Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' stock experienced a significant after-hours plunge of 5.18% following the company's announcement of a proposed public offering.

The decline came after Babcock & Wilcox revealed plans for a $200 million underwritten public offering of its common stock. Such offerings typically lead to stock price pressure due to the dilution of existing shares and increased supply in the market.

Investors often react negatively to public offering announcements as they can signal a company's need for capital and result in reduced ownership percentages for current shareholders.