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 year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BAB shares. View BAB analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Babcock International Group's stock price target for 2024?

7 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Babcock International Group's shares. Their BAB share price targets range from GBX 382 to GBX 585. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 492.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 24.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BAB or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have BAB shares performed in 2023?

Babcock International Group's stock was trading at GBX 282.20 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BAB shares have increased by 40.8% and is now trading at GBX 397.40. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

How were Babcock International Group's earnings last quarter?

Babcock International Group PLC (LON:BAB) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, June, 11th. The company reported $69.10 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $68.60 by $0.50. Babcock International Group had a net margin of 0.74% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.54%.

How often does Babcock International Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Babcock International Group?

Babcock International Group announced a dividend on Tuesday, November 14th. Investors of record on Thursday, November 23rd will be given a dividend of GBX 1.70 per share on Friday, January 19th. This represents a yield of 0.42%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 23rd. The official announcement can be viewed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for BAB .

Is Babcock International Group a good dividend stock?

Babcock International Group (LON:BAB) pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.85%. The dividend payout ratio is 5,000.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for BAB .

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) .

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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Babcock International Group Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:BAB)

GBX 396.80

-1.60 (-0.40%)

(As of 11/28/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: 392.12
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400.70
50-Day Range: 378
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425.40
52-Week Range: 266.60
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433

Volume: 585,665 shs
Average Volume: 854,405 shs
Market Capitalization: £2.01 billion

P/E Ratio: 6,613.33
Dividend Yield: 0.76%
Price Target: GBX 492.67

Stock Analysis Analyst Forecasts Chart Competitors Dividend Headlines Insider Trades

Babcock International Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.86 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 24.0% Upside
GBX 492.67 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.25
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
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.

1.72 out of 5 stars

3.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Babcock International Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.86, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 492.67, Babcock International Group has a forecasted upside of 24.0% from its current price of GBX 397.40.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Babcock International Group has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

N/A

Short Interest

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

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Babcock International Group has a dividend yield of 0.85%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Babcock International Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Babcock International Group is 5,000.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

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

1.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Babcock International Group has a news sentiment score of 0.25. 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 0.41 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Babcock International Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 1 people have searched for BAB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 2 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.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Babcock International Group insiders have not sold or bought any 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 6,623.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 116.13.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Babcock International Group is 6,623.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 438.69.
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 5.68. 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 Stock (LON:BAB)

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 Stock Price History

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BAB Stock News Headlines

November 28, 2023 | msn.com

Babcock hits jackpot with £121m Royal Navy submarine bonanza

November 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Babcock International Group PLC (LON:BAB) Receives GBX 492.67 Average Price Target from Analysts

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Babcock wins French military contract to support airfield ground equipment

November 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Hanwha Aerospace and Babcock International Signs Partnership to Explore Global Business Opportunities

November 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Babcock International Group (LON:BAB) Upgraded to Overweight at Barclays

November 16, 2023 | msn.com

Royal Navy submarine work helps Babcock make vast profit

November 14, 2023 | msn.com

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TOP NEWS: Babcock reinstates dividend after four years as profit jumps

November 14, 2023 | msn.com

Babcock restarts dividends as geopolitical turmoil lifts bottom line

November 14, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Babcock International 1H EPS 19.9p

November 10, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com

Babcock: British defence giant pens £750m UK submarine deal

November 10, 2023 | msn.com

Babcock: Share price for British defence giant up as it pens £750m submarine deal

November 10, 2023 | msn.com

Defence firm Babcock signs £750 million submarine contract

November 10, 2023 | msn.com

Babcock secures £750m submarine contract

November 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Babcock wins £750mn UK submarine maintenance contract

November 10, 2023 | lse.co.uk

TOP NEWS: Babcock inks GBP750 million deal with UK Ministry of Defence

November 10, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Babcock International Gets GBP750 Mln Contract to Support UK Navy

November 2, 2023 | msn.com

Brazen Royal Navy thief sold warship fuel on the cheap in Plymouth

October 30, 2023 | msn.com

Huge Royal Navy warship gun deal signed by Babcock

October 23, 2023 | msn.com

This Gibsonia home is listed for sale for almost $3M (photos)

October 2, 2023 | lse.co.uk

UK invests GBP4 billion in nuclear-powered submarine project

September 28, 2023 | ft.com

Babcock: defence contractor emerges from the depths

September 28, 2023 | msn.com

MARKET REPORT: Babcock shares fired up to three-year high

September 28, 2023 | reuters.com

UK defence group Babcock on track to meet guidance

September 28, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Babcock International Backs Guidancce

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 6/11/2020
Ex-Dividend for 1/19 Dividend: 11/23/2023
Today: 11/28/2023
Dividend Payable: 1/19/2024

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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 Target: GBX 492.67
High Stock Price Target: GBX 585
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 382
Potential Upside/Downside: +24.0%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.86
Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.06
Trailing P/E Ratio: 6,623.33
Forward P/E Ratio: 11.00
P/E Growth: 1.35
Net Income: £32.90 million
Net Margins: 0.74%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 6.54%
Return on Assets: 3.46%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 258.85
Current Ratio: 0.89
Quick Ratio: 0.76

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £4.47 billion
Price / Sales: 0.45
Cash Flow: GBX 308.40 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 1.29
Book Value: GBX 70 per share
Price / Book: 5.68

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 505,600,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £2.01 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.38

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Key Executives

Mr. David C. Lockwood B.A. (Age 61)
F.C.A., O.B.E., RSA, CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.74M
Mr. David Mellors ACA (Age 54)
MA, CFO & Executive 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 Secretary & General Counsel
Ms. Kate Hill
Group Director of Communications
Ms. Nikki Fox
Chief Human Resources Officer
Mr. Bob Whiley
Managing Director of Babcock Networks
Mr. John Howie M.B.E.
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Mr. Tom Newman
Chief Executive Officer of Land Sector

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Insiders

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BAB Stock Analysis - 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 year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BAB shares.
View BAB analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Babcock International Group's stock price target for 2024?: 7 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Babcock International Group's shares. Their BAB share price targets range from GBX 382 to GBX 585. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 492.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 24.0% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for BAB or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have BAB shares performed in 2023?: Babcock International Group's stock was trading at GBX 282.20 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BAB shares have increased by 40.8% and is now trading at GBX 397.40.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
How were Babcock International Group's earnings last quarter?: Babcock International Group PLC (LON:BAB) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, June, 11th. The company reported $69.10 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $68.60 by $0.50. Babcock International Group had a net margin of 0.74% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.54%.

How often does Babcock International Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Babcock International Group?: Babcock International Group announced a dividend on Tuesday, November 14th. Investors of record on Thursday, November 23rd will be given a dividend of GBX 1.70 per share on Friday, January 19th. This represents a yield of 0.42%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 23rd. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for BAB.
Is Babcock International Group a good dividend stock?: Babcock International Group (LON:BAB) pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.85%. The dividend payout ratio is 5,000.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for BAB.
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).
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.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (LON:BAB) was last updated on 11/28/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Babcock International Group Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:BAB)

Babcock International Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

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

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Babcock International Group Stock (LON:BAB)

BAB Stock Price History

BAB Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

BAB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™