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BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NYSE:BWXT - US05605H1005 - Common Stock

178.31 USD
+0.43 (+0.24%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM
178 USD
-0.31 (-0.17%)
Pre-Market: 11/17/2025, 7:03:57 AM
Technical Rating and Analysis

6

Overall BWXT gets a technical rating of 6 out of 10. This is due to a consistent overall performance, although we see some doubts in the very recent evolution. In the medium time frame things are still looking good.

In the last month BWXT has a been trading in the 172.41 - 218.50 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the lows of this range.
Prices have been falling strongly lately, it is better to avoid new long positions here.
BWXT has an average volume of 1334190 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
The short term trend is negative, but the long term trend is still positive. So although the long term is still positive, this may be a trend turning.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that BWXT is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 85% of all stocks. However, this overall performance is mostly based on the strong move around 4 months ago.
BWXT is an average performer in the Aerospace & Defense industry, it outperforms 67% of 71 stocks in the same industry.
BWXT is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so BWXT is lagging the market.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC / BWXT Weekly stock chart
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC / BWXT Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

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BWXT has an average technical rating and it also does not offer a high quality setup at the moment. Prices have been extended to the downside lately. For a nice entry it is better to wait for a consolidation.

Support and Resistance Analysis

87.53

202.47

We found 3 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 177.87 to 178.30. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @96.22 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @88.41 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 198.80 to 200.47. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for BWXT is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorDOWNNEGATIVEThe short term trend for BWXT is down.
ChartMill Relative Strength85.27POSITIVEBWXT has a high relative strength, it outperformed 85.27% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of BWXT is below a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPMIXEDThe current price of BWXT is below the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of BWXT is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)35.73NEUTRALThe RSI value for BWXT is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-3.89NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests BWXT has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)17.02OVERSOLDThe low Stochastics value suggests BWXT may be oversold.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)5.01HIGH VOLATILITYThe high ATR as a percentage value for BWXT suggests high volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)25.33POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for BWXT suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC / BWXT Daily stock chart

BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC

NYSE:BWXT (11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 178 -0.31 (-0.17%)

178.31

+0.43 (+0.24%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Performance
% Chg0.24%
1 Week-7.87%
2 Weeks-16.53%
1 Month-12.21%
3 Month2.77%
6 Month62.56%
12 Month41.24%
2 Year128.52%
3 Year192.84%
5 Year213.49%
10 Year485.58%
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)9.37
ATR(20)%5.01%
ATR Inc97.12%
Range Today10.47
ADR(20)8.22
ADR(20)%4.61%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS85.27
3 months CRS61.54
6 months CRS92.58
Mansfield1.89
10 Day High216.93
10 Day Low172.41
20 Day High218.5
20 Day Low172.41
52 Week High218.5
52 Week Low84.21
CS1 End178.3
CR1 Start198.8
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.39%
DER(5)-1%
Volume1.87M
Volume Incr-6.22%
Vol(5)1.46M
Vol(50)1.33M

BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC / BWXT FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to BWXT.


Can you provide the trend direction for BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC?

The current trend direction for BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) stock?

BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) has an RSI value of 35.7302. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the buy/sell signal for BWXT stock?

The buy/sell signal for BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) is hold as the short term and long term trends are mixed.


What are the support and resistance levels for BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) stock?

BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) has a support level at 178.3 and a resistance level at 198.8. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of BWXT support and resistance levels.