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BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) Stock Technical Analysis

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

201.46 USD
+8.26 (+4.28%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
203.54 USD
+2.08 (+1.03%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

9

Taking everything into account, BWXT scores 9 out of 10 in our technical rating. Both in the recent history as in the last year, BWXT has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that BWXT is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 90% of all stocks. On top of that, BWXT also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
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.
In the last month BWXT has a been trading in the 167.03 - 203.00 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
BWXT has an average volume of 1151880 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
BWXT is an average performer in the Aerospace & Defense industry, it outperforms 62% of 71 stocks in the same industry.
Prices have been rising strongly lately, it may be a good idea to wait for a consolidation or pullback before considering an entry.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC / BWXT Weekly stock chart
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC / BWXT Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

1

Although BWXT has an excellent technical rating, it does not present a decent entry opportunity at the moment. Prices have been extended to the upside lately. For a nice entry it is better to wait for a consolidation.

Support and Resistance Analysis

87.53

203.47

When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 180.31 to 185.16. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 172.83 to 175.02. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @169.81 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @88.41 from a horizontal line in the weekly 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 IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for BWXT is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength90.47POSITIVEBWXT has a high relative strength, it outperformed 90.47% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of BWXT is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of BWXT is above 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)69.83NEUTRALThe RSI value for BWXT is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)3.03POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests BWXT has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)84.83OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests BWXT may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.01MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for BWXT suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)23.46NEUTRALThe 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 (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 203.54 +2.08 (+1.03%)

201.46

+8.26 (+4.28%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Performance
% Chg4.28%
1 Week10.78%
2 Weeks13.7%
1 Month12.14%
3 Month5.99%
6 Month46.99%
12 Month75.66%
2 Year147.25%
3 Year231.02%
5 Year273.63%
10 Year572.88%
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)5.51
ATR(20)%3.01%
ATR Inc104.19%
Range Today7.04
ADR(20)5.53
ADR(20)%2.75%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS90.47
3 months CRS64.89
6 months CRS91.18
Mansfield2.48
10 Day High203
10 Day Low172.61
20 Day High203
20 Day Low167.03
52 Week High218.5
52 Week Low84.21
CS1 End185.16
CR1 StartN/A
Volume & EV
DER(3)-2.3%
DER(5)-1.34%
Volume1.02M
Volume Incr15.77%
Vol(5)1.11M
Vol(50)1.15M

BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC / BWXT FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to BWXT.


What is the current trend direction of BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) stock?

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 69.8345. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the short term momentum for BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC?

The short term momentum for BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) is positive.


What is the buy/sell signal for BWXT stock?

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