Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (BW Quick QuoteBW - Free Report) is offers energy technology and services that could be an interesting play for investors. That is because, not only does the stock have decent short-term momentum, but it is seeing solid activity on the earnings estimate revision front as well.

These positive earnings estimate revisions suggest that analysts are becoming more optimistic on BW’s earnings for the coming quarter and year. In fact, consensus estimates have moved sharply higher for both of these time frames over the past four weeks, suggesting that Babcock & Wilcox could be a solid choice for investors.

Current Quarter Estimates for BW

In the past 30 days, 1 estimate has gone higher for Babcock & Wilcox while none have gone lower in the same time period. The trend has been pretty favorable too, with estimates increasing from 19 cents a share 30 days ago, to 27 cents today, a move of 42.1%.

Current Year Estimates for BW

Meanwhile, Babcock & Wilcox’s current year figures are also looking quite promising, with 1 estimate moving higher in the past month, compared to none lower. The consensus estimate trend has also seen a boost for this time frame, increasing from 67 cents per share 30 days ago to 77 cents per share today, an increase of 14.9%.

BABCOCK&WILCOX Price and Consensus

BABCOCK&WILCOX Price and Consensus | BABCOCK&WILCOX Quote

Bottom Line

The stock has also started to move higher lately, adding 10.0% over the past four weeks, suggesting that investors are starting to take note of this impressive story. So investors may definitely want to consider this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock to profit in the near future.

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