Babcock & Wilcox (BW)
NYSE:BW
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BW Stock Chart & Stats
$18.36
-$0.08(-4.60%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$18.36
-$0.08(-4.60%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$0.62 - $22.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume853.40K
Average Volume (3M)3.67M
Market Cap
$2.59B
Enterprise Value$2.34B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$166.85M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$321.98M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta3.19
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.88
Shares Outstanding136,212,500
10 Day Avg. Volume5,276,433
30 Day Avg. Volume3,672,193
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.45
Price to Book (P/B)-5.08
Price to Sales (P/S)1.14
P/FCF Ratio-7.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.90
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.50
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.16
Enterprise Value/Ebitda60.91
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$24.00Price Target Upside30.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)$807.26M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Large Bookings & BacklogA multi-billion backlog provides durable revenue visibility and sequencing across years, reducing near-term demand cyclicality. Contracted project work supports predictable manufacturing and service scheduling, enabling steady revenue recognition and phasing of capital needs as projects convert to revenue.
Improving Margins & Revenue GrowthSustained top-line growth and steady gross margins with improving EBIT indicate better contract pricing and cost control. This trend suggests the business model is regaining operating leverage, improving ability to convert project volume into durable operating profit as execution stabilizes.
Stronger Liquidity And Lower Net DebtMaterial cash on hand and net debt below 1x adjusted EBITDA materially improve financial flexibility and reduce near-term refinancing pressure. That stronger liquidity supports capacity investments, ability to bid large projects and absorb working-capital swings tied to multi-year engineering contracts.
Bears Say
Negative Shareholders' EquityA persistent equity deficit limits balance-sheet cushion and increases covenant and refinancing risk. Negative equity reduces borrowing headroom, complicates access to capital on favorable terms and heightens sensitivity to any revenue setbacks, constraining long-term strategic optionality.
Persistent Cash BurnOngoing negative operating and free cash flow forces reliance on external financing to fund operations and capital needs. Until cash conversion becomes consistently positive, the company remains exposed to funding risk, higher financing costs and pressure to dilutive equity or incremental leverage.
Execution & Pipeline Conversion RiskA large pipeline that is not yet contracted means substantial revenue and margin upside depends on winning NTPs and scheduling capacity. Converting MOUs/LNTPs to full contracts requires supply-chain scale‑up and execution discipline; delays would push revenue and strain working capital.
Babcock & Wilcox Company News
BW FAQ
What was Babcock & Wilcox’s price range in the past 12 months?
Babcock & Wilcox lowest stock price was $0.62 and its highest was $22.03 in the past 12 months.
What is Babcock & Wilcox’s market cap?
Babcock & Wilcox’s market cap is $2.59B.
When is Babcock & Wilcox’s upcoming earnings report date?
Babcock & Wilcox’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 73 days.
How were Babcock & Wilcox’s earnings last quarter?
Babcock & Wilcox released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported -$0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.037 by -$0.583.
Is Babcock & Wilcox overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Babcock & Wilcox’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Babcock & Wilcox pay dividends?
Babcock & Wilcox does not currently pay dividends.
What is Babcock & Wilcox’s EPS estimate?
Babcock & Wilcox’s EPS estimate is 0.03.
How many shares outstanding does Babcock & Wilcox have?
Babcock & Wilcox has 136,212,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to Babcock & Wilcox’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Babcock & Wilcox reported an EPS of -$0.62 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.037. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 30.055%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Babcock & Wilcox?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Babcock & Wilcox Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$24.00 (30.72% Upside)
$24.00 (30.72% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BW Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 4.6M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $124.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 9.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.7%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 79%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2659.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
61.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.30%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Babcock & Wilcox
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides energy and emissions control solutions to a range of industrial, electrical utility, municipal, and other customers worldwide. It operates through three segments: Babcock & Wilcox Renewable; Babcock & Wilcox Environmental; and Babcock & Wilcox Thermal. The Babcock & Wilcox Renewable segment offers technologies for waste-to-energy, solar construction and installation, and biomass energy systems, as well as black liquor systems for the pulp and paper industry. This segment provides technologies support solutions for diverting waste from landfills to use for power generation and replacing fossil fuels while recovering metals and reducing emissions. The Babcock & Wilcox Environmental segment offers a range of emissions control and environmental technology solutions for utility, waste to energy, biomass, carbon black, and industrial steam generation applications. This segment provides systems for cooling, ash handling, particulate control, nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxides removal, chemical looping for carbon control, and mercury control. The Babcock & Wilcox Thermal segment offers steam generation equipment; aftermarket parts; and construction, maintenance, and field services for plants in the power generation, oil and gas, and industrial sectors. This segment has an installed equipment for utilities and general industrial applications, including refining, petrochemical, food processing, metals, and others. The company was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Akron, Ohio.
BW Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational and commercial momentum: revenue (+44%), adjusted EBITDA (+296%), very large bookings and backlog growth, a materially expanded pipeline (>17% to >$14B) and substantial debt reduction with net debt below 1x adjusted EBITDA. Offsetting these positives were a large GAAP net loss driven by $81.8M of noncash stock-related charges, continued modest operating loss, and execution/visibility risks around converting pipeline opportunities and securing manufacturing capacity for multiple large projects. On balance, the positive metrics and balance-sheet improvements materially outweigh the lowlights, though execution and timing remain key monitoring points.View all BW earnings summariesBW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$24.00
▲(30.72% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
23.91% Insiders
11.91% Mutual Funds
40.83% Other Institutional Investors
19.32% Public Companies and Individual Investors