Current Assets

Contracts in progress

BWX Technologies Contracts in progress increased by 9.6% to $668.61M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.5%, from $639.65M to $668.61M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Contracts in progress shows an upward trend with a 6.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates strong project progress, but a sustained rise may signal potential billing delays or contract disputes.

Detailed definition

Also known as unbilled receivables, this represents revenue recognized on long-term contracts that has not yet been invo...

Peer comparison

Common in long-term government and defense contracts where billing is tied to specific project milestones.

Metric ID: current_assets_cost_in_excess_of_billings_current1

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$530.90M$540.50M$546.60M$561.41M$564.33M$545.52M$538.37M$567.07M$590.37M$558.98M$533.16M$550.09M$622.06M$661.25M$577.75M$639.65M$639.60M$636.71M$610.32M$668.61M
QoQ Change+1.8%+1.1%+2.7%+0.5%-3.3%-1.3%+5.3%+4.1%-5.3%-4.6%+3.2%+13.1%+6.3%-12.6%+10.7%-0.0%-0.5%-4.1%+9.6%
YoY Change+6.3%+0.9%-1.5%+1.0%+4.6%+2.5%-1.0%-3.0%+5.4%+18.3%+8.4%+16.3%+2.8%-3.7%+5.6%+4.5%
Range$530.90M$668.61M
CAGR+5.0%
Avg YoY Growth+4.2%
Median YoY Growth+3.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BWX Technologies's contracts in progress?
BWX Technologies (BWXT) reported contracts in progress of $668.61M in Q1 2026.
How has BWX Technologies's contracts in progress changed year-over-year?
BWX Technologies's contracts in progress increased by 4.5% year-over-year, from $639.65M to $668.61M.
What is the long-term trend for BWX Technologies's contracts in progress?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), BWX Technologies's contracts in progress has grown at a 6.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $449.18M to $610.32M.
What does contracts in progress mean?
Revenue recognized for work performed but not yet billed to the customer.