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: $18.73 to $22.03
• 50-Day Range: $10.52 to $21.82
• 52-Week Range: $0.62 to $22.03
• Volume: 12.60 million shs
• Average Volume: 4.04 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $2.97 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $14.25
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Babcock Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Babcock scored higher than 41% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 479th out of 631 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: 1.6 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Babcock has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Downside Risk

Babcock has a consensus price target of $14.25, representing about 34.7% downside from its current price of $21.82.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Babcock has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 120.69%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Babcock are expected to grow by 120.69% in the coming year, from $0.29 to $0.64 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Babcock is -24.79, 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 -24.79, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

7.33% 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 3.15, 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 14.29%, 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.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.23

News Sentiment

Babcock has a news sentiment score of 0.23. 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 0.59 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 49 news articles for Babcock this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 29 people have searched for BW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -31% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 6 people have added Babcock to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -14% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Cluster Insider Buying

2 insiders have purchased shares of Babcock in the last three months. Multiple insiders buying is a strong bullish signal.

Net Insider Buying

Over the last three months, insiders have purchased a net $124,947.00 in company stock, which represents 0.0042% of the company's market cap.

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Babcock insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $124,947.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

2.80% 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.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/11/2026
• Today: 5/18/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

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: 1,650
• Year Founded: 1867

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Babcock: $14.25
• High Price Target: $23.00
• Low Price Target: $6.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -34.7%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.33
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.88)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 75.23
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$36.16 million
• Net Margins: -13.63%
• Pretax Margin: -12.91%
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: -1.41%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.99
• Quick Ratio: 0.87

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $587.70 million
• Price / Sales: 5.06
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: ($1.18) per share
• Price / Book: -18.49

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 136,210,000
• Free Float: 132,398,000
• Market Cap: $2.97 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.08