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$0.87 - $22.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume853.40K
Average Volume (3M)3.76M
Market Cap
$2.39B
Enterprise Value$2.27B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$166.85M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$321.98M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta3.20
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.88
Shares Outstanding148,839,540
10 Day Avg. Volume2,652,296
30 Day Avg. Volume3,761,969
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 Cap0.95
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.40
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.76
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-57.02
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$24.00Price Target Upside30.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)$933.63M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Large Bookings & BacklogSubstantial bookings and backlog materially extend multi‑year revenue visibility and support forward production planning. For BW, $2.5B bookings and $2.7B backlog reduce demand risk, justify capacity investments, and underpin recurring project and service revenue over coming years.
Improved Liquidity And Lower Net DebtA meaningful cash cushion and net debt below 1x trailing adjusted EBITDA materially improve financial flexibility. This reduces near‑term refinancing pressure, creates capacity to prepay or reborrow for projects, and supports funding for targeted capex and capacity expansion initiatives.
Large Installed Base & Clean‑Tech PositioningA vast installed fleet creates durable aftermarket, parts and retrofit demand, while strategic moves into hydrogen, carbon capture and AI data‑center power position BW to capture structural decarbonization and reliability spending over multiple years.
Bears Say
Negative Shareholders' EquityA persistent equity deficit weakens balance sheet resilience and increases refinancing and covenant sensitivity. Negative equity can limit access to low‑cost capital, heighten creditor scrutiny, and constrain strategic flexibility during industry or execution setbacks.
Weak Cash GenerationOngoing negative operating and free cash flow mean the business has not yet converted improved revenue into sustainable internal funding. This forces reliance on external financing for capex and working capital, raising dilution or refinancing risk and constraining organic growth.
Execution & Project Conversion RiskConverting a very large pipeline into firm, on‑time revenue requires scaling manufacturing and supply chains. Failure to secure turbine/parts capacity or delays moving MOUs to full notices could push revenue out, erode margins on rushed builds, and strain project execution capabilities.
Babcock & Wilcox Company News
BW FAQ
What was Babcock & Wilcox’s price range in the past 12 months?
Babcock & Wilcox lowest stock price was $0.87 and its highest was $22.03 in the past 12 months.
What is Babcock & Wilcox’s market cap?
Babcock & Wilcox’s market cap is $2.39B.
When is Babcock & Wilcox’s upcoming earnings report date?
Babcock & Wilcox’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 51 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 0.02.
How many shares outstanding does Babcock & Wilcox have?
Babcock & Wilcox has 148,839,540 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 414.2K 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 ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
1426.16%
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., known as BW, operates globally to deliver specialized solutions for energy generation and environmental emissions management through its subsidiaries. The company serves a wide array of international clients, including industrial facilities, electric power utilities, municipal organizations, and other commercial enterprises. Its operations are structured into three distinct divisions: Babcock & Wilcox Renewable, Babcock & Wilcox Environmental, and Babcock & Wilcox Thermal. The Babcock & Wilcox Renewable segment concentrates on sustainable energy technologies. This encompasses systems for converting waste into energy, the construction and setup of solar projects, and the development of biomass energy solutions. It also supplies crucial black liquor systems for the pulp and paper industry. This division aims to provide advanced technologies that reroute waste from landfills for electricity production, replace fossil fuels with cleaner options, enable metal recovery, and significantly lower emissions. Secondly, the Babcock & Wilcox Environmental segment offers an extensive suite of cutting-edge technologies designed for pollution control and environmental safeguarding. These solutions cater to diverse applications, including power utilities, waste-to-energy plants, biomass operations, carbon black manufacturing, and industrial steam generation. Its comprehensive portfolio features systems for thermal cooling, ash handling, controlling fine particulate matter, mitigating nitrogen and sulfur oxide pollutants, utilizing chemical looping for carbon capture, and managing mercury discharges. Finally, the Babcock & Wilcox Thermal segment is dedicated to equipment and services related to steam generation. It furnishes steam-generating apparatus, replacement components for existing systems, and provides comprehensive construction, upkeep, and on-site support services for facilities within the power generation, oil and gas, and general industrial sectors. This division boasts a significant installed base of equipment that supports both public utilities and a broad spectrum of industrial applications, such as refining, petrochemical production, food processing, and metallurgy. Established in 1867, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. maintains its primary corporate offices 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
21.96% Insiders
12.21% Mutual Funds
37.36% Other Institutional Investors
24.63% Public Companies and Individual Investors