BWX Technologies shares surge 5.63% after-hours as new Oak Ridge nuclear facility opens and digital initiatives advance.

BWX Technologies (BWXT) surged 5.63% in after-hours trading, driven by a combination of recent developments. The stock’s jump followed the company’s Q2 2025 earnings report, which exceeded estimates by $0.23 per share, alongside a quarterly dividend announcement. Recent strategic moves, including the opening of a new Oak Ridge centrifuge plant critical to U.S. defense fuel production and the appointment of a Chief Digital Officer, underscored BWXT’s pivot toward digital transformation and nuclear energy advancements. Analysts highlighted BWXT’s role in NASA’s lunar reactor ambitions and its alignment with national security priorities, while institutional buying and upgraded analyst ratings further bolstered investor confidence. The stock reached a 52-week high post-earnings, reflecting renewed momentum in its defense and nuclear energy contracts.