company has achieved a positive $6.4 million in free cash flow, the forward P/E of 35.66 and history of erratic working capital swings warrant a cautious approach.
TLS Growth Metrics
Telos Corporation (TLS) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years3.17%
5 Years-1.74%
3 Years-8.75%
TTM66.5%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM51.78%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM53.33%
Return on Capital
10 Years-8.16%
5 Years-26.25%
3 Years-26.45%
Last Year-20.46%
TLS Recent Earnings
Telos Corporation (TLS) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 12/12 qtrs (100%)●Beat Revenue 7/12 qtrs (58%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 11, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.06+200.0%
$0.02
Rev
$48M+7.0%
$45M
Q2 2026
Mar 16, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.06+200.0%
$0.02
Rev
$47M+3.4%
$45M
Q4 2025
Nov 10, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.09+350.0%
$0.02
Rev
$51M+13.8%
$45M
Q3 2025
Aug 11, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.03+40.0%
$0.05
Rev
$36M-14.4%
$42M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 11, 2026 | $0.06vs $0.02+200.0% | $48Mvs $45M+7.0% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | $0.06vs $0.02+200.0% | $47Mvs $45M+3.4% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | $0.09vs $0.02+350.0% | $51Mvs $45M+13.8% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | $0.03vs $0.05+40.0% | $36Mvs $42M-14.4% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Telos Corporation (TLS)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4.74 | $354.64M | -9.48 | 52.21% | -22.18% | -32.76% | — | |
| $497.36 | $10.98B | 22.28 | 12.64% | 5.86% | 13.15% | — | |
| $113.67 | $4.81B | 14.76 | -2.9% | 5.55% | 27.22% | — | |
| $108.57 | $13.66B | 9.75 | 3.07% | 7.77% | 27.1% | — | |
| $111.79 | $440.61B | 43.84 | 5.3% | 19.69% | 25.14% | — | |
| $337.04 | $229.7B | 210.65 | 14.87% | 7.95% | 6.3% | — |
Compare TLS vs Peers
Telos Corporation (TLS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
TLS SEC Filings & Documents
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TLS Frequently Asked Questions
Telos Corporation (TLS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Telos Corporation's revenue?
Telos Corporation (TLS) reported $181.9M in revenue for fiscal year 2025.
How fast is Telos Corporation growing?
Telos Corporation (TLS) grew revenue by 52.2% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Is TLS profitable?
Telos Corporation (TLS) reported a net loss of $25.9M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
What is TLS's return on equity?
Telos Corporation (TLS) has a return on equity (ROE) of -32.8%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Telos Corporation's free cash flow?
Telos Corporation (TLS) generated $27.7M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.