Babcock & Wilcox (BW)
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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
$22.50
▲(22.55% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/19/26
The score is held back primarily by weak underlying financials (ongoing losses, negative free cash flow, and negative equity). Offsetting this, the earnings call indicated substantial bookings/backlog momentum and improving leverage metrics, while technicals show a strong uptrend but with overbought readings that increase near-term volatility risk. Valuation is a secondary drag due to the negative P/E and lack of dividend support.
Positive Factors
Large bookings & backlog
A 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.
Negative Factors
Negative shareholders' equity
A 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.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Large bookings & backlog
A 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.
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Babcock & Wilcox Company Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Revenue by Segment
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The FlyBabcock & Wilcox Company (BW) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$2.80B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)3.69M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)3.19
Revenue Growth-3.26%
EPS Growth18.16%
CountryUS
Employees1,900
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.88
Shares Outstanding136,212,500
10 Day Avg. Volume5,290,965
30 Day Avg. Volume3,686,912
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 Cap0.84
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
Babcock & Wilcox Company Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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...
How the Company Makes Money
B&W makes money primarily by selling engineered equipment, technology solutions, and related services to utilities and industrial customers. Key revenue streams generally include: (1) Projects and equipment sales—revenue from designing, engineerin...
Babcock & Wilcox Company Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 11, 2026
(Q1-2026)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Aug 06, 2026
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.Positive Updates
Strong Revenue Growth
Consolidated revenues of $214.4 million in Q1 2026, a 44% increase versus $148.6 million in Q1 2025, driven by large project volume (including $31 million from Base Electron) and elevated demand from utilities, industrials and AI data centers.
Negative Updates
Large GAAP Net Loss
GAAP net loss from continuing operations of $79.6 million in Q1 2026 versus a $15.6 million net loss in Q1 2025. The increase was primarily due to $81.8 million of noncash warrants and stock-related valuation charges recorded in the quarter tied to a significant rise in the company’s stock price.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Revenue Growth
Consolidated revenues of $214.4 million in Q1 2026, a 44% increase versus $148.6 million in Q1 2025, driven by large project volume (including $31 million from Base Electron) and elevated demand from utilities, industrials and AI data centers.
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Company Guidance
Management said it is keeping 2026 guidance unchanged for now but sees upside potential and will reassess in the coming months (with any shortfall simply shifting into 2027); they emphasized the decision reflects visibility into execution and the potential to pull forward manufacturing or construction. The quarter delivered revenues of $214.4M (up 44% y/y), adjusted EBITDA of $16.1M (up 296% y/y), adjusted net income from continuing operations of $2.2M (excludes $81.8M of noncash warrant/SAR charges that drove a GAAP net loss of $79.6M), bookings of $2.5B (up ~1,900% y/y), backlog of $2.7B (up 483% y/y), a pipeline >$14B (up >17% including >$2B of new AI data‑center opportunities and $31M of Base Electron revenue this quarter), total debt of $275.9M (secured debt & senior notes $237.2M), cash and equivalents of $194.8M, net debt of $42.4M (below 1x trailing‑12‑month adjusted EBITDA), an 87% reduction in secured/unsecured bonds in Q1 after $15M of bond payoffs, and an expectation to retire the remaining $69M of December‑2026 bonds this year.Babcock & Wilcox Company Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
38
Negative
Balance Sheet
18
Very Negative
Cash Flow
22
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 668.48M | 587.68M | 717.33M | 727.32M | 609.44M | 710.87M |
| Gross Profit | 165.14M | 143.85M | 177.03M | 176.70M | 145.13M | 175.05M |
| EBITDA | 38.41M | 26.18M | 2.06M | -2.41M | 58.67M | 79.15M |
| Net Income | -128.90M | -36.16M | -59.91M | -197.21M | -22.86M | 30.89M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 757.85M | 662.90M | 726.99M | 775.70M | 941.69M | 913.26M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 166.85M | 89.50M | 23.40M | 39.86M | 76.24M | 224.87M |
| Total Debt | 321.98M | 368.70M | 537.93M | 434.23M | 410.27M | 402.74M |
| Total Liabilities | 929.94M | 794.50M | 1.01B | 976.05M | 943.78M | 854.64M |
| Stockholders Equity | -172.09M | -131.60M | -283.76M | -200.96M | -2.57M | 33.15M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -62.23M | -85.70M | -129.94M | -52.07M | -43.88M | -117.88M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -42.63M | -68.90M | -118.73M | -42.27M | -30.64M | -111.20M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 197.37M | 197.00M | 109.96M | -7.94M | -68.80M | -33.54M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -78.60M | -58.70M | 69.73M | 8.56M | -11.16M | 302.81M |
Babcock & Wilcox Company Technical Analysis
Positive
18.36
Price Trends
16.28
Positive
12.77
Positive
8.31
Positive
Market Momentum
1.31
Negative
61.65
Neutral
69.76
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BW, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 18.36 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 17.25, above the 50-day MA of 16.28, and above the 200-day MA of 8.31, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 1.31 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 61.65 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 69.76 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for BW.
