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Babcock & Wilcox Company (BW)
NYSE:BW
BW Stock Chart & Stats
$15.18
-$0.08(-4.60%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$15.18
-$0.08(-4.60%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$0.22 - $16.24
Previous CloseN/A
Volume853.40K
Average Volume (3M)4.59M
Market Cap
$2.05B
Enterprise Value$1.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$89.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$368.70M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta3.66
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.05
Shares Outstanding135,256,010
10 Day Avg. Volume6,642,504
30 Day Avg. Volume4,585,795
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 Cap0.92
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.96
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.62
Enterprise Value/Ebitda40.48
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$15.00Price Target Upside-1.19% Downside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)$807.80M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Large AI Data‑center Contract & BacklogA $2.4 billion design‑build award that raises backlog to $2.8 billion provides durable multi‑year revenue visibility and project workscope. Large, multi‑year contracts tied to AI data centers create sustained engineering, fabrication and aftermarket needs supporting steady cash generation as projects execute.
Improving EBITDA And Debt ReductionMaterial EBITDA improvement and measurable debt reduction strengthen operating resilience and reduce solvency pressure. Higher adjusted EBITDA enhances internal funding capacity for capex and working capital, lowering refinancing risk and improving the company's ability to invest in strategic transitions over the next several quarters.
Large Installed Base & Energy‑transition PositioningA vast installed fleet (~400 GW) plus capabilities in hydrogen, carbon capture and emissions controls underpin recurring aftermarket parts, services and retrofit demand. Structural decarbonization and tighter emissions rules create durable addressable markets for conversions and long‑term service contracts.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative EquityAccumulated losses driving negative equity constrain capital flexibility and hamper balance sheet credibility with lenders and counterparties. Until retained earnings are rebuilt through consistent profits, the company faces higher borrowing costs, covenant sensitivity and limited strategic optionality over the medium term.
Consistent Negative Operating Cash FlowRecurrent negative operating and free cash flow increases reliance on external financing or asset actions to fund operations and backlog execution. Persistent cash burn undermines ability to self‑fund growth initiatives, heightens refinancing risk, and places pressure on liquidity during project timing variability.
Pension And Credit ConditionalitiesAmendment relief tied to a conditional PBGC reserve and a $3M installment creates ongoing contingent liabilities and covenant sensitivity. Meeting pension or installment triggers will consume cash or restrict flexibility, complicating capital allocation and increasing execution risk during a multi‑year recovery.
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 $16.24 in the past 12 months.
What is Babcock & Wilcox Company’s market cap?
Babcock & Wilcox Company’s market cap is $2.05B.
When is Babcock & Wilcox Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Babcock & Wilcox Company’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 44 days.
How were Babcock & Wilcox Company’s earnings last quarter?
Babcock & Wilcox Company released its earnings results on Mar 16, 2026. The company reported -$0.05 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.076 by $0.026.
Is Babcock & Wilcox Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Babcock & Wilcox Company’s price is currently Overvalued.
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 -0.04.
How many shares outstanding does Babcock & Wilcox Company have?
Babcock & Wilcox Company has 135,256,010 shares outstanding.
What happened to Babcock & Wilcox Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Babcock & Wilcox Company reported an EPS of -$0.05 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.076. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 26.917%.
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:
$15.00 (-1.19% Downside)
$15.00 (-1.19% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BW Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 3.3M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $10.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 13.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 25.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 25.4%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 33%
Bearish news 67%
Bearish news 67%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
1582.92%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.80%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-8.81%
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 Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple historic operational and financial milestones: first-ever full-year GAAP net profit, record quarterly revenue (RMB 105.2M), strong gross profit expansion (+23% YoY), exceptional cash generation (RMB 35.1M operating cash inflow), and breakout international traction for EngageLab (USD 10M ARR, +186% YoY; customers +142% YoY). Key SaaS KPIs (NDR 103%, deferred revenue RMB 178.7M) and robust guidance (2026 revenue +20%–28%) reinforce a positive outlook. Headwinds are present — notably the 24% YoY decline in Market Intelligence revenue, YoY weakness and volatility in Value-Added Services, and rising operating expenses (R&D and S&M +16% YoY) — but these are outweighed by the scale and quality of the improvements reported and the large number of positive metrics.View all BW earnings summariesBW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$15.00
▼(-1.19% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
28.85% Insiders
13.75% Mutual Funds
50.05% Other Institutional Investors
1.19% Public Companies and Individual Investors