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BWX Technologies

122.43 USD
+1.30
1.07%
At close Jan 17, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
123.00
+0.57
0.47%
1 day
1.07%
5 days
8.29%
1 month
3.69%
3 months
-2.13%
6 months
18.67%
Year to date
9.82%
1 year
54.52%
5 years
85.02%
10 years
351.27%
 

About: BWX Technologies Inc is a specialty manufacturer & service provider of nuclear components. It operates in two segments. The government Operations segment consists of legacy Nuclear Operations Group & Nuclear Services Group segments with certain research & development activities in the areas of advanced reactors & advanced manufacturing. The commercial Operations segment consists of the legacy Nuclear Power Group segment with certain research and development & commercialization activities in the areas of medical & industrial radioisotopes & radiopharmaceuticals. The majority is from the Government Operations segment. Geographically, it operates in the United States, Canada & United Kingdom, out of which the majority is from the United States.

Employees: 7,800

0
Funds holding %
of 6,823 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 6 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

473% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $70.9M | Put options by funds: $12.4M

164% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 95 | Existing positions closed: 36

34% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 209 | Existing positions reduced: 156

12% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $8.12B [Q2] → $9.1B (+$977M) [Q3]

10% more funds holding

Funds holding: 491 [Q2] → 542 (+51) [Q3]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 7 [Q2] → 7 (+0) [Q3]

2.2% less ownership

Funds ownership: 93.53% [Q2] → 91.33% (-2.2%) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$105
14%
downside
Avg. target
$133
8%
upside
High target
$160
31%
upside

6 analyst ratings

positive
67%
neutral
17%
negative
17%
Truist Securities
Michael Ciarmoli
78% 1-year accuracy
47 / 60 met price target
7%downside
$114
Hold
Maintained
14 Jan 2025
Maxim Group
Tate Sullivan
62% 1-year accuracy
8 / 13 met price target
14%upside
$140
Buy
Maintained
10 Jan 2025
Barclays
David Strauss
61% 1-year accuracy
17 / 28 met price target
14%downside
$105
Underweight
Maintained
16 Dec 2024
B of A Securities
Ronald Epstein
53% 1-year accuracy
16 / 30 met price target
31%upside
$160
Buy
Maintained
14 Nov 2024
Alembic Global
Peter Skibitski
73% 1-year accuracy
8 / 11 met price target
21%upside
$148
Overweight
Upgraded
12 Nov 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 9 articles about BWXT published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Business Wire
4 days ago
BWX Technologies to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Results on Monday, February 24
LYNCHBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) will issue a press release detailing fourth quarter and full-year 2024 results on Monday, February 24, 2025, after market close and will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. EST. 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: 884067.
BWX Technologies to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Results on Monday, February 24
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
All You Need to Know About BWX (BWXT) Rating Upgrade to Buy
BWX (BWXT) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
All You Need to Know About BWX (BWXT) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
BWXT Enters Agreement to Acquire Kinectrics, a Leading Service Provider to the Global Nuclear Market
LYNCHBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Kinectrics, Inc., for approximately US$525 million, including assumption of Kinectrics' net pension and debt liabilities, and estimated transaction expenses. Kinectrics is a leader in providing lifecycle management services for the global nuclear power and transmission and distribution markets, and in the production and supply of isotopes for the radiopharmaceuti.
BWXT Enters Agreement to Acquire Kinectrics, a Leading Service Provider to the Global Nuclear Market
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
L3Harris Completes Sale of Specialized Materials Business to BWXT for Approximately $100 Million
MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has completed the sale of its specialized materials business, Aerojet Ordnance Tennessee, Inc. (A.O.T.), to BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) for approximately $100 million. The deal aligns with L3Harris' multi-year strategy to optimize its portfolio and deliver on commitments to customers and shareholders. A.O.T. is the sole provider of depleted uranium to the U.S. government and produces advanced specialized metal component.
L3Harris Completes Sale of Specialized Materials Business to BWXT for Approximately $100 Million
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
BWX Technologies: A Defensive Option In The Emerging Small And Micro Nuclear Power Sector
BWX Technologies (BWXT) is a defense contractor with a strong, predictable revenue stream and potential growth in commercial nuclear operations, particularly small modular reactors (SMRs).
BWX Technologies: A Defensive Option In The Emerging Small And Micro Nuclear Power Sector
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
BWXT Rises 16.8% in 6 Months: How Should You Play the Stock?
BWX Technologies grows through acquisitions and key contract wins. However, rising costs, debt and challenging market conditions make it a risky bet.
BWXT Rises 16.8% in 6 Months: How Should You Play the Stock?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Stocks In Focus: BWX Technologies And Uranium Energy Corp.
BWX Technologies and Uranium Energy Corp. have both seen healthy price gains year to date. But the ideal investing time frame for both is different. BWXT's fundamentals are solid, but its market multiples indicate that it will be a fair buy right now only for the long term. UEC, on the other hand, trades below its NPV valuations. But once the level is reached, it might be time for profit taking.
Stocks In Focus: BWX Technologies And Uranium Energy Corp.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
LFUS vs. BWXT: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Investors with an interest in Electronics - Miscellaneous Components stocks have likely encountered both Littelfuse (LFUS) and BWX Technologies (BWXT). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
LFUS vs. BWXT: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
Is BWX Technologies Stock Worth Buying Despite Rallying 47% in a Year?
BWXT's dominance in the market on the back of a strong portfolio and continuous deal wins makes the stock an attractive investment choice.
Is BWX Technologies Stock Worth Buying Despite Rallying 47% in a Year?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
NJDCY vs. BWXT: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors interested in stocks from the Electronics - Miscellaneous Components sector have probably already heard of Nidec Corp. (NJDCY) and BWX Technologies (BWXT). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
NJDCY vs. BWXT: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
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