Representative April McClain Delaney (Democratic-Maryland) recently bought shares of BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT). In a filing disclosed on August 03rd, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in BWX Technologies stock on July 30th.
Representative April McClain Delaney also recently made the following trade(s):
- Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) on 7/31/2026.
- Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Liberty Media Corporation – Liberty Formula One Series C (NASDAQ:FWONK) on 7/31/2026.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Corpay (NYSE:CPAY) on 7/31/2026.
- Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide (NASDAQ:CHRW) on 7/31/2026.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 7/31/2026.
- Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Somnigroup International (NYSE:SGI) on 7/30/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) on 7/30/2026.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Corpay (NYSE:CPAY) on 7/30/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) on 7/30/2026.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) on 7/30/2026.
BWX Technologies Stock Performance
Shares of BWX Technologies stock opened at $172.19 on Wednesday. BWX Technologies, Inc. has a one year low of $157.10 and a one year high of $241.82. The company has a market cap of $15.77 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.04, a PEG ratio of 2.96 and a beta of 0.76. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58, a quick ratio of 2.33 and a current ratio of 2.40. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $186.82 and its 200 day moving average price is $201.30.
BWX Technologies Announces Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 4th. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 18th will be issued a $0.27 dividend. This represents a $1.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 18th. BWX Technologies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 28.88%.
Key Headlines Impacting BWX Technologies
Here are the key news stories impacting BWX Technologies this week:
- Positive Sentiment: BWXT agreed to sell its medical business, including BWXT Medical and Kinectrics’ stable medical isotopes unit, to Nordic Capital for up to $800 million. The company will retain a minority stake, while the transaction should provide capital to expand its nuclear, naval propulsion and commercial reactor businesses. BWXT sells medical business for USD800 million
- Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter adjusted EPS was $1.07, above the approximately $1.04 consensus estimate and up from $1.02 a year earlier. Revenue increased 18% year over year to about $901.6 million, although it was slightly below expectations. BWX Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
- Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $4.70-$4.80 and increased free-cash-flow guidance to $345 million-$360 million. Strong execution, commercial nuclear growth and the Precision Components Group acquisition support the higher outlook. BWXT raises EPS and free cash flow outlook
- Positive Sentiment: BTIG reaffirmed a Buy rating and set a $235 price target, implying substantial upside from the referenced share price. BTIG reiterates BWXT Buy rating
- Neutral Sentiment: BWXT maintained its quarterly dividend at $0.27 per share, payable September 4, with a yield of roughly 0.6%. BWXT dividend announcement
- Negative Sentiment: The medical-business sale removes a profitable growth unit and remains subject to closing conditions. In addition, BWXT’s shares have undergone a recent pullback amid market rotation and profit-taking, while a price-to-earnings ratio near 46 leaves the stock vulnerable if nuclear growth or acquisition integration disappoints.
Institutional Trading of BWX Technologies
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of BWXT. MV Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in BWX Technologies during the fourth quarter worth about $32,000. WFA of San Diego LLC purchased a new stake in shares of BWX Technologies in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of BWX Technologies in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of BWX Technologies by 71.7% in the 4th quarter. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. now owns 237 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 99 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Smithfield Trust Co lifted its holdings in shares of BWX Technologies by 52.1% in the 4th quarter. Smithfield Trust Co now owns 251 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $44,000 after acquiring an additional 86 shares during the last quarter. 94.39% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, CFO Michael Thomas Fitzgerald sold 2,417 shares of BWX Technologies stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $209.25, for a total value of $505,757.25. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 6,884 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,440,477. This trade represents a 25.99% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Rex D. Geveden sold 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $204.81, for a total value of $2,048,100.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 202,491 shares in the company, valued at approximately $41,472,181.71. The trade was a 4.71% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Company insiders own 0.60% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several brokerages have recently weighed in on BWXT. Zacks Research cut shares of BWX Technologies from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of BWX Technologies from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $235.00 target price on shares of BWX Technologies in a report on Tuesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on shares of BWX Technologies in a research note on Monday, July 27th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $230.00 price target for the company. Finally, Seaport Research Partners raised shares of BWX Technologies from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $245.00 price target on the stock in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, BWX Technologies currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $228.20.
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About Representative McClain Delaney
April McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.
McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
April McClain-Delaney grew up in Buhl, Idaho, where her father was a potato farmer. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in communications from Northwestern University in 1986 and her law degree from Georgetown Law Center in 1989. McClain-Delaney worked in communications law, first with the satellite firm Orion Network Systems and later as the Washington director for Common Sense Media, a nonprofit focused on technology and children. In 2022, McClain-Delaney joined the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Joe Biden (D) as deputy assistant secretary for communications and information. McClain-Delaney served on the board of the Georgetown University Law Center, the International Center for Research on Women, and the Northwestern University School of Communications.
BWX Technologies Company 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.
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