Q1 EPS Estimates for Babcock Reduced by Northland Securities

Babcock (NYSE:BW) – Northland Securities reduced their Q1 2026 EPS estimates for shares of Babcock in a research note issued on Tuesday, April 21st. Northland Securities analyst J. Grampp now expects that the technology company will earn ($0.03) per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.01. Northland Securities has a “Outperform” rating and a $10.00 price objective on the stock. The consensus estimate for Babcock’s current full-year earnings is $0.21 per share. Northland Securities also issued estimates for Babcock’s Q2 2026 earnings at $0.03 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $1.10 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on the company. Zacks Research raised Babcock to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Babcock in a research note on Monday. Wall Street Zen upgraded Babcock from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, March 21st. Finally, Craig Hallum reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $19.00 price objective on shares of Babcock in a report on Tuesday, March 17th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Babcock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $11.00.

Babcock Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:BW opened at $15.64 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $2.12 billion, a PE ratio of -28.96 and a beta of 1.09. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $13.68 and a 200-day moving average of $8.84. Babcock has a one year low of $0.33 and a one year high of $18.80.

Babcock (NYSE:BW) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March 4th. The technology company reported ($0.05) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.04) by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $161.00 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $179.10 million.

Insider Activity

In related news, CEO Kenneth M. Young bought 7,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 18th. The stock was acquired 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 in the company, valued at approximately $25,079,591.68. This represents a 0.42% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, major shareholder Brc Group Holdings, Inc. sold 1,155,382 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.00, for a total value of $10,398,438.00. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Corporate insiders own 3.90% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Marshall Wace LLP grew its holdings in shares of Babcock by 93.0% in the 2nd quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 395,945 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $380,000 after purchasing an additional 190,814 shares during the last quarter. Nomura Holdings Inc. boosted its position in Babcock by 58.2% in the second quarter. Nomura Holdings Inc. now owns 127,382 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $123,000 after buying an additional 46,884 shares in the last quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC bought a new stake in Babcock during the third quarter worth about $71,000. Kathmere Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Babcock during the third quarter worth about $58,000. Finally, Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI acquired a new stake in shares of Babcock during the third quarter worth approximately $1,160,000. 83.17% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Babcock

Here are the key news stories impacting Babcock this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst outlook shows some later-quarter strength — Northland Securities raised Q3 and Q4 2026 EPS forecasts (and boosted Q4 2026 again), while maintaining an “Outperform” rating and a $10 price objective, which supports a constructive medium-term view. Northland research updates
• Neutral Sentiment: Separate announcement refers to a share buyback by Babcock International (GB: BAB), which is a different company and not Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW); this is likely noise for BW investors unless it causes investor confusion. Babcock International buyback
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple plaintiff law firms have announced and encouraged filings in securities class actions alleging misstatements or concealed conflicts related to BW for the period Nov 5, 2025–Mar 11, 2026; concentrated legal risk increases potential litigation costs, management distraction, and downside volatility. Berger Montague class action notice
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrades to near-term estimates: Northland trimmed Q1 and Q2 2026 and slightly cut FY2027 EPS—this lowers short-term earnings visibility and could pressure sentiment even though later-quarter estimates were raised. Northland estimate changes

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.