Citigroup Boosts Babcock International Group (LON:BAB) Price Target to £155.60

Babcock International Group (LON:BAB) had its price target upped by research analysts at Citigroup from £155.40 to £155.60 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday,Digital Look reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the stock.

Several other equities research analysts have also commented on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on Babcock International Group from GBX 1,700 to GBX 1,500 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 1,400 price objective on shares of Babcock International Group in a research note on Monday. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on Babcock International Group from GBX 1,280 to GBX 1,400 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, May 15th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of GBX 4,306.

Babcock International Group Stock Performance

LON:BAB opened at GBX 986.40 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.76, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 178.86. Babcock International Group has a fifty-two week low of GBX 934.76 and a fifty-two week high of GBX 1,527. The stock has a market cap of £4.83 billion, a PE ratio of 17.68, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 0.89. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is GBX 1,080.05 and its 200-day simple moving average is GBX 1,246.95.

Babcock International Group (LON:BAB) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, June 22nd. The company reported GBX 42.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Babcock International Group had a net margin of 4.08% and a return on equity of 31.57%. The business had revenue of GBX 517.77 billion during the quarter. Analysts expect that Babcock International Group will post 41.4298019 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Babcock International Group News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Babcock International Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: The company reported ongoing underlying growth in its core defence and nuclear businesses, which supports the view that operational momentum remains intact despite one-off charges. Babcock sees underlying growth despite frigate setback
• Positive Sentiment: Babcock also announced a large share buyback program and said it is increasing shareholder returns, which can be supportive for the stock. Babcock International launches $265 million buyback program; pretax profit falls
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies reaffirmed its “buy” rating and set a GBX 1,400 price target, suggesting analysts still see upside from current levels. Broker views
• Neutral Sentiment: The company posted quarterly EPS of GBX 42.10 and revenue of GBX 517.77 billion, reinforcing that the business remains profitable even as earnings headlines were dominated by the charge. Conference call transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Annual profit fell after a frigate cost hike/charge, and several reports noted the stock slid as fiscal 2026 profit dropped in line with guidance, which likely pressured the shares. Babcock International Shares Slide as Fiscal 2026 Profit Drops

Babcock International Group Company Profile

Babcock International Group PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides value-add services for aerospace, defense, and security in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, Africa, North America, Australasia, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Marine, Nuclear, Land, and Aviation. It designs, procures, operates, and manages critical utility and process equipment; offers asset management, defense and maritime training, information and intelligence, equipment and system, and facilities and infrastructure services, as well as naval platforms; and designs, manufactures, and provides through-life support for mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.