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BWXT Stock Forecast: BWX Technologies, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 12 Oct 2026
$140
−2.72% on the day

The 18 Wall Street analysts covering BWX Technologies, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $225 — +60.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 51 of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$12.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
51 / 100
Median analyst target
$225
Analysts covering
18
Revenue$901.6M+18.0% y/y
Operating income$89.7M
Net income$89.1M
Free cash flow$115.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+3.4%
1M
−6.8%
YTD
−18.7%
1Y
−26.0%
From 52W high
−41.1%
From 52W low
+4.1%
$134
$238
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

BWXT stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores BWX Technologies, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 12 Oct 2026
51 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Quality
78
Growth
70
Revisions
69
Volatility
68
Value
63
Momentum
40
Accruals
37
Issuance
33
Size
13

Quality (78): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Issuance (33): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Size (13): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

BWXT stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BWXT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$150$200$250$300Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26BWXTHigh $290Median $225Low $150

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says18 analysts
14 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Low $150Median $225High $290

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +60.8% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
6 Oct 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold$202 → $182
30 Sept 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$250 → $210
30 Sept 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy$235
30 Sept 2026GuggenheimReiteratesBuy$192
30 Sept 2026Northland Capital MarketsMaintainsOutperform$250 → $220
24 Sept 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsNeutral—
24 Sept 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsNeutral$190 → $165
15 Sept 2026GuggenheimInitiatesBuy$192
15 Sept 2026GuggenheimInitiatesBuy—
3 Sept 2026JefferiesInitiatesBuy$181
3 Sept 2026JefferiesInitiatesBuy—
27 Aug 2026Wells FargoUpgradeEqual-Weight$200 → $170
27 Aug 2026Wells FargoUpgradeEqual-Weight—
14 Aug 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
14 Aug 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold$212 → $202
4 Aug 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy$235
4 Aug 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy—
27 July 2026JP MorganInitiatesOverweight$230
27 July 2026JP MorganInitiatesOverweight—
18 June 2026Seaport GlobalUpgradeBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. BWXT appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

BWXT vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 12 Oct 2026, BWX Technologies, Inc. returned −26.0% against +20.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

BWXT vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26BWXTS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

BWXT analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.6%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
35.2×

Cheaper than 22% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.6×

Cheaper than 33% of US stocks

Price / book
9.6×

Cheaper than 10% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
29.9×

Cheaper than 9% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
18.0%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
13.6%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Gross margin
22.4%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Operating margin
10.4%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Net margin
10.1%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
28.3%

Higher than 87% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.5%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.8%

Higher than 68% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • BWX Technologies, Inc. has a market value of $12.8B and an enterprise value of $14.2B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.5B. The latest quarter grew 18.0% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $356.2M, a 10.1% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.86.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $316.8M.

  • BWX Technologies, Inc. spent $0.0 on share buybacks and $96.1M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 91.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 35.2×; forward P/E: 26.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.77%, paying out 27% of earnings.

  • BWX Technologies, Inc. employs 11,000 people — $319K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 13 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

BWXT vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAerospace & Defense
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
BWXTBWX Technologies, Inc.$12.8B
51
TXTTextron, Inc.$13.2B
77
MOG.AMoog, Inc.$11.8B
97
HIIHuntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.$10.4B
73
FTAIFTAI Aviation Ltd.$17.0B
33
DRSLeonardo DRS, Inc.$9.5B
90
CWCurtiss-Wright Corp.$18.6B
77

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own BWX Technologies, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest BWXT news & analysis

BWX Technologies: Upgraded To Buy As Core Business Provides Stable And Predictable Cash Flows

Seeking Alpha · 13 Oct 2026positive

Seeking Alpha upgraded BWX Technologies to Buy and cited stable, predictable cash flows from its core defense business alongside growth in commercial nuclear operations. The article noted 63% commercial segment revenue growth in 2025 and guidance for 45% growth in 2026, with high-teens CAGR and margin expansion targeted through 2030.

