BWX Technologies, Inc.

$189.02

+$7.17 (+3.94%)

Jan 5, 2026

Price History (1Y)

Analysis

BWX Technologies, Inc. is a leading company in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Aerospace & Defense industry. With a market capitalization of $17.28 billion and annual revenues exceeding $3.06 billion, the company operates on a significant scale, employing approximately 8,700 individuals. Financially, BWX Technologies demonstrates relatively high profitability with gross margin rates of 23.5%, operating margin rates of 10.9%, and profit margins of 10.0%. The company's returns also show impressive performance, with a return on equity (ROE) of 26.7% and a return on assets (ROA) of 6.1%. From a balance sheet perspective, the company maintains a considerable amount of debt at $1.51 billion but holds cash reserves of $79.59 million. Valuation metrics for BWX Technologies reveal a P/E ratio of 54.32 in trailing terms and 44.47 in forward estimates. The company's revenue growth rate has been substantial, with an annual increase of 28.9%, while earnings have grown by 17.3%. Notably, the dividend yield stands at 55.0% with a payout ratio of 29.6%.

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About BWX Technologies, Inc.

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.

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Key Statistics

Market Cap
$17.28B
P/E Ratio
54.32
52-Week High
$218.50
52-Week Low
$84.21
Avg Volume
1.21M
Beta
0.85
Dividend Yield
55.00%

Company Info

Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Employees
8,700