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Feb. 27, 2024
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Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Feb. 27, 2024
Entity Registrant Name BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-34658
Entity Tax Identification Number 80-0558025
Entity Address, Address Line One 800 Main Street, 4th Floor
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 24504
Entity Address, State or Province VA
Entity Address, City or Town Lynchburg,
City Area Code 980
Local Phone Number 365-4300
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol BWXT
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001486957