Babcock International (GB:BAB)
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
1,346.00 p
▲(9.03% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:01/14/26
The score is supported primarily by improving financial performance and a strong, confidence-boosting earnings call with reaffirmed margin targets and solid cash conversion. Technicals indicate an established uptrend but are heavily overbought, raising near-term risk. Valuation is the main drag due to a higher P/E and low dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Recurring, contract-based service model
Babcock's service-led model, delivering multi-year, highly specified defence and mission-critical support contracts, creates durable revenue visibility and high customer stickiness. Long-term through-life support reduces cyclicality versus one-off sales and supports predictable cash flows and backlog-driven planning.
Negative Factors
Weakened free cash flow conversion
A notable decline in free cash flow and a low operating-cash-to-net-income ratio indicate earnings are not fully converting into cash. Persisting weaker cash conversion can constrain capital allocation, limit resilience to delivery overruns, and reduce flexibility for investments or shareholder returns over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Recurring, contract-based service model
Babcock's service-led model, delivering multi-year, highly specified defence and mission-critical support contracts, creates durable revenue visibility and high customer stickiness. Long-term through-life support reduces cyclicality versus one-off sales and supports predictable cash flows and backlog-driven planning.
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Babcock International (BAB) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£6.23B
Dividend Yield0.56%
Average Volume (3M)2.10M
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.9
Beta (1Y)1.21
Revenue Growth7.36%
EPS Growth48.93%
CountryUK
Employees28,343
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryEngineering & Construction
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.28
Shares Outstanding494,254,150
10 Day Avg. Volume1,837,437
30 Day Avg. Volume2,099,800
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.30
Price to Book (P/B)6.03
Price to Sales (P/S)0.75
P/FCF Ratio20.20
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£1,588.50Price Target Upside28.68% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.63
Revenue Forecast (FY)£5.39B
Babcock International Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Babcock International Group PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides value-add services for aerospace, defense, and security in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, Africa, North America, Australasia, and internationally. The company operates ...
How the Company Makes Money
Babcock makes money primarily by delivering contracted engineering, support and availability services, largely to government customers (especially the UK Ministry of Defence) under multi-year agreements. Its revenue model is predominantly service-...
Babcock International Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 21, 2025
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 24, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call presented strong financial results and positive growth across several sectors, with strategic investments planned for future capacity expansion. However, challenges in certain areas such as the Land sector revenue decline and order replenishment rates in Marine create some concerns. The overall sentiment reflects a positive trajectory with some specific areas needing attention.Positive Updates
Strong Financial Performance
Organic revenue growth of 7%, operating profit margin increased by 90 basis points to 7.9%, and underlying operating profit up by 19% to GBP 201 million. Earnings per share increased by 21%, and a 25% increase in the dividend was announced.
Negative Updates
Decline in Land Sector Revenue
Land sector revenues decreased by 11% organically, largely due to nondefense businesses, with a cautious view on the rail business revenue in the second half.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Financial Performance
Organic revenue growth of 7%, operating profit margin increased by 90 basis points to 7.9%, and underlying operating profit up by 19% to GBP 201 million. Earnings per share increased by 21%, and a 25% increase in the dividend was announced.
