Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Is A 'Sell' After The Stock Pops (Rating Downgrade)

Harold Goldmeier
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Summary

  • Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. share price surged in July '24 following the sale of one asset; it presents a profit-taking opportunity after a recent asset sale.
  • Despite positive news about Q1 '24 revenue and new contracts, the share price seemed stuck and volatile; it might not sustain its recent increase.
  • Concerns about order fulfillment delays, potential Republican environmental regulations, and valuation metrics contribute to our Sell assessment for BW stock.

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Overview

The run-up in the share price of Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) in July ’24 makes this a profit-taking opportunity, igniting our Sell rating, at this time. There is a Strong Buy consensus among the few

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