BWX Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

Business Wire

04-08-2025

LYNCHBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) ("BWXT", "we", "us" or the "Company") reported second quarter 2025 results. A reconciliation of non-GAAP results is detailed in Exhibit 1.
'We had exceptionally strong second quarter 2025 financial results driven by solid operational performance and pacing of work, particularly in Government Operations, which was complemented by robust bookings in both segments, leading to record backlog,' said Rex D. Geveden, president and chief executive officer.
'The demand for nuclear solutions in the global security, clean energy, and medical markets continues to accelerate,' continued Geveden. 'In our ten years as a standalone public company, BWXT has built significant industrial scale, leading to one of the broadest and highest quality portfolios in the nuclear market. Our robust manufacturing, processing, and servicing capabilities stem from decades of real nuclear experience and our strategic investments in innovation and efficiency; these are underpinned by our technical depth and long history of successfully delivering nuclear solutions to our customers. We remain focused on growth, operational excellence, and strategic investments to create value for our customers, and ultimately our shareholders.'
'Based on our strong year-to-date results, robust bookings, and favorable market outlook, we are increasing our 2025 financial guidance metrics,' said Geveden. 'We now expect adjusted EBITDA of $565 million to $575 million, adjusted EPS of $3.65 to $3.75, and free cash flow of $275 million to $285 million.'
Three Months Ended June 30,
Revenues
Government Operations
$
589.0
$
540.8
$
48.1
9%
Commercial Operations
$
176.1
$
141.5
$
34.6
24%
Consolidated
$
764.0
$
681.5
$
82.6
12%
Operating Income
Government Operations
$
109.4
$
92.5
$
16.9
18%
Commercial Operations
$
6.9
$
16.6
$
(9.8
)
(59)%
Unallocated Corporate (Expense)
$
(13.9
)
$
(10.3
)
$
(3.5
)
NM
Consolidated
$
102.4
$
98.8
$
3.6
4%
Consolidated non-GAAP (1)
$
118.6
$
104.6
$
14.0
13%
EPS (Diluted)
GAAP
$
0.85
$
0.79
$
0.06
8%
Non-GAAP (1)
$
1.02
$
0.82
$
0.20
24%
Net Income
GAAP
$
78.5
$
73.0
$
5.4
7%
Non-GAAP (1)
$
93.2
$
75.4
$
17.8
24%
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
Government Operations
$
133.0
$
108.2
$
24.8
23%
Commercial Operations
$
16.2
$
22.5
$
(6.3
)
(28)%
Unallocated Corporate
$
(3.3
)
$
(4.5
)
$
1.2
NM
Consolidated
$
145.9
$
126.2
$
19.7
16%
Cash Flows
Operating Cash Flow (2)
$
159.0
$
65.9
$
93.1
141%
Capital Expenditures (2)
$
32.7
$
30.4
$
2.3
8%
Free Cash Flow (1)
$
126.3
$
35.5
$
90.8
256%
Dividends Paid (2)
$
23.1
$
22.0
$
1.2
5%
NM = Not Meaningful
(1) A reconciliation of non-GAAP results are detailed in Exhibit 1. Additional information can be found in the materials on the BWXT investor relations website at www.bwxt.com/investors.
(2) Items named in the Financial Results Summary differ from names in BWXT Financial Statement. Operating Cash Flow = Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities; Capital Expenditures = Purchases of Property, Plant and Equipment; Dividends Paid = Dividends Paid to Common Shareholders
Expand
Revenues
Second quarter revenue increased in both operating segments. The Government Operations increase was driven by higher naval nuclear component production, special materials processing, and contribution from the acquisition of A.O.T., partially offset by lower microreactor volumes. The Commercial Operations increase was driven by higher revenue associated with commercial nuclear components, higher medical sales, and contribution from the acquisition of Kinectrics, partially offset by lower field services activity due to the timing of life-extension and outage projects, as well as lower fuel handling revenue.
Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA (1)
Second quarter GAAP operating income increased as an increase in Government Operations was partially offset by lower Commercial Operations and higher corporate expense, as well as restructuring and transformation, and acquisition related costs.
Second quarter non-GAAP (1) operating income increased as an increase in Government Operations and lower corporate expense was partially offset by lower Commercial Operations. The Government Operations increase was driven by higher revenue and solid operational performance. The decrease in Commercial Operations was mainly due to revenue mix, related to the timing of life-extension and outage projects mentioned above, and growth investments.
Second quarter adjusted EBITDA (1) increased for the reasons noted above.
