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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 Range871.20 p - 1,527.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume424.32K
Average Volume (3M)1.89M
Market Cap
£4.61B
Enterprise Value6.22B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£739.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.10B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.2
Beta1.35
Next Earnings
Nov 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.25Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.79%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.42
Shares Outstanding488,365,300
10 Day Avg. Volume1,733,166
30 Day Avg. Volume1,892,073
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
£1,302.50Price Target Upside19.22% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)£5.44B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Organic Growth And Margin ExpansionRecent growth is broad enough to support durable earnings improvement, with revenue momentum accompanied by higher operating margins. Management’s reaffirmed targets indicate that stronger execution and scale could continue improving profitability over the next several quarters.
Strong Cash GenerationImproving operating and free cash flow gives Babcock internal funding for investment, debt reduction and shareholder returns. The stronger conversion also provides resilience as the company manages long-term contracts, although historical cash flow has been variable.
Long-term Critical-services PositioningIts contract-based role in defence, nuclear and critical infrastructure embeds Babcock in customers’ long-lived assets and compliance requirements. This supports recurring service demand and creates relationship advantages beyond standalone project sales.
Bears Say
Meaningful LeverageAlthough leverage has improved from earlier years, debt remains high relative to equity and leaves the company more exposed to refinancing conditions and earnings setbacks. This can constrain capital allocation and reduce flexibility if contract performance weakens.
Type 31 Cost OverrunThe charge demonstrates that major programme execution can materially affect earnings and cash economics. Even though management says it is absorbed within medium-term guidance, the reestimate raises concerns about delivery discipline and future contract-cost risk.
Uneven Segment And Contract OutlookWeakness in Land, lower infrastructure revenue after project commissioning and uncertainty over the final FMSP renewal create uneven near-term growth across the portfolio. These factors could complicate planning and offset strength in aviation and nuclear.
Babcock International News
BAB FAQ
What was Babcock International’s price range in the past 12 months?
Babcock International lowest share price was 871.20 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 £4.61B.
When is Babcock International’s upcoming earnings report date?
Babcock International’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 19, 2026 which is in 28 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 0.79%. See more information on Babcock International dividends here
What is Babcock International’s EPS estimate?
Babcock International’s EPS estimate is 0.25.
How many shares outstanding does Babcock International have?
Babcock International has 488,365,300 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
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£1,302.50 (19.22% Upside)
£1,302.50 (19.22% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:BAB Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £3.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-18.90%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
31.57%
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
1,302.50 p
▲(19.22% Upside)





