BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT) stock price falls 2.61% on July 1, trading volume reaches 826,554 shares.

Shares of BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT) fell 2.61% to $140.30 on Jul 1, down from its previous close of $144.06. The stock is 3.46% below its 52-week high of $145.33 and 66.61% above its 52-week low of $84.21. Analysts forecast an average target price of $138.33, indicating a downside of 1.41% from the current price. The estimated GF Value for BWXT in one year is $104.44, suggesting a downside of 25.56% from the current price.

Shares of BWX Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) experienced a decline of 2.61% on July 1, 2025, closing at $140.30, down from its previous close of $144.06. The stock is currently trading 3.46% below its 52-week high of $145.33 and 66.61% above its 52-week low of $84.21. Analysts predict an average target price of $138.33, indicating a potential downside of 1.41% from the current price. The estimated GF Value for BWXT in one year is $104.44, suggesting a downside of 25.56% from the current price.

BWXT's latest earnings report, released on May 5, 2025, showed earnings per share (EPS) of $0.91, surpassing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.73 by $0.18. The company reported a net margin of 10.39% and a return on equity of 30.26%, with revenue of $682.26 million during the quarter. Analysts predict that BWXT will post 3.23 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Several hedge funds have recently adjusted their positions in BWXT. Narwhal Capital Management lowered its stake by 9.5%, while Demars Financial Group LLC, Raymond James Financial Inc., Balyasny Asset Management L.P., Blair William & Co. IL, and Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD increased their holdings significantly. Institutional investors now own 94.39% of the company's stock [1].

Analyst ratings for BWXT have been mixed. Seaport Res Ptn, Maxim Group, William Blair, Bank of America, and CLSA have issued ratings ranging from "strong-buy" to "buy," with one analyst giving a "sell" rating and two issuing a "hold" rating. The company currently has a Moderate Buy rating with an average price target of $132.33 [2].

BWXT, which manufactures and sells nuclear components, recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, paid on June 5, 2025. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.70%, with a payout ratio of 31.85% [3].

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-narwhal-capital-management-sells-1988-shares-of-bwx-technologies-inc-nysebwxt-2025-06-24/
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/BWXT/analysis
[3] https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/BWXT/dividend