Babcock International Group PLC (LON:BAB)
London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX | Market Cap | 5.85B +20.5% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 5.18B +7.2% |
| Net Income | 211.20M -14.5% |
| EPS | 0.41 -14.0% |
| Shares Out | 490.23M |
| PE Ratio | 28.90 |
| Forward PE | 18.36 |
| Dividend | 0.08 (0.63%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Volume | n/a |
| Open | 1,190.00 |
| Previous Close | 1,181.50 |
| Day's Range | 1,188.00 - 1,208.68 |
| 52-Week Range | 902.40 - 1,527.00 |
| Beta | 0.87 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 1,408.50 (+18.01%) |
| Earnings Date | Jun 22, 2026 |
About LON:BAB
Babcock International Group PLC, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, manufacture, and integration of specialist systems for aerospace, defense, and security in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, Africa, North America, Australasia, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Marine, Nuclear, Land, and Aviation. The company offers type 31 frigates, arrowhead 140, arrowhead 120, ARMOR force, project lurcher, jackal contract, ground deployed advanced mortar system, general logistics vehicle, Bab... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In fiscal year 2026, LON:BAB's revenue was 5.18 billion, an increase of 7.17% compared to the previous year's 4.83 billion. Earnings were 211.20 million, a decrease of -14.53%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 10 analysts, the average rating for BAB stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is 1,409p, which is an increase of 18.01% from the latest price.
News
BAE Systems and Babcock get defence spending boost from Healey appointment
BAE Systems and Babcock International shares received a defence spending boost on 21 July after new Prime Minister Andy Burnham named John Healey as Chancellor of the Exchequer. BAE (BARC: BAE Systems...
Babcock price target lowered to 1,430 GBp from 1,675 GBp at Berenberg
Berenberg lowered the firm’s price target on Babcock (BCKIF) to 1,430 GBp from 1,675 GBp and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Defence shares rise after Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as chancellor
Babcock and BAE Systems benefit as markets hope former defence secretary will increase spending on sector Business live – latest updates Shares in defence companies have risen sharply after Andy Burnh...
Babcock price target lowered to 1,390 GBp from 1,400 GBp at RBC Capital
RBC Capital analyst Ben Pfannes-Varrow lowered the firm’s price target on Babcock (BCKIF) to 1,390 GBp from 1,400 GBp and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Published first on…
Buy the UK DIP? Defense stocks lifted by $20 billion spending boost as gilts come under fire
Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer this week announced an extra £15billion in defense spending over the next four years as part of the U.K.'s Defence Investment Plan. The news revived a defense stoc...
Babcock price target lowered to 1,100 GBp from 1,140 GBp at Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank lowered the firm’s price target on Babcock (BCKIF) to 1,100 GBp from 1,140 GBp and keeps a Hold rating on the shares.
Babcock price target raised to 1,556 GBp from 1,554 GBp at Citi
Citi raised the firm’s price target on Babcock (BCKIF) to 1,556 GBp from 1,554 GBp and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Babcock International Group Earnings Call Transcript: H2 2026
Strong FY 2026 results with 8% organic revenue growth, 19% profit increase, and 84% cash conversion, despite a GBP 140 million Type 31 charge. Leadership transition ensures continuity, with reaffirmed guidance and robust sector performance in Marine, Nuclear, and Aviation.
Babcock International Group Annual report: H2 2026
Babcock International Group has published its H2 2026 annual report on June 22, 2026.
Babcock International Group Slides: H2 2026
Babcock International Group has posted slides in relation to its H2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on June 22, 2026.
Babcock International Group Annual report: H2 2026
Babcock International Group has published its H2 2026 annual report on June 22, 2026.
Babcock International Launches $265 Million Buyback Program; Pretax Profit Falls
The defense and nuclear-equipment group said pretax profit for its fiscal year was £283.7 million compared with £329.1 million the year before.
Babcock upgraded to Buy from Hold at Investec
Investec analyst Joel Spungin upgraded Babcock (BCKIF) to Buy from Hold with a 1,315 GBp price target
Babcock upgraded to Buy from Add at Peel Hunt
Peel Hunt upgraded Babcock (BCKIF) to Buy from Add with a 1,409 GBp price target
Babcock price target raised to 1,400 GBp from 1,280 GBp at RBC Capital
RBC Capital analyst Ben Pfannes-Varrow raised the firm’s price target on Babcock (BCKIF) to 1,400 GBp from 1,280 GBp and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Published first on…
Babcock price target lowered to 1,500 GBp from 1,700 GBp at JPMorgan
JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on Babcock (BCKIF) to 1,500 GBp from 1,700 GBp and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
Babcock International Group H2 Earnings Call Highlights
Babcock International Group LON: BAB executives said the defense contractor delivered a strong underlying performance in fiscal 2026, but the update was overshadowed by a new GBP 140 million charge ti...
Babcock International Group Earnings Call Transcript: H2 2026
Delivered 10% organic revenue growth and 19% higher underlying profit, with strong cash generation and margins across all segments. A GBP 140 million Type 31 charge was recognized, but medium-term guidance and FY 2027 expectations remain unchanged.
Babcock International Group Earnings release: H2 2026
Babcock International Group released its H2 2026 earnings on May 13, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Babcock upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Citi
Citi analyst Charles Armitage upgraded Babcock (BCKIF) to Buy from Neutral with an unchanged price target of 1,554 GBp. The firm cites the recent share price move for its upgrade.
Babcock downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Citi
Citi analyst Charles Armitage downgraded Babcock (BCKIF) to Neutral from Buy with a price target of 1,554 GBp, up from 1,338 GBp. The firm cites valuation for the downgrade. Published…
Babcock price target raised to 1,700 GBp from 1,600 GBp at JPMorgan
JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Babcock (BCKIF) to 1,700 GBp from 1,600 GBp and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
Babcock downgraded to Add from Buy at Peel Hunt
Peel Hunt downgraded Babcock (BCKIF) to Add from Buy with a 1,582 GBp price target
Babcock's CEO to retire this year, nuclear boss Holt to step up
Britain's Babcock said chief executive David Lockwood would retire by the end of 2026, and named the boss of its nuclear division, former Rolls-Royce executive Harry Holt, as his successor.
Babcock Picks Internal Successor as CEO Lockwood Plans to Retire
Harry Holt will be promoted to chief executive officer when David Lockwood retires after roughly half a decade at the helm.