Why it matters — The article highlights the combination of cash-flow stability in defense and expected commercial nuclear growth as key developments for BWXT watchers.

BofA says buy these 3 stocks ahead of earnings

Invezz · 12 Oct 2026positive

Bank of America recommended BWX Technologies, DraftKings and Grocery Outlet Holdings ahead of their third-quarter earnings reports, citing a different rationale for each company.

Why it matters — BWXT is one of the three companies included in Bank of America’s pre-earnings recommendation.

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

The Motley Fool · 11 Oct 2026neutral

The article says strong nuclear demand does not remove the distinct execution risks facing nuclear reactor companies. It notes that Oklo, NuScale Power, and Nano Nuclear Energy still need execution to catch up with investor expectations.

Why it matters — BWXT watchers may find the discussion relevant as it distinguishes broad nuclear demand from the company-specific execution risks highlighted for other reactor stocks.

This Nuclear Stock Doesn't Need a Breakthrough. It Just Won Another $189 Million Contract Doing What It's Always Done.

The Motley Fool · 10 Oct 2026positive

BWX Technologies won a $189 million contract, continuing its longstanding work manufacturing components for compact naval reactors. The company is described as the only provider licensed to supply nuclear components and fuel for the Navy.

Why it matters — The contract underscores BWXT’s established role supplying nuclear components and fuel for the Navy.

Can BWX Technologies' Uranium Processing Capabilities Drive Growth?

Zacks Investment Research · 9 Oct 2026positive

BWX Technologies is expanding specialized uranium processing capabilities, including recovery, purification and downblending operations, to support government nuclear programs.

Why it matters — These capabilities may be relevant to BWXT watchers tracking the company's support for government nuclear programs.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about BWXT stock

What is the BWXT stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 18 Wall Street analysts covering BWX Technologies, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $225, with estimates ranging from $150 to $290. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is BWXT stock a buy right now?

Of the 18 analysts covering BWX Technologies, Inc., 14 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks BWX Technologies, Inc. 51 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank BWXT?

As at 12 Oct 2026, BWX Technologies, Inc. ranks 51 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (78 of 100).

Will BWXT stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 18 analysts implies +60.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks BWX Technologies, Inc. 51 out of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the BWXT stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering BWX Technologies, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for BWXT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $150 to $290 over the next 12 months.

How has BWXT stock performed over the past year?

BWX Technologies, Inc. returned -26.0% over the 12 months to 12 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does BWX Technologies, Inc. do?

BWX Technologies, Inc. is a nuclear technology and manufacturing company that supplies specialized components, fuel, and related services for government and commercial applications.

What is the latest news on BWXT?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 13 Oct 2026): "BWX Technologies: Upgraded To Buy As Core Business Provides Stable And Predictable Cash Flows". Seeking Alpha upgraded BWX Technologies to Buy and cited stable, predictable cash flows from its core defense business alongside growth in commercial nuclear operations. The article noted 63% commercial segment revenue growth in 2025 and guidance for 45% growth in 2026, with high-teens CAGR and margin expansion targeted through 2030.

Company

About BWX Technologies, Inc.

BWX Technologies, Inc. is a nuclear technology and manufacturing company that supplies specialized components, fuel, and related services for government and commercial applications. BWX Technologies focuses on the design, engineering, and production of precision nuclear systems, including naval reactor components and fuel for the U.S. Navy, as well as commercial nuclear equipment and lifecycle support for utilities. The company also provides government nuclear operations support, environmental restoration services, special nuclear materials processing, and medical isotope-related offerings. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWX Technologies serves markets across the United States and Canada, with selected international activity, and plays a significant role in defense nuclear systems, clean energy infrastructure, and nuclear medicine.

CEO Mr. Rex D. Geveden · 11,000 employees · United States · https://www.bwxt.com