Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.01
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
28.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
10 years
BWXT Dividend Income Check
Safety
28.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
10 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.7% and trend is rising.
BWXT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$1.01
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout28.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout29.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR4.4%
5Y CAGR5.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield0.9%
1Y Total Return-19.7%
5Y Total Return163.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$26,37910Y ago$38,49220Y ago$104,884
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BWXT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
BWXT Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
BWX Technologies, Inc. distributes 28.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 29.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BWXT has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.4% and 5-year CAGR of 5.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BWXT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 0.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 163.8%, with dividends contributing 8.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $38,492 today.
BWXT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$4.78
Avg/Payment$0.2390
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026Latest | $0.2700 | — | 64.24% | Sep 4, 2026 |
| May 19, 2026 | $0.2700 | — | 52.70% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | $0.2700 | ↑ +8.0% | 52.05% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 55.61% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 57.92% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 89.10% | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | $0.2500 | ↑ +4.2% | 1.00% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 73.66% | Dec 10, 2024 |
BWXT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#7 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
28.0% payout
Streak
10Y
5.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.9%
#8 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BWXTBWX Technologies, In… | $13.0B | 0.7% | 28.0% | 10 | Sustainable |
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2nd  HIIHuntington Ingalls I… | $10.6B | 2.0% | 35.2% | 14 | Sustainable |
 GDGeneral Dynamics Cor… | $92.9B | 1.7% | 37.8% | 34 | Sustainable |
1st  LMTLockheed Martin Corp… | $121.1B | 2.6% | 62.4% | 23 | Watch |
 RTXRTX Corporation | $259.0B | 1.4% | 53.1% | 33 | Sustainable |
3rd  NOCNorthrop Grumman Cor… | $73.1B | 1.7% | 30.9% | 22 | Sustainable |
BWXT Annual Dividend History (2008–2026)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.81 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | 4.2% | 4 | $3.59 | 27.9% | 3.59x | 1.7% |
| 2024 | $0.96 | 4.3% | 4 | $3.07 | 31.3% | 3.20x | 1.6% |
| 2023 | $0.92 | 4.5% | 4 | $2.68 | 34.3% | 2.91x | 1.6% |
| 2022 | $0.88 | 4.8% | 4 | $2.60 | 33.8% | 2.95x | 1.5% |
| 2021 | $0.84 | 10.5% | 4 | $3.24 | 25.9% | 3.86x | 1.4% |
| 2020 | $0.76 | 11.8% | 4 | $2.91 | 26.1% | 3.83x | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $0.68 | 6.3% | 4 | $2.55 | 26.7% | 3.75x | 1.2% |
| 2018 | $0.64 | 52.4% | 4 | $2.27 | 28.2% | 3.55x | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $0.42 | 16.7% | 4 | $1.47 | 28.6% | 3.50x | 0.7% |
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BWXT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BWXT stock.
How much dividend does BWXT pay per share?
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.01 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is BWXT's next ex-dividend date?
BWXT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BWXT typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is BWXT's dividend safe?
BWXT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +28.0% and FCF payout ratio of +29.1%. The 10-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is BWXT a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, BWX Technologies, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 10 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does BWXT pay dividends?
BWX Technologies, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.01 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BWXT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BWXT five years ago would be worth approximately $26,379 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BWXT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BWXT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.