Babcock & Wilcox Company Risk Analysis
Babcock & Wilcox Company disclosed 48 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Babcock & Wilcox Company reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Babcock & Wilcox Company Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | $429.67M | 22.06 | 2.52% | 3.70% | -7.01% | -72.56% | |
64 Neutral | $81.21M | -24.52 | 7.92% | ― | 9.07% | ― | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
59 Neutral | $436.41M | 10.11 | 6.50% | 2.32% | -1.78% | -35.06% | |
54 Neutral | $2.80B | -6.38 | 61.01% | ― | -3.26% | 18.16% | |
41 Neutral | $8.85M | -2.28 | -82.18% | ― | -57.40% | 52.85% | |
| ― | $33.19M | -11.39 | 209.77% | ― | 595.90% | 80.30% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Babcock & Wilcox Company Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Babcock & Wilcox Completes Public Equity Offering for Growth
Positive
May 18, 2026
Babcock Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. priced an underwritten public offering of 10,810,811 shares of common stock at $18.50 per share on May 15, 2026, targeting gross proceeds of about $200 million before fees. The company subsequently entered an unde...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Babcock & Wilcox Launches $200 Million Equity Offering
Positive
May 14, 2026
On May 14, 2026, Babcock Wilcox Enterprises announced it had launched an underwritten public offering of $200 million in common stock, with an additional 15% overallotment option for underwriters, under its effective shelf registration. All share...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Babcock & Wilcox Highlights Growth in Energy Technologies
Positive
May 11, 2026
On May 11, 2026, Babcock Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. posted an investor presentation on its website outlining its position as a long-standing provider of advanced energy and environmental technologies and services. The materials emphasize the compan...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Babcock & Wilcox Highlights Energy Transition and AI Power Strategy
Positive
Mar 16, 2026
On March 16, 2026, Babcock Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. posted a new investor presentation on its website, outlining its current position and strategic focus in the global energy and environmental technology markets. The presentation, furnished to in...
Dividends
Babcock & Wilcox Declares Dividend on Series A Preferred
Positive
Mar 12, 2026
On March 11, 2026, Babcock Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. declared a cash dividend of $0.4843750 per share on its 7.75% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, with a record date of March 21, 2026 and payment scheduled for March 31, 2026. The mo...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Babcock & Wilcox Posts Strong 2025 Earnings, Cuts Debt
Positive
Mar 4, 2026
On February 26, 2026, Babcock Wilcox, through The Babcock Wilcox Company, signed a $2.4 billion definitive design-build agreement with Base Electron, an Applied Digital company, to design and install four 300-megawatt natural gas-fired boilers a...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Babcock & Wilcox Amends Credit Facility, Extends Maturity
Positive
Mar 4, 2026
On February 25, 2026, Babcock Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. and its lenders executed a tenth amendment to their January 18, 2024 credit agreement, increasing borrowing availability tied to inventory and receivables and extending the facility’s m...
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