LON:BAB

Babcock International Group (BAB) Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 384

-0.60 (-0.16%)

(As of 09/22/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: 376.80
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390
50-Day Range: 299.11
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395.40
52-Week Range: 262.20
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405.52

Volume: 661,224 shs
Average Volume: 836,404 shs
Market Capitalization: £1.94 billion

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 7.46%
Price Target: GBX 437.83

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Babcock International Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.57 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 14.0% Upside
GBX 437.83 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: -0.13
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
£29.92 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.61 out of 5 stars

2.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Babcock International Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.57, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 437.83, Babcock International Group has a forecasted upside of 14.0% from its current price of GBX 384.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Babcock International Group has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for BAB.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Babcock International Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.46%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Babcock International Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for BAB.

1.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Babcock International Group has a news sentiment score of -0.13. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.40 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Babcock International Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added Babcock International Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Babcock International Group insiders have sold 1,244.11% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought £22,260 in company stock and sold £299,198.24 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.59% of the stock of Babcock International Group is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
75.24% of the stock of Babcock International Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Babcock International Group is -5,485.71, 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 International Group is -5,485.71, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Babcock International Group has a PEG Ratio of 1.35. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Babcock International Group has a P/B Ratio of 5.49. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Babcock International Group (LON:BAB) Stock

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 through four segments: Marine, Nuclear, Land, and Aviation. It designs, procures, operates, and manages critical utility and process equipment; offers asset management, defense and maritime training, information and intelligence, equipment and system, and facilities and infrastructure services, as well as naval platforms; and designs, manufactures, and provides through-life support for mechanical and electrical systems and equipment. The company also offers naval architecture, engineering, and project management services; submarines and complex engineering services in support of various decommissioning programs and projects, training and operation support, new build program management, and design and installation; critical vehicle fleet management, and equipment support and training services for military and civil customers; and designs, assesses, manufactures, installs, maintains, and decommissions vehicles for police, fire and ambulance, civil service, military, and other security-focused organizations. In addition, it provides plain line track renewal services; and engineering services for track projects, signaling, telecommunications, and on-track plants. Further, the company offers critical engineering services to defense and civil customers, including pilot training, equipment support, and airbase management, as well as operates aviation fleets that provide delivering emergency services. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

BAB Price History

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BAB Stock News Headlines

September 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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Babcock International Group (LON:BAB) Stock Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average of $328.87

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Mike Babcock resigns as Blue Jackets coach amid photos controversy

September 17, 2023 | msn.com

Mike Babcock resigns as Columbus Blue Jackets coach after photo saga

September 14, 2023 | msn.com

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September 13, 2023 | msn.com

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September 12, 2023 | msn.com

Royal Navy's attack submarines stuck in Plymouth as Babcock slammed

September 12, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

FTSE 250: Babcock Share Price Gains as BofA Predicts Upside

September 12, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Babcock International Group (LON:BAB) Research Coverage Started at Bank of America

August 15, 2023 | msn.com

Royal Navy thief steals 16,000 litres of diesel from Plymouth naval base

August 12, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

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July 20, 2023 | news.yahoo.com

Babcock International revenue up on ‘increased operational tempo’ for defence contractors

July 20, 2023 | lse.co.uk

LONDON BRIEFING: Babcock profit hit by contract; new CEO at IDS

July 20, 2023 | lse.co.uk

Babcock annual profit hit with UK Ministry of Defence contract dispute

July 20, 2023 | msn.com

Defence firm Babcock’s profits down amid government contract dispute

July 20, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Babcock International FY Loss/Shr 6.9p

July 20, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

July 13, 2023 | lse.co.uk

Babcock signs contract for multi-year refit of UK nuclear submarine

July 12, 2023 | ft.com

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July 12, 2023 | lse.co.uk

Babcock wins GBP50 million contract with UK Ministry of Defence

July 5, 2023 | sports.yahoo.com

For Columbus Blue Jackets to succeed, Mike Babcock must show he has changed

June 28, 2023 | benzinga.com

Babcock & Wilcox Recent Insider Activity

June 27, 2023 | msn.com

Ministers summon defence bosses and investors for ESG talks

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BAB Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 6/11/2020
Today: 9/22/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Engineering & Construction
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Industrials
Current Symbol: LON:BAB
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: N/A
Phone: +44-20-73555300
Fax: N/A
Employees: 26,115
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: GBX 437.83
High Stock Price Forecast: GBX 585
Low Stock Price Forecast: GBX 325
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +14.0%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.57
Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX (0.07)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: 10.57
P/E Growth: 1.35
Net Income: £-35,000,000.00
Net Margins: -0.79%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: -6.21%
Return on Assets: 2.43%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 274.14
Current Ratio: 0.85
Quick Ratio: 0.76

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £4.44 billion
Price / Sales: 0.44
Cash Flow: GBX 298 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 1.29
Book Value: GBX 70 per share
Price / Book: 5.49

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 505,600,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £1.94 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.43

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Key Executives

Mr. David C. Lockwood B.A. (Age 61)
BA, F.C.A., FCA, O.B.E., OBE, RSA, CEO & Exec. Director
Comp: $1.74M

Mr. David Mellors ACA (Age 54)
MA, CFO & Exec. Director
Comp: $1.14M

Dr. Richard Drake
Chief Technology Officer

Mr. Andrew Paul Gollan
Director of Investor Relations

Mr. Nicholas James William Borrett
Group Company Sec. & Gen. Counsel

Ms. Kate Hill
Group Director of Communications

Ms. Nikki Fox
Chief HR Officer

Mr. Bob Whiley
Managing Director of Babcock Networks

Mr. John Howie M.B.E.
Chief Corp. Affairs Officer

Mr. Tom Newman
Chief Exec. Officer of Land Sector

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Insiders

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BAB Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Babcock International Group stock right now?: 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Babcock International Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BAB shares.
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What is Babcock International Group's stock price forecast for 2023?: 7 brokers have issued 1-year target prices for Babcock International Group's stock. Their BAB share price forecasts range from GBX 325 to GBX 585. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 437.83 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 14.0% from the stock's current price.
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How have BAB shares performed in 2023?: Babcock International Group's stock was trading at GBX 282.20 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, BAB shares have increased by 36.1% and is now trading at GBX 384.
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How were Babcock International Group's earnings last quarter?: Babcock International Group PLC (LON:BAB) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, June, 11th. The company reported $69.10 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $68.60 by $0.50. Babcock International Group had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.21% and a negative net margin of 0.79%.
What other stocks do shareholders of Babcock International Group own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Babcock International Group investors own include Centrica (CNA), Carillion (CIOIF), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Aviva (AV), Lloyds Banking Group (LYG), Barclays (BARC), Imperial Brands (IMB), Vodafone Group Public (VOD), International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) and Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB).

What is Babcock International Group's stock symbol?: Babcock International Group trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "BAB."
How do I buy shares of Babcock International Group?: Shares of BAB stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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What is Babcock International Group's stock price today?: One share of BAB stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 384.
How much money does Babcock International Group make?: Babcock International Group (LON:BAB) has a market capitalization of £1.94 billion and generates £4.44 billion in revenue each year. The company earns £-35,000,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or GBX (0.07) on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Babcock International Group have?: The company employs 26,115 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Babcock International Group?: Babcock International Group's mailing address is 33 Wigmore Street, LONDON, W1U 1QX, United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at +44-20-73555300.

This page (LON:BAB) was last updated on 9/22/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Babcock International Group (BAB) Share Forecast, Price & News

Babcock International Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Babcock International Group (LON:BAB) Stock

BAB Price History

BAB Stock News Headlines

BAB Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

BAB Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™