Business Segments · Goodwill

Government Operations — Goodwill

BWX Technologies Government Operations — Goodwill increased by 43.8% to $248.92M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 43.8%, from $173.05M to $248.92M.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2020
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 23, 2026
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

An increase suggests recent M&A activity, while a decrease indicates potential impairment of previously acquired assets.

Detailed definition

Represents the intangible asset value recognized when the Government Operations segment acquires another business for a...

Peer comparison

Common in defense and government contracting firms with active inorganic growth strategies.

Metric ID: bwxt_segment_government_operations_goodwill

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$155.94M$172.09M$173.25M$173.05M$248.92M
QoQ Change+10.4%+0.7%-0.1%+43.8%
YoY Change+10.4%+0.7%-0.1%+43.8%
Range$155.94M$248.92M
CAGR+59.6%
Avg YoY Growth+13.7%
Median YoY Growth+5.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BWX Technologies's government operations — goodwill?
BWX Technologies (BWXT) reported government operations — goodwill of $248.92M in Q4 2025.
How has BWX Technologies's government operations — goodwill changed year-over-year?
BWX Technologies's government operations — goodwill increased by 43.8% year-over-year, from $173.05M to $248.92M.
What does government operations — goodwill mean?
The premium paid over the fair value of net assets during an acquisition within the government operations segment.