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BWX Technologies (BWXT) Risk Analysis

Public companies are required to disclose risks that can affect the business and impact the stock. These disclosures are known as “Risk Factors”. Companies disclose these risks in their yearly (Form 10-K), quarterly earnings (Form 10-Q), or “foreign private issuer” reports (Form 20-F). Risk factors show the challenges a company faces. Investors can consider the worst-case scenarios before making an investment. TipRanks’ Risk Analysis categorizes risks based on proprietary classification algorithms and machine learning. BWX Technologies disclosed 28 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. BWX Technologies reported the most risks in the “Production” category.

Risk Overview Q2, 2026

Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Jun 30, 2026, filed Aug 03, 2026

Risk Distribution
28Risks
Sector Avg.Finance & CorporateTech & InnovationLegal & RegulatoryProductionAbility to SellMacro & Political
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

Risk Change Over Time

BWX Technologies disclosed risks per quarterNo. of Risks2627282930Q3Q4Q12023Q2Q3Q4Q12024Q2Q3Q4Q12025Q2Q3Q4Q12026Q2Showing: Q4, 2025
Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedBWX Technologies Risk Factors
Risk Changed (1)
  • Environmental / Social - Risk 1
    Environmental, social and governance matters and any related reporting obligations may impact our business.

    U.S. and international regulators, investors and other stakeholders are increasingly focused on environmental, social and governance matters. For example, new domestic and international laws and regulations relating to environmental, social and governance matters, including environmental sustainability and climate change, human capital management and cybersecurity, are under consideration or being adopted, which may include specific, target-driven disclosure requirements or obligations. Our response will require increased costs to comply, the implementation of new reporting processes, entailing additional compliance risk, a skilled workforce and other incremental investments.

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Risk Highlights Q2, 2026

Main Risk Category
Production
With 8 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
28
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
0Risks added
0Risks removed
0Risks changed
Since Jun 2026
Number of Risk Changed
0
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

our operations in foreign countries expose us to currency, political and trade risks, including from tariffs, trade barriers, and other protectionist or retaliatory measures, which could impact our results of operations.impact our results of operationsour business strategy includes acquisitions and strategic investments to support our growth, which can create certain risks and uncertainties.our business strategy includes acquisitionsour backlog is subject to unexpected adjustments and cancellations and may not be a reliable indicator of future revenues or earnings.reliable indicator of future revenuesour operations are subject to disruption caused by severe weather, environmental and natural disasters and other natural and man-made events that could adversely affect our manufacturing facilities or the infrastructure necessary to support them. our ability to operate or operate profitably could be significantly impacted, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.adversely affect our manufacturing facilitieswe rely on u.s. government contracts (either directly or as a sub-tier contractor to a government contractor) for a substantial percentage of our revenue, and some of those contracts are subject to continued appropriations by congress and may be terminated or delayed if future funding is not made available. in addition, the u.s. government may not renew or may seek to modify or terminate our existing contracts.substantial percentage of our revenueif our co-venturers fail to perform their contractual obligations on a project or if we fail to coordinate effectively with our co-venturers, we could be exposed to legal liability, loss of reputation and reduced profit on the project.our co-venturers fail to performdemand for our products and services is vulnerable to economic downturns, the competitiveness of alternative energy sources and industry conditions. in addition, unfavorable economic conditions may lead customers to delay, curtail or cancel proposed or existing projects, which may decrease the overall demand for our products and services and adversely affect our results of operations.competitiveness of alternative energy sourceswe recognize a large portion of our revenue on an over time basis which could result in volatility in our results of operations.large portion of our revenueour operations are subject to operating risks, which could expose us to potentially significant professional liability, product liability, warranty and other claims. our insurance coverage may be inadequate to cover all of our significant risks, or our insurers may deny coverage of material losses we incur, which could adversely affect our profitability and overall financial condition.deny coverage of material lossesour business strategy also includes development and commercialization of new technologies to support our growth, which requires significant investment and involves various risks and uncertainties. these new technologies may not achieve desired commercial or financial results.technologies to support our growth

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 28

Manufacturing1 | 3.6%
  • Manufacturing - Risk 1
    Our nuclear operations subject us to various environmental, regulatory, financial and other risks.

    Our operations in designing, engineering, manufacturing, supplying, constructing and maintaining nuclear fuel and nuclear power equipment and components subject us to various risks, including: - potential liabilities relating to harmful effects on the environment and human health resulting from nuclear operations and the storage, handling and disposal of radioactive materials;- unplanned expenditures relating to maintenance, operation, security, defects, upgrades and repairs required by the NRC, the CNSC and other government agencies;- limitations on the amounts and types of insurance commercially available to cover losses that might arise in connection with nuclear operations; and - potential liabilities arising out of a nuclear, radiological or criticality incident, whether or not it is within our control. Our nuclear operations are subject to various safety and quality-related requirements, and occupational radiation protection requirements, imposed by the U.S. Government, the DOE, the NRC and the CNSC. In the event of non-compliance, these agencies might increase regulatory oversight, impose fines or shut down our operations, depending upon the assessment of the severity of the situation. Non-compliance may also impact our competitive position when seeking future contracts. Revised security and safety requirements promulgated by these agencies could necessitate substantial capital and other expenditures. In addition, we must comply with and are affected by laws and regulations relating to the award, administration and performance of U.S. Government contracts. U.S. Government contract laws and regulations affect how we do business with our customers and, in some instances, impose added costs on our business. A violation of specific laws and regulations could result in the imposition of fines and penalties or the termination of our contracts or debarment from bidding on contracts.

Employment / Personnel4 | 14.3%
Supply Chain2 | 7.1%
Costs1 | 3.6%

See a full breakdown of risk according to category and subcategory. The list starts with the category with the most risk. Click on subcategories to read relevant extracts from the most recent report.

FAQ

What are “Risk Factors”?
Risk factors are any situations or occurrences that could make investing in a company risky. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that publicly traded companies disclose their most significant risk factors. This is so that potential investors can consider any risks before they make an investment. They also offer companies protection, as a company can use risk factors as liability protection. This could happen if a company underperforms and investors take legal action as a result. It is worth noting that smaller companies, that is those with a public float of under $75 million on the last business day, do not have to include risk factors in their 10-K and 10-Q forms, although some may choose to do so.
How do companies disclose their risk factors?
Publicly traded companies initially disclose their risk factors to the SEC through their S-1 filings as part of the IPO process. Additionally, companies must provide a complete list of risk factors in their Annual Reports (Form 10-K) or (Form 20-F) for “foreign private issuers”. Quarterly Reports also include a section on risk factors (Form 10-Q) where companies are only required to update any changes since the previous report. According to the SEC, risk factors should be reported concisely, logically and in “plain English” so investors can understand them.
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What are all the risk factor categories?
TipRanks has identified 6 major categories of risk factors and a number of subcategories for each. You can see how these categories are broken down in the list below. 1. Financial & Corporate Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results. Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing. Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments. Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances. 2. Legal & Regulatory Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company. Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation. Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy. Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives. 3. Production Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory. Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers. Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls. Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation. 4. Technology & Innovation Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development. Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology. Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks. Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying. 5. Ability to Sell Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers. Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes. Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration. Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation. 6. Macro & Political Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions. Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19. International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company. Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.