On Tuesday, BWX Technologies Inc (NYSE: BWXT) opened lower -2.56% from the last session, before settling in for the closing price of $144.06. Price fluctuations for BWXT have ranged from $84.21 to $145.33 over the past 52 weeks.
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During the last 5-year period, the sales growth of Industrials Sector giant was 3.79%. Company’s average yearly earnings per share was noted 6.51% at the time writing. With a float of $90.99 million, this company’s outstanding shares have now reached $91.36 million.
Let’s determine the extent of company efficiency that accounts for 8700 employees. In terms of profitability, gross margin is 42.74%, operating margin of 13.4%, and the pretax margin is 12.66%.
BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT) Insider Activity
A key investor’s attitude towards the stock of the Aerospace & Defense industry is another important factor to consider. The insider ownership of BWX Technologies Inc is 0.40%, while institutional ownership is 92.19%. The most recent insider transaction that took place on Mar 05 ’25, was worth 624,161. In this transaction SVP and Chief Admin. Officer of this company sold 6,000 shares at a rate of $104.03, taking the stock ownership to the 3,206 shares. Before that another transaction happened on Mar 05 ’25, when Company’s Officer proposed sale 6,000 for $104.03, making the entire transaction worth $624,161.
BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT) Earnings and Forecasts
According to the Wall Street analysts, stocks earnings will be around 6.51% per share during the next fiscal year. For the long-term projections, market analysts anticipate that the company’s EPS will surge by 11.42% during the next five years compared to 3.79% growth over the previous five years of trading.
BWX Technologies Inc (NYSE: BWXT) Trading Performance Indicators
Check out the current performance indicators for BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT). In the past quarter, the stock posted a quick ratio of 1.91. In addition, a publicly-traded company’s price to sales ratio for the trailing twelve months stands at 4.61. Likewise, its price to free cash flow for the trailing twelve months is 47.59.
For the trailing twelve months, Company’s Diluted EPS (Earnings per Share) is 3.15, a number that is poised to hit 0.79 in the next quarter and is forecasted to reach 3.92 in one year’s time.
Technical Analysis of BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT)
Looking closely at BWX Technologies Inc (NYSE: BWXT), its last 5-days average volume was 1.46 million, which is a jump from its year-to-date volume of 1.11 million. As of the previous 9 days, the stock’s Stochastic %D was 66.68%.
During the past 100 days, BWX Technologies Inc’s (BWXT) raw stochastic average was set at 91.89%, which indicates a significant increase from 69.70% during the past two weeks. Based on volatility metrics of the stock, it showed a historical volatility of 19.85% in the past 14 days, which was lower than the 40.04% volatility it showed in the past 100 days.
At the time of writing, stock’s 50-day Moving Average is $121.80, while its 200-day Moving Average is $115.24. However, in the short run, BWX Technologies Inc’s stock first resistance to watch stands at $143.93. Second resistance stands at $147.48. The third major resistance level sits at $150.48. If the price goes on to break the first support level at $137.38, it is likely to go to the next support level at $134.38. Should the price break the second support level, the third support level stands at $130.83.
BWX Technologies Inc (NYSE: BWXT) Key Stats
There are currently 91,361K shares outstanding in the company with a market cap of 12.82 billion. Presently, the company’s annual sales total 2,704 M according to its annual income of 281,940 K. Last quarter, the company’s sales amounted to 682,260 K and its income totaled 75,460 K.
