BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is trading at $195.88, which is -17.8% below its all-time high of $238.42. The Drawdown Severity Score is 3.7, placing it in the yellow (elevated) zone. Over its tracked history, BWXT has experienced 121 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -4.3%.
Data last updated: May 30, 2026 at 04:17 PM EDT
BWXT
StockBWX Technologies, Inc.
Price
$195.88
as of May 29, 2026
All Time High: $238.42
Elevated
Current Drawdown
-17.8%
Days in Drawdown
31
Avg Max Drawdown
4.6%
Avg Length
44
Drawdown Severity Score™
3.7
BWXT - Price & High Water Mark
BWXT - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
BWX Technologies, Inc. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-29, the stock is trading at $195.88, which represents a 17.8% decline from its all-time high of $238.42. This drawdown has persisted for 31 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, BWX Technologies, Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 4.6% in depth, with an average duration of 44 days. BWX Technologies, Inc. has gone through 121 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for BWX Technologies, Inc. in the last 14 years was 47.7%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 1208 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for BWX Technologies, Inc. currently stands at 3.71. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score between 3.0 and 5.0 indicates an elevated drawdown that's larger than historical averages—may present an entry point for opportunistic investors.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing BWX Technologies, Inc.'s historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 121 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Ongoing | 31 days | -17.8% | $238.42 | $195.88 | — |
| 2025-10-31 | 2025-11-03 | 4 days | -0.1% | $213.80 | $213.61 | $215.86 |
| 2025-10-17 | 2025-10-29 | 13 days | -8.5% | $209.01 | $191.17 | $213.69 |
| 2025-10-09 | 2025-10-13 | 5 days | -3.5% | $197.01 | $190.08 | $197.37 |
| 2025-10-02 | 2025-10-06 | 5 days | -0.8% | $187.18 | $185.70 | $191.38 |
| 2025-08-06 | 2025-09-29 | 55 days | -11.9% | $181.74 | $160.03 | $181.96 |
| 2025-07-31 | 2025-08-04 | 5 days | -1.9% | $152.16 | $149.28 | $154.29 |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-25 | 25 days | -5.3% | $143.85 | $136.25 | $147.75 |
| 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-27 | 5 days | -1.0% | $142.11 | $140.66 | $142.98 |
| 2025-06-18 | 2025-06-20 | 3 days | -0.4% | $140.92 | $140.33 | $142.11 |
| 2024-11-22 | 2025-06-11 | 201 days | -32.9% | $132.44 | $88.91 | $135.60 |
| 2024-11-14 | 2024-11-21 | 8 days | -4.5% | $131.03 | $125.16 | $132.44 |
| 2024-10-22 | 2024-11-12 | 22 days | -7.7% | $125.71 | $115.99 | $125.89 |
| 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-16 | 2 days | -0.3% | $118.34 | $117.95 | $123.68 |
| 2024-10-10 | 2024-10-14 | 5 days | -2.1% | $117.33 | $114.88 | $118.34 |
| 2024-10-07 | 2024-10-09 | 3 days | -1.2% | $116.75 | $115.29 | $117.33 |
| 2024-09-25 | 2024-09-26 | 2 days | -0.4% | $105.84 | $105.42 | $106.43 |
| 2024-07-24 | 2024-09-23 | 62 days | -12.6% | $104.62 | $91.40 | $104.76 |
| 2024-03-07 | 2024-07-23 | 138 days | -17.4% | $103.97 | $85.89 | $104.62 |
| 2024-02-23 | 2024-02-28 | 6 days | -0.9% | $88.70 | $87.90 | $99.21 |
