NYSE: BWXT
BWX Technologies, Inc.
Industrials · Aerospace & Defense
After hours: $169.80(-2.3%) · as of 7:51 PM ET
Market Cap
$15.92B
52w High
$241.82
52w Low
$149.57
P/E
44.99
Volume
972.82K
Outstanding Shares
91.61M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock rose 12.48% over the last year. Revenue grew 22.7% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 13.54% to 10.35%. Free cash flow declined 12.08% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly weakening underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 10.35%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 22.7% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
BWX Technologies, Inc. operates globally, specializing in the production and sale of nuclear components across the United States, Canada, and other international regions.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 500 shares became 699
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
11
Buy
4
Hold
1
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Aug 3, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $1.04 · Revenue est $902.8M
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Dividends
$1.04/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 12yrSafeBWXT pays a dividend with a 0.6% dividend yield, 12 consecutive years of growth, growing at 5.39% annually, covered 3.2× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
0.6%
Annual Div / Share
$1.04
5yr CAGR
+5.39%
Doubles every ~13.2yr
Payout Ratio
27.04%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+4.94%
5yr CAGR
+5.39%
10yr CAGR
+13.24%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$0/mo
In 5 yrs
$1/mo
In 10 yrs
$1/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$6/yr $0/mo | $8/yr+30% $1/mo | $10/yr+69% $1/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 0.6% → 1.01% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Achiever
BWXT has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Achiever, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 3.2× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 5.39% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.