BWXT
BWX Technologies (BWXT)
NYSE
$121.99-$2.00 (-1.61%)
Price as of Nov 13, 2026 12:57 PM EST
  • $11.4B
    Market Cap
  • -29.90%
    1-Year Change
  • Aerospace & Defense
    Industry

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  • Earnings Score: 8
  • Momentum Score: 15
  • True Yield: N/A
  • Financial Health Score: 6
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BWX Technologies: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

BWX Technologies reported Q3 2026 revenue of $953 million, up 10% year-over-year, with strong growth driven by defense uranium programs and commercial nuclear operations. The company is expanding manufacturing capacity in Tennessee and Canada to meet surging demand for defense components and small modular reactors, while raising free cash flow guidance to $350-360 million. Management expects high single-digit to low double-digit EBITDA growth in 2027.

11/07/2026, 6:46 PM • The Motley Fool

Better Nuclear Energy Stock to Buy After the Sell-Off: Oklo vs. BWX Technologies

Nuclear energy stocks have experienced significant sell-offs in 2026, with Oklo down 86% and BWX Technologies down 45% from their highs. The article compares the two companies, concluding that BWX Technologies is the better buy due to its established military contracts, diversified revenue streams, and commercial opportunities in small modular reactors. Oklo, while promising, remains pre-revenue with no NRC-approved reactor design and is years away from operations.

11/04/2026, 11:00 PM • The Motley Fool

BWX Technologies Reports Earnings on Nov. 2 2026. Here's What Investors Should Be Watching.

BWX Technologies stock has fallen 40% over six months despite strong operational performance, including a raised fiscal 2026 revenue forecast to $3.8 billion and an $8.4 billion backlog. The decline is driven by broader market concerns around election uncertainty and nuclear sector sell-offs related to AI data center spending worries. The company's fundamentals remain solid with growing defense contracts and commercial nuclear business expansion, positioning it as a long-term growth story with decades of Navy shipbuilding visibility.

11/01/2026, 3:14 PM • The Motley Fool

Nuclear Stocks Have Crashed 35% to 88% From Their Highs. Here's What $1,000 in Each of These 5 Could Be Worth by 2030.

Nuclear energy stocks have experienced significant declines from their peaks despite strong business fundamentals and growing AI data center demand for reliable baseload power. While mature operators like Constellation Energy and Vistra show solid long-term potential, pre-revenue startups like Oklo and NuScale Power face years before commercializing their small modular reactor technology. The article recommends focusing on established players with proven contracts rather than speculative early-stage companies.

11/01/2026, 5:45 AM • The Motley Fool

Nuclear Power Is Back, But Only a Few Stocks Have Customers Signed

Nuclear power is experiencing renewed interest from major tech companies seeking clean energy. While established players like Vistra, Constellation Energy, Cameco, Centrus Energy, and BWX Technologies have signed contracts or operate licensed facilities, early-stage developers like Oklo, NuScale Power, and Nano Nuclear Energy still lack regulatory approvals and face execution risks despite securing customer commitments.

10/29/2026, 2:00 AM • The Motley Fool

Centrus vs. BWX Technologies: Which Nuclear Supply Chain Stock Is the Better Buy After the Sell-Off?

Both Centrus Energy and BWX Technologies are positioned in the growing nuclear supply chain, benefiting from surging electricity demand from AI data centers and government support for nuclear energy. Centrus has declined 54% in 2026 as it undergoes capital-intensive expansion to become a domestic producer of enriched uranium fuel for advanced reactors. BWX Technologies has fallen 22% and maintains an exclusive, stable position as the sole supplier of weapons-grade nuclear fuel for the U.S. Navy with long-term contracts.

10/21/2026, 9:45 PM • The Motley Fool

BWX Technologies vs. Rocket Lab: Should You Go Nuclear or Go to Space in Your Portfolio?

The article compares BWX Technologies and Rocket Lab as investment options, presenting a value versus growth dilemma. BWX offers stability through nuclear infrastructure contracts with the U.S. government and benefits from the nuclear power renaissance, trading at a reasonable 28.6x forward P/E with positive cash flow. Rocket Lab provides high-growth potential with 38% revenue growth but currently burns cash and trades at a premium 191.8x forward P/E, with its $8 billion Iridium acquisition adding complexity. The author recommends BWX Technologies as the better 2026 investment due to its essential role in Navy contracts, reasonable valuation, and predictable profitability.

10/16/2026, 5:47 PM • The Motley Fool

Here's Where These 4 Nuclear Reactor Stocks Could Be in 5 Years

The article analyzes four nuclear reactor stocks and their potential valuations by 2031. Oklo, NuScale Power, and Nano Nuclear Energy face significant execution risks with current stock prices appearing to price in substantial post-2031 growth. BWX Technologies, a more established supplier with existing revenue, carries less commercialization risk but trades at a premium valuation with limited upside room.

