BWXTIndustrials · Aerospace & DefenseThe 18 Wall Street analysts covering BWX Technologies, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $201 — +74.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 42 of 100 as at 5 Nov 2026 — in the lower half.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (76): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Momentum (32): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (14): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BWXT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +74.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $230 → $190 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $202 → $182 |
| 30 Sept 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 Sept 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | $250 → $210 |
| 30 Sept 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 30 Sept 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | $235 |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Guggenheim | Reiterates | Buy | $192 |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Guggenheim | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Northland Capital Markets | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Northland Capital Markets | Maintains | Outperform | $250 → $220 |
| 24 Sept 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 24 Sept 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains | Neutral | $190 → $165 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Guggenheim | Initiates | Buy | $192 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Guggenheim | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 3 Sept 2026 | Jefferies | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 3 Sept 2026 | Jefferies | Initiates | Buy | $181 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | $200 → $170 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $212 → $202 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 5 Nov 2026, BWX Technologies, Inc. returned −41.6% against +9.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Cheaper than 38% of US stocks
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Higher than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 24% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US stocks
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Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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 $11.1B and an enterprise value of $12.6B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.5B. The latest quarter grew 10.0% 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.
Trailing P/E: 29.9×; forward P/E: 23.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.89%, paying out 26% of earnings.
BWX Technologies, Inc. employs 10,400 people — $338K of revenue per employee.
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The Motley Fool frames the article as a comparison of Oklo and BWX Technologies following a sell-off in nuclear energy stocks, describing BWXT as a reliable player in military and commercial nuclear markets.
Why it matters — BWXT watchers may note the article's characterization of the company amid weakness across nuclear energy stocks.
BWX Technologies announced cash tender offers to purchase any and all of its outstanding 4.125% Senior Notes due 2028 and 2029, along with consent solicitations.
Why it matters — The offers and solicitations concern BWXT’s outstanding debt securities and may be relevant to investors monitoring the company’s financing activities.
BWX Technologies announced a proposed private offering of $500 million in senior unsecured notes due 2034. The notes will be guaranteed by certain present and future wholly owned subsidiaries that are obligors under the company’s existing credit agreement.
Why it matters — The offering is a planned debt financing that BWXT watchers may monitor as part of the company’s financing activities.
BWXT’s third-quarter revenue came in below estimates, while the company targeted stronger earnings growth in 2027, citing improving government margins and expanding nuclear demand.
Why it matters — The update highlights BWXT’s 2027 growth outlook alongside a quarterly revenue miss.
Seeking Alpha published a transcript of BWX Technologies, Inc.’s Q3 2026 earnings call. The provided excerpt contains no details about the call’s results or discussion.
Why it matters — BWXT watchers can note the transcript’s availability, but the excerpt does not provide information about the company’s performance or outlook.
The 18 Wall Street analysts covering BWX Technologies, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $201, with estimates ranging from $140 to $290. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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. 42 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 5 Nov 2026, BWX Technologies, Inc. ranks 42 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 (76 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 18 analysts implies +74.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks BWX Technologies, Inc. 42 out of 100 as at 5 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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: $140 to $290 over the next 12 months.
BWX Technologies, Inc. returned -41.6% over the 12 months to 5 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
BWX Technologies, Inc. is a nuclear technology and manufacturing company that supplies specialized components, fuel, and related services for government and commercial applications.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 5 Nov 2026): "Better Nuclear Energy Stock to Buy After the Sell-Off: Oklo vs. BWX Technologies". The Motley Fool frames the article as a comparison of Oklo and BWX Technologies following a sell-off in nuclear energy stocks, describing BWXT as a reliable player in military and commercial nuclear markets.
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 · 10,400 employees · United States · https://www.bwxt.com
