BWX Technologies (NYSE: BWXT) is making a move to grow its commercial nuclear footprint with the planned purchase of Precision Components Group.
The deal, announced April 20, will bring PCG and its subsidiaries — Precision Custom Components and DC Fabricators — under the BWXT umbrella. PCG will slot into BWXT’s Commercial Operations segment and keep running from its existing facilities.
BWXT says the acquisition adds more than 500,000 square feet of US heavy-manufacturing space. It also brings in a workforce of over 400 skilled employees.
PCG pulled in roughly $125 million in revenue last year, adding a meaningful chunk of business to BWXT’s books. The deal is framed by management as a first step in building out US-based commercial nuclear manufacturing capacity.
John MacQuarrie, President of Commercial Operations at BWXT, said the acquisition “builds on BWXT’s strong performance in the commercial nuclear industry” and is designed to meet what he called “the accelerating needs of US commercial nuclear customers.”
BWXT came into this acquisition on solid ground. The company beat analyst estimates in its most recent quarter, posting EPS of $1.08 against the $0.91 consensus. Revenue came in at $885.8 million, topping the $837.5 million expectation.
That revenue figure was up 18.7% year-over-year, and for the full year 2025, BWXT grew total revenue 18% to $3.19 billion. EPS grew 20% over the same period with a net margin of 10.3%.
For FY2026, the company has set EPS guidance at $4.55 to $4.70. Analysts currently have a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating on the stock with a price target of $207.60.
BWXT stock opened at $223.54 on Friday, above both its 50-day moving average of $211.42 and its 200-day moving average of $198.99. The stock has a 52-week range of $102.42 to $241.82 and a market cap of $20.48 billion.
The company also raised its quarterly dividend slightly, moving to $0.27 from $0.25, representing an annualized $1.08 and a yield of about 0.5%.
Institutional ownership of BWXT sits at roughly 94.39%. Several large funds added to their positions in recent quarters. Alkeon Capital Management grew its stake by 163% in Q3, now holding over 1.57 million stock units worth approximately $291 million. Invesco increased its position by 60.1% to over 2.5 million units.
B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG opened a fresh position in Q4, picking up 9,481 units valued at around $1.64 million.
On the insider side, the picture is different. Insiders sold approximately 13,327 units worth $2.73 million over the last 90 days. CAO Kevin James Gorman sold 1,344 units in early March at an average price of $214.71. Insiders now own about 0.60% of the company.
Among analyst ratings, Wells Fargo initiated coverage with an “underweight” rating and a $200 price target. TD Cowen set a “buy” rating with a $230 target. Zacks upgraded BWXT from “hold” to “strong-buy” in January.
BWXT remains the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for US submarines and aircraft carriers, and has built over 400 naval reactors since the USS Nautilus.
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