Babcock (NYSE:BW) Rating Increased to Buy at Wall Street Zen

Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Babcock (NYSE:BW) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report report published on Saturday.

BW has been the topic of a number of other reports. Northland Securities set a $23.00 price target on Babcock in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Babcock from a “sell (d-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Tuesday. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $14.25.

Babcock Trading Up 10.5%

Shares of BW opened at $10.33 on Friday. Babcock has a fifty-two week low of $1.40 and a fifty-two week high of $22.03. The company has a market capitalization of $1.54 billion, a PE ratio of -57.38 and a beta of 1.21. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $12.13 and a two-hundred day moving average 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.

Babcock (NYSE:BW) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August 10th. The technology company reported $0.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.02 by $0.02. The business 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%. As a group, analysts forecast that Babcock will post 0.3 EPS for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Philip D. Moeller purchased 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 13th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $9.50 per share, with a total value of $47,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, 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 document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Insiders own 2.80% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Babcock

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Huntington National Bank increased its position in Babcock by 400,000.0% during the 4th quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 4,001 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 4,000 shares in the last quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. purchased a new position in Babcock in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Royal Bank of Canada lifted its position in Babcock by 57.3% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 1,785 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 650 shares in the last quarter. Centiva Capital LP acquired a new position in Babcock during the third quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Finally, Raymond James Financial Inc. grew its stake in Babcock by 11,311.3% during the third quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 12,096 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $35,000 after buying an additional 11,990 shares during the period. 83.17% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.