Rep. April McClain Delaney Buys BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) Stock

Key Points

• Rep. April McClain Delaney disclosed buying BWX Technologies shares worth between $15,001 and $50,000 on May 15, according to a filing released June 5.
• BWX Technologies reported better-than-expected quarterly results, with EPS of $1.12 versus the $0.92 estimate and revenue of $860.22 million, up 26.1% year over year.
• The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share, while analysts remain generally positive with a Moderate Buy consensus and an average price target of $228.

Representative April McClain Delaney (Democratic-Maryland) recently bought shares of BWX Technologies, Inc. NYSE: BWXT. In a filing disclosed on June 05th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $15,001 and $50,000 in BWX Technologies stock on May 15th.

Representative April McClain Delaney also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Hubbell NYSE: HUBB on 5/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Tractor Supply NASDAQ: TSCO on 5/28/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Martin Marietta Materials NYSE: MLM on 5/28/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Hubbell NYSE: HUBB on 5/28/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of EMCOR Group NYSE: EME on 5/28/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Viking NYSE: VIK on 5/28/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide NASDAQ: CHRW on 5/28/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Viking NYSE: VIK on 5/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Tractor Supply NASDAQ: TSCO on 5/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Tractor Supply NASDAQ: TSCO on 5/26/2026.

BWX Technologies Trading Up 0.8%

NYSE:BWXT opened at $187.44 on Tuesday. The company's 50 day moving average price is $210.54 and its 200-day moving average price is $199.78. BWX Technologies, Inc. has a 52 week low of $128.96 and a 52 week high of $241.82. The company has a quick ratio of 2.33, a current ratio of 2.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58. The stock has a market cap of $17.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 50.12, a PEG ratio of 3.06 and a beta of 0.73.

BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May 4th. The technology company reported $1.12 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.92 by $0.20. BWX Technologies had a net margin of 10.20% and a return on equity of 31.33%. The firm had revenue of $860.22 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $837.47 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.91 earnings per share. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 26.1% on a year-over-year basis. BWX Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.600-4.750 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that BWX Technologies, Inc. will post 4.71 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

BWX Technologies Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 5th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, May 19th were paid a dividend of $0.27 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, May 19th. This represents a $1.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. BWX Technologies's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 28.88%.

Insider Activity at BWX Technologies

In other BWX Technologies news, CFO Michael Thomas Fitzgerald sold 2,417 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $209.25, for a total value of $505,757.25. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 6,884 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,440,477. This trade represents a 25.99% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Rex D. Geveden sold 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $204.81, for a total transaction of $2,048,100.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 202,491 shares in the company, valued at $41,472,181.71. The trade was a 4.71% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.60% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Optiver Holding B.V. bought a new position in BWX Technologies during the first quarter valued at approximately $175,000. First Nebraska Trust Co bought a new position in BWX Technologies during the first quarter valued at approximately $307,000. Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC bought a new position in BWX Technologies during the first quarter valued at approximately $4,461,000. BankChampaign National Association bought a new position in BWX Technologies in the first quarter worth approximately $645,000. Finally, Western Wealth Management LLC raised its position in BWX Technologies by 4.7% in the first quarter. Western Wealth Management LLC now owns 6,309 shares of the technology company's stock worth $1,290,000 after acquiring an additional 285 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 94.39% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on BWXT shares. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "buy (b-)" rating on shares of BWX Technologies in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of BWX Technologies from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Saturday, May 9th. Bank of America increased their price target on shares of BWX Technologies from $230.00 to $250.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, March 25th. TD Cowen started coverage on shares of BWX Technologies in a report on Thursday, March 12th. They set a "buy" rating and a $230.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded shares of BWX Technologies from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and increased their price objective for the company from $205.00 to $255.00 in a research report on Friday, May 15th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $228.00.

About Representative McClain Delaney

April McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Maryland's 6th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 6th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election. April McClain-Delaney grew up in Buhl, Idaho, where her father was a potato farmer. She obtained her bachelor's degree in communications from Northwestern University in 1986 and her law degree from Georgetown Law Center in 1989. McClain-Delaney worked in communications law, first with the satellite firm Orion Network Systems and later as the Washington director for Common Sense Media, a nonprofit focused on technology and children. In 2022, McClain-Delaney joined the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Joe Biden (D) as deputy assistant secretary for communications and information. McClain-Delaney served on the board of the Georgetown University Law Center, the International Center for Research on Women, and the Northwestern University School of Communications.

About BWX Technologies

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.

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