BWX Technologies Shares Surge 3.35 on $250M Volume as $6 Billion Backlog and 12 Earnings Growth Fuel Optimism

On August 4, 2025, BWX Technologies (NYSE: BWXT) closed with a 3.35% gain, trading at $152 per share with a volume of $250 million. The company reported Q2 2025 earnings, highlighting a 12% year-over-year revenue increase to $764 million, driven by strong government and commercial operations. Adjusted EBITDA rose 16% to $145.9 million, while non-GAAP EPS reached $1.02, up 24% year-over-year. CEO Rex Geveden cited robust backlog growth to $6 billion, fueled by naval reactor contracts and strategic acquisitions like Kinetrix, which expanded its nuclear services portfolio.

The company raised full-year guidance, projecting $3.1 billion in revenue, adjusted EBITDA of $565–$575 million, and free cash flow of $275–$285 million. Geveden emphasized accelerating demand in nuclear security, clean energy, and medical markets, with government operations expected to grow mid-single digits and commercial operations exceeding 50% due to Kinetrix integration and SMR component opportunities. Operational efficiency and contract timing, particularly in special materials and naval propulsion, underpinned the results.

Backlog expansion to $6 billion, up 70% year-over-year, reflects strong bookings in both segments. The company’s focus on industrial scale and innovation, including microreactor development and advanced fuel programs, positions it to capitalize on long-term nuclear sector growth. Free cash flow of $126.3 million in Q2, driven by working capital management and capital expenditures of $32.7 million, underscores financial discipline amid strategic investments.

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