NYSE$BWXT

BWX Technologies Inc. · Q4 2025 earnings

Q4 2025 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

BWX Technologies reported Q4 2025 revenue of $886M, net income of $93.7M, and diluted GAAP EPS of $1.01.

Fourth-quarter revenue rose 19% year over year to $885.8M as commercial operations surged 95% on higher field services, fuel, components, and Kinectrics contributions, while government revenue dipped 1%. Net income was $93.7M (diluted EPS $1.01; non-GAAP EPS $1.08) versus $71.1M a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was $147.5M; backlog ended at $7.3B, up 50%. Management initiated 2026 guidance for non-GAAP EPS of $4.55–$4.70, adjusted EBITDA of $645–$660M, and free cash flow of $305–$320M.

  • Q4 revenue $885.8M (+19% YoY); commercial revenue +95%, government -1%.
  • Q4 net income $93.7M; diluted GAAP EPS $1.01 and non-GAAP EPS $1.08.
  • Backlog $7.3B (+50% YoY) on naval propulsion and commercial nuclear awards.
  • Declared quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share payable March 27, 2026.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$886M

Previous: $746M+18.7%
EPS (adj)

$1.08

Previous: $0.92+17.4%
Operating cash flow

$127M

Previous: $277M-54.1%
Capital expenditures

$70.2M

Previous: $52.5M+33.6%
Adjusted EBITDA

$148M

Previous: $130M+13.2%
Dividends paid

$22.8M

Previous: $22M+3.6%
Total backlog

$7.26B

Previous: $4.84B+49.9%
Total bookings

$754M

Previous: $2.21B-65.9%
Net Income

$93.7M

Previous: $71.1M+31.8%
Operating Income

$92.1M

Previous: $92.3M-0.2%

Revenue & EPS history

BWX Technologies · Revenue · Quarterly

$886M

Q4 2025+18.7%vs Q4 2024
Beat estimate in 12 of 15 quarters(80%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

BWX Technologies · $887M total across 2 segments · Q4 2025

  • Government Operations
    $589M
  • Commercial Operations
    $298M

Forward guidance

FY2026 guidance calls for revenue of about $3.75B, adjusted EBITDA of $645–$660M, non-GAAP EPS of $4.55–$4.70, and free cash flow of $305–$320M.

Tailwinds

  • Non-GAAP EPS range $4.55–$4.70 implies continued earnings growth off FY2025 $4.01.
  • Adjusted EBITDA $645–$660M supports capital investment in commercial nuclear and government programs.
  • Free cash flow guidance $305–$320M after growth capex including Cambridge expansion.

Headwinds

  • Q4 operating cash flow fell 54% YoY on timing of billings and higher capex.
  • Government segment operating income down on mix and fewer favorable contract adjustments.
  • Commercial growth partially offset by integration and restructuring spend.

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 Q4 2025

Historical avgQ4 2025

-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

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (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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