BWXT Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

BWXT has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 1.02 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.66%
Payout Ratio 27.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.46%
Consistency Lifetime 99.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.60%
Payout FCF 31.3%
Streak Years 10
Dividend Rating 54.91%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Aerospace & Defense

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
TDG 68,174 M 6.90% 17.45%
RHM 79,420 M 0.51% 23.30%
LDO 40,212 M 1.14% 17.35%
BSP 90,209 M 1.89% 8.44%
HO 64,002 M 1.55% 8.70%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
HWM 101,863 M 82.12% 87.2%
TDG 68,174 M 69.44% 44.3%
GE 330,178 M 63.94% 95.4%
SAF 152,484 M 61.15% 88.2%
LDO 40,212 M 54.87% 50.8%
Quality Dividend Peers in Aerospace & Defense NOC Northrop Grumman
1.61% Yield LMT Lockheed Martin
2.72% Yield HII Huntington Ingalls
1.86% Yield
BWXT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 2026-03-27 Quarterly 0.27 +8% 0.14%
2025-11-19 2025-11-19 2025-12-10 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.14%
2025-08-18 2025-08-18 2025-09-05 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.14%
2025-05-19 2025-05-19 2025-06-05 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.23%
2025-03-11 2025-03-11 2025-03-28 Quarterly 0.25 +4.2% 0.26%
2024-11-19 2024-11-19 2024-12-10 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.19%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-09-05 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.24%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-06-06 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.27%
2024-03-08 2024-03-11 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.24 +4.3% 0.23%
2023-11-20 2023-11-21 2023-12-12 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.3%
2023-08-16 2023-08-17 2023-09-07 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.31%
2023-05-18 2023-05-19 2023-06-08 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.35%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-28 Quarterly 0.23 +4.5% 0.36%
2022-11-18 2022-11-21 2022-12-13 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.37%
2022-08-18 2022-08-19 2022-09-08 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.41%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-06-08 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.44%
2022-03-09 2022-03-10 2022-03-29 Quarterly 0.22 +4.8% 0.41%
2021-11-18 2021-11-19 2021-12-10 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.41%
2021-08-18 2021-08-19 2021-09-08 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.38%
2021-05-18 2021-05-19 2021-06-09 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.33%
2021-03-09 2021-03-10 2021-03-26 Quarterly 0.21 +10.5% N/A
2020-11-19 2020-11-20 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2020-08-18 2020-08-19 2020-09-08 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2020-05-15 2020-05-18 2020-06-08 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2020-03-06 2020-03-09 2020-03-26 Quarterly 0.19 +11.8% N/A
2019-11-19 2019-11-20 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2019-08-15 2019-08-16 2019-09-06 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2019-05-16 2019-05-17 2019-06-06 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2019-03-08 2019-03-11 2019-03-28 Quarterly 0.17 +6.3% N/A
2018-11-19 2018-11-20 2018-12-13 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2018-08-17 2018-08-20 2018-09-07 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2018-05-17 2018-05-18 2018-06-06 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2018-03-09 2018-03-12 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.16 +45.5% N/A
2017-11-17 2017-11-20 2017-12-13 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2017-08-17 2017-08-21 2017-09-08 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2017-05-12 2017-05-16 2017-06-06 Quarterly 0.11 +22.2% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-29 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2016-11-15 2016-11-17 2016-12-13 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2016-08-18 2016-08-22 2016-09-09 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2016-05-12 2016-05-16 2016-06-06 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2016-03-03 2016-03-07 2016-03-24 Quarterly 0.09 +50% N/A
2015-11-18 2015-11-20 2015-12-16 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-08-18 2015-08-20 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.06 -40% N/A
2015-05-12 2015-05-14 2015-06-04 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-19 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-11-18 2014-11-20 2014-12-16 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-08-18 2014-08-20 2014-09-10 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-05-21 2014-05-23 2014-06-13 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-02-26 2014-02-28 2014-03-17 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2013-11-21 2013-11-25 2013-12-13 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A

BWXT Dividend FAQ

BWX Technologies (BWXT) designs, manufactures, and services a broad portfolio of nuclear-related hardware and engineering solutions for government, commercial, and medical markets. Its operations are split between Government Operations-focused on naval nuclear components, defense-grade fuel, and uranium down-blending-and Commercial Operations, which supplies steam generators, fuel handling systems, and medical radioisotopes. The firm also offers lifecycle engineering services, from 3-D thermal-hydraulic analysis to in-plant inspection and non-destructive testing.

What is the Dividend Yield of BWXT?

As of April 2026, BWXT's dividend yield is 0.66%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.02 USD by the current share price of 232.83.

Does BWXT pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, BWXT paid a dividend of 1.02 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-11 and the payout was 0.27 USD.

How often does BWXT pay dividends?

BWXT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BWXT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-11.

BWXT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BWXT for the next payments are between 0.26 (-3.7%) and 0.266 (-1.5%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.45%.

Will BWXT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.27 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for BWX Technologies (BWXT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BWXT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for BWX Technologies (BWXT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BWXT?

BWXT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.46% per year. Strong growth: BWXT's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BWXT?

BWXT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.60%. If you bought BWXT's shares at 63.68 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.02 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.60% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BWXT?

BWXT Payout Consistency is 99.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: BWX Technologies has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BWXT have a good Dividend Yield?

BWXT's 0.66% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BWXT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BWXT is 27.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of BWXT?

BWXT's Overall Dividend Rating is 54.91%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BWXT Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in BWXT's Outstanding Shares?

BWX Technologies's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 0.0%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has BWXT ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 1, 2015 with a ratio of 1398:1000. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.4 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
2011 118,000,000 0%
2012 119,000,000 +0.85%
2013 113,000,000 -5.04%
2014 109,000,000 -3.54%
2015 108,000,000 -0.92%
2016 104,000,000 -3.7%
2017 100,000,000 -3.85%
2018 100,000,000 0%
2019 96,000,000 -4%
2020 96,000,000 0%
2021 95,000,000 -1.04%
2022 92,000,000 -3.16%
2023 92,000,000 0%
2024 92,000,000 0%
2025 92,000,000 0%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-04-12 02:15 UTC