EPS
Second quarter GAAP EPS increased as higher operating income, higher other income and a lower tax rate, were partially offset by higher interest expense. Non-GAAP EPS (1) increased as higher operating income, higher other income and a lower tax rate were partially offset by higher interest expense.
Cash Flows
Second quarter operating cash flow increased driven by higher net income, working capital management, and timing of awards. Capital expenditures increased slightly due to timing of select growth investments, including the previously announced expansion of the Cambridge manufacturing plant that supports the commercial nuclear market.
Dividend
BWXT paid $23.1 million, or $0.25 per common share, to shareholders in the second quarter of 2025. On July 30, 2025, the BWXT Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share payable on September 5, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 18, 2025.
2025 Guidance
BWXT raised its 2025 guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA (1) and non-GAAP EPS (1), and increased the low-end its free cash flow guidance.
Additional information can be found in the second quarter 2025 earnings call presentation on the BWXT investor relations website at www.bwxt.com/investors. 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.
Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2025 Results
Date:
Monday, August 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EDT
Live Webcast:
Investor Relations section of website at www.bwxt.com
Expand
Full Earnings Release Available on BWXT Website
A full version of this earnings release is available on our Investor Relations website at http://investors.bwxt.com/2Q2025-release.
BWXT may use its website (www.bwxt.com) as a channel of distribution of material Company information. Financial and other important information regarding BWXT is routinely accessible through and posted on our website. In addition, you may elect to automatically receive e-mail alerts and other information about BWXT by enrolling through the 'Email Alerts' section of our website at http://investors.bwxt.com.
Non-GAAP Measures
BWXT uses and makes reference to adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP EPS, free cash flow and free cash flow conversion, which are not recognized measures under GAAP. BWXT is providing these non-GAAP measures to supplement the results provided in accordance with GAAP and it should not be considered superior to, or as a substitute for, the comparable GAAP measures. BWXT believes the non-GAAP measures provide meaningful insight and transparency into the Company's operational performance and provides these measures to investors to help facilitate comparisons of operating results with prior periods and to assist them in understanding BWXT's ongoing operations. Definitions for the non-GAAP measures are provided below and reconciliations are detailed in Exhibit 1, except that reconciliations of forward-looking GAAP measures are not provided because the company is unable to reliably forecast most of the items that are excluded from GAAP to calculate non-GAAP results. Other companies may define these measures differently or may utilize different non-GAAP measures, thus impacting comparability.
Non-GAAP Earnings Per Share (EPS) is calculated using GAAP EPS less the non-operational tax effected per share impact of pension & OPEB mark-to-market gains or losses and other one-time items, such as restructuring, transformation, acquisition-related costs, and acquisition-related amortization.
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) is calculated using non-GAAP net income, plus provision for income taxes, less other – net, less interest income, plus interest expense, plus depreciation and amortization.
Adjusted pre-tax income is non-GAAP income before provision for income taxes.
Free Cash Flow (FCF) is calculated using net income to derive net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less purchases of property, plant and equipment.
Free Cash Flow conversion is free cash flow divided by net income.
Non-GAAP Adjustments
Our GAAP financial results detailed in Exhibit 1 have been adjusted for the following items:
Restructuring and Transformation Costs: Restructuring and transformation costs include restructuring charges as well as costs associated with our efforts to optimize underlying business processes through investments in information technology, process improvements and the implementation of strategic actions and initiatives which we deem to be incremental and non-recurring in nature.
Acquisition-related Costs: Acquisition-related costs relate to third-party professional service costs and one-time incremental costs associated with due diligence activities and efforts to integrate the acquired business with our legacy operations.
Forward-Looking Statements
BWXT cautions that this release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to backlog, to the extent they may be viewed as an indicator of future revenues; our plans and expectations for each of our reportable segments, including growth opportunities and the expectations, timing and revenue of our strategic initiatives, such as medical radioisotopes, SMR components and recent acquisitions; disruptions to our supply chain and/or operations, changes in government regulations and other factors; and our expectations and guidance for 2025 and beyond. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, our ability to execute contracts in backlog; federal budget uncertainty, the risk of future budget cuts, the impact of continuing resolution funding mechanisms and the debt ceiling, the potential for government shutdowns and changing funding and acquisition priorities; the demand for and competitiveness of nuclear products and services; capital priorities of power generating utilities and other customers; the timing of technology development, regulatory approvals and automation of production; the receipt and/or timing of government approvals; the potential recurrence of subsequent waves or strains of COVID-19 or similar diseases; labor market challenges, including employee retention and recruitment; adverse changes in the industries in which we operate; and delays, changes or termination of contracts in backlog. If one or more of these risks or other risks materialize, actual results may vary materially from those expressed. For a more complete discussion of these and other risk factors, see BWXT's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and subsequent Form 10-Q filings. BWXT cautions not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release, and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, except to the extent required by applicable law.
