Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (BW)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (BW) has returned 131.70% so far this year and 2,084.71% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BW has returned -23.57% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 1, 2015, BW's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.57%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.3 years.

Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was May 2020 with a return of +131.7%, while the worst month was Aug 2017 at -78.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, BW closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 5, 2019 with a return of +70.6%, while the worst single day was Aug 10, 2017 at -72.3%.

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 12.61%, beta of 1.61, and R² of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 02, 2015.

• This stock participated in 188.99% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 58.17% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.08 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

BW ranks 99 for risk / return — in the top 99% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (BW) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. was 99.89%, occurring on Apr 21, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. drawdown is 93.79%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.