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BWX Technologies: Inside the SMR and Microreactor Pipeline—What BWX Already Won and How It Expands Next!

BWX Technologies (BWXT) reported a strong performance in 2025, with financial results exceeding initial projections across various metrics. The company saw notable year-over-year growth with an 18% increase in revenue, a 15% rise in adjusted EBITDA, a 20% climb in earnings per share, and a 16% uptick in free cash flow. This growth is underpinned by solid demand in BWXT’s nuclear end markets, alongside a significant backlog increase to $7.3 billion, marking a 50% rise from the previous year. Positives from the year include successful acquisitions of AOT and Kinectrics, which contributed to securing major contracts, such as a $1.6 billion deal for high-purity depleted uranium. Additionally, BWXT’s expansion projects, including the new BWST Innovation Campus and facilities for advanced nuclear and microreactor businesses, position the company to capitalize on future opportunities. In the defense sector, new naval propulsion agreements and expanded capabilities in uranium enrichment are critical strides forward.