Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. BWX Technologies's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,590 Mil.
BWX Technologies's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($2,454 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($2,524 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($2,524 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($2,590 Mil).
BWX Technologies's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($2,094 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($2,287 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($2,287 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($2,524 Mil).
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
BWX Technologies Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BWX Technologies's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
BWX Technologies (BWXT) has a Retained Earnings of $2,590 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors.
Is BWX Technologies' Retained Earnings too high?
BWX Technologies' current Retained Earnings is $2,590 Mil. Overall, BWX Technologies has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BWX Technologies' Retained Earnings compare to ARXS and TXT?
BWX Technologies' Retained Earnings of $2,590 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. BWX Technologies's current Retained Earnings is $2,590 Mil. 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 $142.13, compared to a current price of $186.00 — trading 30.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $2,590 Mil. BWX Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BWX Technologies (BWXT), the current Retained Earnings is $2,590 Mil 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 $186.00 is trading 30.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $142.13.
GuruFocus considers BWX Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BWXT:
Retained Earnings: $2,590 Mil
GF Value™: $142.13 vs. price of $186.00 (30.9% above fair value)
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 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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