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BW Stock Chart & Stats
$9.62
-$0.05(-0.57%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$9.62
-$0.05(-0.57%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$0.90 - $22.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.73K
Average Volume (3M)3.84M
Market Cap
$1.39B
Enterprise Value$2.12K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$166.85M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$321.98M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta3.03
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. Volume3,016,222
30 Day Avg. Volume3,841,225
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.32
Price to Book (P/B)-5.08
Price to Sales (P/S)1.14
P/FCF Ratio-7.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$24.00Price Target Upside149.48% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)$933.62M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Large Backlog & PipelineA multi-billion-dollar backlog and a >$14B pipeline provide durable revenue visibility and multi-year project conversion optionality. This backlog supports predictable future revenue and aftermarket demand, enabling capacity planning and long-term customer relationships that stabilize cash flows once projects convert.
Improving Profitability TrendsConsistent revenue growth with stable gross margins and recovering EBIT margin indicates improving contract economics and operating leverage. If sustained, these trends point to better pricing, project execution and margins from recurring aftermarket work that underpin longer-term profitability improvements.
Material Balance-Sheet & Liquidity ProgressSignificant debt paydowns and strong cash reserves materially reduce near-term refinancing risk and interest burden. Net debt below 1x adjusted EBITDA improves financial flexibility to fund capacity expansion, execute large contracts, and pursue strategic initiatives without immediate reliance on dilutive financing.
Bears Say
Negative Shareholders' EquityA persistent negative equity base weakens the company’s financial cushion, raising solvency and covenant sensitivity. Structural equity deficits constrain capital-raising options, increase refinancing risk during downturns, and reduce the ability to absorb unforeseen project overruns or sustained operational losses.
Weak Cash GenerationOngoing negative operating and free cash flow limits internal funding for working capital and capacity build‑out, forcing reliance on financings or equity raises. Persistent cash burn undermines the sustainability of growth initiatives and increases vulnerability if project payments or margins slip during conversion.
Execution & Capacity RiskConversion of a large pipeline depends on securing supply‑chain and manufacturing capacity and winning final contracts. Bottlenecks or delays can push revenue recognition out, raise costs, compress margins and strain resources, turning visible opportunity into realized risk over the medium term.
Babcock & Wilcox Company News
BW FAQ
What was Babcock & Wilcox’s price range in the past 12 months?
Babcock & Wilcox lowest stock price was $0.90 and its highest was $22.03 in the past 12 months.
What is Babcock & Wilcox’s market cap?
Babcock & Wilcox’s market cap is $1.39B.
When is Babcock & Wilcox’s upcoming earnings report date?
Babcock & Wilcox’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 3 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?
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:
$24.00 (149.48% Upside)
$24.00 (149.48% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BW Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 414.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.1%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
816.19%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
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
▲(149.48% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
21.96% Insiders
12.36% Mutual Funds
0.92% Other Institutional Investors
55.31% Public Companies and Individual Investors