Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (BW) Stock Price & Analysis
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (BW) closed at USD 4.96 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 2.27% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 4.85; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 4.52–5 on volume of 4,962,692 shares. Market capitalization is $738.87M, with a 52-week range of USD 3.06–22.03 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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Key facts (BW)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $822M, net income -$18.4M (-2.2% margin), free cash flow -$58.2M (SEC filings).
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold BW (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.75 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 22 (range 20–25).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +37.4% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -21.3% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-03, EPS estimate USD 0.03, revenue estimate $226M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (BW)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $711M | $609M | $587M | $581M | $588M | $822M |
| Gross profit | $175M | $145M | $121M | $127M | $144M | — |
| Operating income | $19.4M | -$1.2M | -$20.1M | -$6.3M | $20.7M | $22.5M |
| Net income | $30.9M | -$22.9M | -$197M | -$59.9M | -$36.2M | -$18.4M |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.26 | -$0.43 | -$2.38 | -$0.82 | -$0.48 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$118M | -$43.9M | -$52.1M | -$130M | -$85.7M | -$58.2M |
| Gross margin | 24.6% | 23.8% | 20.7% | 21.8% | 24.5% | — |
| Operating margin | 2.7% | -0.2% | -3.4% | -1.1% | 3.5% | 2.7% |
| Net margin | 4.3% | -3.8% | -33.6% | -10.3% | -6.2% | -2.2% |
| Revenue growth | +25.5% | -14.3% | -3.6% | -1.1% | +1.1% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $225M | $76.7M | $65.3M | $26.9M | $96.0M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (BW)
P/S 0.9x · P/B 12.9x · FCF yield -7.87% · Earnings yield -2.48%
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (BW)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold BW. Change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polen Capital | Polen Capital Management | 0.03% | $3.5M | Reduced -8.1% |
Analysts (BW)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.75 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 22 (low 20, high 25).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | Needham | Initiated | Buy | $20 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BW)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +37.4% | -21.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +37.5% | -4.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 114.8% | 111.7% |
| Max drawdown | -77.8% (May 2026→Oct 2026) | -97.0% (Nov 2021→Apr 2025) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC)
| Price | USD 4.96 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.27% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 4.85 |
| Open | USD 4.7 |
| Day Range | USD 4.52 – 5 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 3.06 – 22.03 |
| Volume | 4,962,692 shares |
| Market Cap | $738.87M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (BW)
Nexqual's technical model rates BW "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 32.29 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 7.22) |
| MACD | -0.68 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (BW)
Wall Street analysts rate BW "Buy" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 22 (range USD 20–25), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 22 |
| High Target | USD 25 |
| Low Target | USD 20 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (BW)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-03 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.03 |
| Revenue Estimate | $226.45M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.07 vs est 0.03 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.01 vs est -0.03 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.02 vs est -0.05 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.33 vs est -0.11 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BW)
| Total Revenue | $834.35M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +130.30% |
| Gross Margin | +19.74% |
| Operating Margin | +3.99% |
| Profit Margin | -2.20% |
| Debt / Equity | 5.62 |
| Current Ratio | 1.45 |
| Total Cash | $314.03M |
| Total Debt | $322.29M |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | -$85.66M (-14.6% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BW)
Nexqual rates Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -18% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 20%, operating 4% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $314M cash vs $322M debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$86M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (BW)
| Insider Ownership | +3.34% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +104.83% |
| Shares Outstanding | 148.97M |
| Float | 112.29M |
| Short % of Float | +19.14% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Leadership (BW)
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. is led by Kenneth M. Young (age 61), CEO, President & Chairman of the Board, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| CEO, President & Chairman of the Board | Kenneth M. Young (age 61) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Cameron M. Frymyer (age 49) |
| Chief Technology Officer | Brandy Johnson |
| Vice President of Corporate Development | Sarah Serafin |
| Managing Director of Babcock & Wilcox Middle East Holdings | Wassim Moussaoui |
Major Backers & Investors (BW)
Notable institutional backers of Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. include Brc Group Holdings, Inc., Hood River Capital Management LLC, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Brc Group Holdings, Inc. | 18.42% |
| Hood River Capital Management LLC | 9.19% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 5.14% |
| Manager Directed Portfolios-Hood River Small-Cap Growth Fund | 5.07% |
| Gendell, Jeffrey L. | 3.45% |
| Marshall Wace LLP | 2.63% |
| Neuberger Berman Group, LLC | 2.2% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 10.71% |
| Vanguard Group | 7.95% |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 3% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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