Babcock (BW) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: BW) is a global provider of energy and environmental technologies and services, with roots tracing back to the 19th century. Founded in 1867 by George Babcock and Stephen Wilcox, the company pioneered the development of the water-tube boiler, establishing itself as a leader in steam-generation equipment. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises has evolved through strategic acquisitions and divestitures to focus on advanced engineering solutions for power and industrial markets worldwide.

The company’s core business encompasses the design, engineering and fabrication of critical equipment such as heat recovery steam generators, industrial boilers and emission control systems. In addition to manufacturing, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises offers a suite of services including installation, commissioning and long-term operational support. Its offerings span fossil and renewable energy facilities, process industries, and government projects, positioning the firm as a one-stop provider for clients seeking to optimize performance and manage environmental compliance.

Serving customers across North America, Europe, Asia and select international markets, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises leverages a global network of manufacturing sites, engineering centers and service locations. This geographic reach enables the company to tailor solutions to regional fuel types and regulatory requirements, while drawing on a deep bench of technical expertise. Over the years, the firm has expanded its footprint through partnerships and technology collaborations, reinforcing its ability to address evolving energy-sector challenges.

Governance and leadership at Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises rest with an experienced management team and board of directors that emphasize innovation, safety and sustainability. With ongoing investment in research and development, the company continues to pursue advancements in emissions control, carbon capture, and small modular reactor technologies. By blending a long industrial heritage with forward-looking strategies, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises aims to support its clients’ transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.02 to $1.08
• 50-Day Range: $0.42 to $1.36
• 52-Week Range: $0.22 to $2.99
• Volume: 825,436 shs
• Average Volume: 1.55 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $103.32 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $3.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Babcock Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Babcock scored higher than 46% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 447th out of 659 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: 3.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Babcock has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Babcock has received no research coverage 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 -1.27, 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 -1.27, 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

4.05% of the float of Babcock has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Babcock has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.5, 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 59.58%, 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

4.05% of the float of Babcock has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Babcock has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.5, 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 59.58%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.84

News Sentiment

Babcock has a news sentiment score of 0.84. 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 0.65 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Babcock this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 5 people have searched for BW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -71% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Babcock insiders have not sold or bought any 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 decreased by 36.0% and is now trading at $1.05.

How were Babcock's earnings last quarter?

Babcock (NYSE:BW) announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, March, 31st. The technology company reported ($0.47) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.05) by $0.42. The technology company had revenue of $200.80 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $213.07 million.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Babcock's stock split?

Babcock shares reverse split before market open on 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 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: 3/31/2025
• Today: 7/09/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• 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: +184.4%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.83)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$59.92 million
• Net Margins: -7.89%
• Pretax Margin: -6.58%
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: -7.84%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.94
• Quick Ratio: 0.73

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $717.30 million
• Price / Sales: 0.14
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: ($3.00) per share
• Price / Book: -0.35

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 98,400,000
• Free Float: 94,566,000
• Market Cap: $103.81 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.69