BW Stock Up 49% after 5-Day Win Streak
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 49% return. The company has gained about $122 Mil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $251 Mil. The stock remains 54.9% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 9.6% for the S&P 500.
BW provides energy and emissions control solutions globally, specializing in renewable, environmental, and thermal technologies including waste-to-energy, solar installation, and biomass energy systems. After this rally, is BW still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell BW.
Comparing BW Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for BW stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | BW | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 5.0% | 0.5% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | 48.5% | -0.3% |
| 1M (21D) | 122.8% | 1.9% |
| 3M (63D) | 202.4% | 8.0% |
| YTD 2025 | 54.9% | 9.6% |
| 2024 | 12.3% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -74.7% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -36.0% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 32 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 102 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 20 | 43 |
| 4D | 7 | 41 |
| 5D | 3 | 9 |
| 6D | 1 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 7 |
| Total >=3 D | 32 | 102 |
Key Financials for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $727.3 Mil | $717.3 Mil |
| Operating Income | $19.4 Mil | $29.8 Mil |
| Net Income | $-197.2 Mil | $-59.9 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $181.2 Mil | $144.1 Mil |
| Operating Income | $6.8 Mil | $8.3 Mil |
| Net Income | $-22.0 Mil | $-58.5 Mil |
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