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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.

BW

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. NYSE
$8.86 -3.59% (-0.33)

Market Cap $984.35 M
52w High $11.57
52w Low $0.22
P/E -12.66
Volume 985.56K
Outstanding Shares 111.10M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2025 $149.01M $30.64M $35.09M 23.55% $0.3 $11.38M
Q2-2025 $144.05M $35.11M $-58.49M -40.6% $-0.63 $11.74M
Q1-2025 $181.19M $34.21M $-22.01M -12.15% $-0.26 $8.2M
Q4-2024 $66.28M $44.2M $-63.06M -95.16% $-0.71 $-52.16M
Q3-2024 $209.86M $51.3M $-5.33M -2.54% $-0.1 $3.93M

What's going well?

Revenue is growing steadily and the company has cut operating expenses, showing better cost control. Interest costs are down, and the headline profit looks strong this quarter.

What's concerning?

Most of the profit comes from a one-time gain, not the main business. Gross margins are shrinking, core profits are down, and debt costs remain high.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2025 $189.9M $657.9M $890.1M $-232.2M
Q2-2025 $21.71M $703.49M $1.01B $-309.23M
Q1-2025 $21.63M $719.71M $1.02B $-303.01M
Q4-2024 $23.4M $726.99M $1.01B $-283.76M
Q3-2024 $30.63M $804.63M $1.01B $-203.69M

What's financially strong about this company?

The company massively increased its cash reserves and reduced its debt, giving it more breathing room. Liquidity is now adequate, and deferred revenue is up, showing customer confidence.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

Shareholder equity is still deeply negative, and debt remains high compared to assets. The business has a long history of losses and relies heavily on debt to fund operations.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2025 $35.09M $-32.11M $161.77M $-39.96M $90.28M $-37.63M
Q2-2025 $-58.51M $-25.31M $14.55M $2.99M $-7.81M $-28.06M
Q1-2025 $-7.78M $-8.48M $-3.91M $-414K $-12.45M $-12.8M
Q4-2024 $-63.02M $-22.48M $31.95M $-1.11M $3.15M $-23.55M
Q3-2024 $-5.33M $-69.67M $2.13M $-10.78M $-74.17M $-71.83M

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

The company increased its cash balance to $201 million and managed to turn a net profit on paper. Debt was paid down, reducing financial risk.

What are the cash flow concerns?

Operating cash flow and free cash flow are both deeply negative and getting worse. The company is highly dependent on raising money and selling assets, and shareholders are being diluted.

Revenue by Products

Product Q4-2024Q1-2025Q2-2025Q3-2025
BW Environmental Segment
BW Environmental Segment
$0 $10.00M $20.00M $20.00M
BW Renewable Segment
BW Renewable Segment
$0 $30.00M $20.00M $20.00M
BW Thermal Segment
BW Thermal Segment
$270.00M $140.00M $100.00M $120.00M

Q3 2025 Earnings Call Summary

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5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

Key positives for BW include a resilient revenue base with an installed fleet that supports ongoing service work, reasonably stable gross margins, and a deep well of technical expertise in boilers, emissions control, and waste‑to‑energy. Its focused innovation in decarbonization technologies positions it well for the global push toward cleaner energy and offers potential for higher‑value projects. The company has also shown it can access financing and manage its asset base to navigate short‑term pressures.

! Risks

Main risks center on financial health and execution. Persistent net losses, negative free cash flow, and rising debt have produced negative equity and thinner liquidity, leaving the company more vulnerable to shocks. Interest costs and non‑operating charges continue to weigh on results. Operationally, the project‑based nature of the business exposes BW to contract risk, cost overruns, and timing issues, while aggressive competition and uncertain policy timetables for decarbonization projects add further uncertainty.

Outlook

Looking forward, BW’s story is one of tension between strategic opportunity and financial strain. If the company can successfully commercialize its clean‑energy technologies, execute projects profitably, and improve cash generation, its niche strengths in decarbonization and waste‑to‑energy could support a healthier, more balanced financial profile. However, until profitability and cash flow become consistently positive and leverage is reduced, the outlook remains cautious and highly dependent on disciplined execution and supportive market conditions.