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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc. (BW) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

Q: Where is BW trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

BW last traded at $4.27 (-6.36% on volume of 3,323,479 shares), positioning the stock -29.65% below its 50-day simple moving average ($6.07) and -62.77% below its 200-day simple moving average ($11.47). Across its 52-week range of $3.39 to $22.03, BW sits at the 4.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 38.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($3.74 to $4.80).

Q: Are BW insiders and hedge funds buying or selling?

Roarable's SEC Form 4 and 13F Whale Thermometer currently classifies BW leadership and institutional positioning as: NET EXECUTIVE TRIMMING / PROFIT-TAKING.

$4.27 -6.36% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.21

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc. (BW) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 23/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (23/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows →

ROARABLE E • RED ALERT Cap $679.3M

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As of 2026-11-02, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: BW) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 23/100 at a spot price of $4.27 (-6.36% 1D, market cap $679.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 5/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 3/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 4/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, BW ranks #463 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Building Products), BW carries a Roarable E (23/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 24.5%, and ROIC of 48.2%. By comparison, JBI (Janus International Group Inc.) holds a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E 11.6x, ROIC 7.9%, cap $622.1M) and GFF (Griffon Corporation) posts a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E 91.2x, ROIC 12.0%, cap $4.66B). Among the 5-stock peer group, JBI leads on earnings multiple (11.6x) while BW leads on capital efficiency (48.2% ROIC).

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Per BW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001630805), Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc. generated $587.7M in revenue (+1.1% YoY), -$32.8M in net income, and -$85.7M in free cash flow against $662.9M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.21 (-1.33%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.20% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 8/20 (D-) • 0% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (23/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-11.1% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk E

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-15.7% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BW)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (23/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY BW SCORES 23/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+8/20 pts (35% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 24.5% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+5/20 pts (22% of score)

Altman Z-Score 0.20 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) • Piotroski F-Score 2/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+2.20% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade E$5.01-9% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade E$4.56-8.6% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade E$4.17+2.4% Next Q

Current

Grade E$4.27-11.1% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: E (31) → E (23)Full Audit →

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While BW currently carries a cautious 23/100 (E) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($6.07) and Max Pain ($4.48) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $23.13.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+2.20% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Contract: “BW Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”

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BW Smart-Money Thermometer: NET EXECUTIVE TRIMMING / PROFIT-TAKING

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▲ Disclosed Buys: 0 ($0)▼ Disclosed Sales: 0 ($0)

Wide-Open SEC Form 4, 13F & Congressional Disclosure Ledger (BW)

No recent open-market Form 4 cluster sales or emergency dumps flagged on BW. Visit the Global 13F & Congressional Whale Ledger for cross-market smart-money filings.

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BW // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -71.68%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT

2026-11-02O $4.56H $4.56L $4.27C $4.27VOL 3.26M

RES: $2.35SUP: $3.58SMA50: $6.07SMA200: $11.47

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BW Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

14.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +1.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (BW)

Industrials Rank #463 of 485 ⚔️ JBI vs BW Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (BW vs. JBI, GFF, MTEN, BRNX)

Industry: Building Products (12 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc. (BW) ranks #463 by composite RQD confidence (23/100, grade E) and #282 by equity capitalization ($679.3M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, JBI leads on earnings valuation at 11.6x trailing P/E, while BW leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 48.2% ROIC and 24.5% gross margin. JBI currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 57/100 (D+) compared with BW at 23/100 (E).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
BW ACTIVE Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc.	E	23/100	—	24.5%	48.2%	-6.36%	$679.3M	Benchmark Subject
JBI Janus International Group Inc.	D+	57/100	11.6x	38.8%	7.9%	+1.75%	$622.1M	/jbi-vs-bw →
GFF Griffon Corporation	D	51/100	91.2x	42.0%	12.0%	-1.78%	$4.66B	/gff-vs-bw →
MTEN Mingteng International Corporation Inc. (Class A)	E	22/100	—	22.5%	-1.6%	+1.50%	$6.4M	/mten-vs-bw →
BRNX BrenX Ltd.	E	29/100	—	-30.0%	-35.0%	-21.03%	$1.1M	/brnx-vs-bw →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001630805

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc. (BW) reported GAAP revenue of $587.7M (+1.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $581.0M , and +0.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$32.8M, operating cash flow of -$68.9M, and free cash flow of -$85.7M (+34.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, BW closed FY2025 with $662.9M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.20, Piotroski F-Score: 2/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$587.7M	-$32.8M	-$68.9M	-$85.7M	$662.9M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$581.0M	-$72.9M	-$118.7M	-$129.9M	$727.0M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$587.4M	-$75.8M	-$42.3M	-$42.3M	—	—

3. BW Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is BW stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does BW compare to JBI and GFF in the Industrials sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BW?

Where is BW trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

BW last traded at $4.27 (-6.36% on volume of 3,323,479 shares), positioning the stock -29.65% below its 50-day simple moving average ($6.07) and -62.77% below its 200-day simple moving average ($11.47). Across its 52-week range of $3.39 to $22.03, BW sits at the 4.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 38.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($3.74 to $4.80).

