Tran Capital Management L.P. Buys New Stake in BWX Technologies, Inc. $BWXT

Tran Capital Management L.P. purchased a new position in BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm purchased 4,507 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $779,000.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Invesco Ltd. boosted its holdings in BWX Technologies by 60.1% during the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 2,549,150 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $469,987,000 after purchasing an additional 956,770 shares in the last quarter. Alkeon Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of BWX Technologies by 163.0% in the 3rd quarter. Alkeon Capital Management LLC now owns 1,578,048 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $290,945,000 after buying an additional 978,000 shares in the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP lifted its position in shares of BWX Technologies by 31.3% during the 3rd quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 1,254,779 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $231,343,000 after buying an additional 299,375 shares during the period. Blair William & Co. IL boosted its stake in BWX Technologies by 18.7% in the 3rd quarter. Blair William & Co. IL now owns 1,191,068 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $219,597,000 after buying an additional 187,461 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA boosted its stake in BWX Technologies by 26.0% in the 3rd quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 1,159,033 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $213,691,000 after buying an additional 239,292 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 94.39% of the company’s stock.

BWX Technologies Stock Performance

BWXT stock opened at $214.86 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $203.98 and a 200 day moving average price of $194.12. BWX Technologies, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $84.21 and a fifty-two week high of $222.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.64, a current ratio of 2.32 and a quick ratio of 2.25. The stock has a market capitalization of $19.68 billion, a PE ratio of 60.19, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.71 and a beta of 0.80.

BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) last released its earnings results on Monday, February 23rd. The technology company reported $1.08 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.91 by $0.17. The company had revenue of $885.84 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $837.47 million. BWX Technologies had a return on equity of 30.94% and a net margin of 10.28%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 18.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.92 EPS. BWX Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.550-4.700 EPS. Analysts forecast that BWX Technologies, Inc. will post 3.23 EPS for the current year.

BWX Technologies Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 27th. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 11th were given a $0.27 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, March 11th. This is a positive change from BWX Technologies’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.25. This represents a $1.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. BWX Technologies’s dividend payout ratio is 30.25%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other BWX Technologies news, CAO Kevin James Gorman sold 1,344 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $214.71, for a total transaction of $288,570.24. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 114 shares in the company, valued at approximately $24,476.94. This represents a 92.18% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Gerhard F. Burbach sold 1,983 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $208.61, for a total transaction of $413,673.63. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders sold 13,327 shares of company stock valued at $2,734,844. 0.47% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have issued reports on the company. CJS Securities upgraded BWX Technologies to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, December 12th. BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage on shares of BWX Technologies in a report on Thursday, January 15th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $215.00 price objective for the company. Wall Street Zen lowered BWX Technologies from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 28th. BTIG Research raised their price target on BWX Technologies from $225.00 to $235.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, February 26th. Finally, TD Cowen began coverage on BWX Technologies in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $230.00 price objective on the stock. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $207.60.

Key Headlines Impacting BWX Technologies

Here are the key news stories impacting BWX Technologies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Won a major U.S. naval nuclear fuel contract and announced a partnership with Liburdi GAPCO to advance welding technology — both expand BWXT’s role in the Navy supply chain and support longer-term, higher-margin backlog and cash flow visibility. BWX Technologies Extends Naval Nuclear Role And Reshapes Cash Flow Story
• Positive Sentiment: Reported a beat on earnings and revenue, raised FY‑2026 guidance and increased the dividend — these items support earnings momentum and shareholder returns that typically attract institutional buyers. BWX Technologies Extends Naval Nuclear Role And Reshapes Cash Flow Story
• Positive Sentiment: Sector narratives are favorable: analysts and thematic pieces highlight nuclear and SMR exposure as beneficiaries of rising power demand (data centers, policy support), helping investor interest in BWXT. Buy 3 Nuclear Energy Stocks for 2026 Amid AI-Powered Data Center Boom
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation and momentum questions: the stock has jumped materially over the past year (~127% 1‑yr gain) — some investors see entrenched growth, others see rich multiples that temper upside from here. Is It Too Late To Consider BWX Technologies (BWXT) After Its 1-Year 126.8% Surge?
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons within the nuclear universe (e.g., NuScale) highlight different risk/reward profiles — BWXT is more established in defense fuel and services vs. SMR pure-plays, which matters for portfolio fit rather than immediate price direction. NuScale Power vs. BWX Technologies: Which Nuclear Energy Stock Belongs in Your Portfolio?
• Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo initiated coverage with an underweight/negative stance — fresh sell-side caution provides ammunition for profit-taking and can pressure the stock despite operational wins. Wells Fargo initiates coverage of BWX Technologies (BWXT) with underweight recommendation

BWX Technologies Profile

BWX Technologies, Inc (NYSE: BWXT) is a specialized supplier of nuclear components and services, primarily serving the U.S. government and commercial markets. The company’s core expertise lies in the design, fabrication and servicing of nuclear propulsion systems for the U.S. Navy, where it supports the maintenance and overhaul of naval nuclear reactors. In addition to defense applications, BWXT develops small modular reactors (SMRs), nuclear fuel and related technologies for non‐defense power generation, offering scalable solutions to meet evolving energy and industrial demands.

Beyond propulsion and power systems, BWXT is a leading producer of medical radioisotopes used in diagnostic imaging and cancer treatment.