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BWX Technologies (BWXT) Lagged Despite Strong Nuclear and Defense Growth Prospects

BWX Technologies (BWXT) Lagged Despite Strong Nuclear and Defense Growth Prospects

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generated through this link. Prices displayed are informational. Learn more Polen Capital, an investment management

company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for "Polen 5Perspectives Small-Mid Growth Strategy". A copy of

the letter can be downloaded here. Polen 5Perspectives Small-Mid Growth Composite Portfolio returned 28.4% gross

and 28.2% net of fees, respectively, compared to the 24.0% return of the Russell 2500 Growth Index. Markets rebounded

strongly during the quarter as concerns over economic growth, trade policy, and the durability of AI investment eased,

helping SMID-cap growth stocks deliver one of their strongest quarterly performances in the past 25 years. The firm

highlighted that continued investment by hyperscalers and enterprise customers reinforced confidence in the AI

infrastructure cycle, while growing electricity demand supported opportunities across power generation, grid

infrastructure, and electrification. Aerospace and defense modernization also remained key long-term secular growth

themes. In addition, please check the Strategy's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026. In its second-quarter

2026 investor letter, Polen 5Perspectives Small-Mid Growth Strategy highlighted BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT). BWX

Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) manufactures and sells nuclear components in the United States and internationally. On

July 21, 2026, BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) closed at $173.09 per share. One-month return of BWX

Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) was -14.21% and its shares gained 22.02% over the past 52 weeks. BWX Technologies, Inc.

(NYSE:BWXT) has a market capitalization of $15.86 billion with a 52-week trading range between $140.98 - $241.82. Polen

5Perspectives Small-Mid Growth Strategy stated the following regarding BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) in its Q2 2026

investor letter: "BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) supplies nuclear components and services primarily for the U.S.

Navy, while also expanding its presence in commercial nuclear power and advanced reactor technologies. Shares lagged

during the quarter despite solid fundamentals, as investor enthusiasm shifted toward higher-beta Al and

technology-related beneficiaries during the market rally. While the stock underperformed in the period, we continue to

view BWX as well positioned to benefit from growing investment in nuclear. energy and defense modernization." BWX

Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) is not on our list of the 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our

database, 61 hedge fund portfolios held BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) at the end of the first quarter which was 64

in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) as an investment, we

believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an

extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend,

see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. Story Continues In another article, we covered BWX

Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) and shared a bullish thesis on the company. In addition, please check out

our hedge fund investor letters Q2 2026 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading

investors. READ NEXT: 33 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 15 Stocks That Will Make You Rich in 10

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