Shares of aerospace and defense company BWX (NYSE:BWXT)
jumped 18.1% in the afternoon session after the company posted strong second-quarter results and raised its full-year financial outlook. The nuclear components supplier announced adjusted earnings of $1.02 per share on revenue of $764 million, figures that comfortably topped Wall Street estimates. This performance stemmed from solid work in its government operations and a 24% revenue increase in its commercial business. The company also boosted its full-year guidance and reported a record $6 billion backlog, a 70% increase year-over-year, which was bolstered by a new pricing agreement for over $1 billion in U.S. naval reactor work.
Stocks slipped Tuesday as fresh economic data reignited stagflation fears on Wall Street, overshadowing a blowout quarter from Palantir Technologies Inc.
Aerospace and defense company BWX (NYSE:BWXT) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 12.1% year on year to $764 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $3.1 billion at the midpoint came in 1.3% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.02 per share was 28.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
After the conclusion of the US market's regular session on Monday, let's examine the after-hours session and unveil the notable performers among the top gainers and losers.
BWX Technologies (BWXT) shows strong technicals with a 10/10 rating, near 52-week highs, and a 9/10 breakout setup. Ideal for momentum traders eyeing $144.08 breakout.
Shares of aerospace and defense company BWX (NYSE:BWXT)
jumped 3.7% in the pre-market session after the company announced a U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program contracts valued at approximately $2.6 billion.
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