BWX Technologies, Inc.(BWXT)Stock Analysis
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BWXT Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT), a Industrials sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores BWXT at 68.0/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #436 of 2,879 stocks — the top 25% of the AI-ranked universe. BWXT scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (80.5), revenue growth (75.7). Areas of concern include institutional flow (23.8), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), BWX Technologies, Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $860.2M, net income of $91.1M, an operating margin of 12.4%. Top institutional holders of BWXT by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. BWXT trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1486957. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate BWXT daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for BWX Technologies, Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. BWX Technologies, Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 73 since 2021, currently 68.0 — an improving long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
What's Driving BWXT's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown
AI-extracted from BWX Technologies, Inc.'s 10-Q filed 2026-05-04 — Q1 2026 (quarter ended March 31, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.
Q1 revenues surged 26% to $860.2M driven by Kinectrics acquisition contribution of $105.3M in Commercial Operations, while operating income grew 10% to $106.7M.
Biggest Revenue Drivers
Total revenue: $860.2M+26.1% YoY
Increased by Aerojet Ordnance Tennessee contribution of $16.2M and enrichment operations, partially offset by lower advanced technologies revenue.
Kinectrics acquisition on May 20, 2025 contributed $105.3M; on-site inspection and maintenance work up $23.1M; components manufacturing up $19.2M.
Largest Expense Items
Increased in line with revenue growth from acquisitions and operational expansion.
Margins: Operating margin compressed slightly: Government Operations fell to 17.2% from 17.6% YoY, while Commercial Operations improved to 8.5% from 5.0% due to favorable product mix. Consolidated operating income grew 10.4% despite margin pressure from acquisition-related costs and corporate overhead.
Watch Items from the Filing
- U.S. Government represents 89% of Government Operations Q1 revenue ($533.9M of $577.9M segment revenue), creating significant customer concentration risk dependent on federal budget appropriations.
- Kinectrics acquisition (May 2025) integration ongoing; certain internal controls over financial reporting have been impacted by conforming to BWXT processes, expected to complete in 2026.
- Backlog increased 19% to $8.65B from $7.26B YoY; unfunded backlog on U.S. Government contracts totaled $2.37B as of March 31, 2026.
- Announced intention to acquire Precision Components Group post-quarter for significant cash investment; expected close H2 2026, subject to regulatory approval.
AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$860.2M
Net Income
Q1 2026
$91.1M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$50.1M
Operating Margin
Q1 2026
12.4%
D/E Ratio
Q1 2026
1.58
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+18.3% YoYNet Income
+16.7% YoYOperating Income
+6.3% YoYEPS (Diluted)
+16.6% YoYTotal Assets
+48.8% YoYTotal Debt
+91.0% YoYOp. Cash Flow
+17.5% YoY| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.20B +18.3% | $2.70B +8.3% | $2.50B +11.8% | $2.23B +5.1% | $2.12B +0.0% | $2.12B |
| Net Income | $328.9M +16.7% | $281.9M +14.7% | $245.8M +3.2% | $238.2M -22.1% | $305.9M +9.8% | $278.7M |
| Operating Income | $404.5M +6.3% | $380.6M -0.6% | $383.1M +9.9% | $348.6M +0.8% | $345.8M -3.5% | $358.6M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.58 +16.6% | $3.07 +14.6% | $2.68 +3.1% | $2.60 -19.8% | $3.24 +11.3% | $2.91 |
| Total Assets | $4.27B +48.8% | $2.87B +4.5% | $2.75B +4.9% | $2.62B +4.7% | $2.50B +9.1% | $2.29B |
| Total Debt | $2.02B +91.0% | $1.06B -12.7% | $1.21B -6.1% | $1.29B +8.4% | $1.19B +37.9% | $862.7M |
| Operating Cash Flow | $479.8M +17.5% | $408.4M +12.3% | $363.7M +48.6% | $244.7M -36.6% | $386.0M +96.5% | $196.4M |
AI Insight: BWXT Financial Trends
BWXT delivered 26% revenue growth from Q2 2024 to Q1 2026 but debt surged 66% over the same period.
• Revenue accelerated from $681M in Q2 2024 to $860M in Q1 2026, representing 26% growth.
• Net income improved from $73M in Q2 2024 to $91M in Q1 2026, up 25%.
• Operating income remained relatively stable, ranging between $92M and $113M across all quarters.
• Total debt increased dramatically from $1,213M in Q2 2024 to $2,018M in Q1 2026.
⚠ Operating cash flow volatility, swinging from $277M in Q4 2024 to $93M in Q1 2026.
⚠ Debt-to-equity ratio deteriorated from 1.2x in Q2 2024 to 1.6x in Q1 2026.
AI Insight: BWXT Ratio Trends
BWXT's profitability deteriorated significantly with operating margins falling 410bp from Q2 2024 peak of 14.5% to Q4 2025 trough of 10.4%.
• Operating margin compressed from 14.5% in Q2 2024 to 12.4% in Q1 2026, with Q4 2025 hitting cycle low of 10.4%.
• ROIC declined from 17.9% in Q2 2024 to 12.9% in Q1 2026, indicating deteriorating capital efficiency.
• Debt-to-equity ratio increased from 0.98 in Q4 2024 to 1.58 in Q1 2026, showing rising leverage.
⚠ Operating margins remain volatile, recovering from Q4 2025 low but still 210bp below Q2 2024 peak.
⚠ ROIC dropped to 11.3% in Q4 2025, the lowest level in the data series before modest Q1 2026 recovery.
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Top Institutional Holders of BWXT
BlackRock, Inc.
$2.6B12,487,506 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$1.0B4,891,237 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$837.2M4,094,093 shSTATE STREET CORP
$766.6M3,748,950 shInvesco Ltd.
$515.8M2,522,532 shFRANKLIN RESOURCES INC
$388.8M1,901,316 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$366.9M1,793,566 shALKEON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$355.7M1,739,348 shBLAIR WILLIAM & CO/IL
$294.1M1,438,125 shFIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
$284.5M1,391,079 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $2.6B | 12,487,506 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $1.0B | 4,891,237 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $837.2M | 4,094,093 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $766.6M | 3,748,950 |
| Invesco Ltd. | $515.8M | 2,522,532 |
| FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC | $388.8M | 1,901,316 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $366.9M | 1,793,566 |
| ALKEON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $355.7M | 1,739,348 |
| BLAIR WILLIAM & CO/IL | $294.1M | 1,438,125 |
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | $284.5M | 1,391,079 |
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