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BWX Technologies

137.06 USD
+0.61
0.45%
At close Jul 11, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
0.45%
5 days
-4.17%
1 month
0.93%
3 months
32.75%
6 months
19.66%
Year to date
22.95%
1 year
40.94%
5 years
169.48%
10 years
433.31%
 

About: BWX Technologies Inc is a specialty manufacturer and service provider of nuclear components, operating in two segments: Government Operations and Commercial Operations. The Government Operations segment produces naval nuclear reactors and fuel for the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, while the Commercial Operations segment designs and manufactures commercial nuclear steam generators, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, reactor components, and other auxiliary equipment, including containers for the storage of spent nuclear fuel and other high-level nuclear waste. The majority of the company's revenue comes from Government Operations, with sales primarily in the United States, Canada, and other regions.

Employees: 8,700

0
Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

140% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $83.5M | Put options by funds: $34.7M

31% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 92 | Existing positions closed: 70

31% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 243 | Existing positions reduced: 185

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 591 [Q4 2024] → 603 (+12) [Q1 2025]

0.78% less ownership

Funds ownership: 96.5% [Q4 2024] → 95.72% (-0.78%) [Q1 2025]

12% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $9.37B [Q4 2024] → $8.25B (-$1.12B) [Q1 2025]

17% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q4 2024] → 5 (-1) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$136
1%
downside
Avg. target
$155
13%
upside
High target
$178
30%
upside

3 analyst ratings

positive
67%
neutral
33%
negative
0%
Deutsche Bank
Scott Deuschle
9%upside
$150
Hold
Downgraded
8 Jul 2025
CLSA
Max Hopkins
30%upside
$178
Outperform
Maintained
27 May 2025
Maxim Group
Tate Sullivan
1%downside
$136
Buy
Maintained
8 May 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 10 articles about BWXT published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
14 hours ago
Will BWX (BWXT) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
BWX (BWXT) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Will BWX (BWXT) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Positive
Barrons
2 days ago
BWX Technologies Is a Nuclear Power Stock That's Ready to Run: Technical Analysis
The pick-and-shovels company's shares look to be breaking out amid strong fundamentals for the industry.
BWX Technologies Is a Nuclear Power Stock That's Ready to Run: Technical Analysis
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
BWX Technologies to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Results on Monday, August 4
LYNCHBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) will issue a news release detailing second quarter 2025 results on Monday, August 4, 2025, after market close and will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Listen-only participants are encouraged to participate and view the supporting presentation via the internet at investors.bwxt.com. The dial-in numbers for participants are (U.S.) 1-888-596-4144 and (International) 1-646-968-2525; conference ID: 3934110. A replay of the.
BWX Technologies to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Results on Monday, August 4
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
BWXT Technologies: Stable Government Business With Commercial Nuclear Growth Opportunities
BWXT is the sole provider of the major nuclear components for the Navy nuclear submarine and aircraft carrier program. BWXT is a team member of 10 – 14 government, Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration site remediation or management contracts. The commercial nuclear renaissance provides growth opportunities.
BWXT Technologies: Stable Government Business With Commercial Nuclear Growth Opportunities
Neutral
CNBC Television
2 weeks ago
Calls of the Day: Caterpillar, Constellation Energy, Vistra, BWX Tech, EOG Resources and Doordash
The Investment Committee discuss the latest Calls of the Day.
Calls of the Day: Caterpillar, Constellation Energy, Vistra, BWX Tech, EOG Resources and Doordash
Positive
Investors Business Daily
3 weeks ago
Cathie Wood Loads Up On This Nuclear Play As The Senate Announces Industry Support In Trump Bill
Cathie Wood purchased more than 200,000 shares of a nuclear play that traded in a buy zone Monday.
Cathie Wood Loads Up On This Nuclear Play As The Senate Announces Industry Support In Trump Bill
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
BWXT Announces Leadership Changes
LYNCHBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today the appointment of Kevin M. McCoy as the company's chief nuclear officer. In this role, McCoy will support the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy to accelerate the pace of Columbia and Virginia Class submarine production programs for the U.S. Navy. Since 2022, McCoy has served as president of BWXT's Government Operations segment where he was responsible for overseeing BWXT's Nuclear Operations and.
BWXT Announces Leadership Changes
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
BWX Technologies: A Premium Name With Unlocked Commercial Leverage
BWXT's unique position in defense, energy, and medicine, plus a $5B order book, underpins stable growth and diversification beyond government contracts. Commercial segment is set for rapid expansion, especially post-Kinectrics acquisition, driving projected 50% annual revenue growth and margin improvement. Valuation models show 14-30% upside with limited downside; shares remain undervalued despite recent outperformance, supporting a 'buy' recommendation.
BWX Technologies: A Premium Name With Unlocked Commercial Leverage
Positive
Market Watch
4 weeks ago
These defense stocks offer the best growth prospects, as the Israel-Iran conflict fuels new interest in the sector
RTX's stock gains 1.3% on top of a 22% year-to-date rise, but other sector stocks offer stronger revenue-growth prospects.
These defense stocks offer the best growth prospects, as the Israel-Iran conflict fuels new interest in the sector
Neutral
Business Wire
4 weeks ago
BWXT-Led Team Awarded Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Contract from Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
LYNCHBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today an Atomic Energy of Canada Limited award for the management and operation of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd. (CNL). Nuclear Laboratory Partners of Canada Inc. (NLPC) is a Canadian joint venture that has been selected as the preferred bidder for managing CNL after a competitive procurement process that began in 2023. The NLPC team is led by three primary joint venture partners, BWXT, Kinectrics, and Amentum,.
BWXT-Led Team Awarded Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Contract from Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
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