Babcock & Wilcox (BW) declares $0.484375 dividend on 7.75% Series A preferred

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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. reported that its board of directors approved a cash dividend of $0.4843750 per share on its outstanding 7.75% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock.

The dividend will be paid on March 31, 2026 to holders of record as of March 21, 2026. This preferred stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “BW PRA.”

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 11, 2026

BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPRISES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE		001-36876		47-2783641
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1200 EAST MARKET STREET, SUITE 650 AKRON, OHIO		44305
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (330) 753-4511

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class		Trading Symbol		Name of Each Exchange on which Registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share		BW		New York Stock Exchange
7.75% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock		BW PRA		New York Stock Exchange
6.50% Senior Notes due 2026		BWNB		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company  ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ¨

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On March 11, 2026, the board of directors of Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., a Delaware corporation, (the “Company”) approved that the Company declare a dividend of $0.4843750 per share of its outstanding 7.75% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock”), with a record date for the dividend of March 21, 2026 and a payment date of March 31, 2026. The Preferred Stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “BW PRA.”

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPRISES, INC.
Date:  March 11, 2026	By:	/s/ Cameron Frymyer
		Cameron Frymyer
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer and Duly Authorized Representative)

FAQ

What dividend did Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) declare on its preferred stock?

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises declared a cash dividend of $0.4843750 per share on its 7.75% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. This payment reflects the regular distribution terms of the preferred shares as authorized by the company’s board of directors.

What are the record and payment dates for BW’s preferred dividend?

The dividend will be paid on March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 21, 2026. Investors must own the 7.75% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock before the record date to be entitled to this cash dividend.

Which Babcock & Wilcox security is receiving the March 2026 dividend?

The dividend applies to Babcock & Wilcox’s 7.75% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. This preferred issue is a separate class from the company’s common stock and has its own dividend rate and payment terms set by its charter.

What is the NYSE trading symbol for Babcock & Wilcox’s preferred stock?

Babcock & Wilcox’s 7.75% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “BW PRA.” This is distinct from the company’s common stock, which trades under the ticker “BW.”

Does the BW 8-K discuss dividends on common stock or only preferred shares?

The disclosure addresses a dividend on preferred shares only, specifically the 7.75% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. The filing describes the per-share amount, record date, and payment date for this preferred dividend and does not mention a common stock dividend.

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