BWXT Dividend History & Analysis | 0.8% Yield

BWXT has a dividend yield of 0.8% and paid 1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.78%
Payout Ratio 27.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.46%
Consistency Lifetime 99.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.87%
Payout FCF 19.8%
Streak Years 13
Dividend Rating 56.19%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
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
Total Return 12m: 76.2%
Total Return 5y: 267.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Aerospace & Defense

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
TDG 80,442 M 6.90% 18.1%
BSP 77,173 M 1.91% 9.65%
RHM 96,202 M 0.51% 10.0%
PKE 488 M 3.01% 4.53%
LMT 146,757 M 2.94% 4.53%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TDG 80,442 M 69.4% 44.3%
SAF 148,066 M 61.2% 88.3%
RHM 96,202 M 41.9% 90.5%
HAG 11,402 M 40.0% 100%
FII 2,886 M 29.2% 91.7%

Quality Dividend Peers in Aerospace & Defense

NOC
Northrop Grumman
 1.73% Yield
FII
Lisi S.A
 1.41% Yield
LMT
Lockheed Martin
 2.94% Yield
GD
General Dynamics
 1.91% Yield

BWXT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.35%
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 25% N/A
2013-08-16 2013-08-20 2013-09-10 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A

BWXT Dividend FAQ

BWX Technologies (BWXT) designs, manufactures, and services nuclear-related components for government and commercial customers across the U.S., Canada, and other markets. It operates two segments-Government Operations, which supplies naval nuclear parts, defense-grade fuel, and uranium down-blending, and Commercial Operations, which produces steam generators, fuel handling systems, high-level waste containers, and medical radioisotopes.

What is the Dividend Yield of BWXT?

As of February 2026, BWXT`s dividend yield is 0.78%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.00 USD by the current share price of 197.19.

Does BWXT pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BWXT paid a dividend of 1.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-19 and the payout was 0.25 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 2025-11-19.

BWXT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BWXT for the next 4 payments are between 0.257 (+2.8%) and 0.266 (+6.4%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will BWXT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.25 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-19. 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 1.87%. If you bought BWXT's shares at 53.61 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.87% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BWXT?

BWXT Payout Consistency is 99.1%. 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 0.78% 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 27.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of BWXT?

BWXT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 56.19%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BWXT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BWXT's Outstanding Shares?

BWX Technologies's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.11% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

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
2009 116,067,500
2010 116,968,300 +0.78%
2011 118,255,300 +1.1%
2012 118,515,400 +0.22%
2013 110,439,400 -6.81%
2014 106,775,900 -3.32%
2015 107,427,900 +0.61%
2016 100,537,800 -6.41%
2017 99,398,100 -1.13%
2018 98,571,400 -0.83%
2019 95,932,400 -2.68%
2020 95,785,300 -0.15%
2021 92,501,700 -3.43%
2022 91,812,300 -0.75%
2023 91,997,800 +0.2%
2024 91,890,000 -0.12%
2025 91,787,600 -0.11%

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: 2026-02-06 03:10