Babcock (BW) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: BW) is a specialized provider of energy and environmental technologies and services serving power generation and heavy industrial markets. The company designs, manufactures and maintains critical components and systems that support the safe and efficient operation of both fossil-fuel and renewable power facilities. Its core offerings include industrial and utility boilers, environmental control systems for emissions reduction, and aftermarket support services ranging from inspection and maintenance to spare parts management.

In addition to its boiler and emissions control portfolio, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises delivers lifecycle solutions aimed at enhancing plant performance and compliance. The company’s services include engineering and project management for retrofits and upgrades, digital monitoring and analytics to optimize operational efficiency, and turnkey installations for new build projects. By integrating advanced materials, controls and data-driven maintenance, Babcock & Wilcox helps operators meet evolving environmental regulations and market demands.

Founded in 1867 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises has a long history of innovation in steam generation technology. Over more than 150 years, the company has expanded its footprint across North America, Europe and Asia, supporting customers in power utilities, petrochemical, pulp and paper, and other industrial sectors. Its global field services network enables rapid response and local expertise for projects and ongoing maintenance needs.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Troy Cox, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises emphasizes safety, quality and sustainability in its operations. The company maintains strategic partnerships with equipment manufacturers, research institutions and energy producers to advance cleaner power solutions and position itself at the forefront of industry trends in emissions control and digital performance optimization.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $2.77 to $2.96
• 50-Day Range: $0.90 to $3.52
• 52-Week Range: $0.22 to $3.55
• Volume: 1.00 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.94 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $281.56 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $3.00
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Babcock Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Babcock scored higher than 38% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 514th out of 664 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Babcock has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for Babcock is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Babcock has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Babcock is -1.64, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Babcock is -1.64, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.79% of the outstanding shares of Babcock have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Babcock has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Babcock has recently increased by 33.65%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Babcock does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Babcock does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.79% of the outstanding shares of Babcock have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Babcock has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Babcock has recently increased by 33.65%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.06

News Sentiment

Babcock has a news sentiment score of 1.06. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.80 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Babcock this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 6 people have searched for BW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -54% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

6 people have added Babcock to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Babcock insiders have bought 4,107.55% more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $99,803.00 in company stock and sold $2,372.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 3.90% of the stock of Babcock is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

83.17% of the stock of Babcock is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

BW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BW shares performed this year?

Babcock's stock was trading at $1.64 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, BW shares have increased by 69.8% and is now trading at $2.7850.

How were Babcock's earnings last quarter?

Babcock (NYSE:BW) announced its earnings results on Monday, August, 11th. The technology company reported ($0.10) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.09) by $0.02. The technology company earned $144.10 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $182.07 million.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Babcock's stock split?

Babcock's stock reverse split on the morning of Wednesday, July 24th 2019.The 1-10 reverse split was announced on Thursday, July 11th 2019. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the market closes on Tuesday, July 23rd 2019. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 10 shares after the split.

Does Babcock have any subsidiaries?

Babcock subsidiaries include these companies: Universal Acoustic & Emission Technologies, SPIG, Americon Equipment Services Inc., Americon LLC, Babcock & Wilcox Construction Co. LLC, Babcock & Wilcox de Monterrey S.A. de C.V., Babcock & Wilcox Ebensburg Power LLC, and others.

How do I buy shares of Babcock?

Shares of BW stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Babcock own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Babcock investors own include Meta Platforms (META), Ford Motor (F), NVIDIA (NVDA), Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics (BCLI), QUALCOMM (QCOM), NIO (NIO) and Micron Technology (MU).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/11/2025
• Today: 10/01/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/11/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC POWER
• Sub-Industry: Construction Materials
• Current Symbol: NYSE:BW
• CIK: 1630805
• Web: www.babcock.com
• Phone: (330) 753-4511
• Fax: 704-625-4910
• Employees: 1,950
• Year Founded: 1867

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Babcock: $3.00
• High Price Target: $5.00
• Low Price Target: $1.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +4.2%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($1.70)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$59.92 million
• Net Margins: -20.23%
• Pretax Margin: -5.52%
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: -8.17%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.00
• Quick Ratio: 0.87

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $724.91 million
• Price / Sales: 0.40
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: ($3.00) per share
• Price / Book: -0.96

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 101,098,000
• Free Float: 97,155,000
• Market Cap: $291.16 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.81