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BW Stock Chart & Stats
$7.83
-$0.05(-0.57%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$7.83
-$0.05(-0.57%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1.97 - $22.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.73K
Average Volume (3M)4.69M
Market Cap
$1.12B
Enterprise Value$2.15K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$308.63M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$304.67M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta3.07
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.18
Shares Outstanding148,965,070
10 Day Avg. Volume4,511,589
30 Day Avg. Volume4,692,453
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.32
Price to Book (P/B)-5.08
Price to Sales (P/S)1.14
P/FCF Ratio-7.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$21.50Price Target Upside174.58% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.06B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Expanding Project Pipeline And BacklogThe substantial pipeline, bookings and backlog provide multi-period revenue visibility and indicate strong demand for B&W’s generation and environmental solutions, supporting potential scale benefits as projects progress from development into execution.
Improving Revenue And Operating PerformanceThe sharp improvement in revenue, quarterly profitability and adjusted EBITDA suggests project execution and customer demand are strengthening. If sustained, this recovery could improve operating leverage and support management’s raised full-year EBITDA outlook.
Recurring Aftermarket And Services StrengthA strong parts and services franchise adds recurring aftermarket revenue alongside project-based sales. Refurbishment and recommissioning demand can deepen customer relationships, improve revenue resilience and provide a steadier contribution through power-cycle fluctuations.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Cash GenerationNegative operating and free cash flow means the business is not yet self-funding despite recent growth. Continued cash burn could require external financing, constrain investment capacity and increase vulnerability if project timing or collections weaken.
High Leverage And Limited Balance-sheet CushionElevated leverage and the history of negative equity limit financial flexibility and leave less protection against execution setbacks. Even with recently positive equity, weaker operations could renew pressure on creditors, liquidity and future growth funding.
Profitability Remains FragileRapid revenue growth has not yet translated into durable profitability. Lower gross margins, a negative net margin and negative EBITDA indicate cost and overhead pressure, making earnings sensitive to project mix, execution quality and input costs.
Babcock & Wilcox Company News
BW FAQ
What was Babcock & Wilcox Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Babcock & Wilcox Company lowest stock price was $1.97 and its highest was $22.03 in the past 12 months.
What is Babcock & Wilcox Company’s market cap?
Babcock & Wilcox Company’s market cap is $1.12B.
When is Babcock & Wilcox Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Babcock & Wilcox Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 70 days.
How were Babcock & Wilcox Company’s earnings last quarter?
Babcock & Wilcox Company released its earnings results on Aug 10, 2026. The company reported $0.07 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.024 by $0.046.
Is Babcock & Wilcox Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Babcock & Wilcox Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Babcock & Wilcox Company pay dividends?
Babcock & Wilcox Company does not currently pay dividends.
What is Babcock & Wilcox Company’s EPS estimate?
Babcock & Wilcox Company’s EPS estimate is 0.03.
How many shares outstanding does Babcock & Wilcox Company have?
Babcock & Wilcox Company has 148,965,070 shares outstanding.
What happened to Babcock & Wilcox Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Babcock & Wilcox Company reported an EPS of $0.07 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.024. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.491%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Babcock & Wilcox Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BW
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 & Wilcox Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$21.50 (174.58% Upside)
$21.50 (174.58% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BW Sentiment 81%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 82.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $115.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
206.72%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
42.09%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Babcock & Wilcox Company
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., known as BW, operates globally to deliver specialized solutions for energy generation and environmental emissions management through its subsidiaries. The company serves a wide array of international clients, including industrial facilities, electric power utilities, municipal organizations, and other commercial enterprises. Its operations are structured into three distinct divisions: Babcock & Wilcox Renewable, Babcock & Wilcox Environmental, and Babcock & Wilcox Thermal. The Babcock & Wilcox Renewable segment concentrates on sustainable energy technologies. This encompasses systems for converting waste into energy, the construction and setup of solar projects, and the development of biomass energy solutions. It also supplies crucial black liquor systems for the pulp and paper industry. This division aims to provide advanced technologies that reroute waste from landfills for electricity production, replace fossil fuels with cleaner options, enable metal recovery, and significantly lower emissions. Secondly, the Babcock & Wilcox Environmental segment offers an extensive suite of cutting-edge technologies designed for pollution control and environmental safeguarding. These solutions cater to diverse applications, including power utilities, waste-to-energy plants, biomass operations, carbon black manufacturing, and industrial steam generation. Its comprehensive portfolio features systems for thermal cooling, ash handling, controlling fine particulate matter, mitigating nitrogen and sulfur oxide pollutants, utilizing chemical looping for carbon capture, and managing mercury discharges. Finally, the Babcock & Wilcox Thermal segment is dedicated to equipment and services related to steam generation. It furnishes steam-generating apparatus, replacement components for existing systems, and provides comprehensive construction, upkeep, and on-site support services for facilities within the power generation, oil and gas, and general industrial sectors. This division boasts a significant installed base of equipment that supports both public utilities and a broad spectrum of industrial applications, such as refining, petrochemical production, food processing, and metallurgy. Established in 1867, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. maintains its primary corporate offices in Akron, Ohio.
BW Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized substantial commercial momentum and strong financial gains: very large increases in revenue, bookings and backlog; a $14+ billion pipeline including 4–6 GW of opportunities; Base Electron execution ahead of plan; BrightLoop progress; and balance-sheet actions including debt repurchase and a share buyback program. Challenges were acknowledged — notably temporary skilled labor shortages that raised costs on a specific project, and a sizable noncash stock-related charge that drove H1 GAAP net loss — but management described concrete mitigation steps and maintained confidence in supply-chain partnerships and hiring/training programs. Given the scale and magnitude of the positive operational and financial developments relative to the contained and addressable challenges, the overall tone is constructive and upbeat.View all BW earnings summariesBW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$21.50
▲(174.58% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
21.48% Insiders
12.35% Mutual Funds
43.15% Other Institutional Investors
13.16% Public Companies and Individual Investors