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Babcock & Wilcox Company (BW)
NYSE:BW
BW Stock Chart & Stats
$9.00
-$0.08(-4.60%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$9.00
-$0.08(-4.60%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$0.22 - $11.57
Previous CloseN/A
Volume853.40K
Average Volume (3M)2.43M
Market Cap
$999.90M
Enterprise Value$1.27B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$189.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$463.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta4.15
Next Earnings
Mar 16, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.06
Shares Outstanding111,100,100
10 Day Avg. Volume1,418,540
30 Day Avg. Volume2,433,190
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)-0.53
Price to Sales (P/S)0.21
P/FCF Ratio-1.16
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.27
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.36
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.80
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-61.10
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$9.50Price Target Upside5.56% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)>-0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)$665.25M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Backlog GrowthA >56% QoQ backlog increase to ~$393M gives multi-quarter revenue visibility and supports predictable project scheduling. Durable backlog reduces near-term demand risk, allowing smoother revenue recognition and operational planning as large projects convert to cash over time.
AI Data Center PipelineSecuring a major AI data center contract and adding $3B–$5B in pipeline diversifies end markets into high-growth infrastructure. This structural move can create recurring engineering and equipment opportunities, expand addressable market, and support longer-term revenue growth beyond legacy power segments.
Debt Reduction & Capital RaiseA defined plan to retire near-term notes combined with recent equity proceeds materially reduces refinancing pressure. Improving maturity profile and bolstering liquidity lowers default and interest-rate risks, enhancing financial flexibility to fund growth and execute strategic contracts over the medium term.
Bears Say
Negative Equity / High LeverageNegative equity and extreme leverage signal structural solvency risk and constrain strategic options. Persistent negative book equity increases creditor priority, elevates refinancing risk, and can limit ability to bid on large projects or invest in technology without dilutive financing or asset sales.
Declining Revenue & LossesOngoing revenue decline and large negative net margins indicate structural demand or execution challenges. Sustained top-line contraction combined with losses erodes scale economics, undermines margin recovery efforts, and may require continuous restructuring or capital infusions to restore profitability.
Negative Operating Cash FlowPersistent negative operating and free cash flow forces reliance on external financing to fund operations and capex. That dependence heightens liquidity risk during downturns, can increase financing costs, and may limit the company’s ability to self-fund backlogs or invest in long-term strategic initiatives.
Babcock & Wilcox Company News
BW FAQ
What was Babcock & Wilcox Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Babcock & Wilcox Company lowest stock price was $0.22 and its highest was $11.57 in the past 12 months.
What is Babcock & Wilcox Company’s market cap?
Babcock & Wilcox Company’s market cap is $999.90M.
When is Babcock & Wilcox Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Babcock & Wilcox Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 16, 2026 which is in 13 days.
How were Babcock & Wilcox Company’s earnings last quarter?
Babcock & Wilcox Company released its earnings results on Nov 04, 2025. The company reported -$0.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.087 by $0.027.
Is Babcock & Wilcox Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Babcock & Wilcox Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Babcock & Wilcox Company pay dividends?
Babcock & Wilcox Company does not currently pay dividends.
What is Babcock & Wilcox Company’s EPS estimate?
Babcock & Wilcox Company’s EPS estimate is -0.08.
How many shares outstanding does Babcock & Wilcox Company have?
Babcock & Wilcox Company has 111,100,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Babcock & Wilcox Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Babcock & Wilcox Company reported an EPS of -$0.06 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.087. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 28.342%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Babcock & Wilcox Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Babcock & Wilcox Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$9.50 (5.56% Upside)
$9.50 (5.56% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BW Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 3.3M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $10.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.2%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
733.33%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-18.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Babcock & Wilcox Company
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$9.50
▲(5.56% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.80% Insiders
8.19% Mutual Funds
30.13% Other Institutional Investors
51.54% Public Companies and Individual Investors