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BWX Technologies (BWXT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$172.19 -1.60 (-0.92%)
Closing price 08/4/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$173.85 +1.66 (+0.96%)
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About BWX Technologies Stock (NYSE:BWXT)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$170.91
$178.50
50-Day Range
$157.54
$210.14
52-Week Range
$157.10
$241.82
Volume
1.77 million shs
Average Volume
917,396 shs
Market Capitalization
$15.77 billion
P/E Ratio
46.04
Dividend Yield
0.63%
Price Target
$228.20
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) is a specialized supplier of nuclear components and services, primarily serving the U.S. government and commercial markets. The company’s core expertise lies in the design, fabrication and servicing of nuclear propulsion systems for the U.S. Navy, where it supports the maintenance and overhaul of naval nuclear reactors. In addition to defense applications, BWXT develops small modular reactors (SMRs), nuclear fuel and related technologies for non‐defense power generation, offering scalable solutions to meet evolving energy and industrial demands.

Beyond propulsion and power systems, BWXT is a leading producer of medical radioisotopes used in diagnostic imaging and cancer treatment. The company operates facilities in the United States and Canada to manufacture molybdenum-99 and other critical isotopes, ensuring a secure supply chain for global healthcare providers. Its commercial portfolio also includes pressure vessels, nuclear steam generators and material science services that serve conventional and advanced reactor designs.

Formed in 2015 following the acquisition of Babcock & Wilcox’s commercial nuclear operations by Brookfield Asset Management, BWXT Technologies became an independent, publicly traded company later that year. Since its spin-off, BWXT has expanded its footprint through strategic investments in research and development, as well as partnerships aimed at advancing SMR deployment in North America and overseas.

Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT employs a workforce across multiple sites in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Brett A. Taylor, the company continues to pursue innovation in nuclear technology, focusing on safety, quality and sustainability to meet the diverse needs of government, industrial and healthcare customers worldwide.

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BWX Technologies Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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88th Percentile Overall Score

BWXT MarketRank™: 

BWX Technologies scored higher than 88% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 133rd out of 653 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    BWX Technologies has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.69, and is based on 2 strong buy ratings, 8 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Upside Potential

    BWX Technologies has a consensus price target of $228.20, representing about 32.5% upside from its current price of $172.19.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    BWX Technologies has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about BWX Technologies' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for BWX Technologies are expected to grow by 13.45% in the coming year, from $4.61 to $5.23 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of BWX Technologies is 46.04, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 40.41.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of BWX Technologies is 46.04, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 28.34.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    BWX Technologies has a PEG Ratio of 2.96. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    BWX Technologies has a P/B Ratio of 12.76. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    3.29% of the float of BWX Technologies has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    BWX Technologies has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.58, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in BWX Technologies has recently increased by 2.29%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • Dividend Yield

    BWX Technologies has a dividend yield of 0.62%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    BWX Technologies has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of BWX Technologies is 28.88%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, BWX Technologies will have a dividend payout ratio of 20.65% next year. This indicates that BWX Technologies will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about BWX Technologies' dividend.
  • News Sentiment

    BWX Technologies has a news sentiment score of 0.64. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Industrials companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 37 news articles for BWX Technologies this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 26 people have searched for BWXT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -30% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    34 people have added BWX Technologies to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 127% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, BWX Technologies insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $2,553,857.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    0.60% of the stock of BWX Technologies is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    94.39% of the stock of BWX Technologies is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about BWX Technologies' insider trading history.
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BWXT Stock News Headlines

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BWXT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

BWX Technologies' stock was trading at $172.84 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, BWXT shares have decreased by 0.4% and is now trading at $172.1930.

BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August, 3rd. The technology company reported $1.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.04 by $0.03. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 18.0% on a year-over-year basis.
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BWX Technologies' top institutional shareholders include Sapient Capital LLC (0.25%), Tema ETFs LLC (0.09%), Stonebridge Financial Group LLC (0.05%) and Insight Wealth Strategies LLC (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Rex D Geveden, Ronald Owen Whitford Jr, Michael Thomas Fitzgerald, Leland D Melvin, Robert L Duffy, Omar Fathi Meguid, Robert L Nardelli, Kevin James Gorman, Gerhard F Burbach and Gerhard F Burbach.
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Shares of BWXT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that BWX Technologies investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Arista Networks (ANET), Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) and Invesco QQQ (QQQ).

Company Calendar

Record date for 6/5 Dividend
5/19/2026
Ex-Dividend for 6/5 Dividend
5/19/2026
Dividend Payable
6/05/2026
Last Earnings
8/03/2026
Today
8/04/2026
Record date for 9/4 Dividend
8/18/2026
Ex-Dividend for 9/4 Dividend
8/18/2026
Dividend Payable
9/04/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Sub-Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Current Symbol
NYSE:BWXT
Previous Symbol
NYSE:BWC
CIK
1486957
Employees
10,400
Year Founded
1867

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$255.00
Low Price Target
$200.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+32.5%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.69
Research Coverage
16 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$3.74
Trailing P/E Ratio
46.04
Forward P/E Ratio
37.35
P/E Growth
2.96
Net Income
$328.95 million
Net Margins
10.11%
Pretax Margin
12.25%
Return on Equity
31.34%
Return on Assets
9.51%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
1.58
Current Ratio
2.40
Quick Ratio
2.33

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$3.20 billion
Price / Sales
4.93
Cash Flow
$5.17 per share
Price / Cash Flow
33.30
Book Value
$13.49 per share
Price / Book
12.76

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
91,610,000
Free Float
91,065,000
Market Cap
$15.77 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.76

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This page (NYSE:BWXT) was last updated on 8/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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