| 2024-02-20 | 2024-02-21 | 2 days | -0.0% | $86.35 | $86.34 | $87.10 |
| 2024-02-12 | 2024-02-14 | 3 days | -1.1% | $83.87 | $82.94 | $85.44 |
| 2024-02-08 | 2024-02-09 | 2 days | -0.1% | $82.65 | $82.54 | $83.87 |
| 2024-02-02 | 2024-02-07 | 6 days | -0.8% | $82.22 | $81.54 | $82.65 |
| 2024-01-31 | 2024-02-01 | 2 days | -1.7% | $81.60 | $80.22 | $82.22 |
| 2023-12-05 | 2024-01-26 | 53 days | -7.8% | $80.19 | $73.90 | $80.65 |
| 2023-11-27 | 2023-12-01 | 5 days | -2.7% | $77.60 | $75.52 | $77.61 |
| 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-22 | 2 days | -0.5% | $77.03 | $76.66 | $77.15 |
| 2023-11-15 | 2023-11-20 | 6 days | -2.6% | $77.02 | $74.98 | $77.03 |
| 2023-10-18 | 2023-11-14 | 28 days | -6.6% | $76.85 | $71.80 | $77.02 |
| 2023-10-10 | 2023-10-16 | 7 days | -1.0% | $76.04 | $75.30 | $76.54 |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-10-09 | 21 days | -4.9% | $75.07 | $71.38 | $76.04 |
| 2023-08-08 | 2023-09-18 | 42 days | -5.9% | $74.07 | $69.68 | $75.07 |
| 2023-07-03 | 2023-08-04 | 33 days | -4.5% | $70.03 | $66.90 | $72.26 |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-27 | 8 days | -3.1% | $68.23 | $66.15 | $68.34 |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-15 | 2 days | -0.2% | $66.10 | $65.97 | $66.28 |
| 2020-02-21 | 2023-06-13 | 1208 days | -40.1% | $65.43 | $39.19 | $66.10 |
| 2018-04-23 | 2020-02-19 | 668 days | -47.7% | $64.52 | $33.72 | $64.85 |
| 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-16 | 21 days | -7.1% | $61.27 | $56.94 | $61.42 |
| 2018-03-22 | 2018-03-26 | 5 days | -1.4% | $60.23 | $59.37 | $61.27 |
| 2018-03-12 | 2018-03-21 | 10 days | -3.5% | $59.67 | $57.59 | $60.23 |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-03-09 | 11 days | -2.9% | $58.80 | $57.12 | $59.67 |
| 2018-01-29 | 2018-02-26 | 29 days | -7.5% | $58.65 | $54.27 | $58.80 |
| 2018-01-22 | 2018-01-25 | 4 days | -0.7% | $58.02 | $57.62 | $58.08 |
| 2018-01-16 | 2018-01-18 | 3 days | -2.0% | $57.05 | $55.93 | $57.48 |
| 2017-12-01 | 2018-01-12 | 43 days | -4.0% | $56.65 | $54.39 | $57.05 |
| 2017-10-25 | 2017-11-30 | 37 days | -3.1% | $55.97 | $54.22 | $56.65 |
| 2017-10-17 | 2017-10-20 | 4 days | -0.6% | $53.92 | $53.59 | $54.20 |
| 2017-10-09 | 2017-10-16 | 8 days | -0.8% | $53.80 | $53.39 | $53.92 |
| 2017-10-03 | 2017-10-05 | 3 days | -0.7% | $51.88 | $51.51 | $53.45 |
| 2017-09-27 | 2017-10-02 | 6 days | -0.6% | $51.04 | $50.73 | $51.88 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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BWXT Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$195.88
High-water mark
$238.42
Current drawdown
-17.8%
Days in drawdown
31
This BWXT page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior BWX Technologies, Inc. drawdowns.
What History Says About BWXT
BWX Technologies, Inc. has dropped 10%+ from its high 6 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 389 days with an average max drop of -27.1%.
The current drawdown of -17.8% has lasted 31 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 to Feb 2020 | -47.7% | 668 days |
| Feb 2020 to Jun 2023 | -40.1% | 1208 days |
| Nov 2024 to Jun 2025 | -32.9% | 201 days |
| Mar 2024 to Jul 2024 | -17.4% | 138 days |
| Jul 2024 to Sep 2024 | -12.6% | 62 days |
| Aug 2025 to Sep 2025 | -11.9% | 55 days |
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