BWXT (BWX Technologies) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.24 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

What is BWX Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio?

BWX Technologies BWXT -3.35% 90 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates BWXT with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $141.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Aerospace & Defense companies, BWX Technologies ranks better than 69.48% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. BWX Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.24.

The historical rank and industry rank for BWX Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BWXT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.26 Max: 0.31
Current: 0.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of BWX Technologies was 0.31. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.26.

BWXT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
69.48% of 154 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.33 vs BWXT: 0.24

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of BWX Technologies is 0.52%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of BWX Technologies was 1.94%. The lowest was 0.43%. And the median was 1.10%.

BWX Technologies's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.27.

During the past 12 months, BWX Technologies's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of BWX Technologies was 58.70% per year. The lowest was 1.60% per year. And the median was 9.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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BWX Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BWX Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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BWX Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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BWXT vs PL, ARXS, TXT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BWX Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

BWX Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BWX Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BWX Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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BWX Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

BWX Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	1	/	4.01
	=	0.25

BWX Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.27	/	1.12
	=	0.24

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.24 mean?

BWX Technologies (BWXT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.24 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, BWX Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.31. According to the industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #47 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.

Is BWX Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

BWX Technologies' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.24 is near median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.31. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. BWX Technologies' value of 0.24 is 27.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #47 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BWX Technologies has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does BWX Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PL and ARXS?

According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #47 out of 154 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts BWX Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. BWX Technologies' value of 0.24 is 27.3% below this benchmark. Historically, BWX Technologies' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.33, BWX Technologies has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.33, based on 154 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BWX Technologies's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.24 is 27.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BWX Technologies's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is BWX Technologies stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BWX Technologies (BWXT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $141.23, compared to a current price of $197.91 — trading 40.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 27.3% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.33. BWX Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BWX Technologies (BWXT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.24 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is BWX Technologies (BWXT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BWX Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $197.91 is trading 40.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $141.23. GuruFocus considers BWX Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BWXT:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.24 (near median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: $141.23 vs. price of $197.91 (40.1% above fair value)
GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 27.3% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#47 of 154)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BWXT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

BWX Technologies Business Description

Industry Industrials Aerospace & Defense

Comparable Companies PL ARXS TXT WWD DRS HII KTOS MOG.A AVAV SARO GE RTX BA XPAR:AIR LSE:RR.XPAR:SAF LMT HWM GD RKLB

Other Exchanges BWXT:Mexico 4BW:Germany

Address 800 Main Street, 4th Floor, Lynchburg, VA, USA, 24504

Website https://www.bwxt.com

BWX Technologies Inc is a specialty manufacturer and service provider of nuclear components, operating in two segments: Government Operations and Commercial Operations. The Government Operations segment produces naval nuclear reactors and fuel for the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, while the Commercial Operations segment designs and manufactures commercial nuclear steam generators, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, reactor components, and other auxiliary equipment, including containers for the storage of spent nuclear fuel and other high-level nuclear waste. The majority of the company's revenue comes from Government Operations, with sales principally in the United States, Canada, and other regions.

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