Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) Stock Overview
Provides energy and emissions control solutions to industrial, electrical utility, municipal, and other customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, and the Philippines. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 6/6 |
| Future Growth | 5/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 1/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$9.62 |
| 52 Week High | US$22.03 |
| 52 Week Low | US$0.87 |
| Beta | 1.17 |
| 1 Month Change | -33.43% |
| 3 Month Change | -34.20% |
| 1 Year Change | 825.00% |
| 3 Year Change | 75.55% |
| 5 Year Change | 37.04% |
| Change since IPO | -95.01% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jul 24
BW: Future Capital Moves And Contracts May Support Repricing Potential
Analysts have lifted their price target on Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises to $26.00 from $10.00, citing updated assumptions that include a lower discount rate, higher projected revenue growth of 47.15%, an improved profit margin of 8.52%, and a slightly lower future P/E of 32.16x. What’s in the News for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises announced plans to fully redeem all $61.4m of its 6.50% Senior Notes due 2026 at par plus accrued interest, which would remove these notes from its capital structure.Seeking Alpha • Jul 13
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Offers Promise, But Also Uncertainty
Summary Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. is undergoing a major transformation, with a surging backlog and significant new contracts driving optimism for future profitability. Despite flat revenue over recent years, BW improved net profits and EBITDA, but persistent negative cash flows and shareholder dilution remain key risks. Management guides for $80–$100 million in 2024 EBITDA, but the EV/EBITDA multiple of 19.5 suggests the stock is not particularly cheap versus peers. Given valuation uncertainties, execution risks, and concerns about AI-driven demand, I maintain a cautious Hold rating on BW. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jul 10
BW: TerraSpark Alliance And Index Additions Will Drive Strong Future Upside
Analysts have revised their price target for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises to $24.67 from $8.33, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises announced an alliance with TerraSpark Energy Campus for a planned West Virginia project that includes a 1.6 GW coal based power plant, a multi industry campus and a Coal Innovation & Training Center, with B&W expected to design and supply four 400 MW supercritical boilers and advanced emissions control systems (source: TerraSpark project announcement).Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 24
BW: Future Capital Moves And Contracts May Support Repricing Potential
Analysts have lifted their price target on Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises to $26.00 from $10.00, citing updated assumptions that include a lower discount rate, higher projected revenue growth of 47.15%, an improved profit margin of 8.52%, and a slightly lower future P/E of 32.16x. What’s in the News for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises announced plans to fully redeem all $61.4m of its 6.50% Senior Notes due 2026 at par plus accrued interest, which would remove these notes from its capital structure.Seeking Alpha • Jul 13
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Offers Promise, But Also Uncertainty
Summary Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. is undergoing a major transformation, with a surging backlog and significant new contracts driving optimism for future profitability. Despite flat revenue over recent years, BW improved net profits and EBITDA, but persistent negative cash flows and shareholder dilution remain key risks. Management guides for $80–$100 million in 2024 EBITDA, but the EV/EBITDA multiple of 19.5 suggests the stock is not particularly cheap versus peers. Given valuation uncertainties, execution risks, and concerns about AI-driven demand, I maintain a cautious Hold rating on BW. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jul 10
BW: TerraSpark Alliance And Index Additions Will Drive Strong Future Upside
Analysts have revised their price target for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises to $24.67 from $8.33, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises announced an alliance with TerraSpark Energy Campus for a planned West Virginia project that includes a 1.6 GW coal based power plant, a multi industry campus and a Coal Innovation & Training Center, with B&W expected to design and supply four 400 MW supercritical boilers and advanced emissions control systems (source: TerraSpark project announcement).
