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Babcock International
(LSE:BAB)
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Rating:61Neutral
Price Target:
1,051.00 p
▼(-3.80% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:09/24/26
The score is driven primarily by a financial recovery supported by stronger recent cash generation, and a constructive earnings call with reaffirmed medium-term targets despite the Type 31 charge. Offsetting these positives, technical signals are bearish (below major moving averages with negative MACD) and valuation support is limited given the ~23x P/E and low dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Organic growth and margin expansion
Recent 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.
Negative Factors
Meaningful leverage
Although 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.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Organic growth and margin expansion
Recent 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.
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Babcock International (BAB) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£4.87B
Dividend Yield0.75%
Average Volume (3M)1.83M
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.5
Beta (1Y)1.36
Revenue Growth7.17%
EPS Growth-14.18%
CountryUK
Employees30,481
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryEngineering & Construction
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.42
Shares Outstanding488,112,580
10 Day Avg. Volume1,351,387
30 Day Avg. Volume1,826,703
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)£5.45B
Babcock International Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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 compa...
How the Company Makes Money
Babcock makes money mainly by providing long-term, contract-based engineering and support services—rather than selling standalone products—focused on keeping customer fleets and infrastructure available, safe, and compliant. Revenue is largely gen...
Babcock International Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jun 22, 2026
(Q4-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 19, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presents a broadly positive picture: strong organic growth, margin improvement, robust cash generation and shareholder returns, and clear strategic opportunities (nuclear, AUKUS, exports). The main negative element is the Type 31 program cost reestimate (GBP 140m charge) and some sector-specific headwinds (Land revenue decline, infrastructure revenue phasing, and a lost Swedish export opportunity). Management has absorbed the Type 31 charge within guidance and reconfirmed medium-term targets, and balance-sheet strength and cash metrics mitigate near-term risks.Positive Updates
Strong Organic Revenue Growth
Organic revenue growth of 8% year-on-year (8% after Type 31 reversal, 10% before), outperforming mid-single-digit target and driven by Nuclear, Marine and Aviation.
Negative Updates
Type 31 Cost Reestimate and GBP 140m Charge
Revised cost estimate for Type 31 program resulted in a GBP 140 million charge due to higher-than-expected rework and rectification costs and slower-than-planned productivity on outfitting.
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Q4-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Organic Revenue Growth
Organic revenue growth of 8% year-on-year (8% after Type 31 reversal, 10% before), outperforming mid-single-digit target and driven by Nuclear, Marine and Aviation.
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Company Guidance
Management reaffirmed its medium‑term guidance of mid‑single‑digit organic revenue growth, 9%+ operating margins and 80%+ operating cash conversion, noting FY2026 results that support this: organic revenue growth of 8%, operating margin up 70bps to 8.2% and operating profit £433m (up 19%), EPS +20%, free cash flow £262m with 84% cash conversion, dividend +15%, a completed £200m buyback and a further £200m to execute in FY2027, revenue cover at 1 April ~70%, and a strong BBB+ balance sheet; they also disclosed a revised £140m Type 31 charge (Type 31 revenue before reversal £190m booked at 0%) and said the cash impact will be absorbed within the medium‑term guidance.Babcock International Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
64
Positive
Balance Sheet
52
Neutral
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 5.18B | 4.83B | 4.39B | 4.44B | 3.97B |
| Gross Profit | 305.10M | 4.83B | 247.20M | 833.60M | 270.40M |
| EBITDA | 473.20M | 498.50M | 381.40M | 249.30M | -1.44B |
| Net Income | 211.20M | 247.10M | 165.70M | -35.00M | -1.80B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 3.93B | 3.69B | 3.58B | 3.31B | 4.61B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 739.90M | 647.80M | 575.00M | 456.00M | 913.00M |
| Total Debt | 1.10B | 1.03B | 998.00M | 1.02B | 2.32B |
| Total Liabilities | 3.30B | 3.07B | 3.17B | 2.94B | 4.38B |
| Stockholders Equity | 614.00M | 604.40M | 388.90M | 353.90M | 213.00M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 263.20M | 180.50M | 172.30M | 144.90M | 287.70M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 413.50M | 308.80M | 314.70M | 270.00M | 464.20M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -102.80M | -110.80M | -100.60M | 74.80M | -61.20M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -239.50M | -92.70M | -85.50M | -666.10M | -1.22B |
Babcock International Technical Analysis
Neutral
1092.50
Price Trends
991.27
Positive
1028.96
Negative
1144.64
Negative
Market Momentum
-8.09
Negative
59.99
Neutral
76.38
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:BAB, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 1092.5 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 936.17, above the 50-day MA of 991.27, and below the 200-day MA of 1144.64, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -8.09 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 59.99 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 76.38 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for GB:BAB.
