BWX Technologies Opens Centrifuge Manufacturing Facility in Tennessee
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 3d ago
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BWX Technologies announced the opening of its Centrifuge Manufacturing Development Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, marking a milestone in the company's efforts to reestablish a fully domestic uranium enrichment capability in support of U.S. national security priorities. In September, the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration awarded BWXT a contract valued at $1.5B for a program that supports the NNSA's strategy to ensure a secure and reliable supply of enriched uranium for defense fuel needs.
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Analyst Views on BWXT
Wall Street analysts forecast BWXT stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BWXT is 216.00 USD with a low forecast of 195.00 USD and a high forecast of 230.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
7 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 216.300
Low
195.00
Averages
216.00
High
230.00
Current: 216.300
Low
195.00
Averages
216.00
High
230.00
About BWXT
BWX Technologies, Inc. is a specialty manufacturer of nuclear components, a developer of nuclear technologies and a service provider. The Company also provides special nuclear materials processing, environmental site restoration services, products, and services. Its Government Operations segment manufactures naval nuclear reactors, including related nuclear fuel, for the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program for use in submarines and aircraft carriers. It also fabricates fuel-bearing precision components that range in weight from a few grams to hundreds of tons, manufactures electromechanical equipment, and performs design, manufacturing, inspection, assembly, and testing activities. The Company is also a provider of advanced specialty materials, fabrication, and high-strength alloy manufacturing. Its Commercial Operations segment designs and manufactures commercial nuclear steam generators, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, reactor components, and other auxiliary equipment.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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