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Are BW insiders and hedge funds buying or selling?

Roarable's SEC Form 4 and 13F Whale Thermometer currently classifies BW leadership and institutional positioning as: NET EXECUTIVE TRIMMING / PROFIT-TAKING.

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BW — Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:33:54Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, BW scores 23 out of 100 with a letter grade of E, labeled "Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 8/20 (ROIC 48.2%; FCF yield -12.61%); Whale 13F Flow at 3/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction at 4/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit at 3/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet at 5/20 (Altman Z 0.2; Piotroski F 2/9; Debt/Equity 0.5). Taken together, the low pillar scores point to weak cash generation, minimal supportive institutional or insider signals, and balance-sheet stress flagged by the forensic metrics. The reported ROIC of 48.2% stands out against a negative FCF yield, a combination an investor should reconcile before drawing conclusions. Valuation tradeoffs are visible in EV/EBITDA of 16.9 alongside negative FCF, so a prospective investor would need to see evidence of cash conversion improving before the rating's downside risks could be considered resolved. This is an analytical summary, not personalized advice.

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$587.7M	$20.7M	$-32.8M	N/A	$-85.7M	$89.5M	N/A
FY 2024	$581.0M	$-6.3M	$-72.9M	N/A	$-129.9M	$26.9M	N/A
FY 2023	$587.4M	$-20.1M	$-75.8M	N/A	$-42.3M	N/A	N/A

Per the market data, gross margin is 24.5%, operating margin 3.5%, and net margin -5.6%. Per the RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 0.2, the Piotroski F-Score is 2/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. Reported net income was negative in each period shown, while operating income turned positive in FY 2025 after negative results in the prior two years. Cash rose to $89.5M in FY 2025 from $26.9M in FY 2024, while FCF remained negative in every reported period.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the news wire, a Yahoo Finance report referenced Jim Cramer's view on BW with a stated condition (headline-level only, flagged YELLOW).
Per the news wire, a MarketBeat report covered BW market action and institutional positioning (flagged YELLOW).
Per the news wire, a kalkine.ca report asked why BW was down in a month despite a record backlog (flagged GREEN, CATALYST).
Per the news wire, a Benzinga report covered BW market action (flagged YELLOW).
Per the news wire, ad-hoc-news.de reported an estimated November 3 earnings date for BW (flagged YELLOW).
Per the news wire, ad-hoc-news.de reported first-half cash flow for BW (flagged YELLOW).

Risk watch items: The FY 2025 FCF of $-85.7M and the negative net margin remain the key diligence points. The proprietary signals list in the Butterfly graph is empty. The news wire summaries do not contain quantitative detail beyond the headlines.

Open Questions

What is the cause of the negative FCF in each reported period despite a positive operating income in FY 2025?
What are the company's EPS, debt balances, and P/E figures, which the source data marks as unavailable?
What does the referenced record backlog consist of, and how does it convert into revenue and cash?
What drove the increase in cash from $26.9M to $89.5M, and was it operational or financing-driven?
What are the terms and outcome of the first-half cash flow update reported by ad-hoc-news.de?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 14h ago

Jim Cramer Gives Babcock & Wilcox (BW) a Chance With One Condition

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🟡 MARKET WIRE MarketBeat • 17h ago

Babcock (BW) Stock Price, News & Analysis $BW

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🟢 CATALYST kalkine.ca • 20h ago

Why Is Babcock and Wilcox Enterprises (NYSE:BW) Penny Stock Down in a Month Despite a Record Backlog?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Benzinga • 23h ago

Jim Cramer Doesn’t Like This Health Care Stock, Sees No Reason To Buy Rambus - Rambus (NASDAQ:RMBS)

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🟡 MARKET WIRE ad-hoc-news.de • 1d ago

Babcock & Wilcox stock: November 3 earnings date is estimated for BW stock

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🟡 MARKET WIRE ad-hoc-news.de • 1d ago

Babcock & Wilcox posts first-half cash flow for Babcock & Wilcox stock

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🟡 MARKET WIRE ad-hoc-news.de • 1d ago

Babcock & Wilcox stock trades at EUR 3.79 late Friday

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🟡 MARKET WIRE ad-hoc-news.de • 1d ago

Babcock & Wilcox schedules November 9 results call for Babcock & Wilcox stock

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🔥 THE ROAR PIT • LIVE COMMUNITY DEBATE 3 Active Posts & Replies

BW Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $4.27?

🐂 33% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON BW 🐻 67% BEARISH CONVICTION

RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $4.01 (-12.1%)

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is BW (E • RQD 23/100) a Buy at $4.56?

Welcome to the BW (Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 23/100 (Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid) in Building Products. Bulls point to capital efficiency (48.2% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

FO ForensicBear Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $3.65 (-20.0%)

Spot @ $4.56

Pump the brakes on BW — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on BW, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 24.5% gross margins. Unless Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

AL AlphaFlow_Cap Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $5.61 (+23.0%)

Spot @ $4.56

BW cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on BW, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Building Products and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $4.56 (52-wk range $3.39 - $22.03), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.