Babcock International Group PLC

LSE:BAB Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£5.0b

Babcock International Group Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Babcock International Group is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 8.7% and 4.4% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 10% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 30.8% in 3 years.

Key information

8.7%

Earnings growth rate

9.99%

EPS growth rate

Aerospace & Defense earnings growth-1.3%
Revenue growth rate4.4%
Future return on equity30.76%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated01 Aug 2025

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Is There Now An Opportunity In Babcock International Group PLC (LON:BAB)?

Jul 26
Is There Now An Opportunity In Babcock International Group PLC (LON:BAB)?

Babcock International Group (LON:BAB) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Jun 26
Babcock International Group (LON:BAB) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Here's Why Babcock International Group (LON:BAB) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Jun 02
Here's Why Babcock International Group (LON:BAB) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

There's Reason For Concern Over Babcock International Group PLC's (LON:BAB) Massive 26% Price Jump

May 07
There's Reason For Concern Over Babcock International Group PLC's (LON:BAB) Massive 26% Price Jump

Babcock International Group PLC (LON:BAB) Shares Could Be 32% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Mar 30
Babcock International Group PLC (LON:BAB) Shares Could Be 32% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

When Should You Buy Babcock International Group PLC (LON:BAB)?

Mar 05
When Should You Buy Babcock International Group PLC (LON:BAB)?

After Leaping 26% Babcock International Group PLC (LON:BAB) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar

Feb 18
After Leaping 26% Babcock International Group PLC (LON:BAB) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar

Do Babcock International Group's (LON:BAB) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Jan 09
Do Babcock International Group's (LON:BAB) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
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Strong operational performance and successful contract deliveries are expected to positively impact revenue growth and improve margins across sectors.

Babcock International Group (LON:BAB) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Dec 09
Babcock International Group (LON:BAB) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Babcock International Group (LON:BAB) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.02

Nov 21
Babcock International Group (LON:BAB) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.02

At UK£5.04, Is Babcock International Group PLC (LON:BAB) Worth Looking At Closely?

Nov 12
At UK£5.04, Is Babcock International Group PLC (LON:BAB) Worth Looking At Closely?

Is There An Opportunity With Babcock International Group PLC's (LON:BAB) 25% Undervaluation?

Sep 04
Is There An Opportunity With Babcock International Group PLC's (LON:BAB) 25% Undervaluation?

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

LSE:BAB - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (GBP Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
3/31/20285,5073312424096
3/31/20275,2712932193717
3/31/20265,0532661873198
3/31/20254,831247181309N/A
12/31/20244,727220190320N/A
9/30/20244,622193200331N/A
6/30/20244,506179186323N/A
3/31/20244,390166172315N/A
12/31/20234,43199197332N/A
9/30/20234,47233222349N/A
6/30/20234,455-1180305N/A
3/31/20234,439-35137261N/A
12/31/20224,2795626179N/A
9/30/20224,120147-8496N/A
6/30/20224,111155-14051N/A
3/31/20224,102164-1967N/A
12/31/20214,073-377-55145N/A
9/30/20214,044-91887282N/A
6/30/20214,008-1,361169355N/A
3/31/20213,972-1,803251427N/A
12/31/20204,207-1,833190386N/A
9/30/20204,287-1,079148336N/A
6/30/20204,358-599114319N/A
3/31/20204,429-11881301N/A
12/31/20194,43238121318N/A
9/30/20194,41527186305N/A
6/30/20194,445235122346N/A
3/31/20194,475199159386N/A
12/31/20184,536220N/A388N/A
9/30/20184,598241N/A390N/A
6/30/20184,629288N/A355N/A
3/31/20184,660336N/A320N/A
12/31/20174,675330N/A305N/A
9/30/20174,691323N/A291N/A
6/30/20174,619317N/A341N/A
3/31/20174,547312N/A391N/A
12/31/20164,420309N/A387N/A
9/30/20164,292305N/A383N/A
6/30/20164,225296N/A387N/A
3/31/20164,158287N/A390N/A
12/31/20154,127278N/AN/AN/A
9/30/20154,095270N/A350N/A
6/30/20154,046265N/A329N/A
3/31/20153,997260N/A307N/A
12/31/20143,838232N/AN/AN/A
9/30/20143,679203N/A237N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: BAB's forecast earnings growth (8.7% per year) is above the savings rate (2.5%).

Earnings vs Market: BAB's earnings (8.7% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the UK market (13.2% per year).

High Growth Earnings: BAB's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: BAB's revenue (4.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the UK market (8.9% per year).

High Growth Revenue: BAB's revenue (4.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: BAB's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (30.8%)

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/08/04 10:22
End of Day Share Price 2025/08/01 00:00
Earnings2025/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/03/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Babcock International Group PLC is covered by 31 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
David BrocktonArbuthnot Securities Limited
Graham WebsterArden Partners Plc.
George McwhirterBerenberg