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Babcock & Wilcox Announces Note Exchange to Reduce Debt

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Babcock & Wilcox Company ( (BW) ) has shared an update.

On May 12, 2025, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. announced it has entered into privately negotiated exchanges with a limited number of noteholders, resulting in approximately $132 million of its outstanding Senior Notes due 2026 being exchanged for about $101 million in newly issued 8.75% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2030. This move aims to reduce the company’s outstanding debt, lower annual interest expenses by $1.1 million, and extend debt maturity to 2030, reflecting a strategic financial restructuring to improve its fiscal health and market positioning.

The most recent analyst rating on (BW) stock is a Buy with a $8.0000 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Babcock & Wilcox Company stock, see the BW Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on BW Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, BW is a Neutral.

Babcock & Wilcox faces substantial financial challenges, notably negative net income and high leverage. Despite improved revenue and operating metrics, the stock faces downward pressure from technical indicators and valuation concerns. The company’s high debt levels remain a critical risk factor.

To see Spark’s full report on BW stock, click here.

More about Babcock & Wilcox Company

Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. is a leader in energy and environmental products and services for power and industrial markets worldwide.

Average Trading Volume: 1,532,495

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: $49.01M

See more data about BW stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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