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BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BWXT - US05605H1005 - Common Stock

178.75 USD
+0.88 (+0.49%)
Last: 12/8/2025, 8:04:00 PM
178.239 USD
-0.51 (-0.29%)
After Hours: 12/8/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

5

Taking everything into account, BWXT scores 5 out of 10 in our technical rating. 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.

BWXT is currently showing a bear flag pattern! A bear flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong move down. This may present a good short opportunity.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that BWXT is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 87% of all stocks.
BWXT is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so BWXT is lagging the market slightly.
BWXT has an average volume of 1281930 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is negative. It is probably better to wait until this picture becomes clearer.
BWXT is part of the Aerospace & Defense industry. There are 72 other stocks in this industry, BWXT did better than 69% of them.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC / BWXT Weekly stock chart
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC / BWXT Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

Although the technical rating is only medium, BWXT does present a nice setup opportunity. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 178.76. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 177.13, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

87.53

182.12

3 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 174.85 to 177.13. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 169.80 to 169.80. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @88.41 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 178.76 to 180.32. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
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 Strength87.91POSITIVEBWXT has a high relative strength, it outperformed 87.91% 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)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of BWXT is below a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of BWXT is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)44.96NEUTRALThe RSI value for BWXT is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.53POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests BWXT has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)62.14NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for BWXT is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)4.01MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for BWXT suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)23.48NEUTRALThe ADX value for BWXT suggests a possible start of a new 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 (12/8/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 178.239 -0.51 (-0.29%)

178.75

+0.88 (+0.49%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Performance
% Chg0.49%
1 Week2.18%
2 Weeks5.26%
1 Month-7.65%
3 Month6.19%
6 Month29.46%
12 Month47.84%
2 Year132.96%
3 Year207.77%
5 Year196.53%
10 Year462.64%
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)6.16
ATR(20)%4.01%
ATR Inc-19.34%
Range Today4.18
ADR(20)6.89
ADR(20)%3.85%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS87.91
3 months CRS78.6
6 months CRS84.73
Mansfield1.53
10 Day High182.5
10 Day Low169.82
20 Day High200
20 Day Low164.01
52 Week High218.5
52 Week Low84.21
CS1 End177.13
CR1 Start178.76
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.88%
DER(5)-0.35%
Volume551.90K
Volume Incr-35.39%
Vol(5)901.84K
Vol(50)1.28M

BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC / BWXT FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 5 / 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 44.9579. 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 177.13 and a resistance level at 178.76. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of BWXT support and resistance levels.