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Company Guidance
In the recent call, Babcock's management provided a comprehensive overview of their financial performance and future guidance. The company reported a 7% organic revenue growth, with operating profit margins increasing by 90 basis points to 7.9%, leading to a 19% rise in underlying operating profit to GBP 201 million. Earnings per share were up by 21%, allowing a 25% increase in dividends. The company's cash conversion rate stood at 83%, delivering a free cash flow of GBP 141 million, while GBP 49 million of their share buyback was executed in H1. Babcock's sector performance was highlighted, with Nuclear leading the growth, and Marine, Aviation, and Land sectors contributing to improved margins. The management reaffirmed their confidence in achieving an 8% full-year margin target, with plans for growth supported by strategic investments in facility expansion and potential bolt-on acquisitions. The company's focus on maintaining a strong balance sheet was emphasized, alongside a commitment to capital allocation strategies prioritizing organic investment, dividends, and shareholder returns. The guidance reflects a positive outlook for 2026, backed by strong market dynamics and a focus on delivering value through operational excellence.Babcock International Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
75
Positive
Balance Sheet
65
Positive
Cash Flow
60
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 4.96B | 4.83B | 4.39B | 4.44B | 3.97B | 4.42B |
| Gross Profit | 412.90M | 4.83B | 247.20M | 833.60M | 270.40M | 513.60M |
| EBITDA | 570.40M | 498.50M | 381.40M | 249.30M | -1.44B | 220.30M |
| Net Income | 287.10M | 247.10M | 165.70M | -35.00M | -1.80B | -117.80M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 3.86B | 3.69B | 3.58B | 3.31B | 4.61B | 7.79B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 705.90M | 647.80M | 575.00M | 456.00M | 913.00M | 1.97B |
| Total Debt | 1.07B | 1.03B | 998.00M | 1.02B | 2.32B | 3.73B |
| Total Liabilities | 3.12B | 3.07B | 3.17B | 2.94B | 4.38B | 5.47B |
| Stockholders Equity | 724.00M | 604.40M | 388.90M | 353.90M | 213.00M | 2.30B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 236.40M | 180.50M | 172.30M | 144.90M | 287.70M | 133.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 364.90M | 308.80M | 314.70M | 270.00M | 464.20M | 353.30M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -114.40M | -110.80M | -100.60M | 74.80M | -61.20M | 2.60M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -153.30M | -92.70M | -85.50M | -666.10M | -1.22B | 727.70M |
Babcock International Technical Analysis
Negative
1234.50
Price Trends
1326.06
Negative
1318.29
Negative
1218.52
Positive
Market Momentum
-22.28
Negative
42.53
Neutral
57.49
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:BAB, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1234.5 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1254.00, below the 50-day MA of 1326.06, and above the 200-day MA of 1218.52, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -22.28 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 42.53 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 57.49 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GB:BAB.
Babcock International Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | £519.01M | 11.49 | 13.06% | 1.88% | -12.98% | 5.51% | |
74 Outperform | £3.92B | 13.49 | 23.73% | 1.80% | 9.97% | -15.46% | |
73 Outperform | £2.09B | 12.50 | 24.53% | 2.49% | 6.93% | 21.50% | |
72 Outperform | £509.83M | 7.10 | 30.23% | 3.65% | 5.78% | -6.80% | |
71 Outperform | £909.66M | 9.81 | 11.69% | 3.19% | 4.40% | 31.59% | |
68 Neutral | £6.23B | 9.88 | 43.22% | 0.56% | 7.36% | 48.93% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Babcock International Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Continues Share Buyback, Adds 151,000 Shares to Treasury
Positive
Apr 16, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 151,308 ordinary shares on 15 April 2026 via Jefferies International at prices between £12.37 and £12.675, with a volume-weighted average of £12.5...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Deepens Buyback with Additional Treasury Share Purchases
Positive
Apr 14, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 111,705 ordinary shares on 13 April 2026 through Jefferies International at prices ranging between £12.4600 and £12.7150 per share. The company will hol...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Babcock Continues Buyback, Clarifies Disclosure on Latest Share Purchases
Positive
Apr 10, 2026
Babcock International Group has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 204,256 ordinary shares on 7 April 2026 through Jefferies International at prices ranging between £12.2450 and £12.7600, with a volume-weighted average pric...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Share Buyback as Treasury Stock Rises
Positive
Apr 10, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has repurchased 80,635 of its 60 pence ordinary shares on 9 April 2026 via Jefferies International, paying a volume-weighted average price of £12.7072 and intends to hold the shares in treasury. The latest buyb...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Extends £152m Share Buyback, Boosting Treasury Stock Position
Positive
Apr 8, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 204,256 ordinary shares on 7 April 2026 via Jefferies International at prices between £12.2450 and £12.7600, with a volume-weighted average of £1...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Buyback With Further Treasury Share Purchases
Positive
Apr 2, 2026
Babcock International Group has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 205,520 ordinary shares on 1 April 2026 through Jefferies International at a volume-weighted average price of £12.3928. The company intends to hold these shares ...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Babcock Updates Market on Total Voting Rights and Share Capital
Neutral
Apr 1, 2026
Babcock International has reported that, as of 31 March 2026, its issued share capital comprised 505,596,597 ordinary shares of 60 pence each, of which 10,740,335 are held in treasury and therefore do not carry voting rights. As a result, the comp...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Tightens Equity Base With Ongoing Treasury Share Buyback
Positive
Apr 1, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 314,817 ordinary shares on 31 March 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,158.1558 pence, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since July 2025 the ...
