BWXT
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BWX Technologies Inc. (BWXT) closed at $197.19 as of 2026-02-02, trading 103.9% above its 200-week moving average of $96.73. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 114.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 43, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 761 weeks of data, BWXT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times. On average, these episodes lasted 9 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BWXT at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +20.2%.
With a market cap of $18.0 billion, BWXT is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.5%. Return on equity stands at 26.7%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 14.5x book value.
Over the past 14.7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BWXT would have grown to $1286, compared to $692 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 19.0% vs 14.1% for the index — confirming BWXT as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 50.3% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Growth of $100: BWXT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BWXT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 14 historical episodes, buying BWXT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +19.1% after 12 months (median +26.0%), compared to +13.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 79% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +45.0% vs +31.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BWXT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BWXT has crossed below its 200-week MA 14 times with an average 1-year return of +20.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Jan 2012 | 29 | 25.2% | -1.0% | +1181.6% |
| Apr 2012 | Jul 2012 | 17 | 8.3% | +8.4% | +1170.9% |
| Aug 2012 | Sep 2012 | 3 | 2.9% | +27.8% | +1191.9% |
| Oct 2012 | Jan 2013 | 12 | 8.1% | +33.3% | +1187.7% |
| Jan 2015 | Feb 2015 | 3 | 1.8% | +49.5% | +1050.8% |
| Nov 2018 | Jan 2019 | 8 | 14.9% | +43.1% | +404.1% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2020 | 7 | 17.0% | +53.7% | +395.0% |
| Jul 2020 | Jul 2020 | 2 | 1.6% | +13.6% | +305.0% |
| Jan 2021 | Feb 2021 | 1 | 2.3% | -17.9% | +288.8% |
| Aug 2021 | Aug 2021 | 3 | 4.6% | +5.9% | +286.0% |
| Sep 2021 | Oct 2021 | 3 | 2.2% | -3.0% | +275.8% |
| Nov 2021 | Apr 2022 | 22 | 21.5% | +4.5% | +276.6% |
| Apr 2022 | Jun 2022 | 9 | 10.0% | +26.4% | +296.3% |
| Aug 2022 | Oct 2022 | 8 | 5.9% | +38.9% | +284.6% |
| Average | 9 | — | +20.2% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02