Wall Street Zen Upgrades Babcock (NYSE:BW) to “Buy”

Babcock (NYSE:BW) was upgraded by research analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report released on Saturday.

A number of other analysts also recently weighed in on BW. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Babcock from a “sell (d-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Northland Securities set a $23.00 price objective on shares of Babcock in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Babcock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $14.25.

Babcock Trading Up 0.4%

NYSE BW opened at $10.33 on Friday. Babcock has a 12 month low of $1.40 and a 12 month high of $22.03. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $12.13 and a 200 day simple moving average of $13.65. The company has a current ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 1.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.21. The company has a market capitalization of $1.54 billion, a PE ratio of -57.38 and a beta of 1.22.

Babcock (NYSE:BW) last issued its earnings results on Monday, August 10th. The technology company reported $0.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.02 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $319.69 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations 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 year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Babcock news, Director Philip D. Moeller bought 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 13th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $9.50 per share, with a total value of $47,500.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 240,809 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,287,685.50. The trade was a 2.12% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 2.80% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Babcock

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Situational Awareness LP acquired a new position in shares of Babcock in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $8,584,000. UBS Group AG increased its position in shares of Babcock by 337.1% during the fourth quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 1,445,218 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $9,163,000 after acquiring an additional 1,114,593 shares in the last quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of Babcock during the fourth quarter worth $569,000. Cooper Creek Partners Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Babcock during the first quarter worth $15,205,000. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lifted its position in Babcock by 777.3% in the 1st quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 2,974,324 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $43,693,000 after acquiring an additional 2,635,304 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 83.17% of the company’s stock.

Babcock News Roundup

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 Company 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.