Narrative Update • Jun 26
BW: Future Coal Conversions And Carbon Capture Work Will Drive Upside
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises from $6.00 to $23.00, citing updated assumptions around future revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and P/E expectations as key factors behind the new price target range. What’s in the News for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises agreed to collaborate with TerraSpark on the planned TerraSpark Energy Campus in West Virginia.Analysis Article • Jan 13
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) Stock Catapults 38% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:BW ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 38% gain in the last...Analysis Article • Dec 12
Are Investors Undervaluing Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) By 23%?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises fair value estimate is US$8.11...Analysis Article • Nov 28
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) Shares Fly 90% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:BW ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 90% gain in the last...Analysis Article • Nov 26
Investors Could Be Concerned With Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' (NYSE:BW) Returns On Capital
To avoid investing in a business that's in decline, there's a few financial metrics that can provide early indications...Analysis Article • Oct 14
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 28%
Despite an already strong run, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:BW ) shares have been powering on, with a gain...Analysis Article • Aug 13
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) Surges 40% Yet Its Low P/S Is No Reason For Excitement
Despite an already strong run, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:BW ) shares have been powering on, with a gain...Analysis Article • Jun 17
There's No Escaping Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.'s (NYSE:BW) Muted Revenues Despite A 33% Share Price Rise
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:BW ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a...Analysis Article • Feb 21
The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.'s (NYSE:BW) Revenues Yet
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.'s ( NYSE:BW ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.1x might make it look like a buy...Seeking Alpha • Dec 16
Babcock & Wilcox: My Rationale For Not Buying The 14.3% Yielding Preferreds
Summary Babcock & Wilcox is divesting non-core businesses to improve short-term liquidity, reduce debt, and bolster its balance sheet, but faces ongoing financial challenges. The company's liquidity is strained, with non-restricted cash significantly reduced and insufficient to fund operations through another year, raising going concern doubts. Despite asset sales, BW's net losses and negative free cash flow persist, necessitating further asset sales and posing risks to both common and preferred shareholders. Pending Fed rate cuts and changes to the Inflation Reduction Act add uncertainty, making BW's commons and preferreds unattractive until the cash burn rate clarity improves. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 18
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.'s (NYSE:BW) 31% Price Drop
The Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:BW ) share price has softened a substantial 31% over the previous 30...Seeking Alpha • Sep 28
Babcock & Wilcox Has Reached Profitability, But Future Prospects Are Still Unclear
Summary Babcock & Wilcox is narrowly profitable but faces significant risks, including substantial debt and the need for future financing. The company operates through three segments: Renewable, Environmental, and Thermal, all of which are growing but have yet to achieve critical mass. Despite increasing revenue and a sizable backlog of orders, the lack of positive cash flow and potential overestimation of future revenue are concerning. Investors should monitor cash flow trends closely, as the company is unlikely to return value through dividends or share repurchases in the near term. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 25
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) Surges 29% Yet Its Low P/S Is No Reason For Excitement
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:BW ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 29% after a shaky...Analysis Article • Aug 09
Benign Growth For Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) Underpins Stock's 46% Plummet
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:BW ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very...Analysis Article • Jun 21
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) Stock Catapults 46% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:BW ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 46% after a shaky...Shareholder Returns
| BW | US Electrical | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -6.9% | -1.8% | -1.0% |
| 1Y | 825.0% | 36.6% | 14.7% |
Return vs Industry: BW exceeded the US Electrical industry which returned 36.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: BW exceeded the US Market which returned 14.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| BW volatility | |
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| BW Average Weekly Movement | 14.9% |
| Electrical Industry Average Movement | 11.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.0% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: BW's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: BW's weekly volatility (15%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of US stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 | 1,625 | Kenny Young | www.babcock.com |
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides energy and emissions control solutions to industrial, electrical utility, municipal, and other customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The company offers BrightLoop chemical looping technology, which produces steam, hydrogen, or syngas for applications in the energy, industrial, and agricultural sectors. It also provides steam generation equipment, including aftermarket parts, construction, maintenance, and field services; steam generation systems, such as package boilers, watertube and firetube waste heat boilers, and other boilers to medium and heavy industrial customers.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| BW fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$1.43b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$111.70m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$653.49m |
2.2x
P/S Ratio-12.8x
P/E RatioIs BW overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| BW income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$653.49m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$493.95m |
| Gross Profit | US$159.54m |
| Other Expenses | US$271.24m |
| Earnings | -US$111.70m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.75 |
| Gross Margin | 24.41% |
| Net Profit Margin | -17.09% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | -160.3% |
How did BW perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/27 18:16 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/24 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. is covered by 7 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Robert Labick | CJS Securities, Inc. |
| Aaron Spychalla | Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC |
| Brent Thielman | D.A. Davidson & Co. |