Business Operations and Strategy
Babcock Secures Bridging Deal with UK MOD Ahead of New Long-Term Submarine Support Contract
Positive
Apr 1, 2026
Babcock International has secured a six-month bridging agreement under its Future Maritime Support Programme with the UK Ministry of Defence to ensure continuity of naval base and nuclear submarine support services following the expiry of its five...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Continues Share Buyback, Adds 357,670 Shares to Treasury
Positive
Mar 31, 2026
Babcock International Group has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 357,670 ordinary shares on 30 March 2026 via Jefferies International at a volume-weighted average price of £11.5287. The company intends to hold these shares in...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Expands Share Buyback, Lifts Treasury Holdings to Over 10 Million Shares
Positive
Mar 27, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 526,855 ordinary shares on 26 March 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £12.2722, with prices ranging between £12.1400 and £12.4000. The com...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Deepens Buyback With £132.7m of Shares Repurchased
Positive
Mar 26, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 1,059,401 ordinary shares on 25 March 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of about 1,265.91 pence, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since July 202...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Extends £119m Buyback With New Treasury Share Purchase
Positive
Mar 25, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 288,355 ordinary shares on 24 March 2026 via Jefferies International at prices between £12.24 and £12.64, with a volume-weighted average of £12.4501. The co...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock International Advances Share Buyback, Tightening Free Float
Positive
Mar 24, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 945,850 ordinary shares on 23 March 2026 at an average price of 1,281.4762 pence per share through J.P. Morgan Securities, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Continues Share Buyback, Lifts Treasury Holdings
Positive
Mar 23, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 33,908 ordinary shares on 20 March 2026 at prices ranging between £12.71 and £13.38, with a volume-weighted average price of £12.97. The company plans to hol...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Tightens Free Float with Ongoing £103m Share Buyback
Positive
Mar 20, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 873,409 ordinary shares on 19 March 2026 at an average price of 1,341.21 pence per share through J.P. Morgan Securities. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing tota...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Extends Buyback Programme With Further Treasury Share Purchase
Positive
Mar 19, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 10,665 ordinary shares on 18 March 2026 at prices between £13.74 and £14.14, at a volume-weighted average of £13.91 per share. The shares, acquired via Jef...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Continues Share Buyback, Lifts Treasury Stock to 6.3 Million Shares
Positive
Mar 18, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 7,094 ordinary shares on 17 March 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,363.97 pence, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since 24 July 2025 the c...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Ongoing Buyback With Fresh Treasury Share Purchase
Positive
Mar 17, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has repurchased 13,784 of its ordinary shares on 16 March 2026 via Jefferies International at prices ranging between £13.52 and £13.85, with a volume-weighted average price of £13.6079. The transactio...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Continues Share Buyback, Lifts Treasury Holdings to Over 6.3 Million Shares
Positive
Mar 16, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 6,905 ordinary shares on 13 March 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,383.6078 pence, with prices ranging between 1,362 and 1,398 pence. The com...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Treasury Stock as Buyback Passes £90m
Positive
Mar 13, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 4,984 ordinary shares on 12 March 2026 through Jefferies International at a volume-weighted average price of £13.997 per share, with prices ranging between £13.89...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Extends Buyback Programme With Further Treasury Share Purchase
Positive
Mar 12, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 7,237 ordinary shares on 11 March 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,381.7802 pence, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since July 2025 the co...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock International Continues Share Buyback, Adds to Treasury Stock
Positive
Mar 11, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 1,369 ordinary shares on 10 March 2026 at prices between £13.91 and £14.23, at a volume-weighted average of £14.081 per share. The repurchased shares will be...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Extends Share Buyback, Lifts Treasury Holdings
Positive
Mar 10, 2026
Babcock International Group has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 7,394 ordinary shares on 9 March 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,385.5705 pence, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since 24 July 202...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Continues Share Buyback as Treasury Holdings Rise
Positive
Mar 10, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 7,394 ordinary shares on 9 March 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,385.5705 pence and intending to hold the shares in treasury. Since 24...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Share Buyback, Holding New Purchases in Treasury
Positive
Mar 9, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has repurchased 3,646 of its own ordinary shares on 6 March 2026 via Jefferies International, paying between £13.59 and £13.90 per share at a volume-weighted average price of £13.7054. The company wil...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Continues Share Buyback, Topping £90 Million in Repurchases
Positive
Mar 6, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 7,235 ordinary shares on 5 March 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,382.3216 pence, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since 24 July 2025, the c...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Continues Share Buyback, Adds to Treasury Holdings
Positive
Mar 5, 2026
Babcock International Group has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 2,217 ordinary shares on 4 March 2026 via Jefferies International at prices between £13.71 and £14.01, with a volume-weighted average of £13.8653. The...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to £90m Share Buyback, Boosting Treasury Holdings
Positive
Mar 4, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 6,873 ordinary shares on 3 March 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,352.6329 pence, with the shares to be held in treasury. The latest transaction bri...
