Babcock International (BAB.L) 25-02-20
Babcock International (BAB.L) has dropped from highs of 646.6p. Will it continue, or could you pick up a bargain?
- Now trading at 474.1p (at time of writing). A return to period highs would mean a rise of 36%.
- This shares are amongst the most significant fallers in the period.
- Markets constantly over-react to adverse news. Traders should consider whether the fall is reasonable, or is this another over-reaction?
- Bargain hunters should be mindful of the underlying fundamentals.
- Shares -26% from 12-month highs; +13% from 12 month lows.
Latest News
13 Feb: JP Morgan Cazenove reiterates its neutral rating on Babcock International Group (BAB) and reduced the target price to 549p (from 557p).
12 Feb: Babcock International marginally raised its earnings guidance for the full year, though it warned of an £85m exceptional write-down.
05 Feb: Babcock International, the defence contractor, announced that Archie Bethel (CEO) would step down after 16 years in the role. He will remain in the role until a replacement has been identified.
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