Babcock International Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80 Outperform | £3.97B | 16.05 | 22.88% | 1.65% | 12.13% | 47.64% | |
77 Outperform | £686.28M | 17.00 | 32.45% | 2.87% | 2.98% | 23.40% | |
75 Outperform | £677.12M | 18.00 | 14.73% | 2.00% | -6.49% | 22.41% | |
68 Neutral | £1.88B | 9.87 | 24.83% | 4.11% | 10.84% | 24.56% | |
65 Neutral | £1.30B | 22.68 | 11.95% | 2.49% | 6.75% | 11.01% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
61 Neutral | £4.87B | 23.53 | 31.57% | 0.75% | 7.17% | -14.18% |
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Babcock International Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock International Expands Treasury Stock With Ongoing Share Buybacks
Positive
Oct 13, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 164,209 ordinary shares on 12 October 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £9.2363, with trades executed across the London Stock Exchange and several ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Treasury Stock as Share Buyback Programme Progresses
Positive
Oct 12, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 16,415 ordinary shares on 9 October 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £9.12 per share and intending to hold them in treasury. The transacti...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Buyback, Lifts Treasury Stock to 16.7m Shares
Positive
Oct 9, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 194,521 ordinary shares on 8 October 2026 through Jefferies International at a volume‑weighted average price of £8.9469. The company intends to hold th...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Expands Treasury Stock With Ongoing Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Oct 8, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 609,373 ordinary shares on 7 October 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £9.0226 per share, with the shares to be held in treasury. S...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock International Expands Treasury Through £52m Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Oct 7, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 190,490 ordinary shares on 6 October 2026 via Jefferies International at a volume-weighted average price of £9.0657, with prices ranging between £8.9940 and £...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Babcock Adds to Treasury Stock with Ongoing Share Buyback
Positive
Oct 6, 2026
Babcock International has repurchased 16,844 of its 60 pence ordinary shares on 5 October 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £9.2875, intending to hold them in treasury. The move forms part of its ongoing share buyback pro...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Treasury Stock with Latest Share Buyback
Positive
Oct 5, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 6,241 ordinary shares on 2 October 2026 through Jefferies International at a volume‑weighted average price of £9.3395, with trades executed across the London Sto...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock International Tightens Share Base with Ongoing Buyback Programme
Positive
Oct 2, 2026
Babcock International has continued its ongoing share buyback programme, repurchasing 611,023 ordinary shares on 1 October 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £9.6656 per share, with the shares to be held in treasury. T...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Babcock Updates Market on Total Voting Rights and Share Capital
Neutral
Oct 1, 2026
Babcock International has reported that, as of 30 September 2026, its issued share capital comprised 505,596,597 ordinary shares, of which 15,111,166 are held in treasury, resulting in 490,485,431 voting rights in circulation. The update, made in ...
DividendsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Babcock Executives Increase Holdings Through Dividend Reinvestment and Share Awards
Positive
Oct 1, 2026
Babcock International has disclosed a series of share transactions by senior executives under regulatory notification rules, involving ordinary shares of 60p listed in London. The filings cover dividend reinvestment instructions and the exercise o...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Treasury Stock as Share Buyback Programme Continues
Positive
Sep 30, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 15,083 ordinary shares at an average price of £10.0335 on 29 September 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities. The company intends to hold these shares in tr...
Business Operations and Strategy
Babcock Extends MOD Bridging Deal Ahead of Long-Term Submarine Support Pact
Positive
Sep 30, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has agreed a two-month extension to its Future Maritime Support Programme bridging agreement with the UK Ministry of Defence, effective from 1 October 2026. The extension ensures uninterrupted delivery of vital nava...
DividendsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Babcock CFO Discloses Dividend Reinvestment Share Transaction
Positive
Sep 29, 2026
Babcock International has disclosed a transaction by its chief financial officer, David Mellors, involving ordinary shares of the company under a dividend reinvestment standing instruction. The transaction, executed in London on 25 September 2026,...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Expands Treasury Stock With Ongoing Share Buyback
Positive
Sep 28, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 15,551 ordinary shares on 25 September 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £9.7674 per share. The company intends to hold these share...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Buyback, Lifts Treasury Stock to Over 15 Million Shares
Positive
Sep 25, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 284,419 ordinary shares on 24 September 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £9.9207, with trades executed across multiple venues via Jefferies International. T...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Babcock International Reports Manager’s Nil-Consideration Share Transfer
Neutral
Sep 24, 2026
Babcock International has disclosed an internal share transfer involving its Group Company Secretary and General Counsel, Jack Borrett, in line with market regulations governing transactions by senior managers and their close associates. The move ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Intensifies Buyback with New Treasury Share Purchases
Positive
Sep 24, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 350,720 ordinary shares on 23 September 2026 at an average price of £9.8481 through J.P. Morgan Securities and holding the shares in treasury. Since 1 July 2026, th...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock International Deepens Share Buyback, Lifts Treasury Holdings
Positive
Sep 22, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 15,704 ordinary shares at an average price of £9.8944 on 21 September 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities, with the shares to be held in treasury. This latest transaction...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
Babcock Expands Share Buyback, Lifts Treasury Holdings
Positive
Sep 18, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 14,669 ordinary shares on 17 September 2026 at an average price of £10.2273 per share through J.P. Morgan Securities. The company plans to hold these shares in treasu...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Steps Up Buyback, Adds to Treasury Share Holdings
Positive
Sep 17, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 201,652 ordinary shares on 16 September 2026 through Jefferies International at a volume‑weighted average price of £10.2168, and intends to hold these...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial DisclosuresShareholder Meetings
Babcock Shareholders Back All Resolutions at 2026 AGM
Positive
Sep 16, 2026
Shareholders of Babcock International Group PLC have approved all resolutions at the company’s 2026 annual general meeting, including the receipt of audited financial statements, the directors’ remuneration report and the declaration o...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Treasury Stock as Share Buyback Programme Continues
Positive
Sep 16, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 15,388 ordinary shares on 15 September 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £9.6759 per share. The company intends to hold these sha...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesStock BuybackFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
Babcock Maintains FY27 Momentum as Defence Contracts and UK Investment Boost Outlook
Positive
Sep 16, 2026
Babcock International reported that trading in the first five months of FY27 is in line with expectations, with continued strong performance in its Nuclear and Aviation businesses and full-year guidance unchanged. The successful transition of Harr...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Treasury Stock as Share Buyback Programme Continues
Positive
Sep 15, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its programme of purchasing its own ordinary shares, acquiring 134,763 shares on 14 September 2026 via Jefferies International at a volume-weighted average price of £9.6402. The company intends to...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock International Expands Treasury Stock Through Ongoing Share Buyback
Positive
Sep 14, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 94,369 ordinary shares on 11 September 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £9.6021 per share, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since 1 July ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock boosts treasury stock with latest £9.7-a-share buyback
Positive
Sep 11, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its ongoing share buyback programme, purchasing 125,074 ordinary shares on 10 September 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £9.7010 per share through Jefferies International. The shares wil...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Treasury Stock as Share Buyback Nears £32m
Positive
Sep 10, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 15,668 ordinary shares on 9 September 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £9.6696 per share. The company plans to hold these shares i...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Babcock Steps Up Share Buybacks, Expands Treasury Stock Position
Positive
Sep 9, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its programme of buying back its own shares, acquiring 24,972 ordinary shares on 8 September 2026 via Jefferies International at prices between £9.6560 and £9.8360, with a volume-weighted ave...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock International Expands Share Buyback, Lifts Treasury Holdings
Positive
Sep 8, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 15,235 ordinary shares on 7 September 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £9.8463 per share, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since 1 July 2...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Boosts Treasury Stock With Ongoing Share Buybacks
Positive
Sep 7, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 16,100 ordinary shares at prices between £9.9220 and £10.1500 on 4 September 2026 via Jefferies International, at a volume-weighted average price of ...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Babcock International Discloses Share Sale by Associate of Senior Executive
Neutral
Sep 4, 2026
Babcock International has disclosed a share transaction involving Rosemary Parratt, who is classified as a person closely associated with Group Company Secretary and General Counsel Jack Borrett. The notification falls under regulatory rules gover...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Intensifies Share Buyback, Adding 599,000 Shares to Treasury
