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BW Stock Chart & Stats
$18.36
-$0.08(-4.60%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$18.36
-$0.08(-4.60%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$0.87 - $22.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume853.40K
Average Volume (3M)3.79M
Market Cap
$1.47B
Enterprise Value$2.12K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$166.85M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$321.98M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta3.12
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.88
Shares Outstanding148,839,540
10 Day Avg. Volume3,411,338
30 Day Avg. Volume3,786,914
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
$24.00Price Target Upside30.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)$933.63M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Large Bookings And Backlog GrowthA multi-billion dollar backlog and a >$14B pipeline provide durable revenue visibility and capacity to scale. Large booked projects underpin multi-quarter revenue conversion, support aftermarket follow‑on work, and de‑risk near-term top-line volatility if execution remains on plan.
Improving Operating Margins And Steady Gross MarginRevenue growth with steady mid‑20s gross margins and an improving EBIT margin shows improving contract economics and operational leverage. If sustained, these trends signal the company can translate project scale and aftermarket mix into recurring profitability over coming quarters.
Material Liquidity And Net-debt ReductionStrong cash reserves and net debt below 1x adjusted EBITDA materially reduce refinancing and covenant risk. That liquidity provides flexibility to fund capacity expansion, retire near-term bonds, and support project execution without immediate reliance on external financing.
Bears Say
Negative Shareholders' EquityA sustained equity deficit weakens the balance sheet and limits financial flexibility. Negative equity increases refinancing and covenant sensitivity, constrains access to cheaper capital, and makes the company more vulnerable if project cash flows are delayed or margins deteriorate.
Persistent Cash BurnOngoing negative operating and free cash flow despite revenue gains indicates the recovery hasn't yet converted into sustainable cash generation. Continued cash burn pressures liquidity over months and forces reliance on financing or equity raises to fund working capital and project capex.
Execution And Project Conversion RiskAmbitious backlog and pipeline require scaling manufacturing and supply chains; shortages or timing slips can delay revenue and inflate costs. Many AI and utility opportunities are not fully contracted, so conversion timing and execution capacity are durable execution risks affecting multi‑quarter delivery.
Babcock & Wilcox Company News
BW FAQ
What was Babcock & Wilcox’s price range in the past 12 months?
Babcock & Wilcox lowest stock price was $0.87 and its highest was $22.03 in the past 12 months.
What is Babcock & Wilcox’s market cap?
Babcock & Wilcox’s market cap is $1.47B.
When is Babcock & Wilcox’s upcoming earnings report date?
Babcock & Wilcox’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 18 days.
How were Babcock & Wilcox’s earnings last quarter?
Babcock & Wilcox released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported -$0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.037 by -$0.583.
Is Babcock & Wilcox overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Babcock & Wilcox’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Babcock & Wilcox pay dividends?
Babcock & Wilcox does not currently pay dividends.
What is Babcock & Wilcox’s EPS estimate?
Babcock & Wilcox’s EPS estimate is 0.02.
How many shares outstanding does Babcock & Wilcox have?
Babcock & Wilcox has 148,839,540 shares outstanding.
What happened to Babcock & Wilcox’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Babcock & Wilcox reported an EPS of -$0.62 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.037. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 30.055%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Babcock & Wilcox?
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:
$24.00 (30.72% Upside)
$24.00 (30.72% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BW Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 414.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
860.19%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
61.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.30%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Babcock & Wilcox
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$24.00
▲(30.72% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
21.96% Insiders
12.36% Mutual Funds
0.14% Other Institutional Investors
56.07% Public Companies and Individual Investors