About BWXT
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With nearly 10,000 employees, BWXT and its affiliated companies have 20 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. BWXT and its industry partners support the U.S. Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Administration across more than a dozen major contracts in North America. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
EXHIBIT 1
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
Government Operations Operating Income
$
92.5
$
0.3
$
—
$
—
$
92.8
Commercial Operations Operating Income
$
16.6
$
1.5
$
—
$
—
$
18.1
Unallocated Corporate Operating Income
$
(10.3
)
$
4.0
$
0.1
$
—
$
(6.3
)
Operating Income
$
98.8
$
5.8
$
0.1
$
—
$
104.6
Other Income (Expense)
(7.2
)
—
—
—
(7.2
)
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes
91.6
5.8
0.1
—
97.4
Provision for Income Taxes
(18.6
)
(1.3
)
(0.0
)
(2.2
)
(22.1
)
Net Income
73.0
4.4
—
(2.2
)
75.4
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
(0.1
)
—
—
—
(0.1
)
Net Income Attributable to BWXT
$
73.0
$
4.4
$
—
$
(2.2
)
$
75.3
Diluted Shares Outstanding
91.8
91.8
Diluted Earnings per Common Share
$
0.79
$
0.05
$
0.00
$
(0.02
)
$
0.82
Effective Tax Rate
20.3
%
22.7
%
Expand
EXHIBIT 1 (continued)
(In millions)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
Net Income
$
78.5
$
7.6
$
5.3
$
1.9
$
93.2
Provision for Income Taxes
19.3
1.4
2.0
0.6
23.3
Other – net
(6.5
)
—
—
—
(6.5
)
Interest Expense
11.7
—
—
—
11.7
Interest Income
(0.6
)
—
—
—
(0.6
)
Depreciation & Amortization
27.3
—
—
(2.5
)
24.8
Adjusted EBITDA
$
129.7
$
9.0
$
7.2
$
—
$
145.9
Expand
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
Net Income
$
73.0
$
4.4
$
0.0
$
(2.2
)
$
75.4
Provision for Income Taxes
18.6
1.3
0.0
2.2
22.1
Other – net
(3.0
)
—
—
—
(3.0
)
Interest Expense
10.7
—
—
—
10.7
Interest Income
(0.5
)
—
—
—
(0.5
)
Depreciation & Amortization
21.6
—
—
—
21.6
Adjusted EBITDA
$
120.4
$
5.8
$
0.1
$
—
$
126.2
Expand
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
Government Operations
$
92.5
$
0.3
$
15.4
$
108.2
Commercial Operations
$
16.6
$
1.5
$
4.4
$
22.5
Unallocated Corporate
$
(13.9
)
$
4.0
$
1.8
$
(4.5
)
Expand
EXHIBIT 1 (continued)
RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED FREE CASH FLOW (1)(2)(3)
(In millions)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities
$
159.0
Purchases of Property, Plant and Equipment
(32.7
)
Free Cash Flow
$
126.3
Expand
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities
$
65.9
Purchases of Property, Plant and Equipment
(30.4
)
Free Cash Flow
$
35.5
Expand
(1)
Tables may not foot due to rounding.
(2)
BWXT is providing non-GAAP information regarding certain of its historical results and guidance on future earnings per share to supplement the results provided in accordance with GAAP and it should not be considered superior to, or as a substitute for, the comparable GAAP measures. BWXT believes the non-GAAP measures provide meaningful insight and transparency into the Company's operational performance and provides these measures to investors to help facilitate comparisons of operating results with prior periods and to assist them in understanding BWXT's ongoing operations.
(3)
For Non-GAAP adjustment details, see reconciliation of non-GAAP operating income and earnings per share.
(4)
Excludes acquisition-related amortization
Expand
BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of operations
572,642
513,196
1,089,707
968,553
Research and development costs
4,565
1,271
6,578
2,761
(Gains) Losses on asset disposals and impairments, net
13
(4
)
(4,418
)
(4
)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
102,940
79,780
190,509
147,141
Total Costs and Expenses
680,160
594,243
1,282,376
1,118,451
Equity in Income of Investees
18,545
11,584
35,133
24,787
Operating Income
102,424
98,806
199,054
191,767
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income
551
540
1,273
1,386
Interest expense
(11,741
)
(10,688
)
(19,735
)
(20,283
)
Other – net
6,525
2,971
8,984
7,136
Total Other Income (Expense)
(4,665
)
(7,177
)
(9,478
)
(11,761
)
Income before Provision for Income Taxes
97,759
91,629
189,576
180,006
Provision for Income Taxes
19,297
18,584
35,588
38,427
Net Income
$
78,462
$
73,045
$
153,988
$
141,579
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
(74
)
(73
)
(138
)
(139
)
Net Income Attributable to BWX Technologies, Inc.
