NYSE$BWXT
BWX Technologies Inc. · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
BWX Technologies' first quarter performance reflected solid earnings and strategic milestones.
BWX Technologies reported a decrease in revenue to $528 million compared to $542 million in the first quarter of 2020. Earnings per share were $0.73. The company highlighted new wins in microreactor programs, agreements and progress in medical isotopes, and the completion of a multi-year pricing agreement with Naval Reactors, contributing to a robust backlog of nearly $5.2 billion.
- Generated earnings of $0.73 per share on revenue of $528 million.
- Maintained a strong backlog of nearly $5.2 billion, driven by Naval Reactors bookings and other wins.
- Reiterated 2021 non-GAAP earnings guidance of $3.05 to $3.20 per share.
- Commenced a new multi-year guidance framework for growth, free cash flow, and capital allocation.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
BWX Technologies · Revenue · Quarterly
$528M
Revenue by segment
BWX Technologies · $509M total across 2 segments · Q1 2021
- Government Operations$402M—79.0%
- Commercial Operations$107M—21.0%
Forward guidance
BWXT reiterated all components of 2021 guidance:
Tailwinds
- Non-GAAP EPS range of $3.05 – $3.20 (excludes pension and post-retirement benefits mark-to-market)
- Consolidated revenue growth of low-single digits vs. 2020 results
- NOG revenue up slightly
- NPG revenue growth of ~6%
- NOG operating margin of “high teens” with upside from CAS pension reimbursement
Headwinds
- The Company does not provide GAAP guidance because it is unable to reliably forecast most of the items that are excluded from GAAP to calculate non-GAAP results.
- These items could cause GAAP results to differ materially from non-GAAP results.
- NPG operating margin of ~13%
- NSG operating income range of $25-30 million
- Capital expenditures of ~$250 million
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021
-0.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.2%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
36 / 65 earnings
Positive
+12.1%
Q4 2023
Best reaction
-23.1%
Q3 2018
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.1% | -5.1% | -14.6% | |
| Q4 2025 | +2.4% | +3.8% | +3.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | -7.2% | -10.3% | -17.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | -3.7% | -3.2% | +15.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | +4.2% | +4.1% | +1.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | -4.6% | +1.6% | +6.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | -1.2% | +3.7% | +4.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | -10.6% | -7.6% | -6.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | +12.1% | +13.9% | +14.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | +3.5% | +2.6% | +6.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | +7.2% | +6.4% | +7.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | +2.2% | +2.1% | -1.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | +2.5% | +2.8% | +3.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | +0.7% | +6.7% | +4.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | -1.0% | -2.5% | -3.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | -4.4% | -3.1% | +2.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | +3.0% | +13.1% | +25.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | -6.2% | -2.9% | -17.5% | |
| Q2 2021 | -3.9% | -6.1% | -0.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.4% | -1.4% | -5.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | -1.9% | -1.0% | +9.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.8% | +0.1% | +3.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | +7.9% | +5.2% | +4.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | +4.7% | +13.3% | +20.0% | |
| Q4 2019 | -13.4% | -21.8% | -36.2% | |
| Q3 2019 | +3.3% | +4.5% | +2.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | +10.8% | +12.7% | +17.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.7% | -1.1% | -8.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | +0.1% | -2.4% | -9.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | -23.1% | -21.4% | -28.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | -3.9% | -6.5% | -8.8% | |
| Q1 2018 | +2.1% | +0.4% | +1.7% | |
| Q4 2017 | -2.9% | -1.6% | -2.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | -1.6% | -0.9% | +0.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | +1.5% | +1.3% | +1.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | +0.7% | +3.1% | -1.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | +9.5% | +12.7% | +12.1% | |
| Q3 2016 | -2.9% | -6.5% | +0.7% | |
| Q2 2016 | -0.2% | +1.0% | +2.8% | |
| Q1 2016 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +6.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -8.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -7.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -11.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +6.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +6.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -4.1% | — | — |
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