BWX Technologies, Inc. manufactures and sells nuclear components to the United States government. The company operates in three segments: Nuclear Operations, Technical Services, and Nuclear Energy. The Nuclear Operations segment offers precision naval nuclear components and reactors; close-tolerance and equipment for nuclear applications; and components for defense applications, as well as critical nuclear components, fuels, and assemblies for government and other uses. This segment also converts or downblends high-enriched uranium into low-enriched fuel for use in commercial reactors to generate electricity. The Technical Services segment provides uranium processing, environmental site restoration, and management and operating services to support governments in the operation of complex facilities and environmental remediation activities. The Nuclear Energy segment designs, licenses, manufactures, and delivers commercial nuclear steam generators, pressure vessels, reactor components, heat exchangers, and other auxiliary equipment, including containers for the storage of spent nuclear fuel and other waste. This segment also offers engineering and licensing services for new nuclear plant designs; services for steam generators and balance of plant equipment; and nondestructive examination and tooling/repair solutions for other plant systems and components. 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.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Engines & turbines
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
Phone980-365-4300
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.69 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees6,100
OptionableOptionable
BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) Frequently Asked Questions
What is BWX Technologies' stock symbol?
BWX Technologies trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "BWXT."
How often does BWX Technologies pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BWX Technologies?
BWX Technologies announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, November 6th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, November 20th will be given a dividend of $0.16 per share on Thursday, December 13th. This represents a $0.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.48%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 19th. View BWX Technologies' Dividend History.
How will BWX Technologies' stock buyback program work?
BWX Technologies declared that its board has initiated a share repurchase plan on Friday, April 7th 2017, which allows the company to repurchase $150,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to repurchase up to 3.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are usually an indication that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
How were BWX Technologies' earnings last quarter?
BWX Technologies Inc (NYSE:BWXT) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 6th. The technology company reported $0.40 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.62 by $0.22. The technology company had revenue of $425.50 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $461.26 million. BWX Technologies had a net margin of 10.81% and a return on equity of 66.38%. BWX Technologies's quarterly revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.46 EPS. View BWX Technologies' Earnings History.
When is BWX Technologies' next earnings date?
What guidance has BWX Technologies issued on next quarter's earnings?
BWX Technologies updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Tuesday, November, 6th. The company provided EPS guidance of $2.23-2.27 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $2.53. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.8 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.85 billion.
What price target have analysts set for BWXT?
8 equities research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for BWX Technologies' shares. Their predictions range from $46.00 to $65.00. On average, they expect BWX Technologies' share price to reach $56.2857 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 30.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for BWX Technologies.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for BWX Technologies?
8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BWX Technologies in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for BWX Technologies.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about BWX Technologies stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about BWX Technologies stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "BWX Technologies, Inc. supplies precision manufactured components and services to the commercial nuclear power industry. The company offers technical, management and site services to governments in complex facilities and environmental remediation activities. It operates primarily in Lynchburg, Va., Ohio and Cambridge, Ontario. BWX Technologies, Inc., formerly known as Babcock & Wilcox Company, is headquartered in Lynchburg, Va. " (1/23/2019)
- 2. Drexel Hamilton analysts commented, "We lowered our estimates and took our PT from $74 to $55." (11/15/2018)
Has BWX Technologies been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about BWXT stock has been trending positive on Wednesday, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. InfoTrie identifies negative and positive news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. BWX Technologies earned a media sentiment score of 2.8 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news articles about the technology company a news buzz of 2.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is very unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are some of BWX Technologies' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to BWX Technologies include Brunswick (BC), Mosenergo Pao (AOMOY), TPI Composites (TPIC), China Yuchai International (CYD), Briggs & Stratton (BGG), Westport Fuel Systems (WPRT), Power Solutions International (PSIX), Capstone Turbine (CPST), Terra Tech (TRTC), REGI U.S. (RGUS), American Power Group (APGI) and Coates International (COTE).
Who are BWX Technologies' key executives?
BWX Technologies' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Rex D. Geveden, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 57)
- Mr. David S. Black, Sr. VP, CFO & Treasurer (Age 57)
- Mr. Jason S. Kerr, VP & Chief Accounting Officer (Age 42)
- Mr. William E. Russell, Chief Technology Officer
- Mr. M. Alan Nethery, VP & Chief Investor Relations Officer
Who are BWX Technologies' major shareholders?
BWX Technologies' stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Scout Investments Inc. (0.62%), Bank of Montreal Can (0.02%), First Hawaiian Bank (0.01%) and Fox Run Management L.L.C. (0.01%). Company insiders that own BWX Technologies stock include David S Black, Harbour Group LP Blue, James D Canafax, Jason S Kerr, John A Fees, Joseph G Henry and Rex D Geveden. View Institutional Ownership Trends for BWX Technologies.
Which institutional investors are selling BWX Technologies stock?
BWXT stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including First Hawaiian Bank and Bank of Montreal Can. Company insiders that have sold BWX Technologies company stock in the last year include David S Black, Jason S Kerr and Joseph G Henry. View Insider Buying and Selling for BWX Technologies.
Which institutional investors are buying BWX Technologies stock?
How do I buy shares of BWX Technologies?
Shares of BWXT can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is BWX Technologies' stock price today?
One share of BWXT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $43.20.
How big of a company is BWX Technologies?
BWX Technologies has a market capitalization of $4.26 billion and generates $1.69 billion in revenue each year. The technology company earns $147.84 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.05 on an earnings per share basis. BWX Technologies employs 6,100 workers across the globe.
What is BWX Technologies' official website?
How can I contact BWX Technologies?
BWX Technologies' mailing address is 800 MAIN STREET 4TH FLOOR, LYNCHBURG VA, 24504. The technology company can be reached via phone at 980-365-4300 or via email at [email protected]
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