BWX Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
- 2Q24 revenues of $681.5 million
- 2Q24 net income of $73.0 million, adjusted EBITDA (1) of $126.2 million
- 2Q24 diluted GAAP EPS of $0.79, non-GAAP (1) EPS of $0.82
- BWXT-led JV awarded management and operations contract for the NNSA’s Pantex Plant
- 2024 non-GAAP EPS (1) guidance revised to $3.10-$3.20
BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) ("BWXT", "we", "us" or the "Company") reported second quarter 2024 results. A reconciliation of non-GAAP results are detailed in Exhibit 1.
“Second quarter results were ahead of our expectations driven by strong organic growth and crisp execution across our business lines,” said Rex. D Geveden. “Our solid year-to-date performance provides us the confidence to raise the lower end of our 2024 non-GAAP EPS guidance.”
“In recent months there have been multiple important developments supporting our nuclear markets, including passage of the ADVANCE Act, federal and state legislation supporting small modular reactor development and the Army and Defense Innovation Unit’s acquisition plans for microreactors at remote military bases, all of which have been complemented by broad-based support from private industry,” continued Geveden. “These developments demonstrate the increasing appetite for nuclear solutions across the global security, clean energy, and medical markets, ultimately driving new and exciting opportunities for BWXT.”
“Overall, we had a solid first half both financially and strategically and we continue to see favorable demand momentum in our end-markets,” continued Geveden. “Based on our year-to-date performance and anticipated progress on key contracts during the second half of the year, we are narrowing our 2024 non-GAAP EPS guidance to $3.10- $3.20.”
Revenues
Second quarter revenue increased in both operating segments. The Government Operations increase was driven by higher naval nuclear component production, microreactors and special materials processing. The Commercial Operations increase was driven by higher revenue associated with commercial nuclear field services, components, and fuel and fuel handling systems as well as higher medical sales.
Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA (1)
Second quarter operating income increased in both segments. The Government Operations increase was mainly driven by higher revenue, which was partially offset by investments in new initiatives. The Commercial Operations increase was primarily driven by higher revenue and a shift in product and services mix.
Second quarter adjusted EBITDA (1) increased for the reasons noted above.
EPS
Second quarter GAAP EPS increased due to higher operating income, lower interest expense and a lower effective tax rate compared to second quarter 2023. The lower tax rate was mainly driven by Canadian legislation that provides for a lower statutory tax rate for clean energy, including nuclear, manufacturers. Non-GAAP EPS (1) increased driven by the items noted above.
Cash Flows
Second quarter operating cash flow decreased as higher net income was more than offset by greater working capital needs due to contract timing. Capital expenditures were lower due to timing of select growth investments.
Dividend
BWXT paid $22.0 million, or $0.24 per common share, to shareholders in the second quarter of 2024. On August 1, 2024, the BWXT Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per common share payable on September 5, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 16, 2024.
2024 Guidance
BWXT reaffirmed its 2024 guidance for Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA (1) , and Free Cash Flow (1) and narrowed its guidance range for Non-GAAP EPS (1) .
Additional information can be found in the second quarter 2024 earnings call presentation on the BWXT investor relations website at www.bwxt.com/investors . The Company does not provide GAAP guidance because it is unable to reliably forecast most of the items that are excluded from GAAP to calculate non-GAAP results. These items could cause GAAP results to differ materially from non-GAAP results.
Full Earnings Release Available on BWXT Website
A full version of this earnings release is available on our Investor Relations website at http://investors.bwxt.com/2Q2024-release .
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About BWXT
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. In addition, BWXT joint ventures provide management and operations at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com . Follow us on LinkedIn , X, Facebook and Instagram .