Private Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Babcock Secures FCA Approval for £3 Billion EMTN Programme Prospectus
Positive
Mar 3, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has published a base prospectus for its £3 billion Euro Medium Term Note Programme, following approval by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority. The document, dated 3 March 2026, sets out the framework under whi...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Continues Buyback Drive With Further Treasury Share Purchase
Positive
Mar 3, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 4,278 ordinary shares on 2 March 2026 at prices between £13.45 and £13.96, with a volume-weighted average of £13.6258. The company plans to hold these sha...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Babcock Updates Market on Total Voting Rights and Share Capital
Neutral
Mar 2, 2026
Babcock International has reported that its issued share capital at 28 February 2026 comprised 505,596,597 ordinary shares of 60 pence each, with 6,256,389 of those shares held in treasury. After excluding treasury shares, the company confirmed it...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Buyback as Treasury Stock Rises to 6.3 Million Shares
Positive
Mar 2, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 7,022 ordinary shares on 27 February 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,349.5957 pence, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since July 2025 the c...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Buyback With Further Treasury Share Purchase
Positive
Feb 27, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 4,278 ordinary shares on 26 February 2026 via Jefferies International at prices between £13.46 and £13.83, with a volume-weighted average of £13.5...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock adds to treasury stock with latest share buyback
Positive
Feb 26, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 6,980 ordinary shares on 25 February 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,391.61 pence and placing them into treasury. Since July 2025 the company ha...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Continues Share Buyback With Further Treasury Purchase
Positive
Feb 25, 2026
Babcock International Group has repurchased 2,042 ordinary shares on 24 February 2026 via Jefferies International on the London Stock Exchange, paying between £13.81 and £14.07 per share at a volume-weighted average price of £13.953...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Expands Treasury Stock with Latest Share Buyback
Positive
Feb 24, 2026
Babcock International has continued its ongoing share buyback programme, repurchasing 7,142 ordinary shares on 23 February 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,400.0678 pence. The company intends to hold these shares in treasur...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Share Buyback With Fresh Treasury Purchase
Positive
Feb 23, 2026
Babcock International Group has repurchased 1,401 of its 60 pence ordinary shares on 20 February 2026 via Jefferies International, paying a volume-weighted average price of £14.0924 and a price range between £14.00 and £14.22. The s...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Continues Buyback with New Treasury Share Purchase
Positive
Feb 20, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 7,250 ordinary shares on 19 February 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,379.4138 pence, to be held in treasury. The transaction brings total repurc...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Treasury Stock with Latest Share Buyback
Positive
Feb 19, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 2,711 ordinary shares on 18 February 2026 via Jefferies International at prices between £13.65 and £13.95, with a volume-weighted average price of £...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Treasury Stock with Further Share Buyback
Positive
Feb 18, 2026
Babcock International Group has repurchased 7,691 ordinary shares on 17 February 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,335.9406 pence per share, with the stock bought within a price range of 1,320 to 1,349 pence. The company wil...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Treasury Stock with Latest Share Buyback
Positive
Feb 17, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 6,439 ordinary shares on 16 February 2026 via Jefferies International at prices between £13.19 and £13.49, with a volume-weighted average price of £...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Continues Share Buyback, Adds to Treasury Holdings
Positive
Feb 16, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 8,045 ordinary shares on 13 February 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,295.0781 pence, with the shares to be held in treasury. The move takes tota...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Extends Buyback as Treasury Shareholding Nears 6.2 Million
Positive
Feb 13, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 15,866 ordinary shares on 12 February 2026 via Jefferies International at prices between £12.80 and £13.30, with a volume-weighted average price of &#...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Share Buyback, Lifts Treasury Stock Holdings
Positive
Feb 12, 2026
Babcock International has repurchased 7,508 of its 60 pence ordinary shares on 11 February 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,332.0166 pence, with prices ranging between 1,311 and 1,354 pence per share. The shares will be hel...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Ongoing Share Buyback, Tightening Free Float
Positive
Feb 11, 2026
Babcock International said it repurchased 6,275 ordinary shares on 10 February 2026 via Jefferies International at prices between £13.23 and £13.86, for a volume-weighted average of £13.5168 per share, with the shares to be held in ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Buyback as Treasury Shareholding Rises
Positive