$
78,388
$
72,972
$
153,850
$
141,440
Earnings per Common Share:
Basic:
Net Income Attributable to BWX Technologies, Inc.
$
0.86
$
0.80
$
1.68
$
1.54
Diluted:
Shares used in the computation of earnings per share:
Basic
91,542,967
91,564,263
91,568,526
91,559,824
Expand
BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
(Unaudited) (In thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income
$
153,988
$
141,579
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
51,171
42,160
Income of investees, net of dividends
(2,700
)
(3,301
)
(Gains) Losses on asset disposals and impairments - net
(4,418
)
(4
)
Recognition of losses for pension and postretirement plans
1,627
1,663
Stock-based compensation expense
13,735
10,279
Other, net
(9,366
)
(28
)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
Accounts receivable
(465
)
(20,319
)
Accounts payable
6,875
47,018
Retainages
(7,045
)
587
Contracts in progress and advance billings on contracts
7,754
(78,722
)
Income taxes
22,558
(6,741
)
Accrued and other current liabilities
19,382
(328
)
Pension liabilities, accrued postretirement benefit obligations and employee benefits
(33,656
)
(23,625
)
Other, net
(9,747
)
(11,298
)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
209,693
98,920
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(66,098
)
(60,827
)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
(538,184
)
—
Sales and maturities of securities
3,397
—
Investments, net of return of capital, in equity method investees
(33,000
)
—
Other, net
4,405
203
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(629,480
)
(60,624
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings of long-term debt
758,400
241,400
Repayments of long-term debt
(284,650
)
(239,525
)
Repurchases of common stock
(30,000
)
(20,000
)
Dividends paid to common shareholders
(46,798
)
(44,373
)
Cash paid for shares withheld to satisfy employee taxes
(12,883
)
(6,941
)
Settlements of forward contracts, net
1,657
4,543
Other, net
100
(108
)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
385,826
(65,004
)
EFFECTS OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
(2,475
)
(308
)
(36,436
)
(27,016
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
80,571
81,615
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
$
44,135
$
54,599
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest
$
30,036
$
32,181
Income taxes (net of refunds)
$
11,890
$
45,382
SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITY:
Accrued capital expenditures included in accounts payable
$
15,575
$
9,273
Expand
BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
June 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
36,984
$
74,109
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
3,049
2,785
Accounts receivable – trade, net
148,756
99,112
Accounts receivable – other
24,508
53,199
Retainages
40,712
33,667
Contracts in progress
639,601
577,745
Inventories
51,560
40,288
Other current assets
51,715
49,092
Total Current Assets
996,885
929,997
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
1,537,771
1,278,161
Investments
7,572
10,609
Goodwill
512,602
287,362
Deferred Income Taxes
4,727
6,569
Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
175,635
99,403
Intangible Assets
324,533
165,325
Other Assets
139,347
92,498
TOTAL ASSETS
$
3,699,072
$
2,869,924
Expand
BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
June 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share
and per share amounts)
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt
$
12,500
$
12,500
Accounts payable
191,500
158,077
Accrued employee benefits
83,274
77,234
Accrued liabilities – other
104,576
65,100
Advance billings on contracts
198,336
161,290
Total Current Liabilities
590,186
474,201
Long-Term Debt
1,519,728
1,042,970
Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
77,490
16,515
Environmental Liabilities
96,620
94,225
Pension Liability
108,215
82,602
Other Liabilities
122,927
79,007
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, authorized 325,000,000 shares; issued 128,680,180 and 128,320,295 shares at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively
1,286
1,283
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, authorized 75,000,000 shares; No shares issued
—
—
Capital in excess of par value
243,068
228,889
Retained earnings
2,394,737
2,287,151
Treasury stock at cost, 37,281,441 and 36,869,498 shares at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively
(1,431,542
)
(1,388,432
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(23,385
)
(48,211
)
Stockholders' Equity – BWX Technologies, Inc.
1,184,164
1,080,680
Noncontrolling interest
(258
)
(276
)
Total Stockholders' Equity
1,183,906
1,080,404
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
3,699,072
$
2,869,924
Expand