Non-Current Assets
Goodwill
BWX Technologies Goodwill decreased by 0.9% to $496.26M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 42.1%, from $349.33M to $496.26M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows an upward trend with a 12.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 2026
How to read this metric
A significant increase indicates recent M&A activity, while a sudden decrease typically signals an impairment charge due to underperforming acquisitions.
Detailed definition
Goodwill represents the premium paid over the fair market value of net identifiable assets during an acquisition. It ref...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for companies that grow through acquisition; comparable across all industries.
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goodwillHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $287.94M | $285.07M | $285.50M | $286.86M | $296.91M | $289.96M | $293.17M | $293.68M | $297.08M | $293.60M | $297.02M | $294.34M | $293.16M | $295.13M | $287.36M | $349.33M | $512.60M | $501.58M | $500.86M | $496.26M |
| QoQ Change | — | -1.0% | +0.2% | +0.5% | +3.5% | -2.3% | +1.1% | +0.2% | +1.2% | -1.2% | +1.2% | -0.9% | -0.4% | +0.7% | -2.6% | +21.6% | +46.7% | -2.2% | -0.1% | -0.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +3.1% | +1.7% | +2.7% | +2.4% | +0.1% | +1.3% | +1.3% | +0.2% | -1.3% | +0.5% | -3.3% | +18.7% | +74.9% | +69.9% | +74.3% | +42.1% |
Range$285.07M – $512.60M
CAGR+12.1%
Avg YoY Growth+18.0%
Median YoY Growth+2.0%
Current Streak3 quarters decline
Business Segments
| Segment | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Operations | $121.08M | $123.77M | $114.31M | $251.94M |
| Government Operations | $172.09M | $173.25M | $173.05M | $248.92M |
| Total | $293.17M | $297.02M | $287.36M | $500.86M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is BWX Technologies's goodwill?
- BWX Technologies (BWXT) reported goodwill of $496.26M in Q1 2026.
- How has BWX Technologies's goodwill changed year-over-year?
- BWX Technologies's goodwill increased by 42.1% year-over-year, from $349.33M to $496.26M.
- What is the long-term trend for BWX Technologies's goodwill?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), BWX Technologies's goodwill has grown at a 12.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $283.71M to $500.86M.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The excess price paid for an acquisition over the fair value of its net assets.