UBS Group AG Has $9.16 Million Stock Position in Babcock $BW

UBS Group AG lifted its holdings in shares of Babcock (NYSE:BW) by 337.1% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,445,218 shares of the technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,114,593 shares during the quarter. UBS Group AG’s holdings in Babcock were worth $9,163,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Centiva Capital LP acquired a new position in shares of Babcock during the 3rd quarter worth $31,000. Raymond James Financial Inc. grew its stake in Babcock by 11,311.3% in the 3rd quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 12,096 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 11,990 shares during the last quarter. Sender Co & Partners Inc. acquired a new position in Babcock in the 3rd quarter valued at $50,000. Platform Technology Partners acquired a new position in Babcock in the 3rd quarter valued at $54,000. Finally, Qube Research & Technologies Ltd acquired a new position in Babcock in the 3rd quarter valued at $69,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 83.17% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on BW shares. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Babcock from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday. Northland Securities set a $23.00 target price on shares of Babcock in a research note on Tuesday. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Babcock to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Babcock in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Finally, Craig Hallum reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $19.00 target price on shares of Babcock in a research note on Tuesday, March 17th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $14.25.

Babcock Stock Performance

NYSE:BW opened at $21.82 on Friday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $15.81 and a 200-day moving average of $10.19. The company has a market capitalization of $2.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -24.79 and a beta of 1.08. Babcock has a 52 week low of $0.62 and a 52 week high of $22.03.

Babcock (NYSE:BW) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May 11th. The technology company reported ($0.60) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.03) by ($0.57). The firm had revenue of $214.41 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $149.72 million. Sell-side analysts forecast that Babcock will post 0.29 EPS for the current year.

Key Babcock News

Here are the key news stories impacting Babcock this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Northland Securities raised its FY2026 earnings estimate for Babcock & Wilcox to $0.29 per share, matching the current consensus and signaling improved profit expectations. MarketBeat BW earnings estimate update
• Neutral Sentiment: Several law firms reminded investors about the June 15 lead-plaintiff deadline in an existing securities class action covering purchases made between November 5, 2025 and March 11, 2026. Bronstein Gewirtz & Grossman class action notice
• Neutral Sentiment: Babcock & Wilcox also received attention from additional law firms urging shareholders to secure counsel before the class-action deadline, reinforcing ongoing litigation overhang. Gross Law Firm deadline reminder
• Neutral Sentiment: The company was noted in pre-market trading reports as part of a broader risk-off move, with U.S. futures lower and growth-oriented names under pressure. Benzinga pre-market movers article
• Negative Sentiment: Babcock & Wilcox priced an underwritten public offering of 10.8 million shares at $18.50 per share, which can dilute existing shareholders and often weighs on the stock near term. Business Wire offering pricing announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Earlier reports also flagged a proposed $200 million common stock offering, adding to dilution concerns and helping explain the recent weakness in BW shares. Business Wire proposed offering announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Fresh class-action filings against the company and its officers add legal uncertainty and could increase investor caution. Pomerantz class action filing

Insider Activity at Babcock

In other Babcock news, CEO Kenneth M. Young acquired 7,000 shares of Babcock stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 18th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $15.14 per share, with a total value of $105,980.00. Following the acquisition, the chief executive officer owned 1,656,512 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $25,079,591.68. The trade was a 0.42% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Insiders own 2.80% of the company’s stock.

Babcock Profile

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.