BWXT reports Q3 2026 revenue miss but margin expansion and raises free cash flow guidance

BWX Technologies posted third‑quarter 2026 revenue of $953 million, falling short of the $970.42 million consensus estimate. Adjusted earnings per share of $1.26 beat expectations, and adjusted EBITDA rose 19% to $180 million, expanding the margin by 150 basis points. The company kept its full‑year non‑GAAP EPS guidance at $4.74 while lifting the low end of its free‑cash‑flow outlook to $350‑$360 million. Shares slipped 2.66% in after‑hours trading.

The revenue shortfall may temper investor enthusiasm despite stronger profitability, while the higher free‑cash‑flow guidance could support future dividend or buyback plans, according to the company’s guidance update.

  • 1Revenue was $953 million, 10% year‑over‑year growth and 7% organic growth.
  • 2Consensus revenue estimate was $970.42 million, a miss of about 1.8%.
  • 3Adjusted EPS was $1.26, beating the $1.18 consensus by $0.08.
  • 4Adjusted EBITDA was $180 million, a 19% increase, with an 18.9% margin up 150 basis points.
  • 5Free cash flow reached $151 million, up 59% from the prior year.
  • 6Capital expenditures were 5.0% of revenue.

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