Positive
Sep 4, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 599,075 ordinary shares on 3 September 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £10.0132 per share, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since 1 Ju...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
Babcock Continues Share Buyback, Lifts Treasury Holdings Above 14 Million Shares
Positive
Sep 3, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 16,778 ordinary shares on 2 September 2026 via Jefferies International at prices ranging between £9.964 and £10.160, with a volume-weighted average pric...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock International Tightens Capital Structure With Ongoing Share Buybacks
Positive
Sep 2, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 586,921 ordinary shares on 1 September 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £10.4124 per share and intending to hold them in treasury. Thi...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Babcock Updates Market on Total Voting Rights and Share Capital Structure
Neutral
Sep 1, 2026
Babcock International has reported that, as of 31 August 2026, its issued share capital comprises 505,596,597 ordinary shares of 60 pence each, with 13,604,337 of these shares held in treasury. This leaves a total of 491,992,260 voting rights in t...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Continues Buyback, Adds to Treasury Share Holdings
Positive
Sep 1, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 1,130 ordinary shares on 28 August 2026 through Jefferies International Limited at prices between £10.54 and £10.74, with a volume-weighted average o...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Expands Treasury Stock with Latest £1m Share Buyback
Positive
Aug 28, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 90,358 ordinary shares on 27 August 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £10.7968, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since 1 J...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Treasury Stock as Share Buyback Continues
Positive
Aug 27, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share repurchase programme by buying 22,104 ordinary shares on 26 August 2026 through Jefferies International at prices ranging from £10.8950 to £11.0650, with a volume-weighted average o...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Continues Buyback, Adds to Treasury Share Holdings
Positive
Aug 26, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 14,381 ordinary shares on 25 August 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £10.8469. The company intends to hold these shares in treasury, rathe...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Treasury Stock as Share Buyback Programme Continues
Positive
Aug 25, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 27,128 ordinary shares on 24 August 2026 through Jefferies International at prices between £10.84 and £11.16, with a volume-weighted average price of £10.946...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Babcock Expands Share Buyback, Lifts Treasury Stock to 13.5 Million
Positive
Aug 25, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 27,128 ordinary shares at prices between £10.84 and £11.16 on 24 August 2026 through Jefferies International, at a volume-weighted average price of ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock International boosts treasury stock with latest share buyback
Positive
Aug 24, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 599,526 ordinary shares on 21 August 2026 at an average price of £11.0876 per share via J.P. Morgan Securities. The shares, acquired across multiple trading venues, w...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Buyback, Lifts Treasury Stock Above 12.8 Million Shares
Positive
Aug 21, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 14,312 ordinary shares on 20 August 2026 via Jefferies International at a volume-weighted average price of £11.3662, with prices ranging between £11.26 and £...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Babcock Adds to Treasury Stock as Share Buyback Programme Continues
Positive
Aug 20, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 13,535 ordinary shares on 19 August 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities plc at an average price of £11.3106. The company intends to hold these shares in t...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Expands Treasury Stock with Ongoing Share Buyback
Positive
Aug 18, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 12,796 ordinary shares on 17 August 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £11.7227 per share. The company intends to hold these shares in treasury,...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock International Continues Share Buyback, Adds to Treasury Holdings
Positive
Aug 17, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 1,515 ordinary shares on 14 August 2026 through Jefferies International at prices between £11.8950 and £12.0850, with a volume-weighted average of £11.9824. ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock International Continues Share Buyback, Expands Treasury Holdings
Positive
Aug 14, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC is a U.K.-headquartered engineering services specialist, providing mission-critical support for defence, marine, nuclear and emergency services clients. Its business model centres on long-term contracts to manage, m...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Treasury Stock with Ongoing Share Buybacks
Positive
Aug 13, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 1,250 ordinary shares on 12 August 2026 at prices between £12.0050 and £12.1200, for a volume-weighted average price of £12.0654. The company pl...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock International Adds to Treasury Stock in Ongoing Buyback Programme
Positive
Aug 12, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 12,570 ordinary shares on 11 August 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £11.9335 per share. The newly acquired shares will be held in treasury, ref...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Treasury Stock as Share Buyback Nears £10m Since July
Positive
Aug 10, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 12,596 ordinary shares on 7 August 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £11.9104, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since 1 July 2026, the g...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Expands Treasury Stock with Ongoing Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Aug 10, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 12,596 ordinary shares on 7 August 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £11.9104 per share. The company plans to hold these shares in treasury, refl...
