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NYSE:BWXT

BWX Technologies (BWXT) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$72.84
+0.12 (+0.17%)
(As of 10/3/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$72.30
$73.38
50-Day Range
$68.37
$76.48
52-Week Range
$50.82
$76.93
Volume
502,233 shs
Average Volume
656,226 shs
Market Capitalization
$6.66 billion
P/E Ratio
29.73
Dividend Yield
1.26%
Price Target
$80.14

BWX Technologies MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.86 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
10.0% Upside
$80.14 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.23% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-3.09
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.77mentions of BWX Technologies in the last 14 days
Based on 9 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
$142,460 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
6.78%
From $2.95 to $3.15 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.69 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

164th out of 597 stocks

Engines & Turbines Industry

2nd out of 5 stocks


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About BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) Stock

BWX Technologies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells nuclear components in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through two segments: Government Operations and Commercial Operations. The Government Operations segment designs and manufactures naval nuclear components, reactors, and nuclear fuel; undertakes fabrication activities for missile launch tubes for U.S. Navy submarines; and supplies proprietary and sole-source valves, manifolds, and fittings to naval and commercial shipping customers. This segment also involved in manufacture of close-tolerance and equipment for nuclear applications; and converts Cold War-era government stockpiles of high-enriched uranium, as well as receives, stores, characterizes, dissolves, recovers, and purifies uranium-bearing materials; supplies research reactor fuel elements for colleges, universities, and national laboratories; and components for defense applications. The Commercial Operations segment designs and manufactures commercial nuclear steam generators, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and reactor components; and other auxiliary equipment, including containers for the storage of nuclear fuel and other high-level nuclear waste. It also offers nuclear fuel, fuel handling systems, tooling delivery systems, nuclear grade materials, and precisely machined components, as well as related services for CANDU nuclear power plants; in-plant inspection, maintenance, and modification services, as well as non-destructive examination and tooling/repair solutions; and medical radioisotopes, radiopharmaceuticals, and medical devices. The company was formerly known as The Babcock & Wilcox Company and changed its name to BWX Technologies, Inc. in June 2015. BWX Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia.

BWXT Price History

BWXT Stock News Headlines

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CBS News Reports: "It's an entirely new type of weapon." The New York Times Reports: "No existing defense can stop it." And one small company is building them for the Pentagon!
Barclays Sticks to Its Hold Rating for BWX Technologies (BWXT)
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BWXT Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/03/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/7 Dividend
8/16/2023
Dividend Payable
9/07/2023
Today
10/04/2023
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
11/01/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Engines & turbines
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
7,000
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$80.14
High Stock Price Forecast
$86.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$67.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+10.0%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.86
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$238.19 million
Pretax Margin
12.73%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.33 billion
Cash Flow
$3.85 per share
Book Value
$8.20 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
91,118,000
Market Cap
$6.66 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.82
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Rex D. GevedenMr. Rex D. Geveden (Age 61)
    Pres, CEO & Director
    Comp: $2.14M
  • Mr. Robb A. LeMastersMr. Robb A. LeMasters (Age 45)
    Sr. VP & CFO
    Comp: $922.3k
  • Mr. Robert L. Duffy (Age 56)
    Sr. VP & Chief Admin. Officer
    Comp: $219.38k
  • Mr. Thomas E. McCabe (Age 68)
    Special Advisor
    Comp: $690.64k
  • Mr. Kevin M. McCoy (Age 66)
    Pres of Gov. Operations Segment
    Comp: $1.36M
  • Mr. Chase Jacobson
    VP of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Ronald O. Whitford Jr.
    Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corp. Sec.
  • Ms. Suzanne C. Sterner
    Sr. VP & Chief Corp. Affairs Officer
  • Mr. John R. MacQuarrie
    Pres of Commercial Operations Segment
  • Ms. Heatherly H. Dukes
    Pres of BWXT Technical Services Group Inc













BWXT Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell BWX Technologies stock right now?

7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BWX Technologies in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BWXT shares.
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What is BWX Technologies' stock price forecast for 2023?

7 brokerages have issued twelve-month target prices for BWX Technologies' shares. Their BWXT share price forecasts range from $67.00 to $86.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $80.14 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 10.0% from the stock's current price.
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How have BWXT shares performed in 2023?

BWX Technologies' stock was trading at $58.08 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, BWXT stock has increased by 25.4% and is now trading at $72.84.
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Are investors shorting BWX Technologies?

BWX Technologies saw a increase in short interest in the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,030,000 shares, an increase of 9.1% from the August 31st total of 1,860,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 598,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.4 days. Currently, 2.2% of the company's stock are short sold.
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When is BWX Technologies' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 1st 2023.
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How can I listen to BWX Technologies' earnings call?

BWX Technologies will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, November 1st at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were BWX Technologies' earnings last quarter?

BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) posted its earnings results on Thursday, August, 3rd. The technology company reported $0.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.59 by $0.06. The technology company earned $612.40 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $558.25 million. BWX Technologies had a net margin of 9.63% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 35.25%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 10.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.82 earnings per share.

How often does BWX Technologies pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BWX Technologies?

BWX Technologies declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, August 2nd. Investors of record on Thursday, August 17th will be given a dividend of $0.23 per share on Thursday, September 7th. This represents a $0.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.26%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, August 16th.
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Is BWX Technologies a good dividend stock?

BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.23%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 8 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 37.55%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, BWXT will have a dividend payout ratio of 29.21% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has BWX Technologies issued on next quarter's earnings?

BWX Technologies updated its FY23 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 3rd. The company provided EPS guidance of $2.85-$3.00 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.90. The company issued revenue guidance of greater than $2.4 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.39 billion.

What is Rex D. Geveden's approval rating as BWX Technologies' CEO?

29 employees have rated BWX Technologies Chief Executive Officer Rex D. Geveden on Glassdoor.com. Rex D. Geveden has an approval rating of 95% among the company's employees. This puts Rex D. Geveden in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of BWX Technologies own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other BWX Technologies investors own include Cisco Systems (CSCO), NVIDIA (NVDA), Intel (INTC), RTX (RTX), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Home Depot (HD), Pfizer (PFE), Verizon Communications (VZ) and Lockheed Martin (LMT).

What is BWX Technologies' stock symbol?

BWX Technologies trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "BWXT."

How do I buy shares of BWX Technologies?

Shares of BWXT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is BWX Technologies' stock price today?

One share of BWXT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $72.84.

How much money does BWX Technologies make?

BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) has a market capitalization of $6.66 billion and generates $2.33 billion in revenue each year. The technology company earns $238.19 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.45 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does BWX Technologies have?

The company employs 7,000 workers across the globe.

How can I contact BWX Technologies?

BWX Technologies' mailing address is 800 MAIN STREET 4TH FLOOR, LYNCHBURG VA, 24504. The official website for the company is www.bwxt.com. The technology company can be reached via phone at (980) 365-4300, via email at investors@bwxt.com, or via fax at 434-522-6909.

This page (NYSE:BWXT) was last updated on 10/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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