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BAB Stock Chart & Stats
1092.50 p
19.50 p(1.74%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
1092.50 p
19.50 p(1.74%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range902.40 p - 1,527.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume424.32K
Average Volume (3M)1.87M
Market Cap
£4.51B
Enterprise Value6.22B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£739.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.10B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.7
Beta1.36
Next Earnings
Nov 19, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.81%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.42
Shares Outstanding489,874,420
10 Day Avg. Volume2,334,175
30 Day Avg. Volume1,869,474
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.93
Price to Book (P/B)9.46
Price to Sales (P/S)1.12
P/FCF Ratio22.06
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£1,400.00Price Target Upside28.15% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)£5.47B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Contract ModelLong-term, contract-based support for critical assets can provide revenue visibility and deepen customer relationships. Through-life maintenance, engineering, training and availability services also create recurring demand beyond individual equipment sales, supporting durable positioning.
Growth, Margin And Cash ImprovementRecent execution shows simultaneous improvement in revenue, profitability and cash generation, rather than growth purchased at worsening economics. Management’s reaffirmed targets for mid-single-digit growth, 9%+ margins and 80%+ cash conversion support continued operating momentum.
Exposure To Attractive Growth PlatformsStrong expansion in aviation, civil nuclear and submarine support gives Babcock exposure to technically demanding, regulated markets with long asset lives. These activities can reinforce specialist capabilities and provide durable growth opportunities across defence and critical infrastructure.
Bears Say
Type 31 Execution ChargeThe Type 31 charge demonstrates that major fixed or complex programmes can suffer material cost escalation when productivity and rework fall short. Even though management says the impact is absorbed within guidance, execution problems can pressure margins, cash flow and confidence.
Meaningful Financial LeverageLeverage remains a structural constraint despite improvement from earlier years. Debt materially exceeds equity, leaving Babcock more exposed to refinancing conditions and earnings setbacks, while interest and repayment obligations can limit flexibility to invest or absorb programme volatility.
Contract And Segment UncertaintyReliance on extensions and uneven segment performance creates uncertainty around the durability and timing of future revenue. A delayed FMSP renewal could defer visibility, while weakness in Land shows that growth in stronger businesses may not fully offset pressure elsewhere.
Babcock International News
BAB FAQ
What was Babcock International’s price range in the past 12 months?
Babcock International lowest share price was 902.40 p and its highest was 1527.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Babcock International’s market cap?
Babcock International’s market cap is £4.51B.
When is Babcock International’s upcoming earnings report date?
Babcock International’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 19, 2026 which is in 46 days.
How were Babcock International’s earnings last quarter?
Babcock International released its earnings results on Jun 22, 2026. The company reported 0.085 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of 0.248 p by -0.163 p.
Is Babcock International overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Babcock International’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Babcock International pay dividends?
Babcock International pays a Semiannually dividend of 5 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.81%. See more information on Babcock International dividends here
What is Babcock International’s EPS estimate?
Babcock International’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Babcock International have?
Babcock International has 489,874,420 shares outstanding.
What happened to Babcock International’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Babcock International reported an EPS of 0.085 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of 0.248 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.889%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Babcock International?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:BAB
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Babcock International Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£1,400.00 (28.15% Upside)
£1,400.00 (28.15% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:BAB Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £3.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-28.71%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.50%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Babcock International
Babcock International Group PLC is a prominent provider of specialized services to the aerospace, defense, and security industries, operating globally with a presence in the United Kingdom, Europe, Africa, North America, and Australasia. The company structures its diverse operations across four key divisions: Marine, Nuclear, Land, and Aviation. Its core capabilities encompass the design, procurement, operation, and ongoing management of vital utility and process equipment. Babcock also offers extensive asset management solutions, specialized defense and maritime training, intelligence services, equipment and system support, and the oversight of facilities and infrastructure, including the provision of naval platforms. The company provides complete lifecycle support, from initial design and manufacturing, for various mechanical and electrical systems and equipment. Within its Marine and Nuclear segments, Babcock delivers naval architecture, complex engineering, and project management expertise. This extends to supporting submarine fleets, executing intricate decommissioning programs, providing critical training and operational support, managing new build projects, and undertaking design and installation services. The Land division focuses on managing essential vehicle fleets, delivering equipment support and training to both military and civilian clients. It is also responsible for the entire lifecycle, from design and assessment through manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and decommissioning, of specialized vehicles for police, fire, ambulance, civil service, military, and other security organizations. Furthermore, this segment is involved in plain line track renewal and provides engineering services for railway projects, including signaling, telecommunications, and on-track plant operations. Finally, the Aviation division supplies crucial engineering services to defense and civil customers, such as pilot training, equipment sustainment, and airbase management, alongside operating aviation fleets dedicated to providing emergency services. Established in 1891, Babcock International Group PLC is based in London, United Kingdom.
BAB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
1,400.00 p
▲(28.15% Upside)








