Analysts Set Babcock (NYSE:BW) Target Price at $14.25

Babcock (NYSE:BW) has received an average recommendation of “Hold” from the six ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have issued a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month target price among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $14.25.

A number of brokerages have weighed in on BW. Northland Securities set a $23.00 price target on shares of Babcock in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Babcock from a “sell (d-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Babcock from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday.

Key Headlines Impacting Babcock

Here are the key news stories impacting Babcock this week:

• Positive Sentiment: A fresh institutional disclosure placed Babcock & Wilcox among several “second-derivative” artificial-intelligence plays attracting investor attention. The disclosure appears to be the main catalyst behind the stock’s Friday strength, although the available report does not provide details on the institution or position size. AXT, T1 Energy and Babcock & Wilcox Soaring Higher On Friday
• Positive Sentiment: Insider activity was supportive after the company reported CEO buying on August 13. Investors may interpret the purchase as a signal that management sees value in the shares following their recent weakness. CEO’s Bold Insider Move Signals Growing Confidence at Babcock & Wilcox
• Positive Sentiment: Babcock’s latest quarterly results exceeded expectations, with earnings of $0.04 per share versus a $0.02 consensus estimate and revenue of approximately $319.7 million versus an expected $197.0 million. Northland Securities also issued a Buy rating, adding to the constructive sentiment. Babcock & Wilcox Gets a Buy from Northland Securities
• Neutral Sentiment: The stock’s trading volume was substantially above its average, indicating strong investor interest. Shares remain below their 50-day and 200-day moving averages, suggesting that the broader trend is still weak despite the recent rally.
• Negative Sentiment: Investors bought 9,536 put options, roughly 85% above average put volume. This may reflect increased bearish speculation or hedging demand.
• Negative Sentiment: Northland Securities slightly reduced its fiscal 2026 EPS forecast to $0.30 from $0.31. The new estimate matches consensus but signals limited near-term earnings upside. Babcock Q3 EPS Estimate Decreased by Northland Securities

Babcock Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE BW opened at $10.33 on Monday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $12.13 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $13.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.21, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a current ratio of 1.45. The firm has a market cap of $1.54 billion, a P/E ratio of -57.38 and a beta of 1.21. Babcock has a 1 year low of $1.40 and a 1 year high of $22.03.

Babcock (NYSE:BW) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August 10th. The technology company reported $0.04 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.02 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $319.69 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $196.95 million. Babcock had a negative return on equity of 4.51% and a negative net margin of 2.17%. Research analysts forecast that Babcock will post 0.3 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Babcock

In related news, Director Philip D. Moeller bought 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 13th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $9.50 per share, for a total transaction of $47,500.00. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 240,809 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,287,685.50. The trade was a 2.12% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link. 2.80% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Babcock

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Royal Bank of Canada raised its holdings in Babcock by 57.3% during the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 1,785 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 650 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted its holdings in shares of Babcock by 3.0% in the first quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 55,733 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $819,000 after buying an additional 1,604 shares during the period. Mariner LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Babcock by 10.8% in the fourth quarter. Mariner LLC now owns 16,608 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $105,000 after buying an additional 1,620 shares during the period. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC increased its position in shares of Babcock by 30.6% in the first quarter. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC now owns 13,057 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $208,000 after acquiring an additional 3,057 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. purchased a new position in shares of Babcock in the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 83.17% of the company’s stock.

About Babcock

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc (NYSE: BW) is a specialized provider of energy and environmental technologies and services serving power generation and heavy industrial markets. The company designs, manufactures and maintains critical components and systems that support the safe and efficient operation of both fossil-fuel and renewable power facilities. Its core offerings include industrial and utility boilers, environmental control systems for emissions reduction, and aftermarket support services ranging from inspection and maintenance to spare parts management.

In addition to its boiler and emissions control portfolio, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises delivers lifecycle solutions aimed at enhancing plant performance and compliance.