10/11/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Nuclear Energy Stocks Down 40% or More From Their Highs -- Only 1 Is a Real Opportunity Right Now.

Three nuclear energy stocks have fallen significantly from their highs due to market headwinds. NuScale and Oklo, which develop innovative small modular reactors, have plummeted 86% and 79% respectively but lack commercial deployment and trade at extremely high valuations. BWX Technologies, a more established and profitable nuclear supplier with defense contracts, has only pulled back 40% and offers a more balanced opportunity in the resurgent nuclear market.

10/08/2026, 3:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: This Nuclear Stock Outperforms Oklo and NuScale Through 2030 (Hint: It Already Has Revenue)

BWX Technologies is positioned to outperform nuclear peers Oklo and NuScale through 2030 due to its established $3.2 billion revenue base and decades of nuclear manufacturing experience. While Oklo and NuScale are still commercializing reactor technologies, BWXT generates revenue from U.S. Navy contracts, TRISO fuel production, medical isotopes, and is developing advanced reactors and microreactors. The company raised its 2026 revenue guidance to $3.8 billion with 19% growth expected.

10/02/2026, 12:30 PM • The Motley Fool

X-Energy Just Went Public in 2026. Here's How It Stacks Up Against Oklo, NuScale, and BWX Technologies.

X-Energy, a small modular reactor (SMR) developer, went public at $23 per share in April 2026 but has since dropped to $14, trading 40% below its IPO price. While the company has secured major deals with Amazon and Dow, it faces significant challenges including unproven TRISO fuel technology, regulatory hurdles with the NRC, and a premium valuation at 19x sales despite ongoing losses. The analyst recommends avoiding X-Energy in favor of more established nuclear players like BWX Technologies.

10/01/2026, 2:20 PM • The Motley Fool

2 Nuclear Energy Stocks to Buy Before 2026 Ends

The nuclear energy market is experiencing a resurgence driven by AI infrastructure demands, decarbonization initiatives, and safer technologies. The article recommends two stocks: Uranium Energy (UEC), which benefits from rising uranium prices through spot-price sales, and BWX Technologies (BWXT), a diversified nuclear component manufacturer with a strong defense sector presence and growing commercial backlog.

09/08/2026, 12:10 PM • The Motley Fool

BWX Technologies Already Builds Reactors for the Navy. Why Is It Still the Cheapest Nuclear Stock?

BWX Technologies trades at lower valuations than nuclear peers despite being the sole supplier of reactors and fuel for the U.S. Navy's submarine and aircraft carrier fleets. The company reported 18% revenue growth to $901.6M in Q2, signed $1.4B in new Navy contracts, and raised full-year guidance to $3.8B revenue and $4.70-$4.80 EPS. With an $8.6B backlog and diversification into commercial nuclear and medical isotopes, BWX presents a value opportunity in the nuclear sector.

09/06/2026, 9:05 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Nuclear Stocks Worth Owning for the Entire Year as Power Demand Keeps Climbing

Nuclear energy is experiencing a resurgence driven by AI data center power demands and government support to quadruple U.S. nuclear capacity by 2050. Three stocks positioned to benefit are Cameco (uranium mining and fuel), BWX Technologies (naval reactors and commercial components), and Vistra (utility with major nuclear fleet and tech company power deals).

06/28/2026, 5:14 AM • The Motley Fool

Energy ETFs: MLPX Delivers More Income, Lower Fees

A comparison of two energy sector ETFs reveals distinct investment strategies: MLPX (Global X - MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF) offers higher dividend yield (4.13%) and lower fees (0.45%), making it ideal for income-focused investors, while NLR (VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF) has delivered superior long-term growth (146% total return over 5 years) but with higher volatility and lower dividend yield (2.29%).

06/03/2026, 11:07 AM • The Motley Fool

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Statistics

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Day Range
$122.60
$126.60
$123.99
1-Year Range
$114.96
$238.42
$123.99
Latest Close$123.99
Change
-$1.69 (-1.36%)
Volume724,519
Market Cap$11.4B
Shares Outstanding91.6M
P/E (TTM)39.91
Diluted EPS (TTM)$3.11
Enterprise Value$12.8B

Information as of 11/12/2026

Company Profile

BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC
https://www.bwxt.com
$11.4B
Market Cap
$285.8M
Net Income
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Aerospace & Defense
800 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States, 24504
434 522 3800

BWX Technologies, Inc. manufactures and sells nuclear components in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Government Operations and Commercial Operations. It 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. The company 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, it 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, the company 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 and management 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.

Key Executives

  • Rex D. Geveden
  • Robert L. Duffy
  • Michael Fitzgerald
  • Joseph K. Miller
  • Gonzalo R. Cajade

Current Ownership Distribution

  • Mutual Funds2.2B (56.38%)
  • Institutions1.7B (43.31%)
  • Insiders12.1M (0.31%)
  • Other0 (0.00%)