Stock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Treasury Stock with Ongoing Share Buyback
Positive
Aug 6, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 12,471 ordinary shares on 5 August 2026 at an average price of £12.0306 per share through J.P. Morgan Securities and intending to hold them in treasury. Since 1 July ...
Other
Babcock Executives Exercise Incentive Share Awards and Sell Portions to Cover Costs
Neutral
Aug 5, 2026
Babcock International has reported a series of share transactions by senior executives, including its Chief Financial Officer, divisional chief executives and other members of top management. The transactions, conducted in London on 3 August 2026,...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Expands Treasury Stock with Ongoing Share Buyback
Positive
Aug 4, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 13,137 ordinary shares on 3 August 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £11.42 per share. The latest purchases will be held in treasury,...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock International Expands Treasury Stock With Ongoing Share Buybacks
Positive
Jul 31, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 13,329 ordinary shares on 30 July 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £11.254 per share, with the shares to be held in treasury. This latest ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock International Continues Treasury Share Buybacks to Fine-Tune Capital Structure
Positive
Jul 29, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 13,004 ordinary shares on 28 July 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £11.5356 per share, with the shares to be held in treasury. Sin...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock boosts treasury stock with latest share buyback
Positive
Jul 27, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 13,303 ordinary shares on 24 July 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £11.2788 per share. The shares will be held in treasury, indicating the com...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Treasury Stock with Ongoing Share Buyback
Positive
Jul 23, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 13,548 ordinary shares on 22 July 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £11.07 per share, with the intention of holding these shares in treasury. S...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock International Expands Treasury Stock With Ongoing Share Buybacks
Positive
Jul 21, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 14,441 ordinary shares on 20 July 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £10.38 per share, with all shares to be held in treasury. Since 1 July, the...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Adds to Treasury Stock as July Share Buyback Continues
Positive
Jul 20, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 3,327 ordinary shares on 17 July 2026 through Jefferies International at a volume-weighted average price of £10.3666, with the shares to be held in treasury....
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Expands Treasury Stock With Ongoing Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Jul 17, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 14,665 ordinary shares on 16 July 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of £10.2052. The company plans to hold these shares in treasury, ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock boosts treasury stock with continued share buybacks
Positive
Jul 16, 2026
Babcock International Group has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 23,852 ordinary shares on 15 July 2026 at prices ranging between £9.9480 and £10.2850, with a volume-weighted average price of £10.1332. The company pl...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Expands Treasury Stock with Ongoing Share Buyback
Positive
Jul 15, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 161,880 ordinary shares on 14 July 2026 at an average price of £10.0431 per share via J.P. Morgan Securities. The company intends to hold these shares in treasury, fu...
Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
Babcock Publishes AGM Notice and 2026 Annual Report for Shareholders
Neutral
Jul 14, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has published its Notice of Annual General Meeting, confirming that the meeting will take place in London on 16 September 2026 at 10:30 a.m. The notice has been distributed to shareholders and submitted to the Finan...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Babcock Raises £250m with New 2031 Bond on LSE
Positive
Jul 14, 2026
Babcock International Group PLC has raised £250 million through the admission to trading of 5.125 per cent notes due 2031 on the London Stock Exchange’s main market. The issue forms part of the company’s £3 billion Euro Mediu...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Babcock Expands Treasury Stock with Ongoing Share Buybacks
Positive
Jul 14, 2026
Babcock International has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 67,455 ordinary shares on 13 July 2026 at prices between £9.942 and £10.160 per share, with a volume-weighted average of £10.0377. The company plans to hol...
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