BWX Technologies shares surge 5.02% premarket after expanding facilities and appointing new Chief Digital Officer to drive digital transformation.

BWX Technologies surged 5.02% in premarket trading following the announcement of new facilities and digital initiatives, including a Centrifuge Manufacturing Development Facility in Oak Ridge and a Digital Center in Melbourne, alongside the appointment of Kurt Bender as Chief Digital Officer. These moves align with the company’s strategic focus on U.S. national security and digital transformation. Additionally, BWXT’s role in supplying TRISO fuel and HALEU for advanced reactor projects under the July 4 executive order reinforced its critical position in the nuclear energy sector, bolstering investor confidence in its growth prospects and operational execution.