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BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT)

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$174.7
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Today's Top Performer Top performer
Profit since last BUY60.29%
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08/14/2025: BWXT (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 75 days. Profits (60.29%). Updated daily EoD!

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Outstanding Performance

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Number of Analysts

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11 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $181.5

1 Year Target Price $181.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$181.5 Target price
52w Low $84.02
Current$174.7
52w High $189.25

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 105.66%
Avg. Invested days 61
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 15.97B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 54.42
1Y Target Price 181.5
Price to earnings Ratio 54.42
1Y Target Price 181.5
Volume (30-day avg) 11
Beta 0.72
52 Weeks Range 84.02 - 189.25
Updated Date 08/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 84.02 - 189.25
Updated Date 08/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.55%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.21

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-08-04
When -
Estimate 0.79
Actual 1.02

Profitability

Profit Margin 10.28%
Operating Margin (TTM) 11.24%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 6.12%
Return on Equity (TTM) 27.01%

Valuation

Trailing PE 54.42
Forward PE 52.91
Enterprise Value 17462603878
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.57
Enterprise Value 17462603878
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.57
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.1
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 35.49
Shares Outstanding 91398704
Shares Floating 90991102
Shares Outstanding 91398704
Shares Floating 90991102
Percent Insiders 0.4
Percent Institutions 97.85

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BWX Technologies Inc

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Company Overview

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BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) was founded in 2010 as a spin-off from Babcock & Wilcox. It traces its roots back to the early 1800s. It designs, manufactures, and services nuclear components and provides nuclear fuel for reactors.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Nuclear Operations Group: Manufactures nuclear components for U.S. Navy submarines and aircraft carriers, as well as for commercial nuclear power plants.
  • Nuclear Services Group: Provides nuclear fuel services, waste processing, and environmental remediation services. Manages and operates government-owned nuclear facilities.
  • Medical Isotopes: Produces medical isotopes for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Seeking to expand footprint in this segment.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Rex D. Geveden serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer. BWXT has a structured organizational hierarchy with distinct business segments and corporate functions.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Naval Nuclear Reactors: Manufactures reactors for U.S. Navy submarines and aircraft carriers. BWXT is a sole supplier for this product. Competitors are practically non-existent here as they are the only supplier to the U.S. Navy.
  • Nuclear Fuel Services: Provides nuclear fuel processing and enrichment services. Market share is smaller for commercial fuel, competitors include Cameco and Orano.
  • Medical Isotopes (Technetium-99m Generators): Produces medical isotopes for medical imaging. Market share is evolving; competitors include Curium Pharma and NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The nuclear market is characterized by high barriers to entry, stringent regulations, and long-term contracts. Demand is driven by defense spending, nuclear power plant maintenance, and the growing medical isotope market.

Positioning

BWXT holds a leading position in the naval nuclear reactor market and a significant presence in nuclear fuel services. Its medical isotope business is growing.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for BWXT's core segments is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually. BWXT has a strong position in its niche areas, particularly with the US Navy, and seeks to expand its market share in medical isotopes and other commercial nuclear services.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Sole supplier of naval nuclear reactors to the U.S. Navy
  • Strong relationships with government agencies
  • High barriers to entry in nuclear manufacturing and services
  • Growing medical isotope business

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on government contracts
  • Exposure to regulatory changes
  • Capital intensive operations
  • Potential for environmental liabilities

Opportunities

  • Expansion of medical isotope production capacity
  • Growth in demand for advanced nuclear technologies
  • International expansion of nuclear services
  • Increasing demand for waste processing services

Threats

  • Budget cuts in defense spending
  • Delays in nuclear power plant projects
  • Increased competition in medical isotopes
  • Changes in nuclear regulations

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • CAMECO (CCJ)
  • FLUOR (FLR)
  • JACOBS ENGINEERING (J)

Competitive Landscape

BWXT holds a strong position in specialized nuclear manufacturing and services due to its unique capabilities and relationships. It faces competition from larger engineering and construction firms in some service areas.

Major Acquisitions

Lynchburg

  • Year: 2015
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0.18
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded the company's capabilities in nuclear engineering and design.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: BWXT has experienced steady growth driven by defense spending and nuclear services. Growth in past 5 years is 10%.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth in revenue and earnings driven by defense programs and the medical isotope business. 5-year growth expectation is 7%

Recent Initiatives: BWXT is investing in expanding its medical isotope production capacity and developing advanced nuclear technologies.

Summary

BWXT is a strong company with a secure position in the naval nuclear reactor market and growing opportunities in medical isotopes. Its reliance on government contracts poses a risk, but its established relationships and specialized capabilities provide a competitive advantage. The company needs to watch out for budget cuts and the growth of competition in its Medical Isotope division. Long-term nuclear trends should ensure future sustainability. Diversification remains key for BWXT in the future.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Financial News Outlets
  • Industry Reports
  • Analyst Reports

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About BWX Technologies Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Lynchburg, VA, United States
IPO Launch date 2010-08-02
President, CEO & Director Mr. Rex D. Geveden
Sector Industrials
Industry Aerospace & Defense
Full time employees 8700
Full time employees 8700

BWX Technologies, Inc. manufactures and sells nuclear components in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Government Operations and Commercial Operations. The company manufactures precision naval nuclear components, reactors, and nuclear fuel; close-tolerance and high-quality equipment for nuclear applications; critical nuclear components, fuels and assemblies for government and limited other uses; down blend government stockpiles of uranium; and fabricate fuel-bearing precision components. It also supplies proprietary and sole-source valves, manifolds, and fittings to naval and commercial shipping customers; research reactor fuel elements for colleges, universities, and national laboratories; and components for defense applications. In addition, the company manufactures commercial nuclear steam generators, nuclear fuel, fuel handling systems, pressure vessels, reactor components, heat exchangers, tooling delivery systems; and containers for the storage of nuclear fuel and other high-level nuclear waste. Further, it supplies nuclear fuel, fuel handling systems, tooling delivery systems, nuclear-grade materials and precisely machined components; and manufactures medical radioisotopes, radiopharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Additionally, it provides specialized engineering services that include structural component design, 3-D thermal-hydraulic engineering analysis, weld and robotic process development, electrical and controls engineering and metallurgy and materials engineering; in-plant inspection, maintenance and modification services; and non-destructive examination and tooling/repair solutions. It also offers nuclear power plant lifecycle support services. 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.