Feb 10, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 6,542 ordinary shares on 9 February 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,422.3823 pence, with a view to holding the stock in treasury. Since the prog...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Buyback, Lifts Treasury Stock to 6.2 Million Shares
Positive
Feb 9, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 2,883 ordinary shares on 6 February 2026 via Jefferies International at prices between £13.79 and £14.12, with a volume-weighted average price of £13.9151 pe...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Treasury Stock with Fresh Share Buyback
Positive
Feb 6, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has repurchased 7,500 of its ordinary shares on 5 February 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities plc, paying an average price of 1,408.3309 pence per share, with prices ranging between 1,380 and 1,431 pence. The company w...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Continues Share Buyback, Adds to Treasury Holdings
Positive
Feb 5, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 18 of its own ordinary shares on 4 February 2026 via Jefferies International Limited at a volume-weighted average price of £14.395 per share, with prices ran...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock International Continues Share Buyback, Adds to Treasury Holdings
Positive
Feb 4, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 6,857 ordinary shares on 3 February 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities plc at an average price of 1,458.4740 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Continues Share Buyback, Adds to Treasury Holdings
Positive
Feb 3, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 18 of its 60 pence ordinary shares on 2 February 2026 via Jefferies International Limited at prices between £14.20 and £14.27, with a volume-weighted av...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Babcock Confirms Total Voting Rights at 499.5 Million Shares
Neutral
Feb 2, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has reported that, as of 31 January 2026, its issued share capital comprised 505,596,597 ordinary shares of 60 pence each, of which 6,141,921 shares are held in treasury. As a result, the company confirmed that the ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Treasury Stock as Share Buyback Passes £88m
Positive
Feb 2, 2026
Babcock International Group has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 6,927 ordinary shares on 30 January 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,443.7410 pence per share. The company will hold these shares in treasu...
Stock Buyback
Babcock Continues Share Buyback, Adds to Treasury Holdings
Positive
Jan 30, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 27 of its own ordinary shares on 29 January 2026 via Jefferies International Limited at prices between £14.56 and £14.64 per share, with a volume-weight...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Continues Share Buyback, Adds 6,657 Shares to Treasury
Positive
Jan 29, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 6,657 ordinary shares on 28 January 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,502.3523 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury....
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Babcock Discloses Share Dealings by Chief People Officer
Neutral
Jan 28, 2026
Babcock International Group has disclosed a management share transaction involving Chief People Officer Louise Atkinson, who exercised a nil-cost share award over 24,749 ordinary shares and subsequently sold the same number of shares. The transact...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Buyback with Fresh Treasury Share Purchase
Positive
Jan 28, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 15,093 of its 60 pence ordinary shares on 27 January 2026 via Jefferies International at prices between £14.42 and £14.88 per share, with a volume-weigh...
Stock Buyback
Babcock Continues Share Buyback, Adds to Treasury Holdings
Positive
Jan 27, 2026
Babcock International Group has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 6,746 ordinary shares on 26 January 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,457.9094 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury. Sinc...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Buyback with Further Treasury Share Purchase
Positive
Jan 26, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 34,839 ordinary shares on 23 January 2026 via Jefferies International Limited at prices ranging between £14.27 and £14.84, with a volume-weighted ave...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesStock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
Babcock lifts confidence on FY26 as Indonesia deal, naval wins and buyback drive momentum
Positive
Jan 23, 2026
Babcock International reported continued strong financial and operational performance for the nine months to 31 December 2025, with solid organic revenue growth, improving underlying operating margins and most of its forecast full-year revenue alr...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Babcock International Names Nuclear Chief Harry Holt as Successor to Retiring CEO David Lockwood
Positive
Jan 23, 2026
Babcock International Group has announced that Group Chief Executive David Lockwood will retire by the end of 2026, with Harry Holt, currently CEO of the company’s Nuclear sector, appointed as his successor following an internal and external...
DividendsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Babcock CFO Adds Shares Through Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Neutral
Jan 21, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has disclosed a routine share transaction involving Group Chief Financial Officer David Mellors under a dividend reinvestment standing instruction. The filing shows that Mellors received additional ordinary shares i...
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